Montreal Canadiens
Without any playoff matchups since the 2013-14 season the Bostons Bruins and Montreal Canadiens rivalry has cooled off in recent years. The greatest rivalry in National Hockey League history, the Bruins and Canadiens have made for plenty of memorable moments over the years. Take a look at some of the biggest moments ever to come […]
Welcome back to another NHL Rumours piece. Each day, we bring you the latest happening around the NHL. Today, we look at the rumour that Montreal Canadiens goalie Jake Allen may be in contract discussion with the team. Kevin Weekes of ESPN reports that he is hearing the two sides have started discussing a multi-year […]
The Montreal Canadiens have announced they have re-signed goalie Cayden Primeau. The deal is for three years and is worth $2.9 million dollars with an AAV of $850,000. The deal carries through the 2024-25 season. Cayden Primeau Re-Signs with Habs The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a three-year, one-way contract extension (2022-23 to 2024-25) […]
After being traded at the NHL Draft, restricted free agent centre Kirby Dach has signed a contract with his new team, the Montreal Canadiens. It’s a four-year, $3.3625 AAV contract that will carry him through the 2025-26 season. With much more to prove, this is a good deal for him at this time and a […]
It’s been a long time since the Montreal Canadiens have had uncertainty between the pipes as their franchise goaltender Carey Price has been a staple in the net for the better part of two decades. However, general manager Kent Hughes recently revealed that Price would probably miss the entire season with a knee injury which […]
Player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey has a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. This week’s piece involves draft picks […]
The offseason is quickly dying down. It is now time for the few remaining RFA’s to sign on for the upcoming campaigns. While most teams are lucky enough to have either all or almost all of their team signed, a team like the Dallas Stars is in a very tough spot. With two core pieces […]
Today’s NHL Rumours are looking at Cole Caufield. The young Montreal Canadiens star is set to start getting proposals for an extension soon. His entry-level contract is coming to an end and the team is wasting no time getting an extension ready for the 2019 first-round draft pick. In today’s MHN Canadiens Daily: -The #GoHabsGo […]
Player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. This week’s piece involves […]
Welcome to Last Word on Hockey’s 2022 summer series, exploring the best and worst free agent signings for each NHL team of the post-lockout, salary cap era. With this past offseason seeing some big splashes (and potential gambles) like Johnny Gaudreau, Claude Giroux, John Klingberg, and others, it’s time to take a look at how teams have boosted […]
Former Dallas Stars and current Anaheim Ducks defenseman John Klingberg, per rumours, nearly landed in another uniform this summer. On his most recent “32 Thoughts” podcast, heralded NHL insider Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet walked listeners through what nearly took place. Per Friedman, a unique sign-and-trade scenario almost played out. NHL Rumours: Klingberg Linked to Habs, Oilers […]
With Shea Weber officially out of the picture, it is time for the most storied franchise in hockey to choose its next captain. The Next Montreal Canadiens Captain The management group has several routes they can take. They can choose a veteran to be the heart and soul of the team. They can choose a […]
With the recent acquisition of Sean Monahan, there was some speculation on how the Montreal Canadiens would fit him into the salary cap. Shortly after, the Canadiens announced that Carey Price was unlikely to return for the 2022-2023 season. Price previously had a knee injury that does not appear to be improving. Carey Price Out; […]
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired Sean Monahan from the Calgary Flames. Monahan is in the final year of his contract which carries a $6.375 AAV. Along with Monahan, the Habs also receive a conditional 2025 first-round pick while the Flames receive future considerations. The Sean Monahan trade, while purely a salary dump for the Flames, […]
The Vegas Golden Knights are in a tough spot now that goaltender Robin Lehner underwent hip surgery, and is expected to miss the entire 2022-2023 season. An option for them is to roll with the current tandem of both Logan Thompson and Laurent Brossoit, which would be more of an experiment than anything. Another option […]
It’s August and the dog days of summer are officially here. However, there are still plenty of NHL rumours to sift through. The news lately has been focused on restricted free agents. Some have opted for short-term deals and bet on themselves for the future. Others have chosen the security of a long-term deal. Today’s […]
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,=Last Word on Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2022-23 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We’ll also do our best to project how things will go for each team over the course of the campaign. Today, […]
Two big names going into this offseason were taking all the attention: J.T. Miller and Bo Horvat. Both players were entering the final year of their contracts. The Canucks needed to make some difficult decisions as they are up against the salary cap. The popular theory was that Horvat’s extension would be the easy one […]
Last Word On Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2022-23 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We’ll also do our best to project how things will go for each team over the course of the campaign. Today, […]
NHL player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. This week’s piece […]
Welcome to our latest series here at Last Word on Hockey. The Puck Drop Preview series takes you through each team as the season is fast approaching. The preview will focus on the narratives surrounding the team ending last year, during the offseason, and heading into the 2022-23 season. Puck Drop Preview also focuses on what […]
Justin Holl has become somewhat of a controversial topic when it comes to Toronto Maple Leaf fans. More often than not, it seems as if he is either considered a useful top-four player, or a guy who shouldn’t even be in an NHL lineup. In reality, it’s probably somewhere in the middle of that. Holl […]
After a career spanning 16 seasons veteran defenceman Keith Yandle has announced his retirement. The veteran defenceman will be “taking his talents to South Beach and doing nothing” he made the announcement to his friends over at Spittin’ Chiclets. "I'm retiring from the game of hockey….Taking my talents to South Beach and doing nothing." Our […]
When you think of the best players in the league you think of Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, and also Nathan MacKinnon. Nathan MacKinnon has signed a contract extension to remain with the Colorado Avalanche. MacKinnon signed an eight-year deal for $12.6 million per season, according to The Athletic’s Peter Baugh. The Nate Dog stays put […]