Canadiens’ Kent Hughes & His Stellar Drafts: Going for a 3-Peat Karine Hains | May 9, 2024 On Tuesday (May 7), we found out that for the second year in a row, the Montreal Canadiens would be drafting fifth at the upcoming NHL Draft in Las Vegas…
How Will Justin Barron’s Contract Fit in Canadiens’ Salary Structure? Karine Hains | May 8, 2024 Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes had high hopes when he traded for Justin Barron. Seeing what Barron could be rather than what he was, Hughes decided to pull the…
Canadiens Have Bigger Storms to Chase than Lightning’s Stamkos as UFA Ryan Szporer | May 1, 2024 It’s inherently unlikely the Montreal Canadiens so much as pursue pending unrestricted free agent Steven Stamkos.
Canadiens GM Hughes’ Top Priorities for 2024 Offseason Ryan Szporer | April 27, 2024 Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes faces a quiet 2024 offseason, without having to re-sign any unrestricted free agents of note.
Montreal Canadiens’ Plans for a Perfect 2024 Offseason Trege Wilson | April 17, 2024 With no playoffs in sight, the Montreal Canadiens’ season is almost over. But since October, they have taken steps in the right direction on both a team level and with…
Canadiens 2024 Draft Strategy: Need Over Best Player Available Trege Wilson | April 9, 2024 Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes knows the team needs scoring. With the 2024 NHL draft loaded with high-end defencemen expected to be picked in the top 10, the…
4 Reasons the Canadiens’ 2023-24 Season Has Been Successful Blain Potvin | April 4, 2024 The Montreal Canadiens’ 2023-24 season is nearing a close. Over the first 74 games, they’ve won enough (or lost enough, depending on your point of view) to have the sixth-worst…
Canadiens Continue to Struggle on Power Play to End 2023-24 Ryan Szporer | March 31, 2024 Despite a narrative to the contrary, the Montreal Canadiens’ power play has been one of their main weaknesses this 2023-24 season.
Canadiens Market Pressures Force New Draft Strategies Blain Potvin | March 27, 2024 The incredible demands to win in Montreal have been set by a fan base that had lived with a team that defined greatness for decades. Montreal is more than a…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Penguins, Canadiens, Ducks Jim Parsons | March 14, 2024 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Boston Bruins did consider trading Linus Ullmark, but what was their motivation behind doing so now? Meanwhile, are the Edmonton Oilers already thinking about…
Recapping Kent Hughes’s First 3 Deadlines as Canadiens GM Trege Wilson | March 11, 2024 The Montreal Canadiens had a quiet 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, but a successful one. They were able to fix their three-goalie issue, and general manager (GM) Kent Hughes proved he…
Canadiens Taking a Gamble with Reclamation Projects Blain Potvin | March 10, 2024 Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has a plan, and the patience to implement that plan. Fans and media alike can be critical, disagree, or even dislike that plan,…