Canadiens Take Alternative, Bridge Approach to Re-Sign Barron and Xhekaj
This is how it was always going to play out between Arber Xhekaj and Justin Barron and the Montreal Canadiens regarding their new contracts.
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Likeliest Canadiens to Replace Injured Harvey-Pinard
Unfortunately, in the case of Montreal Canadiens forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard, one man’s injury is another another’s opportunity.
Canadiens’ Best Contracts for 2024-25
A credit to Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes, here are the top five Habs contracts ahead of 2024-25
Canadiens Can’t Guarantee Barre-Boulet 2024-25 Roster Spot
No one knows what went on exactly in negotiations between the Montreal Canadiens and recent-signee Alex Barre-Boulet. Maybe general manager Kent Hughes opened the door for the ex-member of the Tampa…
Canadiens Realistically on the Rise in Atlantic Division in 2024-25
Looking at the Ottawa Senators, Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres, the Montreal Canadiens can rise in the Atlantic Division in 2024-25.
Canadiens Give Barron Inside Track to Sticking with Habs in 2024-25
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Justin Barron is the victim of shiny-new-toy syndrome, relative to teammate Logan Mailloux.
Canadiens Must Reassess Seventh-Defenseman Needs for 2024-25
Montreal Canadiens defensemen David Reinbacher, Lane Hutson and Logan Mailloux, aren't guaranteed to stick earn spots out of training camp.
Canadiens Made Right Call Not Signing Slafkovsky to a Bridge Contract
Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky's second contract simply didn't call for general manager Kent Hughes to sign him to a bridge deal.
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.
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.