Montreal Canadiens eye Radko Gudas as free agency approaches

The Montreal Canadiens are exploring options in free agency, including defenseman Radko Gudas. Currently available, Gudas has not reached a deal with the Anaheim Ducks and is expected to seek a two- to three-year contract averaging between $3.5 million and $4 million annually. While the Canadiens have a strong offense, they struggle defensively at 5v5. Gudas, a physical player, may not fit into Montreal's fast-paced style of play, and past interest in his services suggests he might prefer not to play in Canada.

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