Mid-season is on the horizon in the National Hockey League (NHL) and several important issues await the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, Kent Hughes.
The Habs are ranked 26th overall on the Bettman circuit and several moves are expected by the trade deadline, February 23.
Although the future of the goalkeeper position does not seem to be set in stone, might veteran Jake Allen allow the Bleu-Blanc-Rouge staff to add to his bank of hopes? quality?
“Jake Allen represents a great option for many teams,” argued Michel Therrien, at the dawn ofa very difficult evening once morest the Washington Capitals.
“Canadians are in a position to ask for top dollar. It would definitely be a first-round choice in return for the services of the veteran goaltender.
“I knew that Allen had been offered to other clubs during the most recent repechage”, still according to the ex-coach.
“Despite everything, I would be surprised to see him leave,” he concluded on this subject.
What to do with Jonathan Drouin?
The Quebecer is spending the last year of a five-year contract worth $5.5 million per campaign. This means that he will be free as air at the end of this season.
“When a player becomes an unrestricted free agent and his team is not in the playoff picture, usually the hockey player is expected to leave.”
“On the other hand, in the case of Jonathan Drouin, I would be very surprised if teams were interested in his services to make a push in the playoffs,” said the hockey man.
“There are some players who carry a red flag, which scares the formations. I believe that Jonathan will finish his contract with the Habs.
A contract to settle
“Cole Caufield’s case has my attention.”
“The big question is: how much money will Caufield get. In my opinion, it will be around $8 million per season.
“I think the two clans want to get along long term. This is very good news for the organization.”
“The Canadians’ attack goes through Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield. Number 22 is in a very good position to negotiate.
Joel Edmundson cashed out?
“Right now, Joel Edmundson is not playing his best hockey.”
“Despite everything, he’s the kind of player targeted by teams for the playoffs. He brings a physical dimension and he has already won a Stanley Cup, an added value.
See Michel Therrien’s full intervention in the video above.
