6th defender: Mario Ferraro to 'replace' Arber Xhekaj?

Ferraro is a 27-year-old left-handed defenseman who has always played with the San Jose Sharks. He’s played 422 career NHL games since being selected in the 2nd round of the 2017 draft, and is averaging 15 points per season.

But above all, we’re talking about a guy with a defensive style who’s really effective in his zone. He’s experienced and reliable on the ice, and his contract is worth $3.25 million per season.

He’s in the final year of his contract. Ferraro will be eligible to test the free agent market on July 1.

It wouldn’t be a huge risk for the Canadiens, if you look at it another way. It would allow Kent Hughes to add depth to the blue line, which is currently banged up with the absence of Kaiden Guhle… and we also know that you can never have too much defensive depth in a National League club.

All this to say, then, that Jean-François Chaumont’s idea isn’t crazy. Add to that the fact that it wouldn’t cost the moon to get Ferraro out of San Jose… and the matter becomes even more interesting for the Canadiens, too.

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