CF Montréal’s Sale Brings Back Familiar Feelings for Habs Fans Who Remember the Gillett Era
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News this week that CF Montréal was up for sale conjures up some memories to George Gillett’s days when he first took over owning the Canadiens.
News this week that CF Montréal was up for sale conjures up some memories to George Gillett’s days when he first took over owning the Canadiens.
The Habs traded up two spots in the first round of the draft last month to make sure they were able to select winger Gleb Pugachyov. Here are 20 things to know about their newest first-rounder.
Fifth-round picks rarely matter in the NHL. Most players don’t make it and of those that do, they’re often not core players. Brendan Gallagher was the exception, becoming a player who meant a lot to the organization and Montreal as a whole.
Tuesday night’s marked a decisive shift in tone in this opening-round series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Unfortunately for Montreal fans, it was not a shift in their favour.
While the Habs had a solid game on Saturday, their play in previous weeks has been concerning. Instead of being in a battle for top spot in the division, they’re out of the playoffs with key injuries mounting.
Every Montreal Canadiens season begins with a question. The 2025-26 campaign begins with several of them with a few wild card players who could vault the team into contention or see them slip in the standings.
The Habs have had some good contracts on their books over the years but they’ve also had some particularly rough ones. Here’s a look at some of the contracts in the latter category.
A little more than a decade ago, the Habs took Michael McCarron late in the first round. While William Horcoff has some similarities in terms of stature, he’s not the same player and could be a worthwhile selection for Montreal on Friday.
Mitch Marner has been a key player for Toronto for the last nine years. Now set to hit the open market next month, there’s a case to be made that the Habs should try to get him to switch sides in their long-term rivalry.
Mike Ribeiro and Guillaume Latendresse’s experiences as hyped teens in Montreal now serve as cautionary tales for prospects like Ivan Demidov—just as the Montreal Canadiens prepare to face the Washington Capitals in the 2025 playoffs.