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Canadiens Tease Major Acquisition via Offer Sheet as Jeff Gorton Reveals Key Details
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As part of his end-of-season review, Kent Hughes' right-hand man, Jeff Gorton, made a very interesting statement regarding a possible offer sheet.
Unlike in past years, the Canadiens have now announced that it's officially an option!
Wow.
Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton have made their stance clear on the matter, and don't be surprised if the Habs pursue an offer sheet as early as this summer.
"Jeff Gorton expects the rise in salary cap to prompt more offer sheets across the league. Believes it's going to become a trend (because of St Louis).
Mentions that it's an option for the Canadiens."
- Marco D'Amico
Mentions that it's an option for the Canadiens."
- Marco D'Amico
This is huge!
The Canadiens Announce That a Major Acquisition via Offer Sheet Is Now on the Table: It's an Option Being Considered by Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton
This is excellent news for fans, as there are often far more intriguing names among restricted free agents (RFAs) than among unrestricted free agents (UFAs).
One name that immediately comes up as a potential offer sheet target for the Canadiens is Mason McTavish.
"You'll see more offer sheets with the cap going up," predicts Jeff Gorton.
McTavish, 22 years old, is a complete center standing 6 foot 1 and weighing 220 pounds. He was the third overall pick by the Ducks in 2021 and put up 52 points in 76 games this season, including 22 goals.
He's certainly a very appealing player for Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton, and he'll become a restricted free agent in just a few weeks.
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MAI 6 | 3237 ANSWERS Canadiens Tease Major Acquisition via Offer Sheet as Jeff Gorton Reveals Key Details Would you be willing to give up a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd round pick to sign Mason McTavish through an offer sheet? | ||
| Yes | 2005 | 61.9 % |
| No | 1232 | 38.1 % |
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