Over the past year, Arber Xhekaj has found himself – in spite of himself – in a number of trade rumors. Some teams called Kent Hughes to inquire about the defenseman’s availability… But the Habs’ GM never wanted to trade him.
The Montreal Canadiens have undeniable organizational depth at each position. However depth isn’t necessarily a good thing, when: The Canadiens are nonetheless trending upward, having made significant progress in the standings since finishing last in 2021-22 with 55 points.
Juraj Slafkovsky is probably the most polarizing name when it comes to hockey and the Montreal Canadiens. The 20-year-old Slovakian’s second half of the season has completely fired up fans, who simply can’t see any ceiling on his potential.
The World Hockey Championship is currently underway in the Czech Republic, with 16 countries vying for the 2024 title. Naturally, we’re keeping a close eye on the tournament’s games, especially those involving Montreal Canadiens players.
Tyler Toffoli’s stay in Montreal was short-lived, but he made his mark. For his important goals (especially in the 2021 playoffs), his charisma and his leadership, he left his mark on Montreal.
After their curtain-raiser defeat by Sweden (5-2), the United States needed to bounce back today. Fortunately, they were up against an extremely tough opponent, the Germans.
The Montreal Canadiens have gotten themselves in quite a pickle on the blue line. Drafting the best player available has merit, but when your cupboard is full of defensemen, you need to take stock and decide who stays and who goes.
The Montreal Canadiens have 12 picks going into the 2024 NHL Draft, but not all of them have had their rank confirmed…yet. After a season that saw NHL betting odds successfully predict a bottom-five finish for the Canadiens, they find themselves once again with the 5th overall pick and a dozen picks heading into the summer.
Since yesterday, the World Hockey Championship has been underway in the Czech Republic. Yesterday, we saw Juraj Slafkovský(who doesn’t have a comfortable bed) enjoy success (and disputes with referees) on his first outing, while Cole Caufield had a tougher first game against the Swedes.
While the second round of the National Hockey League playoffs occupies much of the attention of hockey fans, let’s not forget the World Hockey Championship, which has just begun.
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.
Martin St-Louis doesn’t have much experience behind the bench of an NHL team. That said, since his arrival in Montreal, one thing has become clear. The players love him… and they’re willing to work their butts off for him.
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re down to the final eight in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, but we’re talking about non post-season teams in this roundup.
Carey Price had some great years in Montreal. He was one of the NHL’s most dominant goaltenders for a full decade… And that’s why he’s seen as something of a “legend” by many in town.
In Montreal, we love Juraj Slafkovsky. His infectious smile, good humor and charisma make him a popular figure in town, especially after the season he’s just had.
After the huge Matvei Michkov saga in 2023, we’re back with another dilemma surrounding a young Russian player: Ivan Demidov. If his name were Yvan Demidove and he were from Quebec, there would be fewer questions about him.
When the NHL held the always eagerly awaited Draft lottery, it was confirmed that the Montreal Canadiens would be drafting fifth overall for the second year running.
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.
Montreal Canadiens prospect Oliver Kapanen has signed a contract with Timra IK (SHL). The contract runs until 2025-26, however, Habs fans should not worry when it comes to this particular player.
The offseason has arrived for three-quarters of the NHL for teams that either missed the playoffs or were eliminated in the first round. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Montreal.
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