Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors

Report: Pesce to join Devils on 6-year pact

The New Jersey Devils are set to sign free-agent defenseman Brett Pesce to a six-year contract that carries an average annual value in the $5.5-million range, according to The Athletic's Chris Johnston.Pesce was one of the most coveted blue-liners on

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Ranking the NHL's top pending UFAs

The 2024 class of unrestricted free agents once could've included the likes of Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Connor Hellebuyck, Mark Scheifele, Devon Toews, and Noah Hanifin. Those impact players ultimately re-upped with their clubs, and in the

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Canadiens Technically Make Free Agent Room by Not Qualifying Ylonen

By not qualifying Jesse Ylonen, Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes opened up a roster spot. It shouldn't impact his free-agency plans, though.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Monday Habs Headlines: The Xhekajs hire a new agent

In today's links Arber Xhekaj has new representation while seeking his next contract, Jonathan Marchessault's potential fit in Montreal, another high Habs draft grade, moves made around the league ahead of free agency, and warnings from previous cap

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Report: Red Wings, Patrick Kane closing in on 1-year deal

The Detroit Red Wings and pending unrestricted free-agent forward Patrick Kane are closing in on a one-year deal, reports The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun.The Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, Dallas Stars, and Buffalo Sabres were reported to have in

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Canadiens submit qualifying offers to Barron, Xhekaj

Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced Sunday that the team has submitted qualifying offers to defencemen Justin Barron and Arber Xhekaj.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Montreal Canadiens tender qualifying offers to Arber Xhekaj, Justin Barron

Montreal retains the rights of two NHL defencemen, hoping to get contracts done for next season.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Canadiens Send Kovacevik to Devils For a Draft Pick

The New Jersey Devils announced today (June 30) that the team has acquired defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a fourth-round pick in…

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Devils Acquire Kovacevic from Canadiens for 2026 4th-Round Pick

The post Devils Acquire Kovacevic from Canadiens for 2026 4th-Round Pick appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The New Jersey Devils acquired Johnathan Kovacevic from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick. The post Devils Acquir

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Canadiens trade Johnathan Kovacevic to Devils for 2026 fourth-round pick

The Montreal Canadiens have already started to clear out space on their crowded blueline. The Habs have traded defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick. Kovacevic has spent the past two years wi

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Johnny Kovacevic traded to New Jersey Devils for 2026 fourth-round pick

The Habs took a step to clearing their logjam on the blue line.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Devils Acquire Johnathan Kovacevic

The New Jersey Devils have acquired defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic from the Montreal Canadiens in return for New Jersey’s 2026 fourth-round pick, per Amanda Stein of NHL.com. More to come…

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Published: 3 weeks ago