Sharks Already Preparing for 2024 Trade Deadline Alex Hutton | August 15, 2023 After spending most of the 2023 NHL offseason making relatively small moves, the San Jose Sharks finally made a splash on Aug. 6 when they traded star defenseman Erik Karlsson…
Likeliest Contracts Canadiens Bury in AHL in 2023-24 Ryan Szporer | August 12, 2023 In a worst case the Montreal Canadiens would keep a one-way deal instead of someone more deserving on a two-way. Here are the likeliest five:
To Boo Montreal Canadiens Defenseman Jeff Petry or Not Ryan Szporer | August 10, 2023 If he does play for the Montreal Canadiens, defenseman Jeff Petry will realistically get booed. Understandably, but unjustifiably so.
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.
San Jose Sharks Finally Put Karlsson Saga Behind Them William Espy | August 7, 2023 After months of rumors and speculation, Erik Karlsson is finally leaving the San Jose Sharks. The reigning Norris Memorial Trophy winner is on his way to the Pittsburgh Penguins with…
Karlsson Trade Has Huge Impact on Canadiens This Season Rob Couch | August 7, 2023 The San Jose Sharks were finally able to pull off a trade to send Erik Karlsson to the Pittsburgh Penguins, but it wouldn’t have gotten done if it weren’t for…
Grading Penguins’ Blockbuster Trade for Erik Karlsson Alex Chauvancy | August 6, 2023 The NHL offseason had been in a lull since free agency died down in early July. But the drought of big moves broke today after the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Erik Karlsson from…
Canadiens Need to Make Room for Youth Trege Wilson | August 2, 2023 With the signing of Jesse Ylonen, the Montreal Canadiens have no more players to get under contract. This gives them 26 players under contract to fill out their 23-man roster…
Canadiens Should Bury Hoffman in AHL in 2023-24 Ryan Szporer | July 25, 2023 The chance of a future between the Montreal Canadiens and forward Mike Hoffman beyond 2023-24 is infinitesimally small. So, why not cut him?
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Capitals, Penguins, Flyers, Hurricanes Jim Parsons | July 14, 2023 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens are trying to make additional trades but might be waiting for the market to make their assets more attractive. Meanwhile, the general…
How Canadiens Can Justify Signing a Big Free Agent in 2023 Ryan Szporer | June 15, 2023 The stars would have to align Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes to so much as justify a huge free-agent signing. Here’s how:
Blackhawks Should Take on Bad Contracts for Assets & Depth Hunter Tycholis | June 14, 2023 The Chicago Blackhawks are approximately $16 million below the salary cap floor, with approximately nine roster spots to fill for the upcoming season. General manager Kyle Davidson’s most pressing need…