If there's one thing we can't fault Kent Hughes for, it's his boldness. The Canadiens' general manager doesn't hesitate to complete major transactions, such as those involving Ben Chiarot, Kirby Dach, Alex Newhook, and many others.
His boldness doesn't stop there. Hughes also demonstrates composure during the draft, and the selection of David Reinbacher is the ultimate proof. The Canadiens could have a completely different look today.
Furthermore, Hughes received enticing offers for his 5th pick. The Predators offered Yaroslav Askarov, along with the 15th and 24th picks, and the Flyers offered Cutter Gauthier. The Canadiens could have had a solid forward, a strong goaltender, or even two players instead of Reinbacher.