Canadiens Wise To Avoid Free Agency Frenzy & Shed Salary

1 year ago  /  The Hockey Writers

The found themselves in a peculiar spot when free agency opened on July 1. Right up against the cap ceiling and a handful of restricted free agents (RFAs) to sign, general manager Kent Hughes had his work cut out for him. Instead, the Canadiens kept their focus on acquiring and developing assets, drafting David Reinbacher with their fifth overall pick in 2023. After trading Edmundson, the Canadiens have $490,834 in cap space, plus an additional $ million, with goaltender to the long-term injury reserve. The short-term deals help fill out a few roster spots in Laval after notable graduations at both positions leave the Rocket shorthanded....

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