Habsent Minded 7.02: When to expect Ivan Demidov in Montreal

We’re now in the dog days of summer for NHL news, but there are still some Montreal Canadiens topics worth a quick discussion on the podcast. Myself and Patrik Bexell got together on Monday to go over a few things, starting with the team’s recent

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Published: 1 year ago

Canadiens Acquire Zachary Bolduc

The Montreal Canadiens and St. Louis Blues have swapped Logan Mailloux for Zachary Bolduc.

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Published: 3 months ago

Report: Devils ink Allen to 5-year, $9M contract

The New Jersey Devils are signing goaltender Jake Allen to a five-year contract with a $1.8-million cap hit, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reports.Allen posted a .908 save percentage and a 2.59 goals-against average in 31 games last season.The 34-yea

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Published: 3 months ago

Canadiens’ Top Unrestricted Free Agent Targets at Centre

With free agency opening in 2025, the Canadiens must explore his options to sign someone to replace Kirby Dach as their second-line centre.

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Published: 3 months ago

3 Depth Forwards the Canadiens Should Target in Free Agency

With NHL free agency opening, the Montreal Canadiens find themselves with some holes to fill in the bottom six. Following the acquisition of Noah Dobson on draft day, an aggressive…

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Published: 3 months ago

Tuesday Habs Headlines: Making Moves

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

• What the acquisition of Noah Dobson means for the Habs. [The Athletic | La Presse]
• Dobson’s comments demonstrate how Montreal is becoming a place where players want to play. [Montreal Gazett

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  Published: 3 months ago

Kurashev, Holmberg among RFAs not issued qualifying offers

Several restricted free agents were not issued qualifying offers by Monday's 5 p.m. ET deadline, making them unrestricted free agents.Only players who appeared in at least one NHL game last season were included. Here's the list, according to PuckPedi

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Published: 3 months ago

Hurricanes acquire Cayden Primeau’s negotiating rights from Canadiens

The Habs get a seventh round pick in return in the trade.

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Published: 3 months ago

Cayden Primeau’s signing rights traded to the Carolina Hurricanes

Just a few hours after the Montreal Canadiens announced that Cayden Primeau had been extended a qualifying offer, the team traded those retained rights to the Carolina Hurricanes, acquiring a seventh-round selection in 2026 as compensation.

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Published: 3 months ago

Hurricanes Acquire Cayden Primeau

The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired goaltender Cayden Primeau from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a seventh-round pick.

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Published: 4 months ago

Montreal Canadiens extend qualifying offers to five players

One day before the NHL’s free agent period opens, there was one last item of business for the 32 NHL teams, and that was extending qualifying offers to their pending restricted free agents.

Five players have received qualifying offe

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Published: 4 months ago

Mike Matheson Gives the Canadiens a Great Trade Chip

The Montreal Canadiens came out of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft with a handful of prospects, but also with the biggest splash of the weekend, acquiring Noah Dobson for their…

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Published: 4 months ago

Islanders sign Romanov to 8-year extension, reportedly worth $50M

The New York Islanders signed defenseman Alexander Romanov to an eight-year extension, the team announced Monday.The contract has a $6.25-million cap hit, TSN's Chris Johnston reports.Romanov tallied four goals and 20 points in 64 contests last seaso

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Published: 4 months ago