Star Free Agent Forward Reportedly Interested in Joining the Canadiens This Summer

It's becoming a real possibility.

We know Ehlers is very good friends with Patrik Laine, we know the two have joked about the idea of Ehlers signing with the Habs this summer, and we know he's an intriguing name for Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton.

However, before dreaming of signing Ehlers or even making him an offer, the Canadiens need to wait and see if he actually becomes a free agent on July 1st.

And in that regard, we have good news!

That's exactly what we were hoping for!

I truly believe that star forward Ehlers could be interested in the Montreal Canadiens, and I'm fairly convinced the Canadiens would be seriously interested as well.

If you ask me, I think signing an Ehlers (at $7-$7.5 million per year) could be even more appealing than signing a Mitch Marner at $13-$14 million per year.

Ehlers, 29 years old, is a very fast 6-foot, 175-pound forward and was selected 9th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2014 draft (1st round).

He tallied 63 points in 69 games this season, including 24 goals, and turned heads at the IIHF World Championship playing for Team Denmark.

As for Mitch Marner, according to the latest report, five teams are reportedly targeting the 100-point star, but in his case, it could cost between $12 and $14 million annually.

A story to keep a close eye on!