The Montreal Candiens have been going through a rebuild for a few seasons now. All the losing has led to the franchise to pick high in the draft, helping build up the prospect cupboard again with such talent as Juraj Slafkovsky, Filip Mesar, and David Reinbacher.
Montreal haven't been able to generate enough offensive this season. The top line of Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield and Slafkovsky providing the bulk of the offensive for the team. Forwards Brendan Gallagher and Jake Evans are tied for fourth in scoring amongst forwards on the team with a mere 16 points. This further illustrates how starving this team is for a offensive boost.