The need for a second center has been the focus of attention in Montreal for months. There’s been a lot of talk about different options via trade… but the reality is that nobody wants to trade their center.
It’s a position where there are needs all over the NHL.
So the club has to be creative to solve this problem. So far, Oliver Kapanen has occupied the chair, and while he’s been impressive, there’s some question as to whether he’s really the long-term solution.
And today, Eric Engels, answering fan questions on X, brought another interesting name into the fold:
When Kirby Dach returns, I’d like to see Juraj Slafkovský as my second center. – Eric Engels
