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The Montreal Canadiens are still looking for reinforcements for their top-six, and a big name has just emerged.
It’s up to Kent Hughes to take a shot and make a strong offer!
Bruno Gervais discussed the idea at length on BPM Sports.
According to him, the Canadiens are exactly the type of team Kane would want to join at this stage of his career.
And the need is very real.
Ivan Demidov, at just 20 years old, is coming off a 62-point season and could truly benefit from having another elite offensive player alongside him.
Despite being 37 years old, Kane has lost none of his offensive instincts.
He recorded 57 points in 67 games last season, proving that his hockey vision remains as sharp as ever.
Gervais points out that we’re talking about a three-time Stanley Cup champion loaded with talent, exactly the kind of player Demidov needs around him.
Patrick Kane’s shootout ability could give the Canadiens another valuable edge
One more bonus. There’s also the shootout factor.
Kane is widely regarded as one of the greatest shootout specialists in NHL history, an asset that is often overlooked.
Those goals may seem insignificant, but they can be incredibly valuable.
A single point earned in a shootout can make all the difference in the standings at the end of the season.
Defensively, no one is under any illusions.
Kane has never excelled in his own zone, but that’s not his role, and the arrival of Derek Lalonde should help improve the penalty kill.
It’s an idea that’s worth serious consideration.
The list of top-six caliber forwards still available in free agency is shrinking quickly, and the price is likely to be reasonable.
At 37 years old, Kane will be looking for one last legitimate opportunity to shine, and Montreal will have to convince him that he’ll find it here alongside the young Ivan Demidov.
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