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Rumors continue to swirl around Mika Zibanejad and a possible connection with the Montreal Canadiens, and that’s not without reason.

The name of the star player of the New York Rangers often appears in conversations, especially since Jeff Gorton, who got him from New York, is now at the heart of CH’s hockey work.

Interestingly, The Athletics, a notoriously gullible media outlet, have just revealed that Zibanejad’s deal would be “almost impossible to trade” for Rangers, a deal that appears to have become a liability without ask them

For the Canadiens, this could represent a golden opportunity, especially if the Rangers are willing to explore options to reduce their payroll.

Zibanejad, at 6-foot-2, 203 pounds, could finally bring some talent to a team that is collapsing offensively.

We’re still talking about a player who collected 688 points in 859 career games.

This season, he collected 10 points in 12 games (only two goals), which disappointed the Rangers bosses.

He is still Rangers’ main center, but he is playing at the power level.

What makes this rumor attractive is the question of whether CH could take advantage of Rangers’ situation.

At $8.5 million a year until 2030, Zibanejad’s contract is seen as a burden for the Rangers.

But is it really “undesirable” for a team like Canada, which is trying to speed up the rebuilding?

A center of Zibanejad’s caliber, who has always been productive and experienced, could offer Montreal a necessary offensive pillar.

So, could Kent Hughes and the CH seize this opportunity to strengthen their squad despite the salary burden of Zibanejad?

It is reported that the Rangers are looking for a younger center than Zibanejad and the New York media say that if the team does not win the Stanley Cup this year, the center will leave via trade this summer.

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The idea of ​​acquiring Mika Zibanejad, a center, may be appealing to the Montreal Canadiens. But let’s be realistic.

Canada is engaged in a development phase with a focus on youth and long-term growth.

A player like Zibanejad may not align with this strategy, especially since the CH is so advanced in its rebuilding.

His contract, worth an annual value of $8.5 million through 2030, could limit the financial flexibility necessary to develop and maintain CH’s “young stars.”

Demidov is going to be very expensive. Jacob Fowler too. Michael Hage too.

Additionally, bringing in a veteran at this stage could limit the playing time and development of the team’s young prodigy centers. (maybe James Hagens, future Jack Hughes?)

Canadiens management has shown their commitment to a patient rebuild, not rushing the process by sending established players who may not fit the long-term vision .

Zibanejad would be against that mentality, even if the idea of ​​such a talent is attractive.

Now is definitely not the time to panic in the trading market.