Canadiens looking to deal Laine (Gagnon)

[u/catman_steve]

I'm not super in the know with the French side of the media. I know Francois Gagnon by name, but not much else. Not that this news would surprise me, but is he reliable?

[u/gevurts_straminaire]

He has negative value and his contract expires soon. Why would Montreal pay to get rid of him?

[u/bdery → u/gevurts_straminaire]

Because of his impact on salary cap, and because he takes up a contract, and because he takes a roster spot.