Tom Gulitti of NHL.com answers some important questions as free agency approaches. While John Tavares weighs his options, and Erik Karlsson waits for Ottawa, there is still news.
Where does James van Riemsdyk sign? Will Max Pacioretty get traded? What about Carter Hutton? These are just to name a few.
Montreal plays a larger role than most realize. They are desperate for a center in any way. If that means trading Pacioretty, so be it. Deals have been close, but one has not occurred. Ryan O’Reilly remains in the mix along with Paul Stastny if he doesn’t sign with Winnipeg.