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Canadiens State Of the Rebuild – Current NHL Talent – Forwards

Now that the Montreal Canadiens have completed their second complete rebuild season, it’s time to take a closer look at where the organization stands in terms of its long-term plans.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / 3 minutes ago

Rumor: the Canadiens are interested in Lane’s brother Cole Hutson

With the regular season over and the U18 tournament underway, the hockey world is starting to talk more and more about the draft. Prospects are in their final moments to make their mark, and teams are starting to have their targets in mind.

Kent Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / 4 hours ago

Canadiens GM Hughes’ Top Priorities for 2024 Offseason

Just like a year ago, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes faces a quiet 2024 offseason, without having to re-sign any unrestricted free agents (UFAs) of note.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / 5 minutes ago

Jack Quinn and Alexander Holtz: the possible Kirby Dach (and Alex Newhook) of 2024

The summer of 2024 will already be the third in which Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton will be at the helm of the team. And in reality, we can expect it to be much like the first two: the club is likely to focus on the draft and be rather quiet on the free-agent market.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 26

Cole Eiserman is chasing Caufield’s goal record – but will it be enough to help his NHL Draft stock?

ESPOO, Finland – When Cole Eiserman got off the plane in Helsinki earlier this month, he had one goal on his mind: winning gold for the second year in a row at the U-18 World Championship.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / April 26

Canadiens Checklist – State Of The Rebuild: Defensive Prospects

Now that the Montreal Canadiens have completed their second complete rebuild season, it’s time to take a closer look at where the organization stands in terms of its long-term plans.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / 15 hours ago

Mike Matheson is frustrated with the way he is perceived by some fans

Mike Matheson scored 62 points for the Canadiens this season. It’s a season worthy of the Canadiens’ greatest defensemen of the past few decades, let’s face it.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / 18 hours ago

Place des Québécois: Jean-Sébastien Dea criticizes the Canadiens (again)

Two years ago (2021-2022), the Canadiens recalled just about everyone they could for the holiday season. Remember when COVID-19 hit Dominique Ducharme’s club?

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / 18 hours ago

Oliver Kapanen in Montreal this fall: his coach says he’s ready

At the next camp, the Habs will have a lot of center players fighting for a spot. Nick Suzuki, Kirby Dach, Alex Newhook, Jake Evans and Christian Dvorak, barring a change of plan (injury, transaction, etc.), are sure to make Martin St-Louis’ club.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / April 25

Canadiens Checklist: State Of The Rebuild – Forward Prospects

Now that the Montreal Canadiens have completed their second complete rebuild season, it’s time to take a closer look at where the organization stands in terms of its long-term plans.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / April 25

Samuel Montembeault turned down Hockey Canada’s invitation to rest

Samuel Montembeault is coming off an eventful season. Initially part of a three-man rotation, his role grew after the deal that sent Jake Allen to the Devils.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / April 25

Mike Matheson would be worth a pick between 6th and 15th

Mike Matheson’s value is high. The reason is simple: he’s in his prime, he just finished 9th in scoring among defensemen this season… And he earns a salary of $4.875 million a year, making him a bargain for a number-one defenseman on a National League team.

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 25

'The Canadiens should get Jonathan Huberdeau out of Calgary'

Kent Hughes has a plan for the summer, and it’s no secret. The Habs GM would like to add a scorer to his line-up, a guy who can produce offensively and who will play on the top-9 in Martin St-Louis’ line-up.

Brendan Gallagher News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

Canadiens Need Gallagher to Play Diminished but Critical Role

Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher impressively turned back the clock to end 2023-24 with a strong finish to the season. Unfortunately you can only fight time for so long.

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 25

David Reinbacher won’t budge for Trevor Zegras, says Mathias Brunet

If the Canadiens don’t have a great team on the ice, they do have a great team to follow in the off-season. After all, you’d think the Habs would be looking for a forward.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 25

Alex Vlasic has just signed a contract that doesn’t help Kaiden Guhle

Defensively, the Habs won’t have much salary negotiation to do with players for the 2024-2025 season. Mike Matheson, David Savard, Jordan Harris, Lane Hutson, Kaiden Guhle, Johnathan Kovacevic, David Reinbacher, Logan Mailloux, Jayden Struble and William Trudeau are already under contract.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 24

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 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Chris Wideman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16