The 2023 preseason got underway on Monday with the Habs getting doubled up by New Jersey. While the team results don’t matter, there are always some storylines to keep an eye on. Our writers offer up which ones they’re most intrigued about.
The Habs kicked off their 2023 preseason on Monday as they hosted the Devils. It was a relatively inexperienced group suiting up for Montreal in this one and it showed as they were doubled up 4-2.
The Habs moved out Casey DeSmith on Tuesday but created another logjam by taking Tanner Pearson (along with a 2025 third-round pick) in return. Was this the right move to make? Our writers offer up their thoughts.
Another day, another injury for the Habs. This time, it’s Chris Wideman heading for injured reserve as the team announced on Thursday that he’s out indefinitely with a back injury.
It will be a little while yet before Christian Dvorak is able to make his 2023-24 season debut as GM Kent Hughes announced on Wednesday that the centre will be out for at least the first month of the regular season.
The list of players participating in training camp is once again quite large as the Habs revealed that 72 players will take part. Here is a rundown of who all will be there.
There was an expectation that Casey DeSmith would be moved at some point to clear up the goaltending logjam somewhat. That move happened on Tuesday as the Habs sent DeSmith to Vancouver in exchange for Tanner Pearson and a 2025 third-round pick.
Expectations were about as low as possible last season for Sean Monahan after he was acquired from Calgary. He then played quite well before his year ended way too early. Now back on a one-year deal, what should the Habs expect from him in 2023-24?
The Habs held their annual charity golf tournament on Monday as training camp quickly approaches. As usual, there was some news of note that came from it which we’ve covered here.
There weren’t a lot of bright spots throughout last season in Montreal but Samuel Montembeault was one of them. The netminder took a step forward in his performance, leading some to wonder if he has more improvement to come in 2023-24.