Jared McCann: the Canadiens have the space under the ceiling to go get him

What you need to know is that the Habs have more room under the ceiling than you might think. After all, PuckPedia may talk about $4.57 million, but… But that takes into account Oliver Kapanen as the 23rd guy, while the Habs can roll with 22. It also takes into account Kaapo Kahkonen instead of Jakub Dobes. Plus, if the Habs get a player elsewhere, either via trade, the other club can withhold salary or take salary in return in the deal. The Habs could also send Joe Veleno to the waivers, should they ever need to go after a left-handed center. In short, there are solutions to make even more room.

That’s why, no, the Habs wouldn’t have to send salary to Seattle if Kent Hughes ever decided to go after Jared McCann, for example.

Because yes, McCann is among the Habs’ potential targets right now, and

[content-ads]And on paper, it’s easy to see why. After all, he has many qualities that might be attractive to a club like the Montreal Canadiens. McCann earns five million dollars a year for another two years. He’s 29 years old. He’s left-handed. He’s 6’1. He’s scored 60 or more points in his last three seasons, including a 40-goal, 70-point year. He can play center on a regular basis.

However, he plays a little more on the wing, notably because of his performance (44.7%) in the face-off circle. But apart from this detail (which is more important than one might think, that said), McCann could be a logical target for the Habs. He could be available, and if the price is right, I expect the Canadiens to have their nose in the matter. Just in case… [spacer title=’Overtime’]- Patrick Roy for me. But there’s no wrong answer, I think.

– No panic in the Alouettes dressing room. [98.5 FM] – Ouch