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It’s time for another edition of the top Montreal Canadiens prospect rankings. Unlike our Canadiens prospect power rankings that are published during the season, this list is based on overall value, including perceived potential.

Canadiens’ Best Contracts for 2024-25

With 2023-24 in the bank, one-time-rookie Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes has another season of experience under his belt. More than that, he has another season of signed contracts in the books as he continues to shapehisHabs team.

NHL Sweaters: Best and Worst of the Montreal Canadiens

Sweaters and hockey have been synonymous with each other since the infancy of the sport. Teams have been identified by their iconic colours and patterns.

The salary advantage of Ivan Demidov playing in Russia in 2024-2025

Where will Ivan Demidov be playing in 2024-2025? The simple answer is with the SKA, in the KHL. But is it impossible to think that he’ll get out of his contract to play in Laval or Montreal?

Crave series on the Canadiens’ 2023-2024 season: less than two months to go

As you may know, the Habs filmed their 2023-2024 season behind the scenes. Crave’s cameras had access to places where many people don’t usually go. The goal?

Re-draft 2021: Joshua Roy and Logan Mailloux in the top-21

In 2021, Marc Bergevin and Trevor Timmins drafted for the last time on behalf of the Canadiens. The Habs had the 31st overall pick and selected defenseman Logan Mailloux in the first round.

Statistical model: Samuel Montembeault is worth about $8 million a year

At this point, you all know that Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic’s numbers expert, likes to use his statistical model to assign a monetary value to player production.

Juraj Slafkovsky early bold predictions after monster Canadiens extension

The Montreal Canadiens were largely quiet in NHL Free Agency this summer. This isn’t entirely shocking as they are still a little ways away from competing for the Stanley Cup Playoffs again.

Welcome to the top Montreal Canadiens prospect rankings, our summer list that evaluates the future of the organization. Unlike our Canadiens prospect power rankings that are published during the season, this list is based on overall value, including perceived potential.

Michael Pezzetta fights Ryan Reaves with a separated shoulder

Since arriving in the NHL, Michael Pezzetta has shown that he’s fearless. The Habs forward, who is there in a supporting role, knows that he earns his(heavily taxed) money by getting his hands dirty.

Canadiens’ 2024 free agency grade

Free agent frenzy was quiet for the Montreal Canadiens in 2024, which makes sense as the most storied franchise in all of hockey continues the rebuild.

Espoirs du CH: one expert speaks of a 'vital new era' ahead in the team’s history

Looking at the state of the Habs organization, it’s hard not to be optimistic about the future. The club is counting on several good young players already in town, and the bank of prospects is in good shape at all levels.

Montreal Canadiens Have a True Number One Centre

There has been a lot of talk amongst Montreal Canadiens fans and NHL fans alike about Nick Suzuki. Many seem to believe that while Suzuki is a great player, he isn’t a number-one centre in the NHL.

Canadiens Could Benefit From New KHL Rules and Get Demidov Early

The Montreal Canadiens waited almost a year to draft the player they wanted. Luckily, Ivan Demiodov was available at the fifth overall position in this year’s draft, or all the waiting would’ve been for naught.

Pierre McGuire: Don’t expect any more changes at Habs

Kent Hughes had a plan in mind for this summer. He would have liked to add an offensive player to his top-6, but he hasn’t been able to pull it off so far.

Ivan Demidov won’t leave the KHL before the end of his contract, if his coach is to be believed

The most popular player in Montreal right now isn’t Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki or Juraj Slafkovsky. His name is Ivan Demidov, even though he has yet to play a single game in front of his new fans at the Bell Centre.

Lane Hutson and his (big) role on the Canadiens’ power play

Will Lane Hutson make the club after training camp: that’s what many Canadiens fans are wondering. It’s a legitimate question. After all, even if Habs

Canadiens Can’t Guarantee Barre-Boulet 2024-25 Roster Spot

No one knows what went on exactly in negotiations between the Montreal Canadiens and recent-signeeAlex Barre-Boulet. Maybe general manager Kent Hughes opened the door for the ex-member of the Tampa Bay Lightning to make the Habs roster out of training camp for 2024-25, maybe not.