Montreal Canadiens

*this was updated ahead of the 2023-24 season Having the “C” stitched onto a jersey has been a tradition in hockey for over a century. Arguably the biggest honor a team can bestow upon a player, the NHL has had many iconic captains over the years from Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux to Scott Niedermayer
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The Pittsburgh Penguins finally got their man when they acquired Erik Karlsson from the San Jose Sharks, but it took the Montreal Canadiens to ensure it happened. The Canadiens were considered the “third team” in the deal and helped the Penguins clear cap space to afford the $11.5 million annual average value (AAV) that comes
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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
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It has been a very quiet summer for the Montreal Canadiens, who have only attended to their own restricted free agents (RFA) and some additions for their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. With the underwhelming unrestricted free agent (UFA) class, the crowded NHL roster, and the fact the team isn’t ready to truly compete beyond
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Whenever a francophone Quebecois player becomes available or is rumoured to be available on the trade or unrestricted free agency (UFA) market, many among the fanbase and media demand that the Montreal Canadiens acquire or sign them.  Related: Canadiens Prospect Pyramid – Summer of 2023   After five seasons with the Anaheim Ducks, left winger
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