Canadiens’ Best Contracts for 2024-25
A credit to Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes, here are the top five Habs contracts ahead of 2024-25
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Founded in 1909 by J. Ambrose O’Brien, the Montreal Canadiens are the longest continuously operating professional ice hockey team worldwide and the only existing NHL club to predate the founding of the NHL. Their first NHL game was played on Dec. 19, 1917, versus the Ottawa Senators, which they won 7-4. They are the most successful NHL franchise with 25 championships, 11 more than the second-place Toronto Maple Leafs. They also happen to be the most recent Canadian franchise to win the Stanley Cup, having done so in 1993. Additionally, 65 players who donned a Canadiens sweater during their careers have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Canadiens Could Benefit From New KHL Rules and Get Demidov Early
The Montreal Canadiens waited almost a year to draft the player they wanted. Luckily, Ivan Demiodov was available at the fifth overall position in this year’s draft, or all the waiting would’ve been for naught. There was mass excitement from Canadiens’ management and the fans, as Demidov represents the potential for the Habs to have a top-notch scorer shortly. Canadiens’ Demidov Still Has a Year Left on His Contract Canadiens’ general manager (GM) Kent Hughes couldn’t wait to get to the podium and have Quebec icon Celine Dion announce the fifth overall selection. Once they realized Demidov was there, the…
Canadiens Can’t Guarantee Barre-Boulet 2024-25 Roster Spot
No one knows what went on exactly in negotiations between the Montreal Canadiens and recent-signee Alex Barre-Boulet. Maybe general manager Kent Hughes opened the door for the ex-member of the Tampa Bay Lightning to make the Habs roster out of training camp for 2024-25, maybe not. If Hughes did though, he’s got a lot more room to make this offseason. No Room for Barre-Boulet The Canadiens simply don’t have room up front as their roster currently stands for an undersized 5-foot-10 (178 pounds) 27-year-old, with only 68 games of NHL experience (294 in the American Hockey League). Regardless of where he…
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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Oilers, Sharks
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens might be working to get Ivan Demidov out of the KHL. Meanwhile, is Brian Lawton a dark horse candidate to be the next general manager of the Edmonton Oilers? Finally, the San Jose Sharks are looking to add depth to their blue…
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Top Contenders for 2025 Calder Trophy
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3 Canadiens Bold Offseason Predictions
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The Chris Chelios Trade Revisited
It’s rare that one trade catches an entire sport by surprise, but when the Montreal Canadiens dealt defenseman Chris Chelios and a second-round draft choice to the Chicago Blackhawks for center Denis Savard in the summer of 1990, it sent shockwaves all throughout the NHL. Each city was caught off-guard…
Canadiens Give Barron Inside Track to Sticking with Habs in 2024-25
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Today in Hockey History: July 17
July 17 turned out to be a very active day in the history of the National Hockey League. In New York, a general manager, who ended a historic drought, was hired, and a key member of a legendary dynasty was born. Also, one of the best defensive forwards in the…
Canadiens Fans & Their Love of Russian Players
There is no doubt that the Montreal Canadiens and their fans were ecstatic for the addition of 2024 fifth-overall pick Ivan Demidov. He somehow slid to the Canadiens and the excitement fans feel is palpable. Is it warranted? Yes, Demidov is seen as a future offensive star, which is exactly…
Today in Hockey History: July 16
July 16 has not been the busiest day in National Hockey League history. However, a pair of Hockey Hall of Famers found new homes, and two playoff heroes were born on this date, as well. Stevens Heads to St. Louis The St. Louis Blues signed free-agent defenseman and future Hockey…
The Montreal Forum 1908-1996
The Old Forum in Montreal — Opening night, November 9, 1908, was a sensation and all 3,000 pairs of roller skates available for rental saw extensive use as thousands of Montrealers came to wander through, gawk at or try out the facilities at what was hyped in the press as “the largest, finest and most hygienic roller rink,” a decent establishment, “catering only to the highest classes of patronage.”
3 Cap Dump Trade Candidates for 2024-25
The idea of dumping players’ contracts around the NHL has become a common practice amongst teams that want to free up some money in hopes of acquiring someone different or finding the funds to re-sign their players. Whatever the reason, it has become expected that contending teams will look to…
NHL’s 5 Most Underrated General Managers
Last week, The Hockey Writers (THW) compiled a list of the five most overrated general managers (GM) in the NHL. The reviews came in hot, mostly in defense of Steve Yzerman, the Detroit Red Wings GM who is regarded as one of the best in the league yet enters his…
Canadiens Mailbag: Laine, McGroarty, Hutson & More
The Montreal Canadiens just finished another season in which they missed the playoffs. Although there was much individual improvement, they finished in the same spot they did in 2022-23, drafting fifth overall. This draft position was the best thing that happened to the Habs because they got to select offensive…
Canadiens Must Reassess Seventh-Defenseman Needs for 2024-25
Montreal Canadiens defensemen David Reinbacher, Lane Hutson and Logan Mailloux, aren’t guaranteed to stick earn spots out of training camp.
Canadiens FAQ
What year were the Montreal Canadiens founded?
The Montreal Canadiens were founded in 1909 by J. Ambrose O’Brien.
When did the Montreal Canadiens play their first game?
The Canadiens’ first NHL game was played on Dec. 19, 1917, versus the Ottawa Senators, which they won 7-4.
Who is the current head coach of the Montreal Canadiens?
Martin St. Louis is the current head coach for the Montreal Canadiens.