The Montreal Canadiens management brass has bunkered themselves in and are gearing up for a busy 24 hours leading up to the trade deadline.
Canadiens GM Pierre Gauthier is interested in strengthen his roster for a playoff push, but numerous reports suggest the team is also interested in parting with some of its current players.
Defenseman Paul Mara will not suit up for the Canadiens tonight when they face off against the Boston Bruins, prompting speculation the Habs are trying to unload him.
Even with Andrei Kostitsyn and Benoit Pouliot back in the lineup tonight, the Canadiens are still scouring the market for a top-six forward with a scoring touch.
Various reports claim Gauthier is also interested in bolstering his blueline, as the Habs are believed to be shopping for a top-three defenseman.
Meanwhile, trade talk surrounding the Canadiens' goalies has died down, though talks with the Philadelphia Flyers and St. Louis Blues have reportedly taken place.
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