MONTREAL, QC - JANUARY 07: General manager of the Montreal Canadiens Marc Bergevin speaks with the media prior to the NHL game against the Minnesota Wild at the Bell Centre on January 7, 2019 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Minnesota Wild defeated the Montreal Canadiens 1-0. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
The Montreal Canadiens have shown interest in skilled Russian wingers in the past.
Nikita “The Goose” Gusev was placed on unconditional waivers by the New Jersey Devils recently. If he clears, which is likely to happen, it will be open Goose season for the rest of the NHL.