The Montreal Canadiens missed the chance to re-sign restricted free agent Jonathan Drouin, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent after this season. The team reportedly made a qualifying offer to Drouin but failed to secure a matching bid from his representatives, leaving his future uncertain. With Drouin’s contract expiring, the Canadiens now face a critical offseason decision about whether to pursue him in unrestricted free agency. The move could significantly impact the team’s forward group and salary cap strategy moving forward.

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