Canadiens Should Be Grateful the Knies Deal Stayed Dead

The Canadiens may have dodged a move that looked shiny on paper but came with the kind of baggage front offices hate admitting out loud. When a deal falls apart, the real story is usually what it says about fit, price, and the patience required to avoid a fast mistake. Montreal’s fans can breathe a little easier here, because this is the sort of decision that can age very differently once the adrenaline wears off.