Montreal's Marchenko Pursuit Reveals Desperation

An insider has shed light on what went down during the Canadiens' negotiations for Kirill Marchenko, and the picture that emerges is one of a team trying to stop a bleeding roster. Montreal clearly saw Marchenko as a potential solution to their forward depth issues, but something in those talks didn't work out the way the Canadiens hoped. The failed negotiation tells us something about Montreal's desperation level and what they were willing to offer to address their needs.