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Hint Drops About Potential Length of Evgeny Kuznetsov's Deal With the Canadiens, If It Happens
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In the last few minutes, we reported the rumor that the Montreal Canadiens may seriously be looking to add Evgeny Kuznetsov.
The former Washington Capitals star forward is ready to return to the National Hockey League, and the Canadiens are among the 10 teams that have shown strong interest in signing him.
The connection to young Ivan Demidov is quite obvious, making this a logical addition for Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton.
A One-Year Contract for Evgeny Kuznetsov?
That's exactly the hint Marco D'Amico gives us-he was, let's not forget, the very first journalist to announce Ivan Demidov's big arrival with the Canadiens this past spring.
So he clearly has solid sources there.
"Due to Montreal's lack of center depth, Kuznetsov would be guaranteed to play alongside his former SKA teammate, Ivan Demidov.
This would also give the Canadiens another year to evaluate what they have in Michael Hage and Dach."
- Marco D'Amico
This would also give the Canadiens another year to evaluate what they have in Michael Hage and Dach."
- Marco D'Amico
We can understand from this that it would be a one-year deal for Kuznetsov, which makes perfect sense.
One thing's certain, sources seem unanimous!
Despite the acquisitions of players like Noah Dobson and Zachary Bolduc, the Montreal Canadiens are far from done their offseason work.
We love to hear that!
That said, for just one season, do you think Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens should sign center Evgeny Kuznetsov?
He already has incredible chemistry with Ivan Demidov, and let's not forget-in 2022, he tallied 78 points in 79 NHL games.
It could be a very interesting short-term option.
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JUILLET 7 | 2222 ANSWERS Hint Drops About Potential Length of Evgeny Kuznetsov's Deal With the Canadiens, If It Happens How much would you offer Evgeny Kuznetsov for a single season? | ||
| Less than 3 million | 710 | 32 % |
| 2-3 million | 1108 | 49.9 % |
| 4-5 million | 363 | 16.3 % |
| More than 5 million | 41 | 1.8 % |
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