Laine's Future Uncertain, McMann's Boost in Seattle

0:00It's March 31st. I'm Cory with the story, and this is NHL News today, your AI-powered team report. Patrick Lane's days with the Montreal Canadiens might be numbered. The 27-year-old winger had surgery back in October and has been practicing, but the team just can't squeeze him into their lineup right now. Last season, his scoring punch helped them surprise everyone and make the playoffs, but this year they're flying high-third in league scoring with A, faster style that doesn't suit him anymore. He's up for unrestricted free agency on July 1st, and folks like Stu Cowan from the Montreal Gazette don't see the haves offering him a new deal. Instead, Lane could hit the open market looking for his next spot. Meanwhile, the Canadiens have hot young defensemen like David Reinbacher and Adam Inkstrom ready to step up, and they wouldn't shock anyone if the team. Trades a couple vets this summer to clear the blue line for them. Fans in Montreal are buzzing about this shift, knowing the rebuild is turning into a contender push. Lane's exit would cap off his two-year stint,

1:02but it opens doors for the kids who've been knocking. The team gave Arbor Shikaj, man-of-the-match honors in a recent game, showing they were awarding the guys fitting their new groove. Over in Seattle, the Kraken Snag Bobby McMahon from the Toronto Maple Leafs at the trade deadline, and he's lit it up with seven goals and four. Assist in just eight games. The 29-year-old left-winger finishes his two-year deal worth $1,350,000 a year on July 1, and he's. Iying something bigger may be around $5,000,000 annually. The Kraken like what they see and have cap room with about $29,000,000 free next season. Reports say they're interested in keeping him long-term, though talks haven't heated up yet. As both size-way options, McMahon's booze could lock him into Seattle's future plans.