A Look Back at the Canadiens 4-Point Plan for the 2023 Offseason Blain Potvin | August 16, 2023 It’s time for an updated look at the Montreal Canadiens’ four-point offseason plan. With the summer coming to a close, it is worth reviewing general manager (GM) Kent Hughes’ offseason…
Canadiens Still Make Petry’s Short Second Habs Stint Count Ryan Szporer | August 16, 2023 Technically, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes’ second Jeff Petry trade in a few weeks doesn’t exactly measure up to standards.
Canadiens Reacquire Petry Shrewdly Shifting Logjam to Defense Ryan Szporer | August 7, 2023 Newly reacquired Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry is no Mike Hoffman. He’s better, making the trade that brought him back a great one.
Canadiens Poised for Contention in 2024-25 Blain Potvin | August 4, 2023 It has been a very quiet summer for the Montreal Canadiens, who have only attended to their own restricted free agents (RFA) and some additions for their American Hockey League…
Canadiens Re-Sign Ylonen to Two-Way Deal at What Cost? Ryan Szporer | August 1, 2023 Montreal Canadiens forward Jesse Ylonen undeniably earned his new two-way contract, just arguably one with better terms than what he got.
Canadiens Face 5 Obstacles in Way of 2024 Playoffs Ryan Szporer | July 30, 2023 The Montreal Canadiens are in a better position to compete for a playoff spot in 2024. That doesn’t mean they’ll make them, though.
Canadiens Still Hampered By Bergevin’s Contracts Trege Wilson | July 23, 2023 Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes is entering his second full season at the team’s helm. He took over the job halfway through the 2021-22 season, replacing former GM…
Newhook Extension Means Good Things for Canadiens Ryan Szporer | July 12, 2023 The positives of the Alex Newhook extension outweigh the drawbacks, at least at the early stages of his deal with the Montreal Canadiens.
Meet the New Canadiens: Lias Andersson Melissa Boyd | July 10, 2023 The offseason has hit a bit of a lull after an exciting few weeks. As expected, the Montreal Canadiens were busy at the NHL Draft, acquiring Alex Newhook from the…
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,…
