The Montreal Canadiens have turned to their AHL affiliate for reinforcements, recalling centre Florian Xhekaj from the Laval Rocket. In a corresponding move, forward Joshua Roy has been sent down to Laval. The decision comes as somewhat of a surprise, given Xhekaj’s slow start to the season. Through 16 games, he has tallied just two … Read more
The Montreal Canadiens sign move a top defenseman following their acquisition of Noah Dobson, according to a league insider. Montreal pulled off a major sign-and-trade deal to land Dobson from the New York Islanders. Following the move, defenseman Mike Matheson may now be available on the trade market. According to RG.com’s Marco D’Amico, the Edmonton … Read more
Patrik Laine Cheers On Friend Aleksander Barkov During Stanley Cup Final — But Makes It Clear He’s Committed to Montreal Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine was among the many NHL stars in attendance at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday night, watching Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. … Read more
The Montreal Victoire have added more depth to their roster by signing American forward Hayley Scamurra to a two-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. HAY HAY SCAMURRA! L’attaquante Hayley Scamurra rejoint la Victoire de Montréal avec un contrat standard de deux ans. Forward Hayley Scamurra signs a two-year contract with the Montreal Victoire. 📰 https://t.co/Fs5glm3WoE pic.twitter.com/8kfqdzv3P6 — … Read more
On Saturday afternoon, the Montreal Canadiens announced the signing of prospect to a three-year entry-level contract, set to begin in the 2025-26 season and run through 2027-28. Les Canadiens s'entendent sur les termes d’un contrat d’entrée de trois saisons (2025-2026 à 2027-2028) avec l'attaquant Vinzenz Rohrer. Communiqué ↓ #GoHabsGohttps://t.co/PaLNL9MWtU — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) June 14, … Read more
There’s an update on the well-known trade between the Montreal Canadiens and the New Jersey Devils. While this deal was discussed a few weeks ago, an injury to Devils’ starting goaltender Jacob Markstrom could shift the trade terms in favor of Canadiens GM Kent Hughes. The trade includes a key condition that could still benefit … Read more
There has been speculation about trading Jake Evans, as he would be an easy move if he doesn’t sign a new contract soon. Meanwhile, David Savard, Christian Dvorak, Brendan Gallagher, Josh Anderson, and Joel Armia continue to be mentioned in trade discussions. This raises the question: Are the Canadiens in a “soft sell” or “hard … Read more
The widely discussed trade involving Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans remains a hot topic, extending beyond just local chatter. Earlier today, NHL insider Frank Seravalli, known for his extensive league sources, weighed in on the situation and even proposed a specific trade scenario between the Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Proposed Trade Between Montreal … Read more
Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine has spoken about his recent decrease in ice time, recognizing the need for self-evaluation. After the team suffered four consecutive losses in late January, Laine’s average ice time dropped to 11:57 minutes per game in February—a significant decline from his January average of 16:12, which included a season-high 20:41 against … Read more
General Manager (GM) Kent Hughes is known for being proactive in trade discussions, frequently reaching out to his NHL counterparts to assess the market and determine player values. As a result, Montreal is consistently linked to trade rumors. However, with pressing roster needs and limited time to wait for prospects to develop, patience is becoming … Read more
