The Montreal Canadiens had one major hole on their roster heading into the offseason, and it’s at centre. While they made sizeable additions in Noah Dobson and Zachary Bolduc, they haven’t truly filled their hole down the middle. The team added Joe Veleno, but he has yet to prove himself at the NHL level. They also have rookies looking to make an impact at camp, such as Oliver … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Second-Line Centre Situation
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Young Defenceman Re-Signed by the Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens have extended one of their young players to an extension. Defenceman Jayden Struble has been signed to a two-year, one-way contract. The deal carries an average annual value of $1.4125 million, and avoids salary arbitration. Pen to paper! The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a two-year, one-way contract with defenseman Jayden Struble. News release ↓ … [Read more...] about Young Defenceman Re-Signed by the Montreal Canadiens
Where Patrik Laine Fits in the Montreal Canadiens Lineup
The Montreal Canadiens have long had an issue when it comes to secondary scoring. Last summer, they were hoping to address those woes by adding a former 40-goal scorer to the fold. Patrik Laine was acquired by the Canadiens along with a second-round pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for defenceman Jordan Harris. The Canadiens took on Laine’s entire $8.7 million … [Read more...] about Where Patrik Laine Fits in the Montreal Canadiens Lineup
Contract Comparables for the Montreal Canadiens Defenceman Lane Hutson
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson has established himself as one of the NHL’s elite at his position in only his first season. The young blueliner had a historic rookie season. He tied the NHL record for assists by a rookie defenceman with 60. Also, his 66 total points were seventh amongst all d-men in the NHL. As a 21-year-old rookie, Hutson’s accomplishments are beyond … [Read more...] about Contract Comparables for the Montreal Canadiens Defenceman Lane Hutson
Why the Canadiens are the Atlantic Division’s Newest Powerhouse
When we look back at the 2024-25 season, the Montreal Canadiens were the biggest surprise team in the NHL. Having finished bottom-5 in the previous three campaigns, most pegged the Canadiens to be in that vicinity once more. However, players and management had a distinct goal of being in the mix for the playoffs. They were able to surpass even their expectations and qualify for … [Read more...] about Why the Canadiens are the Atlantic Division’s Newest Powerhouse