“It’s not surprising at all that the Habs are in the race to acquire Ryan O’Reilly’s services.
However, with the return the Preds seem to be demanding right now (1st-round pick + A-level prospect), I don’t see the two teams as good trade partners.
O’Reilly would fill a major need for the Canadiens, but Kent Hughes has never strayed from his plan and has never wanted to give up his “top” young players (Guhle, Reinbacher, Hage, Zharovsky) for a short-term solution.
I don’t think that will change this season. We’ll see if Barry Trotz lowers his price a bit.
To be continued!” – Marc-Olivier Beaudoin