Patrick Kane With the Montreal Canadiens: A Major Development Has Changed Everything for the Former First Overall Pick

In connection with a potential signing, insider Elliotte Friedman has stated that a decision could come very soon, and one of the aggressive teams in the matter at the moment is notably the Florida Panthers.

The 35-year-old American wants to join a team that could compete for a championship, which means that this could complicate salary negotiations, given that these teams are normally very tight under the salary cap.

However, as the excellent commentator Marc-Olivier Beaudoin pointed out, this is where the Montreal Canadiens could become a major player in Kane's return to play.

With just over $5 million available in their salary cap, Kent Hughes could become a backup plan to acquire a contract, in addition to a generous contribution, to help the team that wishes to add number 88 to its roster.

We are beginning to understand Hughes's approach, who is a very active GM taking advantage of all opportunities that can benefit his organization. He has the resources to make a splash and has himself admitted that he wants to use his flexibility under the cap to make a potential trade.

This will certainly be a situation to watch over the next few days.