Canadiens looking to trade for D; Kovalchuk returning

[Dean Ambrose]

Rumors are, on the radio, that the Canadiens are looking to acquire a "good" defenseman to add and are willing to part with a good forward for it (probably Plekanec, hopefully not Eller).

Rumors are also that Kovalchuk may return to the New Jersey Devils.

Confirmed is Vanek, Parros and Murray will not return to Montreal.

[Matt the Aussie]

Re: Canadiens looking to trade for D; Kovalchuk returning

Kovalchuk should not be allowed to come back to NJ. This is a clear cap runaround.

[Dean Ambrose]

Re: Canadiens looking to trade for D; Kovalchuk returning

There's speculation that the Canadiens are going to go after Keith Yandle. Plekanec could be on the move.

[Alfie11]

Re: Canadiens looking to trade for D; Kovalchuk returning

Apparently Markov wants 3yrs - $6M/yr. That's too much for Markov at his age and his state, IMO. He can still play the power play really well, he has great vision, but his play at even strength has diminished.

[Dean Ambrose]

Re: Canadiens looking to trade for D; Kovalchuk returning

Apparently Markov wants 3yrs - $6M/yr. That's too much for Markov at his age and his state, IMO. He can still play the power play really well, he has great vision, but his play at even strength has diminished.

It has but with the weak FA class for d-men, the Habs probably don't have a choice and hope he budges on the price or the term.