Kent Hughes Will Have No Regrets After Canadiens Quiet Offseason Ken MacMillan | August 12, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens entered this offseason with some very defined holes in the lineup that would ideally be upgraded over the summer. As we approach the middle of August, none…
NHL Rumors: New Winger for Matthews, Canadiens Trade, and Sportsnet Loses Big Name Jim Parsons | August 7, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Auston Matthews and Jack Roslovic could be an interesting pairing for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens remain patient as trade…
Kaiden Guhle and the High-Stakes Dilemma Facing Canadiens GM Kent Hughes Blain Potvin | August 7, 2026 There comes a time in every meticulously planned rebuild when a general manager (GM) has to look at his board, swallow hard, and consider trading away something that genuinely hurts…
Canadiens on Path to Contend Even Without Making Splash in Free Agency Ryan Szporer | July 18, 2026 For better or worse, Kirby Dach represents Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes’ biggest free-agent signing this summer.
Canadiens Fans Should Be Okay With a Quiet Free Agency William Bourget | July 2, 2026 NHL free agency always creates plenty of excitement around the league. Every year, teams hand out massive contracts in hopes of finding the missing piece to contend for a Stanley…
Canadiens Extend Rookie Standout Demidov for 8 Years Ryan Szporer | July 1, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens extended Ivan Demidov on Wednesday, signing the rookie to an eight-year, $73.2 million deal that starts in 2027-28.
Canadiens Use Market Inefficiencies to Build Core Identity Blain Potvin | June 28, 2026 An NHL team’s entry draft success is fundamentally about finding “surplus value”, drafting players who significantly outperform their draft slots. While top-10 picks are high-probability assets, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has…
Canadiens Must Stay Patient in This Seller’s Market William Bourget | June 25, 2026 The NHL offseason has barely begun, but one thing has become crystal clear, this is a seller’s market. Teams looking to add established talent are paying enormous prices, and general…
Canadiens Positioned to End Rebuild on Draft Floor Blain Potvin | June 21, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens have successfully transitioned from a rebuild to consecutive playoff berths. Since 2022, management has weaponized draft capital to make an astonishing 39 selections, building a premier talent…
3 Paths the Canadiens Could Take With the 28th Overall Pick William Bourget | June 17, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in an interesting position. Unlike previous years, the organization is no longer drafting near the top of the first round and…
Top Canadiens Storylines Set to Define Their 2026 Offseason Ryan Szporer | June 17, 2026 The Canadiens have heightened expectations to near-insurmountable levels. How they go about reaching them should define their 2026 offseason.
Revisiting Kent Hughes’ Key Moves for the Canadiens in 2025-26 William Bourget | June 6, 2026 When a team makes a deep playoff run, it becomes easier to look back at the moves made by management and evaluate their impact. While some transactions take years to…
