Monday was the Habs’ annual charity golf tournament, representing the unofficial kickoff to training camp which officially gets underway on Wednesday.  Here are some notes from their media availability.

After some injury-riddled years, Brendan Gallagher was largely healthy last season, putting up his highest point total since 2019-20 in the process. Will he be able to build off that performance in 2024-25?

The rebuild for the Canadiens is a lot like popping popcorn, something that requires patience and planning. They should be moving past the first stage of it, getting closer to reaping the rewards in the process.

Over the last four seasons, Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki has slowly but steadily increased his points-per-game average. Will this be the year he reaches the elusive point-per-game mark?

Offensively, Kaiden Guhle probably isn’t going to produce enough to make a big difference on that front. But the other elements he brings to the table are valuable to the Habs and potentially valuable in fantasy leagues.

Last season was a tale of two halves for Juraj Slafkovsky, who saved his best for last. Will he be able to carry that performance over this coming season?

For the first time in his career, Samuel Montembeault will enter the season as Montreal’s undisputed number one goaltender. What should be expected from him in 2024-25?

Last season was full of promise for Kirby Dach but things went sideways in a hurry. Now fully healthy and armed with an intriguing new potential winger, what should the Habs be expecting from him this coming season?

The Habs made a big splash on the trade front earlier this week with the acquisition of Patrik Laine and a 2026 second-round pick from Columbus in exchange for Jordan Harris. Our writers offer up their thoughts on the swap.

The Habs made a splash on the trade front on Monday, announcing the acquisition of winger Patrik Laine and a 2026 second-round pick from Columbus in exchange for defenceman Jordan Harris.