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Expansion: Quebec City is (by far) the most popular city among fans

For the past few months, there’s been increasing talk of a possible NHL expansion. It feels like it’s imminent, after all, and we’re wondering which cities will get a new team. Houston and Atlanta are often mentioned… but we know there are other contenders. And, of course, Quebec City’s name comes up frequently. It seems […]

$32 million for Ville Koivunen: Zachary Bolduc must be (pretty) happy

This morning, the Penguins reached an agreement with Ville Koivunen. The Finnish player, who has played only 47 career games in the NHL and shuttled between the NHL and the AHL last year, needed a contract for the upcoming season. But in reality, it’s the structure of the deal that’s drawing attention. Koivunen signed an […]

“I think the Canadiens see Anton Lundell in Oliver Kapanen.”

Oliver Kapanen had an unusual rookie season. The young center, who found himself playing center on the second line by default, had his ups and downs. He still managed to score 22 goals and 37 points… but one has to wonder to what extent that production was due to Ivan Demidov’s impact. At times, Kapanen […]

Arber Xhekaj: Forget the Flames as a potential destination

Arber Xhekaj still does not have a contract for next season. The defenseman, whose rights are still held by the CH, could reach an agreement with the club at any time. But for now, the matter remains unresolved. That said, the defenseman’s situation is unique because we know he’s in a precarious position with the […]

“If the CH had wanted to sign Michael Hage, he’d probably be here.”

As of today, Michael Hage is on track to start the upcoming season in the NCAA. The forward has decided not to make the jump to the pros… though that could still change. He could, at any time, sign his entry-level contract and play in the NHL (or the AHL) in 2026–27. Rumors have been […]

Lane Hutson: Félix Séguin wants him to serve as assistant captain

Lane Hutson, as we know, is a special hockey player. The defenseman is brimming with talent on the ice… but beyond that, it’s also his impeccable work ethic that stands out. He’s constantly striving to improve, and he’s always on the ice to make that happen. As a result, even though he isn’t the most […]

Samuel Montembeault: Two Days of Practice Raise Questions

Samuel Montembeault has had a busy few weeks lately. The goaltender, who has been at the center of trade rumors for months, became a father this summer. Given his family situation, it’s safe to assume he wouldn’t be opposed to having some clarity about his future. And through it all, he has to prepare for […]

Ivan Demidov has not cut ties with his troubled coach in Russia

In 2024–25, Ivan Demidov’s ice time in Russia was the talk of the town. The young player, who was then with SKA St. Petersburg, was dominant on the ice… but wasn’t getting a lot of ice time. It (really) caused a stir, to the point where Jeff Gorton publicly admitted that the Russian’s ice time […]

LJ Mooney has put on quite a bit of weight (and that’s a good thing)

In 2025, the Canadiens drafted LJ Mooney in the fourth round. That pick caused quite a stir because Mooney, in terms of raw talent, was one of the top prospects in that draft class. But in the end, he slipped all the way to the 113th overall pick… because he isn’t the tallest or the […]

Alexander Zharovsky isn’t learning French (and his English needs work)

Over the past few weeks, Alexander Zharovsky has been spending time in Montreal. The Canadiens prospect returned to Russia toward the end of July, but he spent a few weeks in the city before heading back there. The plan was for him to train with Ivan Demidov. And that’s exactly what happened. The two young […]