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The use of latest salary retention will tell us a lot about the Habs’ vision

The Habs won’t be the most transformed club this summer if GM Kent Hughes decides to simply go with the flow. I don’t think the GM won’t be active, and I expect some changes, but we agree that because of his players’ contracts, he doesn’t have to shake things up.

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The Canadiens have more playoff wins than the Leafs in the last five years

Last night’s loss by the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Boston Bruins set social networks ablaze for a variety of reasons. Whether it was the words of the Leafs’ stars on the bench, or Sheldon Keefe’s comments after the game, everything is being picked up and analyzed this morning to talk about another Toronto playoff collapse.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / April 27

Canadiens Videos: A Great Tribute For The Legendary Bob Cole

Montreal Canadiens fans who are old enough to remember the last time the team put their hands on the Holy Grail will always hold legendary hockey announcer Bob Cole in the highest regard.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / April 27

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 / April 27

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 / April 27

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 / April 27

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 / April 26

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 / April 26

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 / April 26

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.

Brendan Gallagher News / The Hockey Writers / April 25