Montreal Canadiens Linked to Trade For $5 Million, 149-Goal Ottawa Wing

The Montreal Canadiens have been linked to a trade for Ottawa Senators winger Drake Batherson, who has scored 149 goals during his NHL career. Batherson carries a $4.975 million cap hit and is under contract through 2026-27 before becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2027. The trade would be conditional on Ottawa's ability to secure a long-term contract extension with Batherson.