Surprising Trade Proposal Involving a Second-Line Center For Jacob Fowler Has Just Been Proposed by Analyst
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The famous second-center situation continues to be a hot topic in the Montreal media, and it really feels like Kent Hughes wants to resolve it soon.
On Tony Marinaro's podcast, the excellent Brian Wilde made a statement that is likely to spark reactions today.
He mentioned that the Canadiens should absolutely jump on the opportunity to trade Jacob Fowler for a "good young second-line center."
Even though Fowler is one of the Habs' top prospects, and one of the best goalie prospects in the NHL, he gives the example of Cayden Primeau to point out how unpredictable the development of a young goaltender can be.
Brian Wilde suggests the Montreal Canadiens trade Jacob Fowler for a good young second-line center
What's your opinion on this?
"If you can get a good young second-line center for Jacob Fowler, you jump on the opportunity." - Brian Wilde
Personally, I'm really, really not a fan of the idea of trading away a young player like Fowler, but it's true that if we're talking about someone like Mason McTavish, it definitely makes you think.
I would still lean toward saying "NO" to Brian Wilde's proposal, but it's clear that someone like Mason McTavish would make me think twice.
Mason McTavish, 22 years old, is a complete 6-foot-2, 220-pound center who was drafted 3rd overall by the Anaheim Ducks in 2021 (first round).
He has 140 points in 229 career NHL games, including 60 goals, and he recorded 52 points in 76 games in 2024-2025, playing on a third line with limited power-play time.
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