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OHL Record Trade: 17 Draft Picks in Exchange for a Single Player
Mathis Therrien

Trades in the junior leagues—especially in the Canadian leagues—can often be very different from those we see in the National Hockey League. Players with high potential—and sometimes others we don’t quite know yet—are traded for absolutely mind-blowing returns. Well, we witnessed a new record-breaking trade yesterday in the OHL. The trade took place between the […]

OHL Record Trade: 17 Draft Picks in Exchange for a Single Player
Analysis Canadiens

If you were Kent Hughes, would you target Kreider or Marchenko?
Tony Patoine

So it seems that Chris Kreider, a “fan favorite” in Montreal since 2014—and THE player Trevor Timmins would have drafted in 2009 instead of Louis Leblanc, had it not been for those very same fans—is on the verge of returning to the East. Rumor has it—with “rumor” primarily coming from Renaud Lavoie—that the Habs could […]

If you were Kent Hughes, would you target Kreider or Marchenko?
Analysis Canadiens

In the news today: Is Oliver Kapanen worth $7 million a year?
Raphael Simard

Earlier today, Boston Bruins forward Fraser Minten signed a seven-year, $50.4 million contract. That works out to an annual salary of $7.2 million. For those unfamiliar with Minten, he is a former Leafs prospect who was traded as part of the deal that brought Brandon Carlo to Toronto. In his first season in Boston, Minten […]

In the news today: Is Oliver Kapanen worth $7 million a year?
Analysis

Ukrainian drones: The KHL recommends avoiding the plane
Mathis Therrien

Earlier this morning, I was talking about Russia and how it is trying by any means necessary to return to international hockey, despite the ongoing war with Ukraine. International hockey without Russia’s dominance just isn’t the same, but still, one can understand the IIHF’s refusal. In fact, not only is this war severely undermining Russia’s […]

Ukrainian drones: The KHL recommends avoiding the plane
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Assistant Captain: “Hutson would be my choice”
Mathis Therrien

Brendan Gallagher’s departure from the Montreal Canadiens this summer marked the end of a very significant chapter in the team’s leadership, as Gally was one of the team’s leaders. Unfortunately, Gally’s body just wasn’t up to the task anymore, which forced management to trade him to the Vancouver Canucks—where Gally grew up—for the final year […]

Assistant Captain: “Hutson would be my choice”
Analysis

International Hockey: Russia Is Doing Everything It Can to Be Readmitted
Mathis Therrien

International hockey always delivers top-notch action, especially when the world’s best players—those from the National Hockey League—take part. I don’t know anyone who didn’t love the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, the Four Nations Tournament, and the various editions of the Olympic Games. Watching countries compete against each other is always special and unique. However, […]

International Hockey: Russia Is Doing Everything It Can to Be Readmitted
Analysis Canadiens

The CH’s summer in three questions, the main one being…
Tony Patoine

Now that we’ve covered our top 15 most promising CH prospects, it would be good to revisit some summer topics that we’ve put on the back burner. Here are three questions that still deserve some thought and answers before the next season kicks off! There are plenty of others, but hey, we have to keep […]

The CH’s summer in three questions, the main one being…
Analysis

Surprise: Elliotte Friedman Is Close to Returning to Sportsnet
Mathis Therrien

The go-to source for news, rumors, and scoops in the National Hockey League and in hockey in general is, of course, Elliotte Friedman. The renowned 55-year-old reporter is clearly the most credible and reliable source in the entire hockey world, no matter the topic—whether it’s a trade, a signing, a contract extension, or even just […]

Surprise: Elliotte Friedman Is Close to Returning to Sportsnet
Analysis Canadiens

A Setback for Pugachyov: The Bruins’ Fourth-Round Pick Is Already Making a Name for Himself in the KHL
Mathis Therrien

For the third consecutive year, the Montreal Canadiens have set their sights on a Russian forward for their first pick in the National Hockey League draft. Ivan Demidov (5th) in 2024, Alexander Zharovsky (34th) in 2025, and finally Gleb Pugachyov (26th) in 2026—this past summer. Of course, now that Demidov is an integral part of […]

A Setback for Pugachyov: The Bruins’ Fourth-Round Pick Is Already Making a Name for Himself in the KHL
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Aaron Ward would like to see Alex Newhook with an “A”
Vincent Larue

With Brendan Gallagher’s departure, a spot is now open on the Canadiens’ leadership group. Nick Suzuki obviously wears the “C,” and Mike Matheson already has an “A.” Now it remains to be seen who should round out the group. Aaron Ward threw out a rather surprising name on TSN 690: Alex Newhook. Listen: Ward: I’d […]

Aaron Ward would like to see Alex Newhook with an “A”