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Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / 4 minutes 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 / 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.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / May 12

Slovak partisan jerseys: they’re all Slafkovsky #20

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.

Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / May 12

World Championship: Oliver Kapanen’s hat-trick against Great Britain

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 News / Dose.ca / May 11

Tyler Toffoli walks around Toronto wearing a Canadiens jersey

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.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / 13 hours ago

Worlds: two Cole Caufield points in a U.S. victory

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

Canadiens’ Defensemen: Who Stays & Who Goes?

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.

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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