While pressure remains on winger Josh Anderson, young top-line forwards Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield are big components of the Montreal Canadiens' blueprint for success. The Montreal Canadiens are heading in the right direction with their rebuild, but they still have more work to do before they take that next step and become a playoff threat. Due to this, it seems likely that the Canadiens will sell off some pieces during the 2024-25 campaign. Last season, the Canadiens traded away two notable veterans, Sean Monahan and Jake Allen. They also moved defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic this off-season. Who could be next? Let's discuss some options now. DAVID SAVARD, D David Savard was the subject of trade rumors [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/former-lightning-defenseman-becoming-hot-commodity-on-trade-market] leading up to the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, but the Canadiens elected to keep him. However, given that Savard is a valuable asset entering the final season of his contract, things could change on that front this campaign. David Savard [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA4NDk0MDA2NTgwMDI4NTg5/usatsi_22892607-1.jpg] David Savard Savard, 33, would be an outstanding addition for a playoff team looking for a steady and gritty defender on their right side. He has plenty of playoff experience and notably won the Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2021. All these factors should make him a popular player if the Canadiens make him available this season. JAKE EVANS, C Jake Evans is an interesting player to watch heading into the 2024-25 campaign. At 28 years old, he is still young enough that the Canadiens could look to re-sign him rather than trade him. However, if he does not have a new deal by the time the trade deadline rolls around, the pending UFA could be a hot commodity in trade talks. Jake Evans [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA4NDk0MTE3MTc1NDM2NTk1/usatsi_22957695.jpg] Jake Evans Evans is a solid bottom-six forward who can chip in a bit offensively, kill penalties and provide some grit. Due to this, if he is made available this season, don't be surprised if several playoff teams look to acquire him. JORDAN HARRIS, D Nearing the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, The Hockey News' Jacob Stoller reported [https://x.com/JLStoller/status/1760484125751026109] that the Canadiens were shopping Jordan Harris. While a move did not occur during the season, he is undoubtedly a player to keep an eye on this season in the rumor mill. Jordan Harris [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA2OTQ0NDA2NTM4ODIzMTM5/usatsi_22801134_168400847_lowres.jpg] Jordan Harris The Canadiens have a surplus of young and promising defenders, such as Lane Hutson, Kaiden Guhle, David Reinbacher, Arber Xhekaj, Logan Mailloux, Justin Barron and Jayden Struble. With this and Harris already being made available last season, the Haverhill, Mass. native could be dealt next season for the right price. Harris, 24, has shown good upside over the last few seasons and would surely get attention around the league if made available again.
