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Cole Caufield says goodbye to his friend Christian Dvorak

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated Jul 1, 2025 10:04 PM ET

The Canadiens lost the services of Christian Dvorak today. Daniel Brière and the Flyers signed him for one season at $5.4 million.

The Habs wouldn’t have given him that kind of money.

The fact remains that Montreal is losing a highly underrated player who will certainly leave a gaping hole in the Montreal center line.

Canadiens have short-term holes, but their long-term goal seems more achievable https://t.co/ed64LZkpyq

– Arpon Basu (@ArponBasu) July 1, 2025

Montreal loses a good player, but also a good teammate.

In any case, Cole Caufield is going to miss him. He was very close to Dvo and said his goodbyes via his Instagram story.

(Credit: Instagram)

It’s been a fun time Rust. Thanks for everything. We’re going to get bored. – Cole Caufield

At the bottom of the story , Caufield identified his good friend Trevor Zegra s, who was just acquired by the Flyers, and said, “enjoy.”

Dvo and Zegras can agree on at least one thing: the Habs’ 13 is a good Jack!

Who knows, maybe the 28 will come back to the metropolis. After all, he didn’t sign a long-term contract.

Overtime

– He looks happy.

Vegas Marner pic.twitter.com/vuQfLVdIj5

– David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 1, 2025

– 775,000 for Cayden Primeau in Carolina.

Another one

The #Canes have signed goaltender Cayden Primeau to a one-year contract.

Details ” https://t.co/lBfJPSbmol pic.twitter.com/CZuzTYKDe2

– Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) July 1, 2025

– Still.

Kelly McCrimmon says #VGK pursued a sign-and-trade with Mitch Marner because they wanted the eighth year to keep his AAV at $12M.

He says a seven-year deal at the same amount would have come with a $13.7M AAV.

– Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 1, 2025

– He’s the last big fish.

#Canes GM Eric Tulsky says that he is talking with Nikolaj Ehlers’ agent.

They are believed to be one of the top suitors for him at this time.

– Brennan Klak (@nhlupdate) July 1, 2025

– The end is in sight for Alex Pietrangelo.

Vegas GM Kelly McCrimmon says Alex Pietrangelo has already been placed on LTIR. Says: “it’s unlikely that he’ll play again.”

– David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 1, 2025

– Please note.

Conditions on the 2026 1st Round Pick:
– If neither pick (DAL or NYR) is in the top ten of the 2026 draft, the Rangers shall receive the better of the two 2026 first round draft picks.
– If one pick is in the top ten and the other is not, the top ten pick shall not be transferred..

– Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 1, 2025

– Ryan Reaves and Max Pacioretty praised Vegas to Mitch Marner, who admits he had a hard time leaving Toronto.

Marner mentions living arrangements Reaves and Pacioretty told him about was one factor in him wanting to come to Vegas, especially with a young family.

– NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) July 1, 2025

– What a game!

Have a #CanadaDay, George Springer! pic.twitter.com/3kvCJMZ5HH

– MLB (@MLB) July 1, 2025

– Many Québécois still haven’t found a buyer.

As the first day of free agency draws to a close, many Québécois players are still looking for a contract. Here’s a short list.

Anthony Beauvillier
Jakob Pelletier
Pierre-Olivier Joseph
Maxime Comtois
Daniel Sprong
Nicolas Aubé-Kubel
Joe Veleno

– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) July 1, 2025

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