Fantasy Focus: Cole Caufield
–
Last season, Cole Caufield was one of the top goalscorers in the NHL. Can he repeat that in 2026-27 or will he take a step back in that department?
Last season, Cole Caufield was one of the top goalscorers in the NHL. Can he repeat that in 2026-27 or will he take a step back in that department?
Four years ago, the Habs hoped they had their second-line centre in Kirby Dach. Now, it feels like he’s getting his final chance. Will that result in the breakout year both sides have long been seeking?
Depth down the middle is something that’s always in short supply and high demand. The Habs have done some work on that front over the years to put together a decent prospect pool at that position.
Last summer, Noah Dobson was Montreal’s big addition to their core. While he didn’t have as prominent of a role as he had before, he had a solid first season with the Habs. Can he build off that performance in 2026-27?
August 15th at 5:00 PM ET is an important time on the NHL calendar as it’s the time when unsigned college seniors have to either be signed or become free agents. It’s the latter for now-former prospect Jack Smith, whose rights will be relinquished by the Canadiens once Smith files the necessary paperwork to become a free agent.
After acquiring him earlier this month, the Habs have signed winger Sasha Pastujov to a one-year, two-way contract, per a team announcement on Thursday.
Last season was an up-and-down one for Alex Newhook in large part due to injuries. Now, entering a contract year, will 2026-27 be his breakout campaign?
Amid reports that Vinzenz Rohrer was hoping to stay in Switzerland for the upcoming season, he will get his wish. The Habs announced Sunday that they’ve loaned the forward to EV Zug for the 2026-27 campaign.
On top of trying to fill a longstanding need in the form of a second offensive centre, the Habs are also trying to find a winger to fill a role as well. Their prospect pool provides hope that eventually, the answer could come from within.
Starting the first season of his eight-year deal, expectations were a little higher for Juraj Slafkovsky in 2025-26. Fortunately for him and the Habs, he was able to live up to them with a career year. Does he have another one in store for 2026-27?