Jun 24, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens Shea Weber. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
The Montreal Canadiens qualified for the playoffs with the worst record among any team in the tournament. Social media outlets were filled with posts reading, “Leafs in four”, “Jets in four”, and “Knights in four”. Casual fans and analysts alike didn’t seem to put much faith in the Habs’ core players. And mere days removed from a finals appearance, that core seems to be melting down.
Three of Montreal’s six highest-paid players are exposed in the upcoming expansion draft, including franchise legend Carey Price.