Canadiens Benefitting from Hockey’s Growth in Austria Blain Potvin | July 8, 2023 In Canada, there is a sense of pride when it comes to the sport of hockey. There is also an almost elitist point of view that the game belongs to…
Canadiens-Newhook Deal Likely to Take Page Out of Dach’s Ryan Szporer | July 8, 2023 The Montreal Canadiens trade for forward Alex Newhook came out of nowhere. Even so, there’s at least a foundation for his impending contract.
Today in Hockey History: July 7 Matthew Zator | July 7, 2023 July 7 is a significant date in National Hockey League history as a pair of signings made it easier for players from Europe to come over, forever changing the game.…
Canadiens Miss On O’Reilly But Provide Window Into Future Blain Potvin | July 7, 2023 The Montreal Canadiens had a quiet start to the unrestricted free agency (UFA) period. General manager (GM) Kent Hughes made some minor-league moves, re-signed his restricted free agents, and made…
Canadiens Take New Approach to Second Chances Shawn Wilken | July 4, 2023 The Montreal Canadiens have been in the dumps for two seasons, but many believe they can turn things around soon. After the Canadiens fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2021, they…
Canadiens Impressively Re-Sign NHL-Bound Harvey-Pinard Ryan Szporer | July 4, 2023 Rafael Harvey-Pinard’s two-year, $2.2 million deal may fly under the radar but it has the potential to be one of the Montreal Canadiens’ best.
Canadiens Re-Sign Rafeal Harvey-Pinard to 2-Year Deal Jesse Courville-Lynch | July 3, 2023 The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard to a two-year extension worth $1.1 million a season. The Canadiens are in retool mode and will be looking to make the…
Canadiens Sign Lias Andersson to 1-Year Deal Alex Wauthy | July 2, 2023 The Montreal Canadiens have signed Lias Andersson to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000. His American Hockey League (AHL) salary for the upcoming season is $450,000. His new deal is…
Canadiens Next Step: Make Way for Youth Blain Potvin | July 2, 2023 Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes was very busy on the opening day of unrestricted free agency (UFA). It wasn’t in pursuit of big-name UFAs, it was to help…
No Canadiens 2023 Free Agent Signings, No Problem Ryan Szporer | July 2, 2023 No, the Montreal Canadiens haven’t signed any free agents of note yet, but that’s likely according to general manager Kent Hughes’ plan.
Canadiens Wise To Avoid Free Agency Frenzy & Shed Salary Shawn Wilken | July 2, 2023 The Montreal Canadiens found themselves in a peculiar spot when free agency opened on July 1. Right up against the cap ceiling and a handful of restricted free agents (RFAs) to sign,…
Canadiens Move Edmundson and Improve Their Future Blue Line Blain Potvin | July 1, 2023 The NHL free agency period, when unrestricted free agents can be signed, began at noon eastern on July 1. For the Montreal Canadiens and general manager (GM) Kent Hughes, it…