Category: Montreal Canadiens
Petry traded to Red Wings by Canadiens for Lindstrom, draft pick
Jeff PetryJeff Petry was traded to the Detroit Red Wings by the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday for Gustav Lindstrom and a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.
Read moreWhat We Learned: How far will the Bruins fall?
Tampa Bay LightningWe all know they're gonna take a step back, but how big of a step will it be?
Read moreCanadiens Milestone Watch: Habs Set to Hit It Big in 2023-34
Rafael Harvey-PinardWhile 100 games is a significant milestone, there are bigger ones that several Montreal Canadiens are on the verge of hitting in 2023-24.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Goaltending, Armia, Savard, Petry and Dvorak
Montreal CanadiensWhat to do with three goaltenders? Don’t see the Canadiens attaching any asset to move ‘s contract. That could be a big ‘IF.’ Could the Dallas Stars be interested in Jeff Petry, again? Chris Johnston on his CJ Show on said that the Dallas Stars have been interested in Petry in the past. “I know...
Read moreRangers missed playoffs in 1958-59 after questionable decision by coach
Stan FischlerLegendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insight with readers each Wednesday. This week, Fischler reveals how late in the 1958-59 season an unexpected postgame practice may have cost the New York Ranger...
Read morePhiladelphia Flyers’ History With the Montreal Canadiens
FlyersBoth the Philadelphia Flyers and Montreal Canadiens have had their fair share of history, but the two teams have had some nasty interactions in the past. During its many peaks, the rivalry between the Flyers and Canadiens was one of the best in the sport. One trade that served as some inspiration f...
Read morePoll: Who Won The Erik Karlsson Trade?
Pittsburgh PenguinsFor the first time in quite some time, the hockey world saw a blockbuster in early August, watching the San Jose Sharks trade defenseman Erik Karlsson to the Pittsburgh Penguins in a three-team deal. In recent trades over the last several years, teams have typically weaponized cap space as a third-t...
Read moreCanadiens’ Strategies to Maximize Jeff Petry’s Trade Value
San Jose SharksThe Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, and San Jose Sharks were involved in a three-way trade. Montreal can now look into some other potential moves because of this trade. However, as general manager (GM) Kent Hughes considers the possibility of trading Petry, he will need to adopt specific s...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Sharks, Hurricanes, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Penguins
CanadiensIn today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is a lot of chatter coming out of the Erik Karlsson trade. That chatter has to do with what did and didn’t go down…
Read moreCanadiens Deep at Center to Start Season
Sean MonahanWith the acquisition of Alex Newhook and the , the Montreal Canadiens have solidified their center position for this upcoming season. But either way you look at it, Montreal is no longer in need of centers. Even if Monahan plays third-line center, Newhook probably won’t take any center time away fr...
Read moreCanadiens Reacquire Petry Shrewdly Shifting Logjam to Defense
Jeff PetryNewly reacquired Montreal Canadiens defenseman is no Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry – ( / The Hockey Writers) So, from the get-go, the Canadiens seemingly come out ahead after having , one year after having dealt Petry away. That trade, which saw the Habs get Mike Matheson back, worked o...
Read moreMorning Flurries: A sign of life
AvalanchePhoto by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Your daily dose of Avalanche news, along with other interesting stories across the NHL. After a month without any major headlines finally one blockbuster trade that hockey nation was eagerly anticipating finally came to fruition in a mass...
Read moreKarlsson Trade Has Huge Impact on Canadiens This Season
San Jose SharksThe San Jose Sharks were finally able to pull off a trade to send Erik Karlsson to the Pittsburgh Penguins, but it wouldn’t have gotten done if it weren’t for the Montreal Canadiens, who, by many accounts, were big winners by getting themselves involved. While this trade helps them in the win depart...
Read moreAnalyzing The Canadiens Salary Cap Options
Erik KarlssonFor months, it has been known that the Montreal Canadiens have been seeking to shed the contract of forward Mike Hoffman, a deal that has not worked out for either side. This morning, due to their involvement in the trade that sent Erik Karlsson to the Pittsburgh Penguins, they were able to move on...
Read moreGilles Gilbert Passes Away At 74
Kevin AllenA veteran of fourteen years in the National Hockey League from 1970-1983, goaltender Gilles Gilbert passed away this morning at the age of 74, per Kevin Allen of Detroit Hockey Now. Gilbert is best known for being in net for the Boston Bruins in the 1979 playoffs, where Guy Lafleur of the Montreal C...
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