Patrik Laine: Star Forward Eyes Move to Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens’ recent hot streak could help them land a major free agent next summer, and there’s already buzz about who might be heading to hockey’s most storied franchise.

The Habs have been on fire since December, climbing back into the playoff race and turning heads around the NHL.

That playoff push couldn’t come at a better time. General manager Kent Hughes will have some serious money to spend next summer, with veterans David Savard, Christian Dvorak and Joel Armia all coming off the books.

And it looks like one exciting player has Montreal in his sights.

Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers is reportedly very interested in making Montreal his next home when he becomes a free agent after this season. That’s according to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, who’s known for being pretty reliable with these kinds of scoops.

There are already some interesting connections at play. During the Canadiens’ December trip to Winnipeg, Ehlers got a special gift from his old Jets teammate Patrik Laine – an autographed Habs jersey.

The timing couldn’t be better for Montreal. They’re playing exciting hockey again, they’ll have money to spend, and now a talented forward is apparently eager to join the team.

For Habs fans wondering about Ehlers’ game – he’s a speedy winger with soft hands who’s consistently good for 50-60 points when healthy. He’d be a perfect fit for Montreal’s increasingly young and fast lineup.