Rakell to Canadiens? Feasible or Fantasy | Montreal Canadiens News

Montreal Canadiens eye veteran scorer Rickard Rakell to boost their offense, but hurdles loom — his no-trade clause, age, and Pittsburgh’s demand for NHL-ready talent make a deal far from certain. While Rakell’s 48 points last season and two years left at $5M/year sound appealing, GM Kent Hughes prefers prime players to pair with young stars. Teams like Edmonton or Toronto may be more realistic fits for Rakell’s win-now window. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d234e5a5cec97658