As activity around the league screeches to its usual August halt, one of the questions around Montreal is what is the delay in getting new deals done for restricted free agents Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Ryan Poehling. However, it’s really not much of a delay at all but rather is standard procedure for players in their situation.
Josh Anderson’s first season with the Habs was somewhat of an up and down one. He started strong but faded as the year went on. What version will he be in 2021-22; does he pick up where he left off or return to the top-six threat he was at the start of last season?
With the playoffs well in the rear window, it’s time to reflect on Montreal’s postseason performances with our final set of grades. This article will focus on the goaltenders and defencemen.
We wrap up our annual depth series with a look at Montreal’s organizational depth at right wing. There’s a stark contrast between what the Canadiens have compared to their prospect pool.
While many have written off the Habs from getting anywhere close to returning to the Stanley Cup Final, there is a roadmap for them to follow to accomplish exactly that.
For the past couple of years, Brett Kulak has shown flashes of being an impact player but hasn’t been able to stay in the lineup with regularity let alone lock down a top-four spot. With his place on the depth chart the same as it was a year ago, is it time for the Habs to move him?
With the draft now done and free agency largely settled, it’s time to dig back into our organizational depth series with a look at Montreal’s centre situation.
The Habs made a splash in free agency with the addition of Mike Hoffman, giving them another quality scoring threat. Is he the right fit for Montreal? Our writers offer up their thoughts.
The NHL offseason is well underway this summer and the Habs have been in the news for good and bad reasons. Topics discussed include free agency, the Seattle expansion draft, the Logan Mailloux selection, and more.
It took a little longer to announce than the rest of the coaching staff but the Habs announced on Wednesday that assistant coach Alex Burrows has agreed to a new three-year deal.