Montreal Canadiens Move for a Potential Roster Changes; Announces Six Years Contract Extension to two Veterans Unrestricted Free Agents
As of late May 2025, the Montreal Canadiens are approaching a pivotal offseason with several key players entering free agency. Here’s an overview of their current free agents and the likelihood of contract renewals or extensions:
๐ง Unrestricted Free Agents (UFAs)
1. Christian Dvorak (C) โ Dvorak is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2025. His future with the Canadiens is uncertain, and management has not publicly indicated plans for a contract renewal.
2. Joel Armia (RW)โ Armia is also slated to become an unrestricted free agent. Similar to Dvorak, there has been no official statement regarding a potential contract extension.
3. David Savard (D) โ Savard announced his retirement just before the series against the Washington Capitals, concluding his tenure with the Canadiens.
๐ Recent Contract Extensions
Jake Evans (C) โ Evans signed a four-year contract extension through the 2028-29 season, with an average annual salary of \$2.85 million. ([NHL][3])
Lucas Condotta (LW)โ Condotta agreed to a two-year, two-way contract extension through the 2026-27 season. He has been serving as the captain of the Laval Rocket in the AHL.
Kaiden Guhle (D) โ Guhle signed a six-year, \$33.3 million contract extension through the 2030-31 season, with an average annual salary of \$5.55 million.
Salary Cap Outlook
The Canadiens are currently operating with a cap space deficit of approximately \$5.3 million for the 2024-25 season. This financial constraint may influence their ability to re-sign existing players or pursue new acquisitions in the upcoming offseason.
๐ฎ Future Considerations
With several veteran players entering free agency and a tight salary cap situation, the Canadiens may need to make strategic decisions regarding player retention and potential roster changes. The organization’s approach to these challenges will be crucial in shaping the team’s competitiveness in the coming seasons.
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