Playing in the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship (WJC) is a major accelerator in a prospect’s path toward becoming an NHL player. It compresses elite development experiences into a short, high-pressure tournament. …
The Montreal Canadiens are flirting with a top-three position in the Atlantic Division. This is a big jump from their position at the same time last season. Yet, they have struggled recently. Related: Montreal Canadiens Displaying…
The Montreal Canadiens are set to honour one of their former defencemen, Andrei Markov, also known as ‘The General’, during a pregame ceremony ahead of puck drop against the Winnipeg Jets on…
In an era where rosters are shaped by cap math, winning franchises rely less on outspending and more on culture. Because teams cannot simply outspend one another, success hinges on extracting…
The Montreal Canadiens have begun to pull themselves out of their longest losing streak so far this season. Despite the great start that had fans drooling at the possibility of…
When the NCAA lifted its ban in Nov. 2024 on Canadian Hockey League (CHL) players in college, a seismic shift in major-junior hockey had occurred. The CHL would no longer be considered…
The Montreal Canadiens are indeed in need of not just an upgrade at the forward position but also depth, with various reports linking general manager (GM) Kent Hughes to potential trade targets that…
When the 2024-25 season came to an end, the Montreal Canadiens had several specific needs that needed to be addressed. Some are still on general manager (GM) Kent Hughes’ to-do list,…
In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the 2025-26 season progresses and the hardships…
The Under 17 World Hockey Challenge Gold Medal game featured an all-Canada final with Canada White facing Canada Red. Despite the two teams being from the same nation, this matchup…