Jonathan Marchessault to Join the Montreal Canadiens? The Cost to Acquire the Conn Smythe Winner Has Been Revealed

The general manager could enable the Tricolore to aim for the playoffs as early as next season, with several interesting names becoming free agents on July 1, 2024.

Among these, Quebecois forward Jonathan Marchessault is notably mentioned, having been linked to the Bleu-Blanc-Rouge in the past. However, according to rumors, the right winger from Cap-Rouge could break the bank and possibly obtain his most lucrative contract since entering the NHL.

Indeed, as reported by The Athletic, the 33-year-old forward could receive up to $7.2 million at the opening of the free agent market.

If Marchessault asks for more than $7 million per season, do you think Kent Hughes should make him an offer this summer?

The veteran has amassed an impressive total of 28 goals and 16 assists (44 points) in 54 games this season. He is undoubtedly on track to have his most productive goal-scoring season, having never surpassed the 40-goal mark in the NHL.

There's no doubt he could be a very interesting option to complete the top two lines comprised of Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky, Kirby Dach, and Alex Newhook. However, given that he is now 33 years old, one might wonder if Kent Hughes would prefer to add a younger forward who fits better with the team's core.

Certainly, this will be a case to follow this summer!

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