What happened: A Montreal move would require Dylan Larkin to approve the destination under his full no-trade clause. His three-team preferred list remains unchanged, keeping the Canadiens outside his current options.
Why it matters: Montreal could absorb the full cap hit and remain about $1.08 million below the $104 million ceiling. Larkin would provide an established top-six center under contract for five more seasons.
By the numbers: Larkin carries an $8.7 million annual cap hit through 2030-31 and has 643 points in 808 career regular-season games.
What to watch: Watch whether Larkin expands his preferred destinations before training camp.