Speaking of Nashville, a couple of thoughts:
We have to be looking for a long term replacement for Markov. At even strength, Subban will be a monster for a long time, but I don't think anyone has stepped up to run the PP. How about Ryan Ellis? If Nashville keeps Shea and Suter, do they need another dman on the top PP? The Preds need to prove they are committed to winning short term, to re-sign their big guns. Every playoff round also nets them much needed cash. The Habs have an opportunity to rebuild, to trade some good players for a long term piece.
The other thought, Radulov. Currently dominating on an otherwise mediocre KHL team -
http://www.eliteprospects.com/team.p...2&status=stats Jagr has shown that a player returning to the NHL from the KHL can have success, and Emelin's adaptation has been encouraging. Radulov will be 26 next season. His
Desjardins NHLE translates to 80pts/82games this season. He has played in Quebec before, so at least the experience should be familiar, less scary to him than to other free agents.