Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes hinted that the team will look to make changes over the summer, but simply going out and signing UFAs in free agency may not be the organization’s modus operandi. He told reporters, “Most people think of free agency as like ‘Kadri’s going to be available’ or ‘Malkin’s going to be
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After a rough season, there is some positivity for the Montreal Canadiens as they have won the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery and have the opportunity to select the top prospect in this year’s class, Kingston Frontenacs centreman Shane Wright. The Canadiens had the best odds going in to win the lottery at 18.5 per cent.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, expect changes to the Vegas Golden Knights roster over the summer. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers are facing more salary cap issues for next season, and the Ottawa Senators have been letting certain players know they won’t be returning. Patrik Laine says he believes a long-term deal will get done with
Montreal Canadiens fans may have seen the last of Carey Price in a Habs uniform. After missing several months due to a knee injury, he returned to play four games in eight nights. Then, he needed to take time off to see his specialist, missing two games before returning to play in the 2021-22 season
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks are still finding it difficult to know what to do about Brock Boeser’s next deal. Could the Montreal Canadiens show interest in Pierre-Luc Dubois if he becomes available? The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to play Jake Muzzin before the playoffs and Alex DeBrincat talks about his
The Montreal Canadiens are winding down their season, and things cannot worsen. They are in the midst of a nine-game losing streak and a Habs legend passed away, leaving a hole in many fans’ hearts. With only a couple of games left to the season, it’s time to look forward to the offseason and see
The Montreal Canadiens have several top 60 picks in this draft, including a top-five selection. But none of those players should be expected to step into the NHL this coming season, let alone become impactful players. This means general manager (GM) Kent Hughes will need to get creative if he wants to address the Canadiens’
The Montreal Canadiens are closing in on a last-place finish in the standings for the 2021-22 season. Nothing is guaranteed though, in terms of the first-overall pick at the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. If the Canadiens do lock up first overall, the choice is clear: Top-projected prospect Shane Wright. In fact, if the Canadiens do
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are updates on talks between the Pittsburgh Penguins, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang, plus news on negotiations between the Boston Bruins and Patrice Bergeon. The Vancouver Canucks will need to make a difficult decision when it comes to Brock Boeser and the Montreal Canadiens, along with the rest of
In this edition of “NHL Talk,” these are the top hockey stories with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Check Tom Pepper’s profile every day for a new edition of the “NHL Talk” column. Rangers’ Georgiev Continues to Dominate Flyers With Eighth Career NHL Shutout New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev recorded his eighth career NHL
In this edition of “NHL Talk,” these are the top hockey stories with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Check Tom Pepper’s profile every day for a new edition of the “NHL Talk” column. Canadiens’ Price Starts First Game Since Game 5 of 2021 Stanley Cup Final Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price made his season debut
Montreal Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin’s tenure with the Habs so far could have gone smoother for sure. For better or worse, there’s more to come, though. Drouin Done for 2021-22 Now, in comparison, Drouin’s 2021-22 season is done, with him having undergone wrist surgery. He’s expected to return for the start of training camp next
It’s an unfortunate reality of the 2021-22 Montreal Canadiens season: They’ve lost many more games than they’ve won, over twice as many in fact at 20-40-11 as one of the worst teams in the entire NHL. Related: Are 2021-22 Canadiens the Worst Habs Team of All Time? It’s not all lost, though. Not only are
In the first half of the season, the Montreal Canadiens limped to last place in the NHL, winning very few games and losing by four goals or more 10 times. They were playing lifeless hockey where the players seemed either confused about the team’s systems or just indifferent to playing it. This led to the
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Seattle Kraken might get busy shopping draft picks this offseason while trying to find the right balance of young and farther-along prospects. Meanwhile, the Chicago Blackhawks are going to need to make a decision on Dylan Strome. Are the Montreal Canadiens open to giving a young, somewhat unproven defenseman
The latest edition of NHL Stats News begins with a trio of top teams from the Central Division, then we head North to Canada where the Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers have been busy, finishing off with a lot of Sidney Crosby, plus much more stats and milestones from around the NHL. Josi Elevates to
The 2022 NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, and Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes was busy putting his plan for the team’s future into place. That is a future that didn’t include forward Artturi Lehkonen, as they traded him to the Colorado Avalanche. Merci à Artturi Lehkonen pour son travail acharné et de
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New York Rangers are one of the teams potentially interested in Phil Kessel. Are they willing to take on his big cap hit? Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils aren’t receiving calls on P.K.Subban. Is there another option the team has to move him? If the Boston Bruins don’t acquire
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