Canadiens Take Right Minimalistic Approach to Free Agency in 2024
Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes will have done the right thing this free agency, if he ends up doing nothing at all.
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Canadiens Technically Make Free Agent Room by Not Qualifying Ylonen
By not qualifying Jesse Ylonen, Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes opened up a roster spot. It shouldn't impact his free-agency plans, though.
Canadiens Restore Fan Faith in Their Drafting with Demidov Pick
Ivan Demidov could realistically become the most notable Montreal Canadiens draftee since Carey Price in 2005, if not before.
History Says Canadiens Can Go from Fifth-Last to Playoffs in 2024-25
The idea the Montreal Canadiens team can go from a fifth-last 2023-24 finish to compete for a 2025 playoff berth isn't universally accepted.
Canadiens Will Be Better as Long as Dach Gives Them Clean Bill of Health
Only playing two games in 2023-24, Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach is set to help significantly improve the Habs' fortunes in 2024-25.
Canadiens’ Fifth-Overall Pick Has Been Better Than First Before
The Montreal Canadiens likely won’t end up with the player of the 2024 draft class at No. 5 overall, like they did in 1965 (Pierre Bouchard).
Likeliest Canadiens Trade Targets at Forward in 2024 Offseason
The consensus is the Montreal Canadiens should acquire a top-six forward this 2024 offseason. Which player best fits their needs, though?
Canadiens GM Hughes Not Guaranteed to Make Big Offseason Splash
Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes might be a victim of his own offseason success ever since getting hired a few years ago.
Likeliest Canadiens Lines Dach Will Centre in 2024-25
Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach should realistically end up the team's No. 2 centre out of training camp, but with which linemates?
Canadiens Unlikely to Demote Another Veteran like Armia in 2024-25
Montreal Canadiens forward Joel Armia seems safe from demotion at this point, like every other veteran on the roster heading into 2024-25.