The New York Islanders are facing a salary cap crisis, having recently signed Simon Holmstrom to a one-year, $850,000 contract after he declined a two-way qualifying offer.
However, Lou Lamoriello still needs to find a solution for Oliver Wahlstrom, another restricted free agent without a contract, while the team is limited to just $50,000 under the salary cap.
In Montreal, the Canadiens, in search of a quality right winger, could view Wahlstrom as a potential option.
Kent Hughes could leverage this situation by proposing a trade involving draft picks or young prospects like Oliver Kapanen or Adam Engstrom to acquire Wahlstrom.
This scenario sets the stage for complex negotiations between Lamoriello and Hughes, with financial constraints heavily influencing the decisions of both teams.
