Analyst Eyes Habs for Rangers' $40M Pivot

An NHL analyst zeroes in on the Canadiens as a sneaky fit for the Rangers' $40 million center, stirring up trade whispers that could reshape both franchises before the deadline. Montreal's rebuild brain trust has the cap flexibility and prospect depth to make a bold swing, while New York eyes shedding that massive cap hit for assets that fit their Cup window. Front offices leak these ideas for a reason, and with the Olympic freeze lifting soon, this one's got legs if the price aligns.