7 Best Active NHL Players to Never Be Captain
In hockey, leadership extends far beyond the letter stitched onto a jersey. While the captain holds an official title, the reality is that many teams rely on a group of…
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Canadiens’ New Additions Will Fuel Internal Competition
Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens have made a few groundbreaking trades this offseason and quietly addressed a crucial need that separates playoff teams from those watching in spring: depth.…
Canadiens Could Still Fall Short of the Playoffs Next Season
The Montreal Canadiens took several steps forward this offseason, and after making the playoffs, adding key players like Noah Dobson and Zachary Bolduc, and with a full season from top…
Canadiens Shouldn’t Rush to Fill Their Second-Line Centre Hole
The Montreal Canadiens have had a fairly active offseason. General manager Kent Hughes addressed several key needs, including the blue line, bringing in Noah Dobson to stabilize the defence, and…
Which Laval Rocket Players Could Join the Canadiens Next Season?
After several departures this offseason already, including Joel Armia, Christian Dvorak, and Emil Heineman, the Montreal Canadiens suddenly have a few question marks surrounding their bottom-six forward group heading into…
Canadiens 2025-26 Roster Projection 1.0: Post Draft & Free Agency
With the 2025 offseason in full swing, the Montreal Canadiens find themselves in a good spot, in a growing push to compete. After a surprisingly strong season capped by a…
3 Free Agents the Canadiens Need to Avoid
Less than two weeks have passed since the opening of NHL free agency, and while the Montreal Canadiens weren’t the most active team on the open market, they made significant…
How the Canadiens Could Clear Cap Room for a Big Addition
After acquiring both Noah Dobson and Zachary Bolduc this offseason, the Montreal Canadiens find themselves in a tight, but far from alarming, cap situation. The Canadiens are currently over the…
Clock is Ticking on Joshua Roy Finding a Canadiens’ Roster Spot
The Montreal Canadiens are building for the future with a clear focus on youth, but that commitment to player development has blocked the way for some players, especially Joshua Roy.…
What the Canadiens Could Offer to Land Jordan Kyrou
After making waves by acquiring defenseman Noah Dobson and forward Zachary Bolduc, it would have been easy to assume that general manager Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens were done…