Canadiens Free Agent Options: Dale Weise

Looking for free agent upgrades could lead the Canadiens to re-acquiring a familiar face this summer.

2015-16 Team: Montreal Canadiens/Chicago Blackhawks (72 GP-14 G-13 A-27 Pts)

2015-16 Cap Hit: $1.025 million

When the Canadiens traded Raphael Diaz to the Vancouver Canucks for Dale Weise in the 2013-14 season, it was met with a lukewarm reaction. Many felt a player that was constantly in John Torterella’s doghouse would fare similarly under Michel Therrien.

After all, in 162 games with the Canucks and Rangers, Weise failed to establish himself as an NHL regular and posted subpar offensive numbers(10 G, 16 A). He did show some promise at the AHL level and he was nicknamed the “Dutch Gretzky”…