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Former Canadiens General Manager Considered for Columbus Job

Even though former general manager Marc Bergevin left the Montreal Canadiens after a rather difficult divorce, it should come as no surprise that he’s being considered for the job opening in Columbus seeing as the NHL’s management recycling program ensures most members of the old boys club get several opportunities to prove their worth.

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Canadiens Dead Cap Hit Impact On 2024-25 Salary Cap Situation

The Montreal Canadiens are among the top teams in the NHL when it comes to dead cap hits heading into the 2024-25 season. The Habs are one of just seven organizations that will have over $5 million in dead cap hit carryover.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / 4 hours ago

2024 NHL Draft: Options for Canadiens’ Late 1st-Round Pick

The Montreal Canadiens have the fifth overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, marking the second consecutive season they will pick at that position – they selected defenseman David Reinbacher fifth overall last year.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / 3 hours ago

Montreal Canadiens: Drafting Is Not for Pleasing, It’s for Winning

The oldest franchise in the NHL doesn’t operate within the same rules as other teams; they have unwritten rules to contend with. First, the Montreal Canadiens’ head coach must speak French.

Marc Bergevin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 2 hours ago

Former Canadiens GM on Blue Jackets' radar

Former Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin is on the Blue Jackets’ radar in their search for a new general manager.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / 2 hours ago

Canadiens Best Trade Assets Going Into The NHL Draft

The Montreal Canadiens have confirmed their intent to be as active as they can on the trade front, and they have some interesting pieces they can offer.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / 0 minutes ago

Sacha Boisvert to join the Canadiens in The Athletic’s mock draft

There’s a lot of talk about the Canadiens’ first pick these days – and right ly so – but let’s not forget that the Winnipeg Jets’ pick is also part of all this.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / 12 hours ago

Scouting Profile: Canadiens Interest in KHL Standout Tsyplakov

According to Elliotte Friedman, the Montreal Canadiens are among the many teams who have considered offering KHL forward Maxim Tsyplakov an NHL contract.

Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / 9 hours ago

'Oliver Kapanen’s coach was irresponsible' – Mathias Brunet

With the World Hockey Championships, we have the chance to see many European players who we don’t really see in action. It’s pretty hard to form an opinion about a young prospect who performs well in Europe, because highlights and statistics don’t tell the whole story.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / 12 hours ago

Juraj Slafkovsky can tease Cole Caufield at any time

Hockey team chemistry is the key to success. Well, it’s not the only way to win, but it’s very important. Having a team that wants and likes to play together creates miracles.

Martin St. Louis News / Montreal Hockey Now / 16 hours ago

Player Insight: Why St-Louis Is The Perfect Canadiens Coach

Few would have predicted Martin St-Louis would be among the five longest-tenured coaches in the NHL by the time he accumulated two complete seasons as the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens.

Lane Hutson News / The Hockey Writers / 15 hours ago

Cole Hutson – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

2023-24 Team: U.S. National U18 Team/USNTDP Juniors Date of Birth: June 28, 2006 Place of Birth: North Barrington, IL, USA Ht: 5-foot-10 Wt: 165 pounds Shoots: Left Position: Defenseman NHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 first-year eligible Two years ago, Lane Hutson was drafted 62nd overall by the Montreal Canadiens.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / The Hockey Writers / 18 hours ago

3 Highlights From Juraj Slafkovsky’s Sophomore Season With Canadiens

If there is such a thing as the sophomore jinx, you wouldn’t have known it watching Juraj Slafkovsky play last season. He arrived at camp and found chemistry with Kirby Dach right away.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / 13 hours ago

Sacrificing Joshua Roy to move up a rank: Georges Laraque is ready to do it

The Habs may not have won the lottery last week, but there’s one thing for sure in all of this anyway. Kent Hughes and his assistants – in 5th place – will have the opportunity to get their hands on an excellent hockey player.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / 20 hours ago

Montreal Canadiens State Of the Rebuild – Grading Trades (Part 2)

Our ‘State Of The Rebuild’ series will evaluate several categories, including current NHL talent, prospect value, draft capital, Canadiens trades, coaching, contracts, and management.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Daily Faceoff / 18 hours ago

Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky is shining for Slovakia

Maybe the Montreal Canadiens were on to something when they selected Juraj Slafkovsky first overall in 2022. Just maybe. The big 20-year-old has been a hot topic in Habs land for the past two years.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 12

Canadiens Must Fill 3 Holes Before They Can Contend for Stanley Cup

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.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / May 12

David Pagnotta: Teams continue to call for Arber Xhekaj

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 8

Offseason checklist for the Montreal Canadiens

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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