Montreal Canadiens Updates
The Canadiens’ core players are emerging at a crucial time. [A Winning Habit]
A review of the Canadiens’ most valuable contracts for the 2024-25 season. [The Hockey Writers]
The team has discussed which of their players might excel in various Summer Olympic sports. [Montreal Canadiens]
A new documentary series, “The Rebuild: Inside the Montreal Canadiens,” is set to debut on September 18. [Bell Media]
Fans interested in Ivan Demidov can follow updates on his girlfriend Ekaterina Yakovleva’s YouTube channel. [Yahoo! Sports]
League and Other News
Travis Konecny has signed an eight-year, $70 million contract extension with the Philadelphia Flyers. [TSN]
Scott Wheeler’s re-draft of the 2021 NHL Draft places Owen Power and Luke Hughes at the top. [The Athletic]
Sheldon Kennedy believes Stan Bowman deserves another chance, but some disagree, citing the Edmonton Oilers’ performance. [The Athletic]
Bowman expressed his commitment to keeping Leon Draisaitl with the Oilers long-term. [TSN]
Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell confirmed that while the team will keep exploring trades for Patrik Laine, no deal is imminent. [TSN]
Marc Labrecque, who has hosted RDS’s HOCKEY 360 since 2013, is retiring. [La Presse | RDS]
A look at ten NHL players who might experience a decline in performance in the 2024-25 season. [Daily Faceoff]