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Canadiens’ Rebuild Process Will Mean They’re Sellers
December 1, 2023 by Blain Potvin
The Montreal Canadiens have returned from their traditional late fall Western Conference road trip, and after 21 games, the picture of where the team stands in its rebuild has become clearer. They are a team with several pieces in place, the edges of the puzzle are set, and now the difficult job of assembling the rest of those pieces begins.
Where are the Canadiens in this process? What do they need? How are they going to address those needs? These are all questions fans have been asking, and general manager (GM) Kent Hughes will need to answer them by the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.
Oilers Scouting Blue Jackets & Canadiens: Who’s On Their Radar?
November 30, 2023 by Rob Couch
For a second game in a row, the Edmonton Oilers have had three scouts at a Columbus Blue Jackets game. Three representatives from the Oilers attended Columbus’ previous game against the Boston Bruins, which started the conversation as to which players the team was actually looking deeply at. I think we have figured that out, but that doesn’t mean the Montreal Canadiens, the Blue Jackets’ opponents on Nov. 29, are excused from the conversation.
Likeliest Canadiens to Play in 2024 All-Star Game
November 30, 2023 by Ryan Szporer
Collectively, the Montreal Canadiens have far from impressed this season, but they’ve had their moments. Undeniably a handful of Habs above all else have been at the heart of some of the biggest this 2023-24 season so far.
Truth be told, there’s probably less and less of a case the Canadiens are a playoff team with each passing week. However, there are most certainly all-str caliber players in their midst. Granted, that’s at least in large part operating under the assumption every team has to be represented at the 2024 All-Star Game, but there is still talent there. Here are the three likeliest Habs to make the mid-season classic: