Brian Lawton: “Keep in mind with offer sheets that most clubs would prefer to 1st try and make a trade. So instead of just sending over an offer sheet they contact the club in hopes of jump starting negotiations for a trade. It’s a good way to avoid a barn fight.”
Canadiens have some cap space to take advantage of
Habs Links: Bob McKenzie on TSN 690 on the Canadiens: “If you were creating the profile of a team who’s in a real strong position to make an offer sheet, the Montreal Canadiens would fit the profile.