Canadiens News & Rumors: Romanov, Kotkaniemi, Domi & More Melissa Boyd | July 19, 2020 In today’s Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors roundup, Alexander Romanov will join the team for Phases 3 and 4 of the NHL’s Return to Play Plan, Jesperi Kotkaniemi impresses during…
Canadiens Need Kotkaniemi to Bounce Back vs. Penguins Ryan Szporer | July 7, 2020 It’s an exaggeration to suggest the Montreal Canadiens’ chances against the Pittsburgh Penguins in their play-in round rest on sophomore-forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s shoulders. Only a slight one though. Price Leads…
Canadiens Mailbag: Domi, Kotkaniemi, Draft and More Blain Potvin | July 3, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens enter a pivotal moment in their reset plans. They have an opportunity to gain playoff-type experience versus a true Stanley Cup contender in the Pittsburgh Penguins. At…
Canadiens News & Rumors: Price, Kotkaniemi & Domi Melissa Boyd | June 28, 2020 In today’s Montreal Canadiens news and rumors roundup, Carey Price is named the Habs’ 2019-20 Molson Cup Player of the Year for the ninth time in his career. Jesperi Kotkaniemi…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Flyers, Golden Knights, Oilers, More Jim Parsons | June 27, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Montreal Canadiens will be getting back a top-tier prospect just in time for the play-ins, while the Philadelphia Flyers appear to be losing a…
Habs’ Kotkaniemi Is Not a Bust Blain Potvin | June 15, 2020 On June 22, 2018, in Dallas, before the first round of the draft got started, the chatter overheard by this writer was whether Canadiens general manager (GM) Marc Bergevin would…
Canadiens’ Future at Center Looks Bright Trege Wilson | May 22, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens have had a problem getting a top center since Saku Koivu left the team in 2009. In the last few seasons, through drafts and trades, they have…
Improving the Canadiens Roster from Within Maxwell Mantik | April 16, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens have been in a bit of a slump as of late. Over the past five years, they’ve either missed the playoffs or were knocked out in the…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Sharks, Oilers, Canadiens, More Jim Parsons | March 10, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is good news for the Toronto Maple Leafs as their top defenseman is back, the San Jose Sharks are going to have to figure…
Canadiens Assign Kotkaniemi to AHL Rocket The Canadian Press | February 1, 2020 MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens assigned 2018 first-round draft pick Jesperi Kotkaniemi to the American Hockey League’s Laval Rocket on Saturday. Kotkaniemi has six goals and two assists through 36…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Jets, Oilers, Senators, More Jim Parsons | February 1, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Montreal Canadiens have sent a high-end prospect to the minors and there’s speculation as to how long, Will the Winnipeg Jets go for a…
Canadiens Need to be Patient With Kotkaniemi James Yates | December 22, 2019 It’s been an up and down start to the young career of Montreal Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi. It all started in Dallas at the 2017 Draft. Montreal had the third-overall…