It’s no secret the Montreal Canadiens are in search of a trade partner in the NHL. On that note, a report hints Sidney Crosby’s Pittsburgh Penguins and Connor Bedard’s Chicago Blackhawks could make lots of sense. Still, the Habs must make it worthwhile for the two franchises.

September 1 finally arrived, and with it, Carey Price received his $5.5 million signing bonus. His contract still carries a $10.5 million cap hit, but only $2 million counts as his actual salary. The Canadiens must move on from this deal to get back under the salary cap. However, other NHL clubs could make use of Price’s rights just to reach the cap floor.

On that note, neither Crosby’s Penguins nor Bedard’s Blackhawks are currently below the cap floor. Yet, with both teams expected to be a few years away from truly

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