# BOLD PREDICTION: Montreal Canadiens to LAND Star Player Over $10 Million Before Suzuki Deal Expires

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Podcast: [Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-canadiens-daily-podcast-on-the-montreal-canadiens-444785)
Published: 2026-07-24T04:00:00+00:00
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Montreal Canadiens face a pivotal question: Is their next $10+ million superstar already on the roster, or will Kent Hughes need to chase a marquee addition to elevate the Habs’ top six? Hosts Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert debate whether Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, or a future breakout candidate could command a blockbuster contract by 2030, while contrasting cost-efficient contenders like the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning. The conversation spotlights Canadiens' contract situations, Hall of Fame potential for young stars like Lane Hutson and Juraj Slafkovsky, and fan favorites such as Arber Xhekaj's uncertain future. Listener questions spark insights on iconic jerseys, hockey card nostalgia, survival skills, and who among the current Canadiens might thrive as a “Traitor.”

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