William Bitten was not a core piece of Montreal Canadiens’ rebuilding efforts, but he was a good prospect for the organization regardless. He had the potential of becoming a solid checking forward at the NHL level in some years’ time, not unlike the many elements with the team now that make the heavy pressure style of game the team is employing work so well.
That might be the main reason why the organization felt comfortable trading Bitten away. He was almost a commodity for the Habs who already have a collection of players capable of handling such a role with the NHL team.