The Montreal Canadiens haven’t had an ideal off-season, in terms of the on-ice product of course. With news derailing the clubs off-season plans after Shea Weber had an unexpected knee surgery sidelining him for 5-6 months, the Canadiens are left with a lacklustre back end, and only one likely solution.
It’s unlikely that the Montreal Canadiens, one of the most prestige franchises in NHL history, commit to a full rebuild. But with the cards they’ve been dealt this off-season, it sure makes sense to chalk 2019 as a year for development.
In the meantime, how do the Habs solve their glaring hole on defence for the 2018-19 season?