Montreal Canadiens 2021-22 Season Preview Section

Looking for all the best Montreal Canadiens 2021-22 season preview content in one place? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. Below, you can find all the latest articles from our expert team of Canadiens writers who want to get you prepared for the upcoming season.


Carey Price Montreal Canadiens

Top Canadiens Questions Facing Habs Heading into 2021-22

Before the Montreal Canadiens can even worry about re-reaching the Stanley Cup Final, they must answer five questions this 2021-22 season:


Montreal Canadiens Marc Bergevin

Canadiens and Bergevin Should Be Done Making Moves

The Montreal Canadiens and general manager Marc Bergevin should not overreact to the latest Carey Price news.


Carey Price Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ Over-Reliance on Carey Price Should End in 2021-22

The Canadiens drafted goalie Carey Price fifth overall in the 2005 Draft. He’s become arguably the greatest goaltender in franchise history.


Jake Evans Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ Evans Due for Breakout Season Despite Role-Player Past

Few Montreal Canadiens forwards benefited from the exodus of centers Phillip Danault and Jesperi Kotkaniemi as much as Jake Evans.


Alexander Romanov Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Still Have Many Roster Spot Battles

The Montreal Canadiens training camp is halfway through, but some battles for important roster spots could come down to the wire.


Mathieu Perreault Winnipeg Jets

Mathieu Perreault: 4 Things to Know About the Canadiens Forward

Mathieu Perreault’s experience, versatility, and ability to play up and down the lineup will be very valuable to the Canadiens in 2021-22.


Pat Maroon Tampa Bay Lightning

Canadiens’ 2022 Playoff Hopes in Top-Heavy Atlantic Division

Montreal will be in a battle in the Atlantic Division to compete for the division’s three playoff spots with five other teams


Sami Niku

Canadiens’ 7th Defenseman Comes Down to Niku and Wideman

The Montreal Canadiens didn’t sign Chris Wideman just to bury him in the American Hockey League. He’s the Habs’ likeliest seventh defenseman.


Carey Price Montreal Canadiens

5 Worst Canadiens Contracts for 2021-22 Season

Under normal circumstances, Montreal Canadiens captain Shea Weber would probably make this list of the worst Habs contracts for 2021-22:


Brendan Gallagher Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ 2021-22 Power-Play Units Should Look Like This

The Montreal Canadiens have some players that can make their power play dangerous in 2021-22. The units should look like this.


Ryan Poehling Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ Roster Offers Few Opportunities for Prospects

With a lot of veterans, it will be tough for many of the Montreal Canadiens prospects to crack the roster in 2021-22.


Ben Chiarot Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Milestone Watch: Habs Set to Hit It Big in 2021-22

The Montreal Canadiens are one full season away from getting another chance to win, but they have many milestones to celebrate along the way.


Montreal Canadiens' Mike Reilly Boston Bruins' Noel Acciari

Canadiens-Bruins Rivalry Will Be Reignited After a Year Away

After a year spent in different divisions, the Bruins and Canadiens will rekindle their storied rivalry in the 2021-22 season.


Xavier Ouellet, Laval Rocket

5 Rocket Players That Could Play For The Canadiens This Season

If the Montreal Canadiens need depth this season, here are five Laval Rocket players who could find themselves in the NHL this season.


Jeff Petry Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens 2021-22 Defensive Pair Predictions

With the NHL season a month and a half away, last week we predicted the Canadiens forwards for the 2021-22 season. Now we try the defense.


Ryan Poehling Montreal Canadiens

Likeliest Canadiens Prospects to See NHL Action in 2021-22

Here are the five Montreal Canadiens prospects who are likeliest to see NHL action this coming 2021-22 season:


Kaiden Guhle Prince Albert Raiders

Canadiens Prospect Pyramid

The Montreal Canadiens have made an impressive 39 picks in the draft since 2018, and their prospect pool reflects that depth.


Montreal Canadiens Clarence S. Campbell Bowl

Top Canadiens Storylines Heading into 2021-22

There will be no shortage of drama this upcoming 2021-22 Montreal Canadiens season. Here are the top storylines for which to watch out.


Cole Caufield Montreal Canadiens

Likeliest Canadiens to Win an NHL Award in 2021-22

Even if the Montreal Canadiens are out a Selke candidate in Phillip Danault, a few other Habs are potentially in line for awards in 2022.


Montreal Canadiens Jonathan Drouin

Canadiens’ 2021-22 Line Predictions

With training camp a month away, it’s never too early trying to predict the 2021-22 line combinations for the Montreal Canadiens.


Mike Hoffman St. Louis Blues

5 Predictions for the Canadiens’ 2021-22 Season

To get into the spirit for next season, here are some predictions that could be possible for the 2021-22 edition of the Montreal Canadiens.