Kirby Dach<\/a> in the trade, which would also solve that ongoing situation.<\/p>\nMarc-Olivier Beaudoin detailed his scenario:<\/p>\n
“If the Canadiens are able to acquire a winger (like Will Cuylle) and not a center, I’d be more comfortable with Kapanen as the 2nd center if Slafkovsky plays on the 2nd line.<\/p>\n
Caufield-Suzuki-Cuylle*
Slafkovsky-Kapanen-Demidov
Newhook-Danault-Bolduc
Texier-Evans-Anderson<\/p>\n
*Dach included in the trade.<\/p>\n
I’m really not a fan of Kapanen as the 2nd center but if no center is available, we’ll have to make do.<\/p>\n
Kapanen had his best moments surrounded by Slafkovsky and Demidov, he can handle more of the defensive aspect of the line while the other 2 produce offensively.<\/p>\n
Kirby Dach would be the trade chip for Will Cuylle<\/p>\n
Beaudoin himself admitted the idea makes him uncomfortable.<\/p>\n
Kapanen is not a natural second-line center, even though he scored 22 goals last season.<\/p>\n
Still, the reasoning is understandable.<\/p>\n
Kapanen had his best moments alongside Slafkovsky and Demidov, where he handled the defensive responsibilities.<\/p>\n
The idea would be to let the other two drive the offense. While his wingers attack, the young center would take care of the defensive work.<\/p>\n
Cuylle is not a perfect solution either, but he would certainly be a solid addition for the Canadiens.<\/p>\n
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n
POLL<\/p>\n
6 HOURS AGO|165 ANSWERS<\/p>\n
Projected Canadiens lineup after a hypothetical Will Cuylle trade<\/p>\n
Would Will Cuylle be a good option for the Canadiens?<\/p>\n
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