Montreal Canadiens veteran defenceman Mike Matheson is heading into the final year of his contract. Matheson was acquired by Montreal in 2022 through a trade that sent Jeff Petry and Ryan Poehling to Pittsburgh. During his tenure with Montreal, Matheson has established himself as a top-four defenceman for the club. He registered a career year of over 60 points in the 2023-24 … [Read more...] about Value of Montreal Canadiens’ Mike Matheson
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Montreal Canadiens’ Prospects Who Can Earn A Roster Spot in 2025-26
For the first time since 2020-21, the Canadiens are heading into next season with playoff expectations. Despite this fact, they still have arguably the best prospect pool in hockey, highlighted by Russian phenom Ivan Demidov. Montreal has made some additions in the offseason, and its roster is deeper than it’s been over the last several seasons. However, there are still some … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens’ Prospects Who Can Earn A Roster Spot in 2025-26
Montreal Canadiens 2026 Olympic Hopefuls
The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2025-26 season with several players vying for Olympic participation. All eight of these players will have to prove their merit to their respective countries during the first half of the season. Let’s take a look at which Montreal Canadiens we could see at the 2026 Olympics in Italy. Montreal Canadiens Potential Olympic Participants Team Canada: … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens 2026 Olympic Hopefuls
NHL Rumours: Contract Expectations for Lane Hutson and the Montreal Canadiens
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We’re in the dog days of summer but the rumours are still swirling around the league. This edition of NHL rumours focuses on the latest contract talks between the Montreal Canadiens and Calder Trophy winner, Lane Hutson. All NHL Rumours come from their original source and are subject to … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Contract Expectations for Lane Hutson and the Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens Players Heading Into Make or Break Seasons
Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Montreal Canadiens have an improved roster. Additions like Zachary Bolduc and Noah Dobson, as well as the arrival of Ivan Demidov, have given Habs fans reason for excitement. However, there are still several question marks on the team. A handful of players are heading into pivotal seasons and either need to bounce back or prove themselves … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Players Heading Into Make or Break Seasons