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Evander Kane fires back at former teammate with a clear warning: 'Enjoy it while it lasts'

Evander Kane has publicly fired back at accusations made by his former teammate Kurtis Gabriel. And his tone was anything but ...
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Kent Hughes may already know who his second-line center is this season

Grant McCagg has a theory to explain that lack of action. According to him, Kent Hughes may believe Oliver Kapanen can handle the role, which would explain why the Canadiens didn't make a major move ...
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Excellent addition by Kent Hughes and the Canadiens on defense: 'He looks up to Aaron Ekblad'

At the most recent NHL Draft, Kent Hughes and his staff selected Cooper Cleaves, a young player who has found an NHL role model. The Canadiens' defensive prospect takes direct inspiration from Aaron ...
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A blockbuster Sabres trade offer could put a major Canadiens target in play

And it could have repercussions for the Montreal Canadiens. Before the draft, the Buffalo Sabres reportedly offered an impressive package to acquire Connor Hellebuyck. The offer included the 4th ...
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Kent Hughes backed away from a Connor Murphy deal for one very specific reason

According to The Athletic's Arpon Basu, the team had serious interest in the defenseman but refused to offer him a five-year contract with a no-trade clause. That kind of deal would have directly ...
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Canadiens reportedly want Arber Xhekaj to make a surprising position change

According to Grant McCagg, speaking on the “HabsCast” podcast with Liam Maguire, the team has asked the rugged defenseman to consider changing positions. That scenario would make plenty of sense if ...
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Trevor Zegras spotted getting cozy with Flyers employee, sending social media into a frenzy

Remember, Zegras recently signed a new four-year contract to remain in Philadelphia. The 25-year-old forward had a strong ...
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A Canadian team seriously explored signing Patrik Laine ahead of the new season

A new team has now been added to the long list of clubs that have discussed Patrik Laine this summer. The Ottawa Senators ...
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New concern for the Canadiens as Alexander Zharovsky's NHL arrival could be years away

Here's some bad news for Montreal Canadiens fans who were eager to see the young forward arrive as reinforcements. Not only does former Canadiens scout Grant McCagg not see Alexander Zharovsky ...
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A Montreal Canadiens rival officially makes its decision on Patrik Laine

Another Eastern Conference team has just made its decision on Patrik Laine, the forward well known to Montreal Canadiens fans ...
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Canadiens reportedly ready to welcome Dylan Larkin, and a trade could happen ‘extremely quickly'

Renaud Lavoie says the Montreal Canadiens are just waiting for a signal from Dylan Larkin to quickly complete a trade. Speaking on BPM Sports, the journalist addressed the Detroit Red Wings captain ...
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Blue Jackets signal a possible Kirill Marchenko trade as the Canadiens get their wish

Don Waddell appears to have softened his stance on Kirill Marchenko's future. This is huge for the Canadiens! Barely a month ago, the Columbus Blue Jackets GM stated flat-out that Marchenko would not ...