Zajac is still a good veteran but he probably isn't asking for 2.8mil

I like it, but indications are that he's signing back with the Isles. They seem to be dealing with their RFAs and seeing what is left to bring people back.

Zajac has been rumored to have signed with the Isles already.

If he hasn’t, he is worth $1m at the most.

At the 3nd of the day, I do think the Isles will sign him along with Palmeri, Cizikas, and Parise, but if you look at their roster, Zajac doesn't really fit, so there is a chance he will not end up there. Peoheling might be an option though, if he does well in training camp

1. Zajac already signed with the Islanders.
2. I’d rather just play Poehling & Evans.

Yep, might not be worth 2.8mil and isle probably want him back.

A player like this with a different name would work as well. Money wise, MTL will need to overpay a little to have someone coming in town to play and even if its not the right amount, you got the point. To make a player wanted to play in mtl compare lets say to new york (for a year or two), well money will impact on the player decision

Bozak is still available but doesn't look in good shape.

My guess is Bergy tries to trade Drouin for a center. If he cant, they'll try to go with Evans-Perreault - Paquette on the bottom 6 until TDL and then add a guy like Tierney..

At this point Drouin has little value on the market from what mtl think his value is at. The best for him and the team is to play at least 15-20 games, get a few minutes on the pp and get his value up. If he want out of mtl, team need to see value because he is making 5.5 and he came back from a mystery injury. I dont think its like doing an x-ray to see if its heal, he need to prove a little bit of durability first or prove himself. A center that had experience as a second center would work in the mod 30’ would work. Mtl has the center in place, they just need a bigger guy (over 6’1”) with experience to support the 3 in place. Bringing staal back, wouldnt be a bad idea, if he want to comeback

heard Zajac already has a contract with the Isles