Carey Price trade rumors heat up as Canadiens face cap crunch. Will the San Jose Sharks emerge as potential trade partners?

We break down the latest on Price's contract situation and Montreal's $5.93 million cap overage. The discussion shifts to in-depth comparisons between the Canadiens and division rivals Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning. We analyze Florida's relentless forward depth and Tampa's veteran core, highlighting what Montreal can learn from these powerhouses. Key players like Nikita Kucherov, Andrei Vasilevskiy, and Victor Hedman take center stage in the Lightning breakdown.

Tune in for expert insights on how the Canadiens stack up against their Atlantic Division competition and what moves they might make to close the gap.

0:00 Intro: Rumor roundup and division comparisons
3:37 Canadiens' cap situation and Price trade necessity
8:12 Potential trade partners and returns for Price
11:16 FanDuel sponsorship message
14:18 Comparing Canadiens to Florida Panthers
19:55 Tampa Bay Lightning still a formidable opponent
24:31 Canadiens' youth vs Tampa's experience
27:04 Upcoming content and where to find the podcast

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