In recent weeks, several journalists have reported that the Montreal Canadiens' general manager, Kent Hughes, has been actively looking to move up into the top 4 in the upcoming draft. Curtis Pashelka, who works for The Mercury News, notably reported a major development in the last few hours following a conversation with Mike Grier.
Indeed, according to the San Jose Sharks' general manager, the Californian team would be open to the idea of trading the 4th overall pick in order to move down a few spots. A transaction with the Canadiens could therefore be very feasible knowing that the Habs will make their selection directly after San Jose's.
If the Canadiens do not wish to draft Russian phenomenon Matvei Michkov, the opportunity to select among the top four ranks and to land a top centre like Adam Fantilli, Leo Carlsson or Will Smith would be an incredible opportunity for the organization.
Moreover, according to numerous sources, Mike Grier is very fond of American forward Ryan Leonard and Austrian defenseman David Reinbacher. He also wouldn't close the door on selecting the draft's most controversial player, Matvei Michkov. Therefore, it is very likely that Mike Grier will make a transaction with the Canadiens in the next few hours.
