The Montreal Canadiens may not find trade opportunities for their first-round NHL Draft picks. General manager Kent Hughes is willing to trade assets for an established player but won’t compromise long-term plans. They have a deep prospect pool and are cautious about draft picks due to other teams’ trade offers. Potential draft options include Carter Bear, Lynden Lakovic, Justin Carbonneau, and Jack Nesbitt. Top pick Ivan Demidov has shown promise for the team’s future success.
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