As of right now, the Montreal Canadiens have $8.7 million available in cap space, not counting the increase when Karl Alzner is sent to Laval. This space can be used to sign one of the top free agents available along with the team’s RFAs.
Two players come to mind when looking at the needs of the Montreal Canadiens. These two players are Matt Duchene and Jake Gardiner. While both players would be costly and each will have their own benefits and risks, either one of them would solve a need.