“If it’s not San Jose or Boston, why not Montreal? »

Posted On: May 21, 2024

For several years now, the Oilers have relied on a real two-headed monster in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Both forwards are among the NHL’s elite and it’s hard to say they don’t play their part in the Oilers’ success.

The two boys collect points with astonishing ease.

That said, even if McDavid appears to be staying in Edmonton, it seems less certain for Draisaitl. A departure of the German, whose contract expires in a year, seems more likely.

There have been rumors in recent weeks that he was sent primarily to Boston and San Jose.

Gold, during the final episode of So ice hockey (Radio Canada)Marc Antoine Godin asked himself the following question: If it’s not Boston or San Jose… why not Montreal?

And in fact, it’s not completely crazy: in a year, CH will be closer to its goal of being a serious team in the playoff race and will have money to spend. Paying top dollar for Draisaitl, who will be 29, could be the big signing to confirm the club’s playoff ambitions.

Basically like when Jeff Gorton signed Artemi Panarin for big money in New York.

And the interesting thing is that at 29 years old, Draisaitl won’t be a very old player. Of course, if he signs a seven-year contract (the maximum contract length a player can have with a new team), he risks being slightly overpaid at the end of his contract, but for a guy who can rack up 100 points by extending his contract snap your fingers, that’s a risk you can take.

And he’s not a small player either, as he measures 1.80 m and weighs 90 kg. He could be a solution for those who think CH lacks big men in attack.

The question is whether he would be interested in the idea of coming to Montreal. However, the idea of playing with a young core on the rise one year could be tempting for him, especially if the young players continue to progress next season (and Geoff Molson is willing to break his little piggy to be his). pay salary). Requests).

So that will be something to keep an eye on… but if CH is looking for a home run in a year and Draisaitl actually becomes a free agent, that would be a signing that would make a lot of sense.

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