There is no irony behind the title of this article. When you look at players on the Montreal Canadiens with contracts next season as well as those expected to be re-signed, filling spots will be interesting. That may change with any trades, but there’s not much room to select from.
Jonathan Drouin can be pencilled in as the team’s top line centre next season. Claude Julien may choose to have Brendan Gallagher and Paul Byron as his wingers again. The trio played well together in the final stretch of the season.