Canadiens Need to Extend Guhle to Ease RFA Situation
Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes wasted no time setting up his salary structure upfront. He worked with the contract former GM Marc Bergevin had signed Nick Suzuki to and…
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What Canadiens Will Do This Offseason, Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
One thing (at least) is for sure: Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes faces an offseason of heightened expectations.
Canadiens GM Kent Hughes Remains Firm on Keeping Arber Xhekaj
In hockey-mad Montreal, fans fall in love fast and hard with their favourites. When Marc Bergevin signed undrafted defenceman Arber Xhekaj to an entry-level contract in October 2021, hardly anyone…
Exploring a Canadiens’ Potential David Savard Trade
It’s no secret the Montreal Canadiens possess one of the deepest young defensive prospect pools in the NHL. The likes of Lane Hutson, David Reinbacher, Logan Mailloux, and the recently-signed…
Canadiens Face Critical Negotiations with Restricted Free Agent Xhekaj
Negotiations between the Montreal Canadiens and restricted free agent Arber Xhekaj are critical as the team lays its defensive foundation.
Canadiens’ Excess Defencemen Both a Good & Bad Thing
The Montreal Canadiens’ season is over, and the players have cleaned out their lockers and headed to their summer homes. There were no playoffs this season, as expected, but there…
Canadiens GM Hughes’ Top Priorities for 2024 Offseason
Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes faces a quiet 2024 offseason, without having to re-sign any unrestricted free agents of note.
Montreal Canadiens 2023-24 Season Grades: Defense and Goaltending
Following the conclusion of the 2023-24 NHL regular season, rebuilding and other non-playoff teams have begun to look towards the future — the draft, free agency, or simply following the…