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The Canadiens are the 15th best team in the NHL, according to the league’s website

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated Jul 31, 2025 4:01 PM ET

Last year, the Habs surprised many by finding a way to qualify for the playoffs. The club had a huge finish to the season, which earned them the final playoff berth in the East… where they were eliminated in five games by the Capitals.Most importantly, it gave the youngsters the playoff experience, which,however brief,wasa formativeexperiencefor them.That said, the club has decided to build on this and improve this summer. In addition to Ivan Demidov, who will be playing his first full NHL season, the Habs acquired Noah Dobson and Zachary Bolduc, among others. So, when you look at this, you can see that the Habs have improved… and it’s interesting to see that the NHL’s official website puts the Habs in its Super 16, its ranking of the league’s top 16 teams.The Habs rank 15th, just ahead of the Blues and just behind the Senators.

Almost August? Time for some Super 16 power rankings!

Read the full list from @NHLdotcom here https://t.co/feYrs35DsR pic.twitter.com/5fK6HeRoEU– NHL (@NHL) July 30, 2025

[content-ads]Dan Rosen, who wrote the short piece on the Canadiens, mentions that it’s easy to get excited about what’s being built in Montreal. That said, for the first time in years, there will be expectations and pressure in town, and we’ll have to see how the kids can handle it.Because that, too, is part of the learning curve for a young core. Dealing with pressure, especially in a market like Montreal, is far from easy.We’re still a long way from talking about a Stanley Cup in Montreal, we agree. That said, we continue to see a clear progression in the Canadiens’ core, and to see the club ranked as the 15th best team in the league heading into next season is proof enough of that.No, 15th isn’t the end of the world…sowe‘ll see if the Habs can climb the standings over the next few months, but clearly, there’s some exciting stuff in town right now. Let’s see if the club can move to the next level this season, from now on. spacer title=’Overtime’]- Two-year contract for Devon Levi.

The Buffalo Sabres have signed goaltender Devon Levi to a two-year contract with an AAV of $812,500. pic.twitter.com/pf6mWWSO59

– Buffalo Sabres PR (@SabresPR) July 31, 2025

– The guys are having fun.

It appears the shenanigans posted on Nate’s story with him and Sid last night was from Brad Marchand’s cup party

(via kasloane/IG) pic.twitter.com/4NkLEF3qXd– BarDown (@BarDown) July 31, 2025

– Action resumes at the National Bank Open.

Back in action!

11am, Khachanov-Nava, followed by Musetti-Michelsen and Gauff-Kudermetova. With eyes everywhere in Montreal and Toronto. See you at @TVASports– Sébastien Goulet (@SebGouletTVAS) July 31, 2025

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