On Wednesday, SKA head coach Roman Rotenberg spoke with a Russian outlet about how there was a joint development plan for Ivan Demidov. That may sound good in theory but the reality is likely to be different.
Having covered Montreal’s picks of Ivan Demidov and Michael Hage separately, it’s time to turn the focus to the eight players they added on the second day of the draft with some thoughts on each selection plus the underlying long-term strategy they used once again.
Montreal has been quiet on the defensive front in free agency with their only additions coming from a trio of AHL contracts handed out on July 1st. Even though they have a full group of blueliners, there are a handful of free agents left who could be of interest if other roster moves get made.
The Habs will have an experienced head coach in Laval next season as they announced on Tuesday that they’ve appointed Pascal Vincent as the new head coach in Laval.
This time a year ago, Rafael Harvey-Pinard looked like a potential part of Montreal’s long-term plans. However, after how poorly things went last season, he stands out as someone whose spot on the roster next season could be in some jeopardy.
The Habs ultimately didn’t move their second first-round pick for win-now help last month as many expected. Instead, they took Michael Hage with the 21st selection. Here are some thoughts on Montreal’s newest centre prospect.
The Habs have been very quiet so far in free agency with their lone pickup being someone who many think is heading for Laval. While most big names are off the board, there are a handful of forwards left who could fit a minor role in Montreal.
Last month, the Habs got what many thought was their best-case scenario with Ivan Demidov falling to them with the fifth pick. After shying away from that type of player a year ago, they didn’t this time around. Here are some thoughts on Montreal’s newest top prospect.
The Habs wasted little time getting a max-term extension done for Juraj Slafkovsky, signing him to an eight-year, $60.8 million deal on the first day he was eligible to sign. Was that the right move for the Habs or too much risk? Our writers offer up their thoughts.
When news broke on Monday that Alex Burrows wouldn’t be back behind the bench in Montreal next season but would remain with the organization, some were wondering what his next role would be. It turns out it will be in player development as the Habs announced that he and Lauri Korpikoski have been added to that department.