Pierre LeBrun: The Canadiens will be retaining 50 percent of Plekanec’s salary.
The 35-year old Plekanec was drafted 71st overall in the 3rd round of the 2001 draft by the Canadiens. The pending UFA carries a $6 million salary cap hit.
The 25-year old Baun was undrafted and carries a $625,000 cap hit.
The 22-year old Valiev was drafted 68th overall in the 3rd round of the 2014 draft by the Maple Leafs. He carries a $788,333 cap hit.
The 23-year old Rychel was drafted 19th overall in the 1st round by the Blue Jackets.