Category: Montreal Canadiens
Carey Price Is a Hockey Hall of Famer
Montreal CanadiensDuring the 2005 NHL Draft, the Montreal Canadiens selected goaltender Carey Price fifth overall in a decision that was met with immediate scrutiny. Nearly a decade and a half later, he stands…
Read moreBest Bang-for-Buck Canadiens Contracts for 2023-24 Season
Montreal CanadiensThe 2023-24 Montreal Canadiens roster is already taking shape, which is a testament to general manager Kent Hughes’ speedy work. Maybe it’s even more of a testament to Hughes’ handiwork considering only two players make a repeat showing relative to last year’s list. Rafael Harvey-Pinard ( 1 million...
Read moreCanadiens seek continued improvement after adding Newhook to young core
Colorado AvalancheAfter the NHL Draft, free agency and other offseason moves, NHL.com is examining where each team stands in preparation for the 2023-24 regular season, which starts Oct. 10. Today, the Montreal Canadiens: 2022-23 season: 31-45-6, eighth in Atlantic Division; did not qualify for Stanley Cup Playoffs
Read moreColorado Avalanche Sign Ross Colton
Panthers’Scheduled for an arbitration hearing on July 27th, the Colorado Avalanche and restricted free agent forward Ross Colton decided not to wait. Today, the team announced a four-year contract for Colton, paying him an AAV of $4MM. To acquire Colton in the first place, the Avalanche originally traded cen...
Read moreToday in Hockey History: July 17
Montreal CanadiensJuly 17 turned out to be a very active day in the history of the National Hockey League. In New York, a general manager, who ended a historic drought, was…
Read moreMax Pacioretty had 8 to 10 teams make him an offer in free agency: The Capitals ‘just made the most sense for him and his family’
Montreal CanadiensThe Washington Capitals made an unexpected signing in free agency this summer, inking forward Max Pacioretty to a one-year deal, worth $2 million plus a possible $2 million in performance bonuses. Pacioretty represents a somewhat […]
Read moreGurianov signs 1-year, $850,000 contract with Predators
StarsDenis Gurianov signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Nashville Predators on Tuesday. The 26-year-old forward was an unrestricted free agent. He had 17 points (seven goals, 10 assists) in 66 games for the Montreal Canadiens and Dallas Stars last … Continue reading → The post Gurianov signs 1-...
Read moreCanadiens Building One of the Best Defences
Montreal CanadiensThe Montreal Canadiens once again at the NHL Draft. This year’s draft was filled with talented offence, especially in the top five where the Canadiens were slated to select. After weeks of Hughes saying they would pick the best or most talented player, they instead decided on a player that some fa...
Read moreSenators’ Pinto Contract Should Be Similar to Newhook’s with Habs
Egor SokolovThe Ottawa Senators have two restricted free agents still unsigned after sending Alex DeBrincat to the Detroit Red Wings and the announcement on TSN1200 that Kevin Mandolese will sign a…
Read moreNewhook signs 4-year, $11.6 million contract with Canadiens
Coloradosigned a four-year, $ million contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. Colorado received a first-round () and a second-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft and defenseman prospect Newhook had 30 points (14 goals, 16 assists) in 82 games with the Avalanche last season, and one assist in seven...
Read moreMontreal Canadiens Sign Alex Newhook
Montreal CanadiensThe Montreal Canadiens have gotten a deal worked out for their big trade addition this offseason. After nabbing the signing rights to former first-round pick Alex Newhook via trade from the Colorado Avalanche last month, the team’s now inked him to a four-year contract with an average annual value o...
Read moreMeet the New Canadiens: Lias Andersson
Alex NewhookThe offseason has hit a bit of a lull after an exciting few weeks. As expected, the Montreal Canadiens were busy at the NHL Draft, acquiring and selecting defenceman the no. 5 overall pick. It also isn’t surprising that they have been quiet in free agency as they continue to look towards the futur...
Read moreMinor Transactions: 07/05/23
Montreal CanadiensIt’s another busy day for transactions across the hockey world, and while NHL moves are just starting to trickle in (such as the Montreal Canadiens signing recent top-five pick David Reinbacher to his entry-level deal) teams in minor and foreign leagues have already been hard at work completing deal...
Read moreMontreal Canadiens Sign David Reinbacher
David ReinbacherThe Montreal Canadiens have signed recent fifth-overall selection David Reinbacher to a three-year entry-level contract, according to a team announcement. CapFriendly has word on the financial details: the contract carries a $950k cap hit and a $2.117 AAV factoring in possible performance bonuses. R...
Read moreSnapshots: Rocket, Blomqvist, Guttman
Laval RocketThe AHL’s Laval Rocket are bringing a pair of players into the Montreal Canadiens organization. They’ve signed one-year contracts with defenseman Tobie Paquette-Bisson and goalie Strauss Mann, bolstering their depth as Laval looks to improve on a middling 2022-23 campaign. Paquette-Bisson, 26, spent...
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