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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…

Categories Canadiens Transactions, Penguins Transactions, Sharks Transactions

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…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

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?

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

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…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Rumors, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals

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:

Categories Montreal Canadiens

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…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Canadiens Must Consider 3 Offseason Options With Mike Hoffman

Melissa Boyd | May 20, 2023

Apart from securing the No. 5 pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft in June, it’s been quiet for the Montreal Canadiens since the regular season ended, which is probably…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Non-UFA Canadiens Likeliest Not to Return for 2023-24

Ryan Szporer | May 13, 2023

The Montreal Canadiens have several non-UFAs conceivably headed on their way out of town, one way or another, before 2023-24 starts.

Categories Montreal Canadiens

4 Predictions for the Canadiens’ 2023 Offseason

Melissa Boyd | May 6, 2023

It’s not only going to be a busy summer for the Montreal Canadiens, but the 2023 offseason is also an important one for the franchise as they look to take…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ Salary Cap Issues Will Lead to Offseason Moves

Blain Potvin | May 6, 2023

The Montreal Canadiens are entering their second offseason under general manager (GM) Kent Hughes. With the club in a rebuild, there is some concern about how he will manage the…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

4 Key Storylines of Canadiens 2023 Offseason

Melissa Boyd | April 23, 2023

Now that the players have cleaned out their lockers and exit interviews have been conducted, the Montreal Canadiens are officially in offseason mode after finishing the 2022-23 campaign with the…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens with the Most Untradeable Contracts at End of 2022-23

Ryan Szporer | March 14, 2023

Because of Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes’ unsuccessful trade deadline, he still has contracts to move. Some he won’t be able to, though.

Categories Montreal Canadiens
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