The eldest franchise in the NHL doesn’t operate within the same rules as every other team; it has to comply with unwritten rules. Those rules are mainly about language.
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.
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.
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 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 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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