Why?
Because in the same association, the Blue Jackets improved with the acquisition of Johnny Gaudreau, Ottawa with DeBrincat and Giroux, New Jersey with Palat and Detroit with an impressive list of new players.
Let's also remember that the Panthers' first round pick, now owned by the Habs, is not protected.
It smells like the arrival of Bedard, Michkov or Fantilli next season!