Andrei Markov’s free agency continues to drag on with neither he nor Marc Bergevin seemingly blinking at this point. Bergevin stated his best offer has already been made but our writers discuss how much that offer should be for.

On the back end, there continues to be a significant question of who will play with Shea Weber on the top pairing. Do the Habs have someone who can fit the role if Andrei Markov doesn’t come back?

In terms of unrestricted free agents, the strength of the market lies on the wings. While that also happens to be Montreal’s strength up front, that shouldn’t stop them from adding more if the right option presents itself.

While many would like to see the Habs bring Andrei Markov back, they’re already spending quite a bit on their back end. If they do re-sign him, there’s a strong case to be made that they’ll be spending too much on their blueline.

The Habs headed into the summer with a need to upgrade down the middle. A little more than a week into free agency, it’s still a glaring need and unfortunately for GM Marc Bergevin, quality options aren’t in abundance.

Carey Price’s record setting extension is the latest of big moves in a busy offseason for the Habs. Having had some time to digest the deal, our writers offer up their thoughts on the eight year, $84 million contract.

The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2017-18 season. The NHL portion of the contract is reportedly worth $700,000.

While it’s not a long-term deal, the Habs have agreed to terms on a three year contract with restricted free agent Alex Galchenyuk. The contract reportedly carries a cap hit of $4.9 million.

Montreal’s big unrestricted free agent signing so far has been defenceman Karl Alzner, who inked a five year deal. Is he the right fit for the Habs? Our writers offer up their thoughts on the signing.