Canadiens Hover Over Eriksson Ek - And That Changes Everything

Montreal’s rumor mill is doing what it does best, which is turning one name into three problems before lunch. Joel Eriksson Ek is the latest center to get dragged into the Canadiens’ orbit, and that alone tells you the market is getting noisy. The New Jersey angle only adds more intrigue, because when a deal starts to smell complicated, it usually means somebody thinks they can win the room with patience and leverage.