Canadiens Mailbag & Reassessing the 7th Defensemen

Also, making the playoffs and free agent watch

Jul 15, 2024

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Canadiens Mailbag: Laine, McGroarty, Hutson & More

July 13, 2024 by Trege Wilson

The Montreal Canadiens just finished another season in which they missed the playoffs. Although there was much individual improvement, they finished in the same spot they did in 2022-23, drafting fifth overall. This draft position was the best thing that happened to the Habs because they got to select offensive stud Ivan Demidov.

Canadiens Must Reassess Seventh-Defenseman Needs for 2024-25

July 13, 2024 by Ryan Szporer

Many Montreal Canadiens fans at least half-anticipated they’d trade a defenseman this offseason. While David Savard would have been ideal in a lot of ways, Johnathan Kovacevic was projected to become an unrestricted free agent in 2025 as well, making his trade to the New Jersey Devils a logical one, especially considering the prospects the Habs have coming up in the organization.

Johnathan Kovacevic Montreal Canadiens — Ex-Montreal Canadiens defenseman Johanthan Kovacevic – (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)

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3 Remaining Free Agent Fits for the Canadiens

July 10, 2024 by Blain Potvin

The Montreal Canadiens and general manager (GM) Kent Hughes are now into the dog days of summer, where very little news happens. That being said, the club is still in need of additional scoring, especially if it wants to take the next step and be competitive in a playoff race for 2024-25.

Canadiens Should Be a Playoff Team in 2025-26

July 12, 2024 by Trege Wilson

The Montreal Canadiens 2024-25 season is just a few months away, and although the fans are excited about the upcoming season, especially with the very successful 2024 Draft, they should hold their excitement for the season after 2025-26. This season, the Canadiens will be able to start putting the team together for that all-important run for the Stanley Cup.