Flyers match

I would assume they'd match since it's only 500K more than he's currently rumored to be asking

better to trade for ghost, than to offer sheet provorov.

Funny I was just thinking exactly the same thing, an offer sheet for either Provorov or maybe Werenski. Would rather get the prime years of their careers in a Habs jersey rather than blowing free agent money on UFA guys like Gardiner or Duchene to get their 29 to 36 year old seasons at about the same cap hit.

But ultimately it is likely that Flyers or Blue Jackets match. And that probably closes the door on trade negotiations with those teams for a few years.

A trade for a more reasonably priced guy like Gostisbehere and patience with the prospects (Brook, Romanov, etc.) to see what they become at 22-23 years old is likely the better choice.