Canadiens 2024 NHL Draft Coverage
Also, Waddell Helps Habs get dream draft pick
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2024 NHL Free Agency Tracker
NHL free agency starts today. Not only does this look like a strong year for unrestricted free agents, but there are some big-name restricted free agents as well. Because the action moves so quickly, it may be hard to keep track of everything. But don’t worry, we have you covered at The Hockey Writers.
UPDATED AS THE MOVES ARE MADE.
Canadiens’ Kent Hughes Improves Draft Position in Trade With Kings
June 28, 2024 by Karine Hains
There has been a fair bit of trading in the NHL so far in readiness for the first round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft which will be held in Vegas tonight and tomorrow. The Montreal Canadiens finally joined the party with less than three hours to go before the draft. Here’s what general manager Kent Hughes did, and my take on why he did it.
Montreal Canadiens Draft Ivan Demidov 5th Overall
June 28, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
With the fifth pick of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the Montreal Canadiens have selected Ivan Demidov from SKA-1946 St. Petersburg of the Junior Hockey League (MHL)
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Canadiens and Kent Hughes Focus On Offence in the First Round
June 29, 2024 by Karine Hains
It’s always a big day for the NHL when the draft comes around; each year, there’s a frenzy in the hours leading up to it. That follows from months of anticipation, supposition, and dreams for the young men up for grabs. As for the fans, they’ve long reserved their Friday night to watch the first round and are hoping and praying for their teams to hit a grand slam.
Canadiens Played the Long Game to Get Ivan Demidov
June 29, 2024 by Trege Wilson
The Montreal Canadiens went into the 2024 NHL Draft hoping to draft some offensive talent and move forward with their rebuild. In last year’s draft, they solidified the defence and goaltending by selecting David Reinbacher and Jacob Fowler. This year’s draft focused on improving their offence and hopefully getting all the pieces they need to contend in the next few seasons.
Blue Jackets Waddell Allowed Canadiens to Enjoy Magical Draft
June 30, 2024 by Mark Scheig
The 2024 NHL Draft is going to be remembered for a lot of things. At the top of the list was just how spectacular holding the draft at Sphere Las Vegas was. No matter what your view was, whether it was being on site or watching on TV, the reviews were nothing but positive. If this is truly the last centralized draft, the NHL went out with a bang.
Canadiens Draft Michael Hage 21st Overall
June 28, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
With the 21st pick of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the Montreal Canadiens have selected Michael Hage from the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League (USHL)
More News and Recent Habs Stories:
Fans Unite!! - Canadiens Restore Fan Faith in Their Drafting with Demidov Pick
It’s in the Bloodline - Canadiens Hoping the Second Koivu Drafted Is as Good as the First
Draft History - Habs Drafting History & Rebuild Could Determine 2024 Picks