Posts About "Max Domi"
Canadiens Hold All the Cards in Domi Negotiations
July 4th, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens can afford to play hardball with forward Max Domi, whose contract expires at the end of this coming season. Should they, though? Domi vs. Bergevin It’s an admittedly odd question, considering it’s a general manager’s responsibility to limit the salaries paid to players. Exceptions exist though, under...
Canadiens Mailbag: Domi, Kotkaniemi, Draft and More
July 3rd, 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 the same time, they somehow backed their way into a 12.5 percent chance of winning the first-overall selection, their best odds since 1980, the...
Canadiens News & Rumors: Price, Kotkaniemi & Domi
June 28th, 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 is available to participate in Montreal’s training camp. Plus, will the risk of contracting COVID-19 make head coach Claude Julien think twice about being...
Canadiens' Play-In Series Offers Opportunity for Some
June 20th, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens’ unexpected inclusion in the NHL play-in/playoff bracket gives the team a chance to salvage another disappointing season. Their series against the Pittsburgh Penguins also gives several players an opportunity for redemption while others will be looking to move up the depth chart. Here is a look at the Habs with...
Canadiens' Likely Lineup for the Penguins Play-in Series
June 14th, 2020 The NHL has entered Phase Two of its back to hockey plan, where players can now practice at their home facilities on a volunteer basis. Phase Three of this plan is scheduled to start around mid-July, which will involve a training camp to prepare for an August start to the play-in/playoffs. At the trade deadline in February, the Montreal...
Canadiens Need a Top Line Center
June 3rd, 2020 Thanks to the new playoff format for the 2019-20 NHL season, the Montreal Canadiens are in the playoffs. This may be cause for celebration, but they cannot overlook the fact that there is a glaring personnel problem - they lack a No. 1 center. Related: Canadiens vs. Penguins Playoff Series: How Do They Match Up? This article will...
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Sharks, Awards, More
May 28th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the NHL has officially honored a few stars with awards, putting any debate to rest about where the play-in points might go. In Montreal, the Montreal Canadiens got good news and potentially bad news. The Toronto Maple Leafs are adding a prospect to their playoff roster, and the San Jose Sharks have...
Canadiens' Future at Center Looks Bright
May 22nd, 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 filled their cupboard with young centers. Saku Koivu (Image: French Kheldar) Now they are in a position where they are deep down the middle, with a few of those...
NHL Rumors: Devils, Canadiens, Blues, Maple Leafs, More
May 18th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news that the New Jersey Devils might try to offload a player or two. In St. Louis, is there a way Alex Pietrangelo will accept a bridge deal with the Blues? And, is there an update on Max Domi's situation in Montreal? Finally, are the Toronto Maple Leafs willing to move Frederik Andersen to land...
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Coyotes, Capitals, More
May 16th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, Maxi Domi discusses where things are at with the Montreal Canadiens and details any talks the two sides have had. There is an update about the potential of Peter Chiarelli joining the Arizona Coyotes organization in an executive role and just how likely that is. Finally, Radko Gudas commented on his chances...
Sabres' Trade Targets With First-Round Pick
May 4th, 2020 Last week we made the case for the Buffalo Sabres trading their first-round pick. With the NHL rumoured to be pushing for a draft in early June, now is the time to look into specifics for trade possibilities. We need to identify teams with impactful, offensive players that are looking to shake things up and add a top-10 pick in a...
Hayton's Possible Path to the Coyotes' AHL Affiliate
March 7th, 2020 By now, it's likely that both the Arizona Coyotes organization and its fans are very familiar with the restrictions of the Canadian Hockey League/National Hockey League (CHL/NHL) transfer agreement. You know, the rule that meant players like Max Domi, Dylan Strome, and others had to go back to their junior clubs even though they...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Jets, Sharks, Canadiens, Wild, More
February 16th, 2020 In today's NHL rumors, there is news on the Toronto Maple Leafs negotiations with Jake Muzzin, speculation that the Montreal Canadiens and Minnesota Wild could be a good fit in trade, plus news that the Winnipeg Jets will look to replace the injured Bryan Little before the trade deadline closes. Muzzin and Leafs Getting...
