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Kirby Dach

Canadiens Set to Rebound from Poor Seasons in 2025-26

Ryan Szporer | July 15, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens’ projected continued improvement in 2025-26 is based on the likelihood some Habs who struggled will rebound.

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Need to Overpay for a Top Centre 

Blain Potvin | July 7, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens were very active in the days leading up to the 2025 NHL Draft, making several moves to trade up, but also to add a top-pair right-handed defenceman…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ Top Unrestricted Free Agent Targets at Centre

Ryan Szporer | July 1, 2025

With free agency opening in 2025, the Canadiens must explore his options to sign someone to replace Kirby Dach as their second-line centre.

Categories AA, Free Agency, Free Agents, Montreal Canadiens

5 Forwards the Oilers Should Target to Get Younger

Matt Parks | June 29, 2025

One of the biggest priorities this offseason for Edmonton Oilers’ general manager Stan Bowman is to add more speed and youth to the lineup. The Oilers are an aging team…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

Canadiens’ Biggest Positional Priorities at 2025 Draft

Ryan Szporer | June 27, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens find themselves in a unique position ahead of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft with two back-to-back first-round picks.

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Would Make a Mistake Giving up on Kirby Dach

William Bourget | June 25, 2025

After the Montreal Canadiens finally took a meaningful step forward and punched their ticket to the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, it’s only natural that speculation is heating up that general…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Top Canadiens Storylines Set to Define Their 2025 Offseason

Ryan Szporer | June 24, 2025

Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes has stayed quiet so far this offseason. Based on his modus operandi, that will change.

Categories Montreal Canadiens

5 Canadiens Facing Make-or-Break Seasons with Habs in 2025-26

Ryan Szporer | June 19, 2025

Cayden Primeau and Rafael Harvey-Pinard could be done with the Canadiens after unsuccessful make-or-break 2024-25 seasons. Is anyone next?

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Revisiting the 3-Team Alexander Romanov Trade

Michael Ostrower | June 12, 2025

On July 7, 2022, news broke at the NHL Draft of the Montreal Canadiens trading defenseman Alexander Romanov and the 98th overall selection to the New York Islanders for the…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks Transactions, Canadiens Transactions, Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History, Islanders Transactions, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, NHL Trade Analysis

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

Montreal Canadiens’ 3 Most Disappointing Players in the 2024-25 Season

William Bourget | April 17, 2025

It’s been a surprisingly strong season for the Montreal Canadiens. Coming into the season, expectations were modest at best, with most analysts projecting another rebuilding campaign. But the Habs have…

Categories AA, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Can Open Stanley Cup Window by Adding a Centre This Offseason

Blain Potvin | March 19, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens are now in the final stretch of the NHL season, and they are in the mix for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, which is…

Categories Montreal Canadiens
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