This summer, the Canadiens aimed to improve their group of forwards. So far, they have drafted Ivan Demidov, signed Juraj Slafkovský to an eight-year contract, and bolstered their depth by adding Quebecois Alex Barré-Boulet.
Thus, one might wonder if, like previous transactions involving Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook, the Canadiens will consider another move to strengthen their team.
It's worth noting that this isn't the first time Kaliyev's name has been linked to the Canadiens this summer. David Pagnotta had previously mentioned Montreal's interest in Kaliyev, who appears to be seeking a fresh start in Los Angeles.
By acquiring Kaliyev, the Canadiens would be taking a chance on developing a tall forward who, at 23 years old, has yet to fully realize his offensive potential with the Kings. Last year, he recorded seven goals and 15 points in 51 games, although he seems to possess the talent to produce much more.
