Canadiens Offseason Bold Predictions & Fans Love Their Russians

Also, Barron has best shot at making team

Jul 21, 2024

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3 Canadiens Bold Offseason Predictions

July 18, 2024 by Trege Wilson

The Montreal Canadiens have had a slow offseason so far, with only one minor free-agent signing and locking up one of their top players, Juraj Slafkovsky, long-term; it’s been crickets ever since. General manager (GM) Kent Hughes hinted before the draft they wanted to make a few moves but nothing that would hurt the long-term goal or get in the way of a prospect advancing. The summer isn’t over, and there is still lots of time to make moves. There are also a few trade rumours involving players that could help their top six, but nothing has materialized yet.

Canadiens Fans & Their Love of Russian Players

July 17, 2024 by Blain Potvin

There is no doubt that the Montreal Canadiens and their fans were ecstatic for the addition of 2024 fifth-overall pick Ivan Demidov. He somehow slid to the Canadiens and the excitement fans feel is palpable. Is it warranted? Yes, Demidov is seen as a future offensive star, which is exactly what Montreal has been missing in their system. With his addition, the rebuild is seen as nearly complete.

Ivan Demidov Montreal Canadiens — Ivan Demidov, Montreal Canadiens (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 Give Barron Inside Track to Sticking with Habs in 2024-25

July 18, 2024 by Ryan Szporer

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Justin Barron is the victim of shiny-new-toy syndrome… in that he isn’t the new toy in question anymore. Many Habs fans seem prematurely enamored with the idea of fellow-rightie Logan Mailloux joining the defense corps out of training camp instead, despite the fact there isn’t room for both, at least not currently. All things considered, Barron has the inside track over the 2023-24 American Hockey League all-star.