After a stellar season of 42 goals culminating in a Stanley Cup win and the Conn Smythe Trophy, Jonathan Marchessault will be a free agent come July 1st.
Despite the resources of the Golden Knights, they are struggling to secure the forward's signature, especially after acquiring Tomas Hertl and Noah Hanifin.
Marchessault, aware of the slim chances of staying in Vegas, has not yet begun contract extension negotiations.
Jean-Charles Lajoie of TVA Sports is fervently hoping that Marchessault will join the Canadiens and would be willing to offer him a 6-7 year contract around $6.5 million per season.
However, such a long-term deal for a 33-year-old raises concerns, particularly regarding future flexibility for the Canadiens.
Kent Hughes will need to skillfully juggle contracts for young talents like Juraj Slafkovsky and Kaiden Guhle while assessing the potential long-term impact of Marchessault's contract. Keep an eye on it!
