Joel Armia is a pending unrestricted free agent, and a player the Montreal Canadiens will likely move on from to allow their prospects more playing time in 2025-26. We already know that one roster spot will have to open up for the addition of Ivan Demidov, as his KHL play would suggest there is no need for extra development in the KHL.
The Canadiens could also move to add a more impactful forward in free agency, and prospects are chomping at the bit in the AHL. It would only make sense to acquire some assets for Armia instead of letting him walk at the season's end. Let's look at three possible destinations if the Canadiens become sellers at the trade deadline.