Canadiens navigate offseason minefield, emerge with respectable haul

Montreal's front office faced a trade market that wasn't exactly cooperating with their plans this offseason, yet they still managed to construct a roster that deserves a solid passing grade. The Canadiens had to get creative and adjust on the fly when their initial targets didn't materialize or asking prices got out of hand. How they pivoted and what they ultimately landed will tell you everything about their ability to compete in a brutally competitive Atlantic Division.