Canadiens Enter Next Stage of Rebuild
The Montreal Canadiens have had general manager (GM) Kent Hughes at the helm of this rebuilding plan for just over two years. In that time he has worked at accumulating…
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Canadiens News and Rumors: Weber, McGroarty and More
In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumors, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the rebuild continues. The Canadiens prospects pool has…
Canadiens’ Expectations Are on the Rise
The NHL Entry Draft is approaching and will kick off a series of events that fill out the NHL offseason. For the Montreal Canadiens, it marks the start of an important…
Laval Rocket’s Choice of Head Coach Essential to Canadiens’ Plans
The Montreal Canadiens’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate will play a critical role in the current franchise rebuild plans. The 2024-25 season sees many of the prospects graduating from overseas,…
Laval Rocket’s Choice of Head Coach Essential to Canadiens’ Plans
The Montreal Canadiens’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate will play a critical role in the current franchise rebuild plans. The 2024-25 season sees many of the prospects graduating from overseas,…
Canadiens Can Add Next Generation of Koivu in 2024 NHL Draft
Another Koivu is poised to join an NHL franchise this summer as Aatos Koivu, the son of Saku Koivu is entering the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. It remains to be…
Canadiens’ Power Play Needs Kovalev Behind the Bench
It’s no secret that the Montreal Canadiens’ power play (PP) isn’t very good. General manager (GM) Kent Hughes will need to help the team find some solutions. One obvious place…
Revisiting the Canadiens’ 2018 NHL Draft: Best in Almost 3 Decades
The Montreal Canadiens had six top 90 picks heading into the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. A good draft is when you can get two regulars from it, which the Habs already have. That…
Canadiens Keeping Armia is a Gamble
The Montreal Canadiens under general manager (GM) Kent Hughes have a desire to take another step forward in the rebuilding process. While the focus from fans is on the draft…
Canadiens Need to Make Room on NHL Roster for Prospects
The Montreal Canadiens rebuild is taking another step forward in 2024-25 season. For general manager Kent Hughes, the playoffs are no longer taboo to mention. He has made statements that…