The Montreal Canadiens should be looking to add to their forward group this off-season. When looking at their roster, it is fair to argue that they could use another skilled forward in their top nine.
There are plenty of NHL forwards creating conversation in the rumor mill this off-season. Among them is Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary, and he is a player who the Canadiens would be wise to pursue.
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Zary is a former first-round pick who would benefit from a change of scenery. The 24-year-old forward had a tough 2025-26 season with the Flames, as he posted 12 goals and 25 points in 74 games. Yet, when looking at his previous campaign, he certainly has the potential to bounce back. Due to this, Montreal should consider kicking tires on him.
Back during the 2024-25 season with the Flames, Zary recorded 13 goals and 27 points in just 54 games. This after he recorded 14 goals and 34 points in 63 games with the Flames as a rookie in 2023-24. With numbers like these, Zary has already shown that he has the potential to provide decent offensive production at the NHL level.
Furthermore, with Zary being in his mid-20s, he is still young enough that he could improve as he continues to gain more experience. With that, he could be a good young player for the Canadiens to buy low.
If the Canadiens acquired Zary, he could work well in their middle six. This is especially so when noting that he can play both on the wing and down the middle.
