It’s almost impossible for a team to go from worst to first in the NHL. A lot must go right for a rebuilding team to take a significant leap in the standings and go from last place in the division one season to first place the next. The New Jersey Devils, in the 2022-23 season,
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The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenseman Justin Barron to a two-year contract worth $1.15 million annually. The 22-year-old was originally selected by the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft. He had seven goals and 13 points in 48 NHL games last season, as well as two goals and 11 points
No one knows what went on exactly in negotiations between the Montreal Canadiens and recent-signee Alex Barre-Boulet. Maybe general manager Kent Hughes opened the door for the ex-member of the Tampa Bay Lightning to make the Habs roster out of training camp for 2024-25, maybe not. If Hughes did though, he’s got a lot more room
In the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, former general manager (GM) Marc Bergevin stepped up to the Zoom podium (while the draft was held remotely thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic) and selected left-handed defenseman Kaiden Guhle from the Prince Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Related: Canadiens Poised for Contention in 2024-25 While many
The Montreal Canadiens are close to being done re-signing all their players. Now that newly acquired Alex Newhook is secured, Jesse Ylonen is the only player that remains unsigned. Once he is signed, they will have 26 players on their active roster and need to move at least three players to be at the maximum.