Habs: Goaltending, Growth, and a Whole Lot of Questions
There a lot of x-factors involved in whether the Habs continue to progress in 2025-26. This week’s Canadiens Connection tackles a host of topics.
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Five Rocket Forwards Who Could Crack the Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens recent signing of Joe Veleno practically eliminates the possibility of any players from last season’s Laval Rocket roster earning a spot.
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Habs Notepad: Veleno’s Role, Olympic Schedule
Habs general manager Kent Hughes secured the rights of a left-shot center in case a deal does not materialize before opening night.
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Canadiens Connection: What the Habs’ Front Office Is Signaling
It’s just 80 days until the start of the Montreal Canadiens regular season. Meanwhile, Kent Hughes believes the team is ready to roll for training camp.
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If Sidney Crosby Were Traded, Only These 5 Teams Make Sense
All in likelihood, Sidney Crosby is a Penguin for life if he wants to be. But let’s play through some scenarios where the Future Hall of Famer wants to finish his career elsewhere.
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Veleno Comes Home: What the Canadiens Should Expect
Just when you started to think Kent Hughes decided to take a vacation away from hockey, Joe Veleno decides to come back to his hometown and sign with the Canadiens.
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Off the Post: NHL Insider Chris Johnston Talks Canadiens
In addition to the Canadiens Connection, Hockey Hot Stove features several other popular podcasts. In the most recent episode of
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NHL Offseason: One Thing to Like From All 32 Teams
The NHL Offseason is in the dog days. Now is a good time to look back and see how each team has did so far this summer.
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New Additions to the Montreal Power Play
Make no mistake: special teams will impact the Montreal Canadiens’ chances of clinching a playoff spot for a second consecutive season.
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Canadiens Connection: A Missing Piece in the Lineup
The Canadiens have had a good off-season to date. However, the club still has a glaring need for a bonafide second-line center to boost the top six forward group.