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The Canadiens hope they addressed their future needs at the NHL entry draft on the weekend, but now it’s time for general manager Marc Bergevin to focus on the present.

Bergevin managed to add an experienced defenceman when he acquired David Schlemko from the expansion Vegas Golden Knights, but he has some large holes to fill in the run-up to the opening of the free-agent market on July 1.

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The GM’s first task is to deal with unrestricted free agents (UFAs) Alex Radulov and Andrei Markov.

Radulov has expressed gratitude to Bergevin and the Canadiens for resurrecting his NHL career but, as we are reminded constantly, hockey is a business. Radulov has found a home in Montreal, but has he been here long enough to consider giving the Canadiens a hometown discount?

Term will be the sticking point in these talks with the 31-year-old Radulov looking at a seven-year deal.

While Radulov can’t sign with another team before July 1, teams were allowed to talk to UFAs as of Sunday. As offers come in, Bergevin will have a better idea of Radulov’s market value.