Montreal Canadiens eye Radko Gudas as free agency approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 6:38 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
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.
- •Radko Gudas, 36, is set to hit the open market.
- •Gudas seeks a two- to three-year deal valued between $3.5M and $4M AAV.
- •The Canadiens want to boost their defense after struggles at 5v5.
- •Gudas's physical play has diminished mobility, impacting fit with Montreal.
- •Other teams like the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs may pursue Gudas.
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Canadiens Free Agency: Hard-Hitting Gudas Reportedly Available
"The Montreal Canadiens want to maintain their upward trajectory, and to do so, they’ll have to evaluate whether available defencemen […]
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