When training camp started, Mike Hoffman was a notable absentee. At the time, he was ruled as doubtful to take part in camp while he was undergoing testing on his injury. The results of those tests have been revealed and Hoffman is expected to miss the next four weeks.
The Habs have added some depth on the back end as on Friday, they announced that they have signed defenceman Sami Niku to a one-year, two-way contract.
Last season was arguably the best of Jeff Petry’s 11-year NHL career. With the Canadiens needing even more from him in 2021-22, will he be able to step up again and how will that affect his fantasy value?
Having three ‘Clydesdales’ is still pretty good but when it comes to Montreal’s defence corps, not having Shea Weber in the fold is going to be a big loss to their back end.
With Rookie Camp now complete following a 5-3 win over the CIS All-Stars, the Habs have revealed their roster for training camp. A total of 70 players will be taking part.
There will be another new face in training camp as the Habs announced on Monday that they’ve inked veteran defenceman Cody Goloubef to a PTO deal.
Before turning our focus to the upcoming season, we’re taking one last look back at the playoffs as we wrap up our grades. After looking at the defence and goaltending earlier, it’s time to look at the forwards.
The Habs haven’t had a top-end power play threat for a while but they added one in Mike Hoffman this summer. What else could he bring to the table in his first season with the Canadiens?
Many fans and pundits have written off the Habs as a team that will be on the outside looking in at the playoffs this coming season. But while they don’t have the top-end talent other division rivals do, they have a group that’s built to do some damage, even if some don’t see it.
The Habs are expected to announce their roster for rookie camp over the coming days with a pair of games against Ottawa scheduled for next weekend. We don’t know everyone who will participate yet but here is a look at some of the players they’ve invited to participate.