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 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.
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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