Last season marked a positive stride for the Montreal Canadiens, as the team successfully reached the playoffs for the first time since 2021. Building on this momentum, the club is now actively exploring avenues for further enhancement.
While the Canadiens are not solely focused on one specific area this off-season, a key priority, according to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman, involves bolstering the team`s top-six forward group.
Speaking on the `32 Thoughts` podcast, Friedman suggested that part of this focus might be directed towards identifying a player who could potentially be paired with Ivan Demidov. The idea is to find someone with whom Demidov could develop over time.
Demidov`s arrival in North America ahead of schedule generated considerable excitement and provided the Canadiens organization with an early look at his promising capabilities.
