Storylines to Follow in 2024-25 & Greatest Players to Wear Each Number
Also, some Canadiens news and rebuild rankings.
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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Bruins, Rangers, Canadiens
August 10, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, projections about what Connor McDavid will do in his next contract reportedly hinge on what Leon Draisaitl does with his extension over the next few weeks. Meanwhile, where will Tyson Barrie land as an unrestricted free agent? He’s yet to sign a deal somewhere but some teams could use him. Are the Boston Bruins starting to worry about the Jeremy Swayman deal? Finally, Kent Hughes talked about his contract strategy with the core players on the Montreal Canadiens.
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Greatest Montreal Canadien to Wear Each Jersey Number
August 10, 2024 by Blain Potvin
Assembling a list of greatest players to ever wear a number is not easy with a franchise as old and as storied as the Montreal Canadiens. It will also leave great players off the list, players who also enjoyed Hall-of-Fame careers. Debates over these lists will rage on, but one thing Habs fans can agree upon – these players provided fans memorable moments and quirky trivia items to last a lifetime. Here are the greatest players to have worn each number for the Canadiens.
Top 5 Canadiens Storylines to Follow Heading into 2024-25
August 9, 2024 by Ryan Szporer
From the standpoint of the Montreal Canadiens and their fans (generally speaking), 2024-25 shouldn’t be about making the playoffs. Progress, certainly, but progress takes different forms. And, if you’ve just finished fifth from last in the standings (albeit eight points higher than the previous season), you’re logically going to measure that progress in different ways.
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NHL Rebuild Rankings: 2024-25 Preseason Edition
August 9, 2024 by Mike Fink
The rebuild rankings following the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline were tough to evaluate. There was a lot of movement and a handful of fringe teams that made it difficult to put them on the list to begin with. The Vancouver Canucks graduated from the rankings as a team that was in contention for the Stanley Cup. The Ottawa Senators made their return. The Philadelphia Flyers weren’t on the list as they looked competitive at the deadline (that was fool’s gold) and by the end of the season, it was clear they were a rebuilder.