Bergevin: Good chance Romanov joins Canadiens next season

The Montreal Canadiens could be counting on one of their top defensive prospects next year.

After meeting with Alexander Romanov in Russia, Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin told reporters Monday that there's a good chance the defenseman joins Montreal next season.

The 19-year-old is currently playing in the KHL with CSKA Moscow, where he's recorded four assists in 33 games. He won the league's Gagarin Cup with the club last season and was named best defenseman at the world juniors, helping Russia secure a bronze medal.

Montreal drafted Romanov 38th overall in 2018.