If Hughes doesn't come to terms with Davidson, Petteri Nurmi, Cedrick Guindon, and Miguel Tourigny, their rights will no longer belong to the Canadiens, and they will become free agents.
The one most likely to be signed is Davidson, and this has just been confirmed. The young forward has signed a two-year entry-level contract.
Davidson was particularly strong at the junior level, with seasons of 38 and 42 goals. He added 11 in 38 games during his professional hockey debut with the Rocket last year.
This left-handed center, standing 6' and weighing 180 lbs, has the perfect profile to become a solid third-line center in the NHL. He should be able to score around 20 goals per season at maturity.
As for Nurmi, Guindon, and Tourigny, Kent Hughes has until Saturday at 5:00 PM to come to terms with them, but it would be very surprising if that happens.
The Canadiens are therefore expected to lose three prospects, which will happen every year due to the 50-contract limit.
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31 MAI | 334 ANSWERS Kent Hughes has just confirmed a very interesting signing Do you think Jared Davidson will become a regular in the NHL one day? | ||
Yes | 218 | 65.3 % |
No | 116 | 34.7 % |
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