After exceeding expectations with a trip to the Eastern Conference Final, the Montreal Canadiens aren’t content with standing still.
While general manager Kent Hughes has stayed away from blockbuster free-agent signings, the club continues to explore ways to add another top-six scorer, and one insider says Montreal made a serious push for one of the league’s emerging Russian stars.
Columbus Blue Jackets winger Kirill Marchenko has emerged as a trade candidate after ESPN’s Kevin Weekes reported that his camp has indicated he is unlikely to sign a long-term extension with Columbus when eligible.
That development immediately caught Montreal’s attention.
Canadiens insider Marco D’Amico revealed the organization aggressively pursued Marchenko once the opportunity surfaced.
While general manager Kent Hughes has stayed away from blockbuster free-agent signings, the club continues to explore ways to add another top-six scorer, and one insider says Montreal made a serious push for one of the league’s emerging Russian stars.
Columbus Blue Jackets winger Kirill Marchenko has emerged as a trade candidate after ESPN’s Kevin Weekes reported that his camp has indicated he is unlikely to sign a long-term extension with Columbus when eligible.
That development immediately caught Montreal’s attention.
Canadiens insider Marco D’Amico revealed the organization aggressively pursued Marchenko once the opportunity surfaced.
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