We Finally Know What the Canadiens Might Have to Pay to Land Star Forward Nikolaj Ehlers

It feels like he's genuinely interested in signing in Montreal-he'll be an unrestricted free agent and free as a bird on July 1st-and it also seems like Kent Hughes is interested.

However, the excellent James Mirtle has just revealed something that may cool off many fans (regarding the possibility of acquiring Ehlers).

At 6-7 million he was very appealing, but at 9 million per year, despite the significant increase in the NHL salary cap, it's starting to get pretty expensive.

At that price, would you do it?

Ehlers, age 29, is a very fast 6-foot, 172-pound forward and was the 9th overall pick by the Winnipeg Jets in 2014 (1st round).

He recorded 63 points in 69 games this season, including 24 goals, after putting up 61 points in 82 games last season.

Ehlers would be an incredible addition to the Canadiens' top six, but he would also come with a hefty salary.

Paying 9 million per year for a center of this caliber-I think I'd personally be willing to do it, especially considering the Habs' needs-but the issue here is that Nikolaj Ehlers is a winger.

A situation to watch closely over the next two weeks.