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.
The Montreal Canadiens may not be competitive at the moment, but there’s clearly good chemistry within the team. Several young players will soon be making the jump to the big club, and that’s very encouraging.
For several years now, the Montreal Canadiens haven’t really had very physical players. Georges Laraque and George Parros were the club’s last two strongmen, but since the arrival of Arber Xhekaj, the players feel more protected (and rightly so).
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.
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.
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.
Former Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin is on the Blue Jackets’ radar in their search for a new general manager.
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.
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.
According to Elliotte Friedman, the Montreal Canadiens are among the many teams who have considered offering KHL forward Maxim Tsyplakov an NHL contract.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our ‘State Of The Rebuild’ series will evaluate several categories, including current NHL talent, prospect value, draft capital, Canadiens trades, coaching, contracts, and management.
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.
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.
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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