The Montreal Canadiens should be looking to add to their forward group this off-season. One of their needs is another impactful winger for their top nine.
Due to this, one player who the Canadiens could be worth targeting if he hits the free agent on July 1 is New York Islanders captain Anders Lee.
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If the Canadiens signed Lee, he could slot well in their middle six. This is because the 35-year-old winger is still capable of producing solid offense at this point in his career. He would also provide the Habs with another option to work with on their power play.
Lee would also be a valuable addition if signed by the Canadiens because he is a well-respected veteran leader. This could make him a good player to have for a young Canadiens club that is on the rise.
In 82 games during this past season with the Islanders, Lee posted 19 goals, 23 assists, and 42 points. This was after the veteran forward posted 29 goals, 25 assists, and 54 points in 82 games with the Islanders during the 2024-25 campaign. With numbers like these, he would have the potential to provide the Canadiens with a bit more secondary offensive production if signed.
However, given how important of a player Lee is to the Islanders, there is certainly a chance that he will end up re-signing there. If he does not, the Canadiens should consider targeting him.
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