Demidov is probably still there at 3. We'd have another Michkov incident if they didnt pick the obvious BPA because hes russian

Either or works. I think Lindstrom is a guy who would be on their radar. too bad he's hurt and we can't get a better sample size.

I wouldn't do it. I would much rather take BPA and if that is a dman, trade a lesser dman prospect in the system for offensive help if necessary.

People need to realize the Habs may not even have a true #1 D prospect in the system right now. Hutson due to his size is more than likely a very good #3-4 at best. Reinbacher's offensive game is a mystery which probably means he's #2 at best. Guhle, Mailloux, solid but no superstars there. Etc etc....

If the Habs have the chance to grab a future #1 calibre dman in this draft, they should absolutely do it. Simply trade 1 of Guhle or Huston or Reinbacher, etc etc for offensive help instead.

I like Lindstrom as much as the next guy but he's not elite enough to be sacrificing a ton simply to get a chance to see if he becomes a star. He could end up being a solid 50-60 point forward also. Imagine if then the dman like Parekh is a 70-80 point scorer? Kind of defeats the purpose of trading up for Lindstrom....

The value of the deal is probably fair though. I just wouldn't do it in this draft. IMHO Picks 2-10 are all evenly talented and could each be studs in their own right.