NHL insider believes a Canadiens trade could stretch into the regular season

The Montreal Canadiens have not made significant offseason moves beyond extending Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobes. Stu Cowan suggests a trade deal may not occur until later in the season due to unresolved issues with Arber Xhekaj, Zachary Bolduc, and Michael Hage's contract status. The team is avoiding rushed decisions while pending signings could influence future trade discussions.