Canadiens' Bold Inquiry on Islanders' $68M Center Gets Shut Down

Montreal's front office apparently decided to swing for the fences by asking about the Islanders' star center, only to get a quick and definitive "no" in response. The audacity of even making the call speaks to how aggressive the Canadiens are being in their pursuit of upgrades, even if the asking price is astronomical. This rejection won't stop Montreal from continuing to work the phones, but it does tell you something about the Islanders' unwillingness to discuss their franchise centerpiece.