Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Canadiens Dodged Bullet With Jesperi Kotkaniemi Offer Sheet

The Jesperi Kotkaniemi pick with the third-overall selection of the 2018 Draft by the Montreal Canadiens wasn’t well received by the fans. Most thought it was a reach and Canadiens’ general manager Marc Bergevin had chosen based on organizational needs rather than the best player available.

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New names raised for Canadiens’ #26 pick

Will the Habs draft twice in the first round of the next draft? Who knows? And if they do draft twice, there’s a world in which it’s not necessarily with pick #26, but with a higher pick.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / 59 minutes ago

'If my job is on the line, I’ll take one of the Canadiens before Ivan Demidov'.

There are now less than twenty days to go before the 2024 NHL Entry Draft gets underway. We’re expecting an auction with plenty of surprises… after the top spot.

Carey Price News / Montreal Hockey Now / 18 hours ago

Why The Canadiens Should Explore Trade Options For Carey Price

The Montreal Canadiens will have plenty of cap space to work with heading into the summer, but there are a few things worth pointing out as we evaluate how much cap space will truly be available, particularly when it comes to Carey Price.

Trevor Zegras News / NHL Trade Talk / 20 hours ago

Canadiens Eye Big Trades For Necas and Zegras, But Face Hurdle

According to The Athletic’s Apron Basu, the Montreal Canadiens are once again exploring significant trade opportunities. Rumors surrounding the Canadiens’ link to both the Carolina Hurricanes and Anaheim Ducks are true, but the level to which the Canadiens might be talking about trades is not necessarily accurate.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / 13 hours ago

Arpon Basu doesn’t see the Habs drafting with the 26th pick

The Canadiens will have two picks in the first of the next draft. If nothing changes, Kent Hughes and his group will be talking about the 5th and 26th picks.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / 20 hours ago

PWHL Montreal’s 2024 Draft Results and a Long-Awaited Signing

While there’s quite a bit of turmoil in Minnesota and not only about the draft, things have been fairly calm in the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Montreal team and, as expected, general manager Daniele Sauvageau hasn’t put pen to paper with any of her pending unrestricted free agents.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / 16 hours ago

Juraj Slafkovsky and Kaiden Guhle: no formal talks on a new contract

In recent weeks, we’ve learned that one of the Canadiens’ goals was to test the waters with Juraj Slafkovsky and Kaiden Guhle to see if they could be signed long-term right away.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / 18 hours ago

A director has just left the Canadiens, and no one knows why.

Just reading the title of an article isn’t enough to fully understand what it’s all about. I know, some people will say that if you can’t sum it all up in eight words in your title, you’re clickbait… But if there’s one thing the NY Times and TheAthletic don’t do, it’s clickbait.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / June 10

Pre-Draft Nerves Improve Odds Demidov Available To Canadiens

The 2024 NHL Entry Draft is a little more than two weeks away, and seeing as the Montreal Canadiens own two picks in the first round, there’s a growing sense of anticipation among fans.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / June 10

Rapper Snoop Dogg Representing Arber Xhekaj During Concert

Famous rapper Snoop Dogg, AKA Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., was in Montreal in the frame of the Formula 1 festivities that took place during the weekend, and as per usual, he managed to bring forth a link with the local fans, as he wore a t-shirt featuring Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 10

2024 Draft Prospect Ivan Demidov Could Be Perfect Player for Canadiens’ St. Louis

With the 2024 NHL Draft approaching, mock drafts are coming out fast and furious. Aside from Macklin Celebrini – the consensus first-overall pick, the order in which players are projected to be selected varies.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / June 10

Potential Montreal Canadiens Free Agent Exodus On The Horizon

The Montreal Canadiens are closing in on the 50-contract limit, meaning they’re unlikely to retain any of their pending free agents. With seven unrestricted free agents (UFA) up for renewal, General Manager Kent Hughes and his group would have to decide who to retain before July 1.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 10

Likeliest Canadiens Lines Dach Will Centre in 2024-25

Montreal Canadiens fans must assume a few things concerning Kirby Dach heading into 2024-25. Firstly that he’ll be healthy, after playing just two games in 2023-24 due to an early season-ending knee injury.

Nikolaj Ehlers News / NHL Rumors / June 10

NHL Rumors: Seattle Kraken, Montreal Canadiens, and Nikolaj Ehlers

Mike Benton of the Kraken Radio Network: Now, offensive upgrades are highly needed for the Seattle Kraken. That is not a secret. How will they seek out these upgrades is the question.

Montreal Canadiens News / ClutchPoints / June 10

2 moves Canadiens must make in 2024 NHL offseason

The Montreal Canadiens are the most storied franchise in NHL history. They have more Stanley Cups than any team in the league. In fact, they have nearly double the number of championships that the Toronto Maple Leafs have.

NHL News / Montreal Hockey Now / June 9

Alternative Salary Cap Website After Cap Friendly Goes Dark

One of the best resources available to fans and teams will no longer be available, as Elliotte Friedman is reporting that Cap Friendly, a website founded by Ottawa natives, as well as a Montrealer, has been sold to the Washington Capitals.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 9

NHL Agents Could Look to Shorten NHL Draft to 4 Rounds

In the latest edition of the 32 Thoughts Podcast, insider Elliotte Friedman noted that there are NHL agents who believe that the NHL Entry Draft is too long and that a four-round draft would be more beneficial for the players.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 9

Eric Engels would like to see Hutson, Mailloux and Reinbacher start the season in Laval

After training camp, the Habs will have some big decisions to make. Especially in the case of certain defensemen. After all, there will be a number of defensemen pushing for an NHL job… And we know how tough the battle will be, because the Habs are well-endowed at that position.

Cayden Lindstrom News / The Hockey Writers / June 9

Canadiens 'Wine & Dine' Cayden Lindstrom at Combine; Should They Draft Him?

The Montreal Canadiens are facing a very different situation at the 2024 Draft to the one they found themselves in at the 2022 Draft. Not because this one is set in Las Vegas and not Montreal, but because the Canadiens’ front office doesn’t get to speak first.

Joel Armia News / The Hockey Writers / June 9