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Expansion in Atlanta: A Major Development in the Project
Jonathan Di Gregorio

We’ve known for a while now that the NHL is planning to expand in a few years, with Houston at the top of the list. But as the saying goes: things always come in threes. And that could very well be the case for Atlanta, which has just taken a major step toward the potential […]

Expansion in Atlanta: A Major Development in the Project
Canadiens Rumors

Arber Xhekaj on the attack: his junior coach is (very) skeptical
Jonathan Di Gregorio

With less than two weeks to go before training camp begins, Arber Xhekaj has still not reached an agreement with the Canadiens (neither has Zachary Bolduc). Since we have very few details about the negotiations, we can only speculate on why the two sides have not yet reached an agreement. However, beyond the contract’s value […]

Arber Xhekaj on the attack: his junior coach is (very) skeptical
Rumors

Rumor Corner: Keep an eye on the Flyers for Quinn Hughes
Jonathan Di Gregorio

We’re less than a month away from the start of the NHL season, and several teams still have work to do to be ready for the season opener. Currently, several general managers are working hard to sign certain players or complete a trade by October. Here are the latest rumors from across the National Hockey […]

Rumor Corner: Keep an eye on the Flyers for Quinn Hughes
Canadiens

Lane Hutson is among the top 3 contenders for the next Norris Trophy, according to Daily Faceoff
Jonathan Di Gregorio

Will Lane Hutson continue to improve this season, and if so, how far will he go? After recording 66 and 78 points, respectively, in his first two NHL seasons, the 22-year-old defenseman is expected to boost his offensive output this year. I believe we can expect Hutson to average at least one point per game […]

Lane Hutson is among the top 3 contenders for the next Norris Trophy, according to Daily Faceoff
Canadiens

Yevgeni Volokhin: Another Contract in Russia for the Canadiens’ Prospect
Jonathan Di Gregorio

Goaltender Yevgeni Volokhin has just signed a three-year contract extension in the KHL with HK Spartak Moscow. It’s a two-way deal, meaning the goaltender could continue his development in the VHL. Poor Zhenya pic.twitter.com/gP1U4vdGUx — Adelina (@AdelCucumberg) August 30, 2026 Although the Canadiens retain their rights to the Russian prospect, barring a major turnaround, he […]

Yevgeni Volokhin: Another Contract in Russia for the Canadiens’ Prospect
Canadiens Rumors

RUMOR | The CH is reportedly interested in signing Arber Xhekaj as a winger
Jonathan Di Gregorio

Although the start of the season is fast approaching, there has still been no announcement regarding the contract signings of Zachary Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj. Yet these were two signings that seemed like a formality at the start of the summer, and one might wonder what’s holding up the negotiations. In Xhekaj’s case specifically, beyond […]

RUMOR | The CH is reportedly interested in signing Arber Xhekaj as a winger
Canadiens

The CH absolutely must perform better at home this season
Jonathan Di Gregorio

Montreal is a hockey mecca, and the Bell Centre is considered one of the best arenas to play in. It’s also one of the most intimidating places in the NHL for opposing players. Yet the Canadiens performed worse at home than on the road last year, and one might wonder why the team plays worse […]

The CH absolutely must perform better at home this season
Canadiens

Juraj Slafkovsky could benefit the most from being named assistant captain
Jonathan Di Gregorio

Brendan Gallagher’s departure for Vancouver leaves an assistant captain position open in Montreal. Two candidates are being considered to wear an “A” on their jerseys and support Nick Suzuki and Mike Matheson next season. They are Josh Anderson, a respected veteran who has already filled this role in Gallagher’s absence, and Lane Hutson, one of […]

Juraj Slafkovsky could benefit the most from being named assistant captain
Canadiens

Jakub Dobes breaks into the top 10 among the best goalies, according to the NHL Network
Jonathan Di Gregorio

The start of the NHL season is approaching slowly but surely. As we wait for the next season to kick off, several sports websites and magazines are publishing various player rankings, including those from NHL Network analysts. In recent weeks, they’ve ranked Cole Caufield ninth among the best right wings and Lane Hutson sixth among […]

Jakub Dobes breaks into the top 10 among the best goalies, according to the NHL Network
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The time Patrick Roy benched Louis Domingue for sh*tting himself
Jonathan Di Gregorio

The QMJHL has long been a necessary stepping stone for Quebec hockey players aspiring to play in the NHL. However, junior hockey is far from having the same glamour as the National Hockey League: long bus rides, plenty of time spent in small towns where there isn’t much to do, and, sometimes, a lot of […]

The time Patrick Roy benched Louis Domingue for sh*tting himself