Major turnaround: a popular Habs player is getting a lot of attention and his departure is more likely than ever

If the Habs have always been patient with their big winger, it could now be more and more likely that the club decides to monetize his services to accelerate the rebuilding process.

It should be remembered that the CH's number 17 will turn 29 this summer. He is under contract for four more seasons at $5.5M per year. Even if he is an interesting player for the club, he might not be in the team's plans anymore, once the Habs are again a legitimate Stanley Cup contender.

On their latest podcast episode, the excellent Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger discussed at length Anderson's situation in Montreal and the attraction he is generating on the market right now.

Dreger confirms that the latter, who is the subject of regular negotiation discussions, is one of the most sought-after elements on the NHL's transaction market.

According to the informant, Hughes is not in a hurry to trade his power forward and he is very patient with the market.

Dreger adds that the Habs GM is looking for young active players, who align with the young players at the heart of the team and who will serve as a base for the rebuild.

One thing is certain, the market for Anderson seems to be particularly hot this year.