Canadiens shake up roster as NHL free agency frenzy begins. Will Montreal's cautious approach pay off in the long run?

It is Canada Day which means NHL Free Agency has begun! How are the Canadiens positioned to attack free agency? How much cap space do they have to play with? Should they be interested in big free agents? Plus, the Habs issue qualifying offers to their restricted free agents and trade Cayden Primeau to the Carolina Hurricanes.

0:00 Intro: Free agency day and Canadiens' cap space

5:02 Analyzing recent NHL contract signings and trades

14:50 Potential free agent targets for Montreal

19:45 Qualifying offers and roster decisions

24:35 Michael Pezzetta rumors and UFA speculation

29:40 Rapid-fire extension predictions for Canadiens

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