I still don't think Montreal has a chance at the playoffs, but I will say Kotkaniemi looks really good. He's been the best player on the Canadiens this preseason. Still think he should be sheltered this year but he's way better than I thought he'd be.

This is next year my friend this year his going learn and get bigger you feel me?
Yeah i know this year that they are not making playoffs

They aren't going to be as bad as I thought they'd be though.

Unrealistic honestly teams don't just sign two players to 6+ mill through free agency. it's actually unlikely both make it to free agency. If duchene happens to go to free agency which i think is more likely than schmidt sure take run I guess honestly idk if I want duchene as my number one centre. don't get me wrong he's talented and has proven he's a first line centre. but you want to give 8 mill over 7 years to a guy that has only been on bad teams since he started his career. I'd rather be patient and build. I know the finnish kid is enticing with kotkaniemi but you should check out Philip Broberg.