William Nylander With the Montreal Canadiens? An Expert Has Insisted That it is More Likely Than Ever

The suggestion of targeting Nylander isn't new; his name has been circulating for months as a possible solution to the Canadiens' offensive struggles. Mathias Brunet, during his appearance on "Le Retour des sportifs" on BPM Sports 91.9 FM, also sees Nylander as a fitting addition to the Canadiens.

Adding Nylander would provide an immediate boost to the Canadiens' offense. His presence could alleviate the defensive pressure on Cole Caufield and offer more flexibility for Martin St-Louis in line formation. With Nylander, the Canadiens could address several issues in one move.

Let's imagine Nylander joining the Canadiens. Here's how the lines could look next season:

The first line would feature two intelligent hockey players in Roy and Suzuki, who could feed Nylander effectively. The second line would have two physically imposing players to create space for Caufield. Gallagher and Anderson, assuming their contracts are untradeable, would fit on the third line. The fourth line is open for suggestions! This analysis assumes that Kent Hughes will trade Monahan, Pearson, and Dvorak at the trade deadline.

While signing Nylander wouldn't solve all of Montreal's problems or make them instant Stanley Cup contenders, it would be a significant step in the right direction.