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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Revisiting the Kirby Dach trade. [La Presse]
• Adam Fox had a lot of praise for Lane Hutson. “You don’t expect a rookie to be the best defenceman on his team.” [TVA Sports]
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Josh Anderson for Patrik Laine: things are heating up behind the scenes

Kent Hughes wants to add offense to the Canadiens, but he also has some bad contracts that are, in a way, holding the team back.

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Published: 1 year ago

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens, and the Tampa Bay Lightning

Couldn't the Lightning go a little longer team to lower the cap hit for Steven Stamkos? Sabres trades fall apart. Canandiens still like Necas.

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Published: 1 year ago

NHL Mock Draft 2024: Montreal Canadiens select Ivan Demidov fifth overall

For the second consecutive year, the Montreal Canadiens will be selecting fifth overall in the draft. Last year they went for defence by picking David Reinbacher. This season, they seem determined to address the forward depth of the organization, whi

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Published: 1 year ago

Report: Bruins among teams eyeing Jets' McGroarty

The Rutger McGroarty suitors are starting to materialize for the Winnipeg Jets.The Boston Bruins have had continuous discussions with the Jets about the top prospect, while the Buffalo Sabres, Columbus Blue Jackets, and New York Islanders have also i

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Published: 1 year ago

Joel Armia, the misunderstood, traded by Kent Hughes and the Canadiens?

Everyone's focus is on the draft and the trade market, awaiting the Canadiens' next top-six forward.

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Published: 1 year ago

Report: Pending UFA Elias Lindholm going to open market

Pending unrestricted free-agent forward Elias Lindholm is going to the open market, TSN's Darren Dreger reported on Thursday's edition of "Insider Trading."The Vancouver Canucks acquired Lindholm from the Calgary Flames in late January in exchange fo

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Published: 1 year ago

Comprehensive guide to the 2024 NHL Draft

The offseason comes fast and furious this weekend, beginning with the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.Here's what you need to know before the San Jose Sharks are on the clock.When 📅

• Friday, June 28 at 7 p.m. ET (Round 1)
• Sa

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Canadiens’ Expectations Are on the Rise

The NHL Entry Draft is approaching and will kick off a series of events that fill out the NHL offseason. For the Montreal Canadiens, it marks the start of an important…

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Published: 1 year ago

Canadiens to Meet with Draft Prospects Demidov, Eiserman, and Lindstrom Today

After weeks of anticipation since the 2024 Draft Lottery, the Montreal Canadiens will finally take to the stage to draft the fifth pick overall tomorrow. Unless of course, general manager…

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Published: 1 year ago

Ranking the NHL's top 25 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: 1 year ago

History Says Canadiens Can Go from Fifth-Last to Playoffs in 2024-25

The idea the Montreal Canadiens team can go from a fifth-last 2023-24 finish to compete for a 2025 playoff berth isn't universally accepted.

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Published: 1 year ago

Laval Rocket’s Choice of Head Coach Essential to Canadiens’ Plans

The Montreal Canadiens’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate will play a critical role in the current franchise rebuild plans. The 2024-25 season sees many of the prospects graduating from overseas,…

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Published: 1 year ago