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4 NHL Teams Could Land Mark Scheifele, But Where Do the Canadiens Rank?

The Montreal Canadiens missed out on one of the biggest trades ahead of the regular season, which could open the door for the organization to make a different move.

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 4:10 PM
4 NHL Teams Could Land Mark Scheifele, But Where Do the Canadiens Rank?
Key Things to Know
  • Mark Scheifele is cited as a potential trade target for the Montreal Canadiens alongside three other NHL suitors.
  • The Minnesota Wild, Philadelphia Flyers, and Boston Bruins are also identified as potential trade landing spots for Scheifele.
  • Montreal missed out on trading for Kirill Marchenko, who was acquired by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Montreal Canadiens are reportedly linked to Winnipeg Jets veteran Mark Scheifele as they look to add a top-six forward after missing out on Kirill Marchenko. According to Bleacher Report's Adam Gretz, Scheifele would provide Montreal with a strong second-line center behind Nick Suzuki, supported by the franchise's significant salary cap flexibility.

However, potential hurdles remain, as Scheifele possesses a no-movement clause and has not requested a trade. Additionally, NHL Trade Talk notes that the Boston Bruins, Minnesota Wild, and Philadelphia Flyers could emerge as rival suitors if the forward becomes available.

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