A strong and specific trade proposal has been put forward between the Canadiens and the Capitals involving two players

As you know, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton have a lot of flexibility under the salary cap, even more so following the unfortunate injury suffered by Kirby Dach.

Why not take advantage of this situation?

The excellent Costa Rontzocos, who covers the NHL and the Montreal Canadiens, just proposed this.

In short, another trade like that of Sean Monahan.

We acquire an additional valuable 1st round pick, and we replace Kirby Dach with Anthony Mantha, a talented Quebecer who could really benefit from a new opportunity with a coach like Martin St-Louis.

Who says no?

Mantha, 29, is a 6-foot-5, 234-pound Quebec winger. He was a 1st round pick by the Red Wings in 2013 and tallied 27 points in 67 games last season. (38 points in 43 games in 2020)

His $5.7 million contract expires this summer.