Blue Jackets open Adam Fantilli offer-sheet opportunity for Kent Hughes and the Canadiens
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A significant door has just opened for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens.
A major window of opportunity.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are getting dangerously close to the salary cap, much faster than they anticipated, and David Pagnotta has suggested that teams are circling around Adam Fantilli.
Because the Blue Jackets are currently vulnerable.
It sets the stage for a potential blockbuster move in the coming weeks.
“I think they’re getting closer to the cap than they really anticipated; the reason why I’m bringing that up is are other teams that are lurking going to look at this…”
“Can we force Columbus’ hand here?” Pagnotta said, referring to the offer-sheet route.
So… What if the Montreal Canadiens were one of those teams watching closely, ready to make a move to pry away a talented player from Columbus?
A young centerman, no less!
The door is wide open if Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens want to submit an offer sheet for Adam Fantilli
With the right offer, there is a real chance that Columbus simply may not be able to match it.
A young top-line center, exactly the type of player Montreal has been searching for over the years to complement Nick Suzuki.
That said, nothing suggests Kent Hughes is preparing to make such a move, but one thing is certain: there is a window of opportunity here.
Do you think the Canadiens should take a shot?
After all, we’re talking about a 21-year-old center who recorded 59 points in 82 games last season and appears to be on track to become an elite NHL centerman.
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Blue Jackets open Adam Fantilli offer-sheet opportunity for Kent Hughes and the Canadiens
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