Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors

Caufield hopes for 4 Nations shot with U.S.

Cole Caufield was 13 years old when he watched T.J. Oshie become “T.J. Sochi,” dragging the United States past Russia in spectacular style with four shootout goals at the 2014 Olympics.

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Published: 1 month ago

Canadiens’ GM Kent Hughes Could Be Aggressive in Free Agency

According to Pierre LeBrun, the Montreal Canadiens’ general manager plans to be aggressive and hunt for big game when free agency opens on July 1. In March, Kent Hughes said…

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Published: 6 months ago

NHL mock draft: Anything's possible once Celebrini goes

Ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft, which starts Friday in Las Vegas, theScore's Kyle Cushman, Nick Faris, John Matisz, and Josh Wegman project the 32 first-round picks.No drama at No. 1. Celebrini, the youngest player ever to win the NCAA's Hobey

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Published: 6 months ago

Shea Weber to become 19th Canadiens captain inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame

Defenceman Shea Weber will be the 19th Montreal Canadiens captain heading to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

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Published: 6 months ago

The next Kirby Dach for the Canadiens would be identified in Winnipeg

Kent Hughes likes to acquire former first-round picks like Kirby Dach, and he has a new opportunity with a young player from Winnipeg.

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Published: 6 months ago

Hockey Hall of Fame welcomes seven new members in class of 2024

The Hockey Hall of Fame announced its class of 2024 on Tuesday, naming former Montreal Canadiens captain Weber and Detroit Red Wings winger Pavel Datsyuk in their first year of eligibility, and American forward Jeremy Roenick in his 12th.

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Published: 6 months ago

Datsyuk, Roenick highlight 2024 HHOF class

Pavel Datsyuk, Jeremy Roenick, Shea Weber, Krissy Wendell-Pohl, and Natalie Darwitz were named to the Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2024 on Tuesday.Colin Campbell and David Poile were elected in the builder category.Datsyuk earned the call in his firs

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Published: 6 months ago

Shea Weber inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame

Former Montreal Canadiens captain Shea Weber has been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024, which was announced on Tuesday. Weber was inducted into the class with six others: builders Colin Campbell and David Poile and players Nata

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Published: 6 months ago

Jets sign DeMelo to 4-year extension

The Winnipeg Jets announced they signed defenseman Dylan DeMelo to a four-year contract extension worth $4.9 million per season.DeMelo was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agency July 1 and would likely have been highly sought-after as a reli

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Published: 6 months ago

Oilers amazing run falls short, as Canada’s Cup drought hits 31 years

Sportsnet’s Kevin Michie runs us through all the closest Canadian Cup runs since the Montreal Canadiens last hoisted Lord Stanley in 1993, as the 2024 Oilers become the latest to fall just short of ending the now 31 year drought.

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Published: 6 months ago

Oilers Coach Shades Patriots Rival With Quip About Championship Experience

The Oilers have won the Stanley Cup five times in franchise history — two of them against the Boston Bruins. Edmonton has the opportunity to erase a 31-year national drought if the club can defeat the Florida Panthers and become the first Canadian

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Published: 6 months ago

Canadiens Draft Preview: Montreal enters week as one of NHL’s biggest wild cards

It’s the beginning of a week that could be transformational for the Montreal Canadiens, and not just because they have two first-round picks Friday and nine other picks at their disposal for Rounds 2-7 Saturday to make their team better.

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Published: 6 months ago