Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors

Canadiens’ Xhekaj Brothers Hire a New Agent

While Florian Xhekaj has only just signed his entry-level contract (ELC) with the Montreal Canadiens, his older brother Arber Xhekaj has now finished his ELC and will become a restricted…

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Published: 2 months ago

Montreal Canadiens announce development camp roster

The Habs will collect a number of their prospects together for a few days of training and head-to-head competition.

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Published: 2 months ago

NHL Rumors: Predators, Marchessault, Stamkos, Skjei, Monahan, and Pinto

Quick hits on free agents Jonathan Marchessault, Steven Stamkos, Sean Monahan and Brady Skjei. Could Shane Pinto ask for a trade?

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Published: 2 months ago

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: 2 months 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: 2 months 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: 2 months 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: 2 months 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: 2 months 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: 2 months 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: 2 months 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: 2 months 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: 2 months ago