Canadiens Salary Cap Tightening

Projected Cap Space and Player Contracts

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The Montreal Canadiens are facing a tight salary cap situation, with limited projected cap space and several key players set to become unrestricted free agents. The team's total salary commitments for the 2021-22 season currently stand at $61.9 million, leaving them with just $8.1 million in projected cap space.

This limited cap space will make it difficult for the Canadiens to add any significant pieces via free agency or trades. The team will also need to make some tough decisions on which players to re-sign, as several key contributors, including Phillip Danault, Brendan Gallagher, and Shea Weber, are set to become unrestricted free agents at the end of the season.

The Canadiens will need to be creative in managing their cap space in order to remain competitive. The team could look to trade some of their higher-priced players or sign players to short-term, cap-friendly contracts. The Canadiens will also need to make smart use of their draft picks in order to add young, cost-controlled talent to the roster.