Nikolaj Ehlers would have the Canadian in his sights

In recent days, we learned that the attacker Patrik Laine of the Canadian had brought to his good friend Nikolaj Ehlers one of his Canadiens jerseys autographed before their game in Winnipeg.

Their friendship dates back to their early days in the NHL with the Jets and they have remained very close ever since.

Moreover, we can add the name of Ehlers as a potential candidate to join the Montreal Canadiens.

The Jets forward, who is currently completing the last year of his contract and will become an unrestricted free agent, would have his eyes on the city of Montreal as his next destination.

At least that’s what the journalist says and insider Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff.

Considering his proximity to Laine and the pleasure that the latter currently has playing in Montreal, we can suspect that he only tells him good things about the city and the organization, which could help him to convince to sign with CH this summer.

• Aged 28, Nikolaj Ehlers is a 6’0″/172lbs left winger selected in the 1st round (9th overall) during the 2014 draft. So far this season, he has compiled a record of 9 goals and 16 assists for a total of 25 points in 24 games He is currently in the final year of his contract earning him an average of $6 million per season and will become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Kent Hughes should he make him an offer to reunite him in Montreal with Laine?