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Analyst Reveals What It Will Take for the Canadiens to Land Top-6 Forward Nikolaj Ehlers
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The name Nikolaj Ehlers is coming up more and more in connection with the Montreal Canadiens. Quietly, we're talking about an excellent top-6 forward here, who is friends with Patrik Laine and reportedly interested in the Habs.
It definitely sparks curiosity.
Ehlers would be a major addition to the Canadiens' top-six forwards, especially with his incredible skating and ability to produce at 5-on-5.
The 29-year-old forward recorded 63 points in 69 games this season, 61 points in 82 games last season, and 38 points in 45 games the year before.
He's produced at a pace of 60 to 80 points per 82 games throughout his career, which is especially impressive considering he gets virtually no points on the power play.
A Concrete Offer from Brian Wilde to Bring Nikolaj Ehlers to the Montreal Canadiens
That said, knowing that Ehlers will be an unrestricted free agent on July 1st, the excellent Brian Wilde has just made a concrete proposal.
In an interview with Tony Marinaro, the analyst indeed suggested that the Habs should offer Ehlers $9.5 million per year.
"Brian Wilde believes that Nikolaj Ehlers' next contract will be around $9.5 million per year and he thinks the Canadiens should do it!"
So, would you offer such a contract to bring Patrik Laine's close friend to town?
Let's not forget that the NHL salary cap is set to rise dramatically in the coming years, so today's $9.5 million is like $7 million from a few years ago.
That certainly factors into the equation.
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MAI 30 | 3810 ANSWERS Analyst Reveals What It Will Take for the Canadiens to Land Top-6 Forward Nikolaj Ehlers Would you give $9.5 million per year to Nikolaj Ehlers? | ||
| Yes | 1064 | 27.9 % |
| No | 2746 | 72.1 % |
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