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5 Reasons Canadiens Should Finally Make a Splash in Free Agency in 2025

Ryan Szporer | May 13, 2025

The time is right for the Montreal Canadiens to test unrestricted free agency this offseason, after an unexpected playoff finish in 2025.

Categories AA, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens GM Kent Hughes Opted for Busy Draft Week Over Active Trade Deadline

Blain Potvin | May 11, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens’ season ended after they lost to the Washington Capitals in the first round of the playoffs in only five games. Which sounds upsetting, except it wasn’t. They’re…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Entry Draft, Trade Deadline

How Canadiens Fill Hole at Centre on Dach Line

Ryan Szporer | May 10, 2025

The Canadiens can no longer afford to be patient, going forward with Kirby Dach as their best option at centre on the second line.

Categories AA, Montreal Canadiens

How the Canadiens Should Use Their Two 1st-Round Picks in 2025 NHL Draft

William Bourget | May 9, 2025

Now that the NHL Draft Lottery is complete and the Montreal Canadiens have officially been eliminated from the playoffs in the first round, their draft position is set. The Habs…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, NHL Entry Draft

Canadiens’ Coach St. Louis Goes from Zero to Hero in Jack Adams Race

Ryan Szporer | April 18, 2025

The absurdity of the situation reached its boiling point after the Montreal Canadiens lost in a shootout to the last-place Chicago Blackhawks in Game 81 of their regular season. A…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Made Trade Deadline Additions for Playoff Push After All

Ryan Szporer | April 13, 2025

Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes was right to stay quiet at the NHL trade deadline based on the recent additions to his lineup.

Categories AA, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

5 Reasons the Canadiens Will Make the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Ryan Szporer | March 22, 2025

You know things are looking up for the Montreal Canadiens’ in their 2025 playoff race when, even in defeat, things seem to go their way.

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canadiens, Gibson, Ducks

Jim Parsons | March 21, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Kent Hughes discussed how the team managed its trade deadline and felt good about not selling as the team continued to win games. Meanwhile, the…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Rumors

Canadiens Justifiably Stand Pat at Trade Deadline After Re-Signing Evans

Ryan Szporer | March 8, 2025

Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes didn’t make a move at the trade deadline, unless you count re-signing Jake Evans. So be it.

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Trade Deadline

Montreal Canadiens’ Patience Make Them a Destination for Players

Blain Potvin | March 5, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens have one game, against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night, before the March 7 NHL Trade Deadline, and they are legitimately in the playoff race.  Related: Canadiens…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Signal Intent to Go for it by Re-Signing Evans Ahead of Deadline

Ryan Szporer | March 5, 2025

The implication of the Montreal Canadiens extending Jake Evans before the trade deadline is clear. They’re going for “it.”

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, Trade Deadline

Canadiens Stand to Gain from Laine’s 4 Nations Success… Eventually

Ryan Szporer | February 20, 2025

Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine’s 4 Nations Face-Off success potentially represents a new beginning for him in a Habs jersey.

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens
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