The Canadiens have decisions to make on six restricted free agents
Marco D'Amico of Montreal Hockey Now: D'Amico writes that the Montreal Canadiens have 40 of the 50 contracts listed for the 2024-25 NHL Season. They have 11 contract spots and some decisions on restricted free agents.
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The Canadiens will be given until June 30 to sign these players to retain their rights for next season. D'Amico takes a look at six free agents the Canadiens would like to qualify and sign.
The Canadiens will want to keep Arber Xhekaj going forward. He may sign a bridge deal, as GM Kent Hughes has made it clear he is not involved in trade talks. The Canadiens will also want to keep Lias Andersson, but it will come down to what the player wants to do.
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Montreal will have decisions to make with Jesse Ylonen and Justin Barron. The Canadiens have a number of prospects ready to break up the lineup as the youth movement continues. So Ylonen and Barron may be out, though Barron is likely to stay.
The two guys on the way out are Mattias Norlender and Filip Cederqvist. Once again, the depth of the organization made these players very easy to use.
Will the Boston Bruins use Linus Ullmark in a trade with Carolina
Conor Ryan of Boston.com: Time is running out for Linus Ullmark in Boston. Jeremy Swayman, the Bruins' starting goaltender, will get a raise.
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Also, it will be interesting to see how the Bruins work out in securing the Ullmark trade. Ryan writes via Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts Podcast that the Hurricanes and Bruins discussed the Ullmark deal.
It was unclear if Martin Necas was involved in trade talks, but Necas will fill a need for the Bruins, who need a starting center. However, it could be argued that Necas is better on the wing, but he enhances the offense with his speed and skill.
If this deal is to happen, two hurdles need to be overcome. The first is Ullmark's modified no-trade clause, and the second is Necas's extension. But it's a win for both teams.
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