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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.

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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 / Dose.ca / April 24

Carey Price, Brendan Gallagher and Paul Byron went golfing together yesterday.

Carey Price, Paul Byron and Brendan Gallagher played together for a long time in Montreal. The three guys have become friends off the ice, and that’s cool because they’ve each had their part to play in the team’s success over the past 10 years.

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 24

Cayden Lindstrom wants to play in a Montreal-like environment

Cayden Lindstrom seems to really like the Montreal market. Backin February, he said he loved the “craziness” of the fans in town… And with just over two months to go before the draft, he’s back at it again, saying he wants to play in an environment like Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / April 24

Cayden Lindstrom a Prime Draft Target for the Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have a few clear-cut targets for their first pick of the 2024 NHL Draft, but few would be as good a fit as Cayden Lindstrom. When

Chris Wideman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16