Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors

Wideman, citing health, retires after 6 seasons

Defenseman Chris Wideman has retired after six NHL seasons, saying it's "best for my health" after sitting out last season with a back injury.

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Published: 3 months ago

Habsent Minded: “Oil and water,” a post weekend analysis with Mike Obrand

Eyes on the Prize alumnus Mike Obrand joins the podcast to discuss the weekend games between the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Prospect Showdown. Toronto had better goaltending depth and a forward group with some extra experie

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Published: 3 months ago

Official and unexpected departure announced by the Canadiens: a favorite hangs up his skates

The Montreal Canadiens have made a very surprising announcement regarding the retirement of a highly respected player within the locker room and the organization.

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Published: 3 months ago

Imminent trade of a defenseman: Jeff Gorton makes a major decision and it's big for Justin Barron

As the Canadiens seem well-positioned to start a season of progression, there appears to be a surplus of defensemen, and Jeff Gorton has addressed the situation.

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Published: 3 months ago

Canadiens Training Camp Preview: Battle for jobs set to be fierce out of gate

The Montreal Canadiens are beginning their quest to get out of the bottom rung of the NHL standings, to make a push towards a playoff picture they’ve been absent from for three seasons, and they have to get off on the right foot.

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Published: 3 months ago

Chris Wideman announces retirement after six NHL seasons

Chris Wideman is calling it a career. The defenceman announced his retirement on Tuesday after six seasons in the NHL. He played in 291 career NHL games with the Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers and Montreal Canadiens.

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Published: 3 months ago

Trade Pitch Has Canadiens Acquiring Top Prospect for $39 Million Defenseman

A trade pitch has the Montreal Canadiens acquiring Shane Wright from the Seattle Kraken in a one-for-one deal. The post Trade Pitch Has Canadiens Acquiring Top Prospect for $39 Million Defenseman appeared first on Heavy.com.

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Published: 3 months ago

Chris Wideman officially announces retirement

Montreal Canadiens defender Chris Wideman officially announced his retirement on Tuesday, prior to the team’s official start of training camp. Wideman did not play a game last season due to the injury that forced his announcement today. Here is a l

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Published: 3 months ago

Chris Wideman Announces Retirement

Sep. 17: Wideman officially announced his retirement on Tuesday via a statement from the Canadiens. April 16: Through a report from Simon-Olivier Lorange of La Presse, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Chris Wideman has announced his retirement from the

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Published: 3 months ago

Is the Canadiens’ Goal of Playoff Contention Realistic?

The Montreal Canadiens were three games from a Cinderella story Stanley Cup win, then, the wheels fell off and over the next six months, everything that could go wrong, did.…

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Published: 3 months ago