Jason Robertson: 'Don’t count Montreal out'

We know he refused to sign a long-term deal anywhere. The Stars (who aren't able to sign him to a long-term contract) had a deal in place to send Robertson to Seattle, but he didn't want to sign a high-paying contract with the Kraken.

He reportedly left nearly $120 million on the table.

Is it because he wants more money? Everything suggests he turned it down mainly because he couldn't see himself playing for the Kraken, an organization that hasn't been going anywhere for years.

He has the right to choose where he wants to sign a long-term contract. And in my opinion, he will inevitably leave the Stars.

In the past, there have been rumors linking Robertson to the Canadiens. François Gagnon had written that the American would be willing to consider the Canadiens as a potential destination for the next phase of his career.

And this morning, Renaud Lavoie (BPM Sports) echoed that sentiment.

“Don't rule out Montreal.” – Renaud Lavoie on Jason Robertson

Robertson, who spent four years playing junior hockey in Ontario, is no small player—he stands 6'3. And most importantly, he can score goals.

With Cole Caufield, the Habs would have two formidable weapons.

I don't expect Robertson, who plays for a powerhouse, to be traded this season. Does the Canadiens have what it takes to sign the winger as a free agent?

Right now, the Canadiens have $29 million in cap space for the 2027–2028 season, according to Cap Friendly.

Whether it's him or someone else, the Canadiens are currently attracting a lot of attention. After all, for the past few months, the word on the street has been that more and more players want to come to Montreal.

That's good news.

The tide is turning, and players like Kirill Marchenko, Connor McDavid, Alexander Nikishin, Connor Hellebuyck, and Sidney Crosby—to name just a few—have all had their names mentioned in connection with the team, without anyone adding that these players would turn down the Habs.

In fact, as Lavoie said on the radio, the big exception is Dylan Larkin. In fact, that story could be loooong…

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