Writers Weigh In: Bold Offseason Predictions
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Marc Bergevin hasn’t hesitated to make big moves in recent years. With that in mind, our writers try to predict some of the big moves he could wind up making in the weeks to come.
Marc Bergevin hasn’t hesitated to make big moves in recent years. With that in mind, our writers try to predict some of the big moves he could wind up making in the weeks to come.
The left wing has typically been a position of strength for the Habs in recent years. While that remains the case in Montreal, the same can’t be said for their prospects.
Gustav Olofsson’s acquisition around the same time as Brett Kulak has largely been forgotten. Injuries limited him considerably in 2018-19 but should the Habs still qualify him later this month?
The Habs had until 5 PM EST on Saturday to sign Scott Walford and Jarret Tyszka. They elected not to do so, meaning that they are no longer prospects of the organization.
There are parts of Montreal’s defence corps that are in good shape and others that need considerable improvement. That makes the back end quite the position of intrigue this offseason.
Michael McCarron was facing a make-or-break year in 2018-19. He cleared waivers at the start of the season but was showing signs of life in Laval before suffering a season-ending injury. Was his performance good enough to justify a qualifying offer?
Xavier Ouellet will be sticking around for another season. The Habs announced on Monday that they’ve re-signed the blueliner to a one-year, two-way contract.
Brett Kulak made an immediate impact when he got his chance with the Habs last season. The team clearly liked what they saw from him as they’ve signed him to a three-year deal with a cap hit of $1.85 million per season.
Alex Belzile will be back with Laval for next season. He’ll have a chance to see NHL action as well after the Habs signed him to a one-year, two-way contract on Friday.
The Habs had several junior-aged players under contract in 2018-19. Among them, only Jesperi Kotkaniemi saw time with the Habs and as a result, several players have seen their contract slide back a year. Here is a look at which prospects qualified for it and how their cap hit will be changed.