Montreal Canadiens: 4 Potential UFA Targets To Watch While We Wait For Third Round

The Montreal Canadiens are heading to the third round of the NHL Playoffs for the first time since 2014. They have a chance to erase a 28 year Stanley Cup drought and could return to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in nearly three decades.

After sweeping the Winnipeg Jets in round two of the postseason, the Canadiens have a little free time to sit back and watch the rest of the second round.

The Tampa Bay Lightning joined the Canadiens in the third round by defeating the Carolina Hurricanes in five games.

We will wait to see who is victorious between the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights, as the winner of that series will take on the Canadiens in the third round. The Boston Bruins and New York Islanders play Game 6 of their series tonight with the Isles having a chance to move on to the final four if they can win this evening.

So, what should Habs fans do while we wait to see the Habs head to either Colorado or Vegas for round three?

Well, we can watch the remaining two second round series and keep a close eye on some potential offseason targets for the Canadiens. General manager Marc Bergevin was aggressive last season acquiring several key assets for this year’s run and he won’t be quiet this summer.

Who will he target? Well, let’s take a look at one pending unrestricted free agent from the four teams that are still playing in the second round.