Big mock trade would send Dach packing from Canadiens

As the NHL off-season approaches, the Montreal Canadiens and General
Manager Kent Hughes are eyeing strategic moves to revitalize their roster.

After an underwhelming season marked by injuries, Kirby Dach, despite showing promising form during training camp, missed much of the action due to injury. With only four games under his belt this season, the Canadiens might be looking to give Dach a new home to reboot his career.

The Minnesota Wild, led by Bill Guerin, face their own challenges, grappling with a tight salary cap and limited assets.

This scenario sets the stage for a potential trade partnership with the Canadiens, who are keen on shuffling their forward lineup.

Speculations suggest an intriguing trade scenario where Montreal could send Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook to Minnesota in exchange for the Wild's 1st Round Pick and Marco Rossi, a rising star center.

Arpon Basu, a noted hockey analyst, hinted at the possibility of such strategic moves, stating, "I would be extremely surprised if the Canadian still has his first round pick from the Winnipeg Jets when the end of the first round comes." This suggests a dynamic trade market as teams position themselves for the upcoming season.

Marco Rossi, at 22 years old and the 9th overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, would be a valuable addition to the Canadiens.

With an affordable contract as a restricted free agent, Rossi's potential to elevate Montreal's squad is evident from his impressive track record.

In his time with the Ontario Hockey League, Rossi scored a remarkable 120 points, including 39 goals in just 56 games.

Transitioning to the NHL, Rossi continued to impress with 40 points across 82 games last season with the Wild, signaling his readiness to take a significant leap in his professional career.

While these trade scenarios remain speculative, they align with the strategic needs of both organizations.

For the Canadiens, acquiring a player like Rossi could bolster their ongoing rebuild and inject fresh talent into their lineup.

For the Wild, reshuffling assets and managing the salary cap could be key to maintaining competitive momentum.

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For a closer look at Rossi's journey and his potential impact on the Canadiens.

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As the NHL draft approaches, all eyes will be on these teams to see how they maneuver their rosters for the upcoming season.