The Canadiens are equipping themselves with the best tools to select targeted players in the first round. They have just completed a trade with the Kings.
Le Tricolore has acquired the 21st overall selection in the first round.
In addition to their 5th pick, Kent Hughes and the Canadiens still have two first-round picks in Las Vegas.
In exchange, the Montreal organization has traded the 26th pick from the Jets, acquired in exchange for Sean Monahan before the deadline, along with second-round picks at the 57th rank and another seventh-round pick.
Clearly, the Montreal Canadiens seem interested in a player who may be available at the 21st rank.
Otherwise, they are arming themselves with the best ammunition to proceed with another transaction. Rutger McGroarty's name is often associated with the Canadiens
