Marchessault Open to Trade from Predators, Prefers Hometown Team

With four years remaining on a $5.5 million AAV deal, Marchessault is under contract through age 38. That term may be a sticking point in any potential trade, but Seravalli believes the veteran still holds strong value and the Canadiens are a team that likes to take a chance on proven players who have a bad season. He is an incredible bounce-back candidate capable of reaching the 30-goal mark in the right situation. The Canadiens are definitely making strides, having made the playoffs this season.

Seravalli noted:

“I think in a perfect world, he would love to go to the Montreal Canadiens and go home. I don’t know how open they are to that, given the term on his deal. But you can see him helping a pretty good offense already to take that next step. He seems like a true Marty St. Louis type player, doesn’t he?”

Not the First Time the Canadiens Have Been Linked to Marchessault

Montreal was reportedly the runner-up in signing him last summer, losing out to Nashville largely because they only offered a three-year deal compared to the five-year term Marchessault ultimately accepted.

It remains unclear how open the Canadiens are to revisiting their interest, but as Montreal continues to build a young and exciting offensive core, a proven playoff performer like Marchessault could be a valuable addition — if the term can be worked around.

For the Predators, shedding one of their longer-term veteran contracts would help accelerate their push to get younger — a clear priority after last season’s disappointment.