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Canadiens’ Offseason Focus Should be on Trades Not UFAs

The Montreal Canadiens are entering a critical portion of their rebuild under general manager (GM) Kent Hughes. After two seasons, they hold one of the deepest prospect pools in terms of potential NHL talent.

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Canadiens: 2024 NHL Draft Lottery Rules And Odds Refresher

With the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery just around the corner, it’s time to go through the various rules and odds that will impact the Montreal Canadiens and other teams hoping to put their hands on the No.1 pick this summer.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / 1 hour ago

Exploring a Canadiens’ Potential David Savard Trade

It’s no secret the Montreal Canadiens possess one of the deepest young defensive prospect pools in the NHL. The likes of Lane Hutson, David Reinbacher, Logan Mailloux, and the recently-signed Adam Engstrom highlight a group already complemented by young established defensemen such as Kaiden Guhle and Arber Xhekaj.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / 12 minutes ago

May 6 Hockey Birthdays: Brodeur, Gallagher, Watson

On May 6, we celebrate the birthdays of 22 past and present NHL players. Today’s list includes a five-time Stanley Cup winner, the longest-tenured player with the Montreal Canadiens, and arguably the game’s greatest goalie.

Christian Dvorak News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Canadiens Must Solve Christian Dvorak Conundrum at Centre

Montreal Canadiens forward Christian Dvorak isn’t the problem per se. The problem is more so the surplus of forwards like him at the bottom of the lineup, ones that don’t move the needle all that much, all due respect to him.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / 18 hours ago

Cayden Lindstrom: 'I could see myself playing with Slafkovsky'.

Juraj Slafkovsky was selected with the first overall pick in the 2022 draft. Just before the draft, we remember that Slaf said he was volunteering to play on the left of Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield because the Habs were looking for a guy to complete the first line… And it finally happened this season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / 21 hours ago

NHL Draft Lottery Rule Works To Montreal Canadiens Advantage

With the NHL’s Draft Lottery quickly approaching, certain conditions in play must be considered by teams that are in the midst of a rebuild. While the NHL does reward failure with high draft picks, it has put a rule in place to avoid giving the first overall pick to the same club within a specific time frame.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / May 4

Worlds: Edmonton journalist sees Nick Suzuki’s refusal as a 'mistake

This Friday sees the start of the World Hockey Championships in the Czech Republic. Kaiden Guhle will be defending Canada’s colors, as will Cole Caufield for the United States and, eventually, Juraj Slafkovský for Slovakia.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / May 4

Mike Matheson isn’t as bad defensively as people think, believes Stu Cowan

Mike Matheson has been playing in Montreal for two years now. In those two seasons, we’ve come to know a defenseman who, offensively, is truly among the league’s elite.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / May 4

Montreal Canadiens Prospect Pool Among Best Ranked In NHL

Ever since Kent Hughes was named the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens in January 2022, he has made a concerted effort to improve not only the number of draft picks but also the development system in which the organization’s prospects are expected to flourish.

Arber Xhekaj News / The Hockey Writers / May 4