For a while, Jonathan Drouin looked to be well on his way to a career season before becoming a complete non-factor down the stretch. Which version will the Habs get in 2019-20?

Given that we are in the dog days of summer, I’ve decided to write an article on one of my personal pet peeves concerning the Montreal Canadiens. Specifically, their random use of numbers on backs of their player jerseys.

While some may want the Habs to go after another free agent, the smarter play for the long-term success of the team is to leave it as it is and continue to emphasize prospect development for next season.

With his arbitration hearing creeping closer, the Habs have reached an agreement with Charles Hudon on a one-year, $800,000 contract.

The Habs inked a pair of two-year deals with wingers Artturi Lehkonen and Joel Armia last week. Should they have given them longer-term contracts or was going with shorter pacts the best way to go? Our writers offer up their thoughts.

The Habs took care of business with a pair of their remaining restricted free agents on Thursday, signing wingers Joel Armia and Artturi Lehkonen to two-year contracts.

While the Habs have a fair amount of cap space at their disposal, there are varying reports as to how much they actually have to work with. Let’s break it down by taking a look at Montreal’s offseason cap structure which is considerably different than what their in-season cap structure will be.

Many were expecting the Habs to make an addition on the left side of their back end. Not as many figured that Ben Chiarot would be the one brought in. Having had time to ponder the three-year contract he received, our writers offer up their thoughts on the move.

The Habs weren’t overly active at the start of free agency but they made two moves of note on the opening day. One was the Sebastian Aho offer sheet while the other was signing Keith Kinkaid. Our writers offer up their thoughts on GM Marc Bergevin’s early activity.