Canadiens Shouldn't Rush a Matheson Trade & Extensions are Needed
Also, Canadiens can get the best player at the draft with 5th overall
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Canadiens Shouldn’t Rush to Trade Matheson in Favour of Hutson
June 18, 2024 by Trege Wilson
Although the Montreal Canadiens finished near the bottom of the standings, their season wasn’t disappointing. Captain Nick Suzuki had a career year, scoring 33 goals and 77 points. Cole Caulfield showed progression, scoring 28 goals and 63 points and playing a more complete game. Young star Juraj Slafkovsky, after a slow start, finished the season strong with 20 goals and 50 points in his sophomore season. The Canadiens also got to see the debut of young defenceman Lane Hutson, and in his short two-game stint, he did more than impress, scoring two points and looking like he belonged.
Canadiens Need to Extend Guhle to Ease RFA Situation
June 18, 2024 by Karine Hains
Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes wasted no time setting up his salary structure upfront. He worked with the contract former GM Marc Bergevin had signed Nick Suzuki to and made it clear in all negotiations with his forwards that no one would get a higher cap hit. In the media availability following Cole Caufield’s eight-year extension, the Hughes even confirmed it was important that Caufield earn less than the captain. It’s likely because Suzuki is the team’s primary leader and most productive player.
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Likeliest Canadiens Trade Targets at Forward in 2024 Offseason
June 15, 2024 by Ryan Szporer
The general consensus is the Montreal Canadiens will or at least should be looking to acquire a top-six forward this 2024 offseason. Whether or not that sentiment’s accurate, there isn’t as much consensus as to whom…
Canadiens Should Trade for Dylan Holloway
June 17, 2024 by Luc LeBlanc
With the 2023-24 NHL season winding down to a close as the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers continue to fight for hockey’s biggest prize, fans of already-eliminated teams are likely tuning in, envious of what could have been for their respective team of choosing. Additionally, the Stanley Cup Playoffs always seem to be the stage where certain players establish themselves as stars, or perhaps utilize the high-stakes stage as a platform for their long-awaited breakout.
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