Star forward reportedly wants to join Patrik Laine and the Montreal Canadiens

As you know, the Montreal Canadiens have been on an excellent run since the beginning of December.

The team is back in the playoff picture, which could allow Kent Hughes to attract a top-tier free agent to Montreal next summer.

With the contracts of David Savard, Christian Dvorak and Joel Armia set to expire, the Canadiens GM will have cap space, and there's a player who has recently shown interest in joining Montreal via free agency.

Nikolaj Ehlers could be interested in signing with Patrik Laine and the Montreal Canadiens

As reported by the site HABSolumentFan, Nikolaj Ehlers is very interested in signing a contract with the Montreal Canadiens.

In fact, according to Canadiens reporter Marco Normandin, who references reputable insider Frank Seravalli, Nikolaj Ehlers will be a free agent at the end of this season and has shown interest in signing with the Habs.

"The Jets forward, currently in the final year of his contract and set to become an unrestricted free agent, has his eyes on the city of Montreal as his next destination."

Additionally, during the Canadiens' last visit to Winnipeg in December, Patrik Laine gifted his former Jets teammate an autographed Canadiens jersey.