Habs Roster Moves & Trade Deadline Plans
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In today’s edition, we look at the multiple roster moves the Canadiens have made, their potential trade deadline plans, and more.
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Habs Prospect Report: Evaluating Roy's Call-Up & Mesar Injured
January 20, 2024 by Michael DeRosa (Premium THW Substack Content)
Welcome to the latest Habs Prospect Report, where we dive into how the club’s prospects are performing as of late and which players you should be excited about. In today’s edition, we will focus on Joshua Roy, Filip Mesar, and Lane Hutson. Let’s begin.
Canadiens Recall Arber Xhekaj From Laval
January 22, 2024 by Michael DeRosa
Just hours after placing Mitchell Stephens on waivers and loaning defenceman Justin Barron to the American Hockey League (AHL), the Montreal Canadiens have made another notable roster move. This time, they have recalled Arber Xhekaj from the Laval Rocket.
Canadiens News & Rumors: Xhekaj, Allen, Monahan and More
January 22, 2024 by Blain Potvin
In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumors, there could be a desire to add to the roster for the long term. Sean Monahan’s days in a Habs jersey are numbered, and interest in some of the Canadiens’ many young defensemen is growing.
Canadiens Loan Justin Barron to AHL & Waive Mitchell Stephens
January 22, 2024 by Michael DeRosa
The Montreal Canadiens have made a pair of roster moves leading up to their Jan. 23 contest against the Ottawa Senators. Defenseman Justin Barron has been loaned to the American Hockey League (AHL) to join the Laval Rocket, while forward Mitchell Stephens has been placed on waivers.
Canadiens Could Be Buyers and Sellers at Trade Deadline
January 20, 2024 by Blain Potvin
The Montreal Canadiens are still rebuilding, they are also not a playoff-caliber team this season. Because of this, they will be sellers. But that doesn’t mean that general manager (GM) Kent Hughes can’t also go shopping to fill any immediate needs. As the Canadiens move out roster players to help improve the asset holdings in draft picks and prospects, there will be a need to fill those openings in Montreal, even temporarily, with NHL-caliber players.
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