Analyst Proposes Interesting Short-Term Solution for the Canadiens' Second Line with Demidov
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We all know that Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton are looking to bolster the offense to improve the Montreal Canadiens.
The top priority is a top-six forward, ideally a center, but Gorton recently said that a winger could also do the job.
However, when you look at the available centers on the free agent market, aside from Sam Bennett, it's mostly veteran players who would serve as temporary solutions.
One of those solutions could very well be Mikael Granlund.
The Dallas Stars forward had a decent playoff run (10 points in 18 games), and given all the money that will be allocated to Mikko Rantanen starting next year, it's unlikely that Granlund will return to Texas for the 2025-2026 season.
The possibility of the veteran joining the Canadiens is very realistic, and a popular radio host has weighed in on the topic.
The Acquisition of Forward Mikael Granlund by Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens: A Strong Proposal from Tony Marinaro
During a segment on BPM Sports, Tony Marinaro said he could see the Finnish center becoming a temporary solution on the Canadiens' second line.
Denis Gauthier later added that he's not overly excited about the idea of Granlund coming to Montreal but admitted that, in the short term, he wouldn't hurt the organization.
He shouldn't cost too much, and he just put up 66 points this season with the San Jose Sharks and Dallas Stars.
But this potential signing by the Canadiens' management would also be seen as a vote of confidence in young prospect Michael Hage.
The Canadiens' 2024 first-round pick, 21st overall, is one of the organization's top prospects, and there have been some trade rumors involving him.
On a second line with Patrik Laine and Demidov, do you like the idea of the Habs pursuing Granlund?
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JUIN 1 | 2862 ANSWERS Analyst Proposes Interesting Short-Term Solution for the Canadiens' Second Line with Demidov Should the Canadiens sign Mikael Granlund to bolster the second line? | ||
| Yes | 1676 | 58.6 % |
| No | 1186 | 41.4 % |
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