u/Bergevin

I know this isn’t anything new, and it’s probably one of the organization’s biggest needs already, but with today’s news (the Leafs landing the 1st overall pick) and the Panthers getting healthy again, it’s fair to say the Atlantic Division is shaping up to be a full-on trench war next season. It was already a grind this year, with a very tight playoff race, and next year could be even tougher.

That being said, I believe the need for a legitimate top six forward, someone who can both shine individually and elevate Ivan Demidov on the second line, has now become an urgent priority this summer. I’m sure Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton are well aware of it, but as a fan, this is definitely an expectation I have for the Canadiens’ management group.