Canadiens Trading Up in 2023 Draft Indicates Change of Plan

1 year ago  /  The Hockey Writers

With a little over a week before the 2023 NHL Draft, rumours are flying high about who the Montreal Canadiens will select with their fifth overall pick. However, a new rumour has taken shape: Are the Habs trying to move up in the draft and trade for either the second or fourth overall pick? It seems like an easy choice for any team drafting in the top five; you pick the best player available (BPA). Likely to even start the conversation, it will require both the Canadiens’ first-round picks, plus a top prospect and a top player. Most importantly, if the Canadiens trade for a higher pick, it will change many of the other rumoured plans for this offseason....

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