The Montreal Canadiens have traded Carey Price to the San Jose Sharks. Are the Habs freeing up cap space for another move?

Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba break down the trade, what the Habs are getting, why they made the trade, and theorize what may be next for Kent Hughes and the Canadiens.

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Montreal Canadiens' Salary Cap Conundrum: Navigating NHL's Financial Maze in this week's Friday Habs mailbag.

We dissect the Montreal Canadiens' latest roster moves and salary cap strategies. From potential loopholes in NHL rules to the impact of Carey Price's contract, we offer insider perspectives on the team's financial future. Key discussions include Juraj Slafkovsky's development, innovative team-building activities, and the ripple effects of recent trades. We shed light on the Canadiens' path forward in a competitive league landscape.

Will the Habs find creative solutions to their cap challenges? Tune in for expert analysis and bold predictions on Montreal's upcoming season.

0:00 Intro: Friday mailbag and upcoming season excitement
5:51 Playoff salary cap rules and team reactions
11:05 FanDuel sponsorship and NFL season kickoff
13:27 Slafkovsky's potential and line placement considerations
17:05 Penalty killing duties after player departures
20:24 Montreal food recommendations for visiting fans
24:18 Team-building activities and charity competitions
28:17 Potential 2C options and Eriksson Ek discussion
30:04 Carey Price's contract situation and cap implications

Kent Hughes says the Canadiens don't have to trade Carey Price's contract, but should it still be the Habs top priority to become cap compliant?

Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba react to the general manager's thoughts on how the Canadiens can get under the salary cap. Joshua Roy says he's in the best shape of his career. Can he elevate his game enough to make the Habs this fall? And finally, Ian and Laura continue their review of the division with the Toronto Maple Leafs. How do the Habs stack up against the Leafs next year?

0:00 Kent Hughes on Carey Price contract

5:50 New CBA rules affecting Canadiens' roster moves

9:24 Joshua Roy's offseason improvements and mindset

16:14 Healthy competition driving Canadiens' young players

22:51 Comparing Canadiens to division rivals

29:06 Wrapping up and requesting mailbag questions

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