Trades & Rumors
Habs Ready to Eat Salary, Flip Laine for Cap Magic
The Canadiens signal they're serious about moving Patrik Laine, with whispers they might retain up to 50% of his hefty $8.7 million cap hit to grease the wheels before the deadline. Teams like the Flames, Predators, and even Red Wings circle as suitors hungry for his scoring punch on an expiring deal, while Montreal eyes bigger fish like Kadri once the salary clears.
Players:Patrik Laine
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