Now that the Montreal Canadiens have completed their second complete rebuild season, it’s time to take a closer look at where the organization stands in terms of its long-term plans.
Even though most players in the Montreal Canadiens organization are now free to enjoy a few weeks of rest and relaxation, there are still key prospects involved in playoff hockey in their various junior leagues, not to mention players who recently put an end to their playoff runs.
Last year, the Canadiens drafted David Reinbacher fifth overall. The club once again improved its bank of defensive prospects, but more importantly, it got its hands on a player who seems to be a good kid.
After another season of finishing at the bottom of the NHL standings, the Canadiens don’t often have the luxury of talking about league peaks. They flirt with unglamorous heights like the most games missed by injured players, but this time it’s flattering.
In 2023-2024, the Habs didn’t move up in the standings, but many of their players did. Of the lot? The first line, made up of Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield and Josh Anderson Juraj Slafkovsky.
One way you can tell the Montreal Canadiens are making progress in their rebuild efforts? Their most impressive games of 2023-24 exclusively comprise actual wins instead of including some character-building losses like last season.
Yesterday, Michel Bergeron got angry. He claimed that Nick Suzuki had no reason to be tired, and that he had made the wrong decision in refusing to represent Canada at the World Championship.
As you know, the Canadiens will be looking to add an important piece to the club’s roster this off-season. Trading a defenseman for a forward is a possibility.
As the 2023-24 NHL season has ended and the Stanley Cup Playoffs have begun, non-playoff teams can start to look towards the future, such as the draft, free agency, and the following season.
Florian Xhekaj finished the season with the Rocket. Arber’s little brother played three games in a Laval uniform at the end of the campaign, but didn’t pick up any points.
The Canadiens’ season is (finally) over. The club had a season that can indeed be described as “better than last year”, but one reality remains: the club was virtually eliminated from the playoffs once the famous holiday trip was over.
Five Canadiens players played in all 82 games of the 23-24 season. We’re talking about Jake Evans, Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky and Mike Matheson.
Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki emerged as a top-line centre this season. Not just because he set career highs in goals and points, with 33 goals and 44 assists in 82 games, though that was certainly encouraging.
Michael Pezzetta’s main asset: his hair. When he’s skating, it’s hard to miss his majestic mane. This summer, however, he’ll be unrecognizable. He’s just cut part of his hair.
Without the Montreal Canadiens playing (for the third straight year), some Habs fans may find it hard to get into the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their plight may be understandable, if not 100% relatable.
Now that the Montreal Canadiens’ 2023-24 season has come to an end with the start of the playoffs, Kent Hughes will have his work cut out for him. At the beginning of May, it’s time for the next amateur draft lottery.
In a recent article, Marco D’Amico identified some emerging Montreal Canadiens draft targets. With the standings solidified we now have a better sense of where Kent Hughes and his team will be selecting their new shiny toy.
Tonight, the Laval Rocket play the last game of their season. Yesterday’s defeat has officially eliminated the club from the playoff race, so tonight’s game is all about fitness.
Another year, another shoulder surgery was performed on Arber Xhekaj, who had this to say in his last media availability of the season. Arber Xhekaj underwent left shoulder surgery on April 10th, and yesterday, before the Montreal Canadiens‘ last game of the season, he fielded questions from the media for the last time this season.
Heading into the 2023-24 campaign, the expectations were high for Cole Caufield. He had scored 26 goals in the previous year and was on pace for over forty goals before a season-ending injury.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman and top prospect Lane Hutson made his highly anticipated National Hockey League debut on Monday and after two games is already proving that his 5-foot-10 frame isn’t an issue in the NHL after notching two assists.
The Canadiens have exercised the club option on head coach Martin St. Louis’ contract, extending their bench boss through the 2026-27 season.
The veteran defenseman is hanging up his skates.
The Montreal Canadiens have recalled defensive prospect Logan Mailloux from the Laval Rocket of the AHL.
The Montreal Canadiens have recalled defense prospect Logan Mailloux from the American Hockey League’s Laval Rocket, the club announced Monday evening.
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