Montreal Canadiens prospect Ivan Demidov is set to make his NHL debut shortly, marking one of the most important moments in the team’s long-term rebuild plans. With the Canadiens quickly approaching a surprise playoff appearance, Demidov’s presence should provide head coach Martin St-Louis with a few more options from an offensive standpoint. That being said, … Read more
Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, highlights, and stories you may have missed on Wednesday. Montreal Canadiens News It’s probably too early to start talking about next year’s lineup, but seeing as Ivan Demidov’s arrival has sparked a lot of interest in regard to the future, we’re going to do it anyhow. With the … Read more
In a somewhat surprising turn of events, top Montreal Canadiens prospect Ivan Demidov is reportedly on his way to North America. Demidov’s contract with SKA runs until May 1, which means Saint-Petersburg agreed to release him a little early, rather than sending him to the minors, which was a possibility. The decision also connotes the … Read more
With the NHL’s Trade Deadline set for March 7, 2025, the sword of Damocles is swinging precariously above the Montreal Canadiens. Okay, that’s a little dramatic, but Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes does have a few decisions to make before the deadline, including whether he’ll sell off some of the team’s expiring assets. The Canadiens … Read more
The NHL is expecting a significant increase in regard to the salary cap over the course of the next three years, which should give the Montreal Canadiens plenty of financial manoeuvrability as they take the next step in the rebuild. The salary cap for the 2025-26 season should be set at $95.5 million, representing an … Read more
Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes held his annual mid-season press conference on Wednesday, discussing several important topics, including how he expects the team to approach the NHL’s trade deadline, contract-extension talks, Juraj Slafkovsky’s development, Ivan Demidov’s play in Russia, and more. Before we get going, I’d like to point out Hughes has done a … Read more
It’s only natural that every goal scored by impending free agent Jake Evans leads to a heated debate regarding whether the Montreal Canadiens should re-sign the 28-year-old centre. And while there’s no harm in discussing Evans’ contract situation, it does cast a shadow upon his impressive uptick in scoring, which has led to 10 goals … Read more