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A player comparable to Zachary Bolduc complicates negotiations, according to David Ettedgui
Vincent Larue

Zachary Bolduc is still without a contract, and—slowly but surely—the clock is starting to tick against both sides. The Canadiens’ training camp begins on September 16. That leaves Kent Hughes and the Bolduc camp with less than two weeks to find common ground. According to David Ettedgui, a contract signed elsewhere in the NHL would […]

A player comparable to Zachary Bolduc complicates negotiations, according to David Ettedgui
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The Hellebuyck Case: The Panthers Must Regret Acquiring Jacob Markstrom
Mathis Therrien

Earlier this summer, the Florida Panthers made a major decision regarding their team and their immediate future when they decided not to retain Sergei Bobrovsky. The 37-year-old Russian goaltender subsequently signed as a free agent with the Toronto Maple Leafs to a three-year deal worth $7 million annually, while the Panthers turned to acquiring Jacob […]

The Hellebuyck Case: The Panthers Must Regret Acquiring Jacob Markstrom
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“Go to hell”: Connor Hellebuyck faces harsh criticism
Mathis Therrien

Right at the start of the 2023–2024 season—three years ago—Connor Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets agreed to the terms of a seven-year contract extension worth $8.5 million annually. At the time, the deal caught many by surprise, as few expected the American goaltender to make a long-term commitment to the Canadian city. Nevertheless, Hellebuyck did […]

“Go to hell”: Connor Hellebuyck faces harsh criticism
Analysis

Shorthanded: The CH Needs Kaiden Guhle to Stay Healthy
Mathis Therrien

Kaiden Guhle is truly a solid, defensively minded defenseman in the National Hockey League’s top four, and at just 24 years old, he still has tremendous potential. Unfortunately, since the start of his career, Guhle has more often than not been sidelined due to various—and often unfortunate—injuries. That’s a shame, and it’s clear that this […]

Shorthanded: The CH Needs Kaiden Guhle to Stay Healthy
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New Contract: Cale Makar Would Be the 91st-Highest-Paid Player in the NBA
Mathis Therrien

Not so long ago—just a few years back—contracts in the eight-figure range, or worth more than $10 million, were still fairly rare in the National Hockey League. Carey Price was still among the highest-paid players even though he was no longer playing, and salaries weren’t skyrocketing. Well, over the past season or two, with the […]

New Contract: Cale Makar Would Be the 91st-Highest-Paid Player in the NBA
Analysis Canadiens

Top 15 CH Prospects: Demidov, Hage, and Fowler on the Podium
Tony Patoine

Following last week’s rankings from 6 to 4, today marks the conclusion of our annual list of the CH’s 15 top prospects. You’ll find a summary of our analysis series at the end of this article. But for now, let’s dive into the final top 3! 3. Jacob Fowler, G Potential: 35.5/40 Confidence: 16/20 Usage […]

Top 15 CH Prospects: Demidov, Hage, and Fowler on the Podium
Analysis Canadiens

Hellebuyck’s Departure: The CH Must Monitor Gabriel Vilardi’s Availability
Mathis Therrien

The return of National Hockey League action is fast approaching, and we got a great preview this week, with some real action—something we haven’t seen in a very long time. In addition to Cale Makar’s massive signing yesterday, another major story has gained momentum, as Winnipeg Jets star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has officially requested a […]

Hellebuyck’s Departure: The CH Must Monitor Gabriel Vilardi’s Availability
Analysis Canadiens

$37 million for two players: the looming reality for the Minnesota Wild
Mathis Therrien

Cale Makar broke the bank yesterday with his new eight-year contract, which will begin next season and is worth $20.4 million annually—the highest amount in National Hockey League history. This record-breaking contract was awarded by the Colorado Avalanche. This demonstrates just how much the rise in the salary cap has clearly increased the value of […]

$37 million for two players: the looming reality for the Minnesota Wild
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Stop comparing Lane Hutson to Cale Makar
Raphael Simard

Cale Makar signed a massive contract a few hours ago. $20.4 million… per year… for eight years. It’s the most lucrative contract in history. Cale Makar is breaking the bank in Denver!!! This is, by far, the biggest contract ever signed in the league’s history! pic.twitter.com/KlOBpImGB2 — RDS (@RDSca) August 28, 2026 Ever since the […]

Stop comparing Lane Hutson to Cale Makar
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NHL Network once again ranks Auston Matthews ahead of Nick Suzuki
Vincent Larue

Nick Suzuki continues to earn respect throughout the NHL. His latest season is clearly starting to change how he’s perceived outside of Montreal. The NHL Network has unveiled its annual ranking of the league’s top 20 centers, and the Canadiens’ captain comes in at No. 9. Introducing NHL Network’s Top 20 Centers Right Now! What […]

NHL Network once again ranks Auston Matthews ahead of Nick Suzuki