Several intriguing young players are expected to be placed on waivers, and the Habs could benefit from this

Unlike previous years when a rigid salary cap restricted movements, the significant increase in the cap, rising from $83.5 million to $88 million, has opened up new possibilities.

Currently, only five teams are over the salary cap, with the Pittsburgh Penguins being the closest to the cap limit, holding 49 contracts.

This increased flexibility allows teams to adjust their rosters more easily. Rebuilding teams, such as the Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks, and Calgary Flames, could particularly benefit, according to Marco D'Amico.

With potentially available players on waivers, such as Justin Barron, Samuel Bolduc, Zac Jones, Samuel Poulin, Ville Heinola, and Raphael Lavoie, teams looking to offer opportunities to young players could be the most active.

Source : RG.org
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