Habs 2025-26 Preseason Observations
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While preseason results don’t matter, the Habs did pretty well over the past few weeks. Here are some observations on some prospects as well as a change in their defensive structure.
While preseason results don’t matter, the Habs did pretty well over the past few weeks. Here are some observations on some prospects as well as a change in their defensive structure.
It’s time to put an end to the talk of David Reinbacher breaking camp as a member of Montreal’s top six. The team announced Friday that the blueliner suffered a broken bone in his hand on Thursday and will miss the next four weeks as a result.
The rookie tournament weekend is in the books with the Habs going winless following losses to Winnipeg and Toronto. Here are some thoughts and observations from their two games.
In advance of their upcoming rookie tournament this weekend, the Habs announced on Monday the 26 players that will take part in that event along with rookie camp this week.
In the dog days of August, hockey writers often write ridiculous silly stories and will muse about the future. In this fun version of the future, the Habs will be taking home six straight Calder Trophies and more.
After an impressive sophomore season, expectations were high for Juraj Slafkovsky heading into last year. But, after his output basically stagnated, what should be expected from him as he begins his new contract?
The Habs have some impactful right-shot wingers on their roster heading into next season. But from an organizational depth perspective, it’s one of their weaker spots.
The 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase recently came to an end. Normally, the Habs don’t have many prospects in this event but they had four this time around with most of them playing prominent roles.
Going back to after he was just drafted in 2023, there was some thought that Bogdan Konyushkov could be a late-season addition in Montreal in 2025-26. Now with a KHL extension in place, that option is no longer on the table and the Habs should be looking for extra right-shot depth on the back end.
The Habs have only made a couple of moves of note this offseason but both have involved right-shot defencemen. Following those moves, how does the team shape up at that spot?