Habs cut four from training camp
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On Monday, the Habs made their first of what will be many cuts at training camp as they sent four players back to their respective junior teams, bringing the number of players at camp down to 71.
On Monday, the Habs made their first of what will be many cuts at training camp as they sent four players back to their respective junior teams, bringing the number of players at camp down to 71.
The Habs have amassed quite a bit of depth on the right wing when it comes to their NHL team but does that depth extend to the rest of their system as well? Our positional look across the organization concludes with a look at their right-shot options.
The centre spot has been a weak spot for the Habs for quite a long time. However, over the past few years, there has been considerable turnover at that position with some promising additions although more work still needs to be done.
With the rookie tournament beginning on Thursday, the Habs revealed their invite list on Sunday. Most of the names are already part of the organization but let’s take a look at the players that are there on tryouts.
It took longer than many expected but the Habs have signed their last remaining restricted free agent, announcing on Thursday that they’ve inked Cayden Primeau to a three-year, one-way contract.
Jesse Ylonen has shown a fair bit of promise in his first two seasons in North America. That said, it certainly feels like he has a lot on the line in 2022-23.
Brett Stapley’s time with the Canadiens hasn’t come to an end after all. Two weeks after the Habs gave up his NHL rights, Laval announced that they’ve signed the centre to a one-year deal.
A few years ago, the Habs were in good shape on the left wing. Since then, it has been an organizational weakness. Today, the Canadiens have some depth at the position although a lot of it is of the short-term variety.
The 2022 World Juniors have come to an end with four of Montreal’s prospects picking up medals. Some played well, others underwhelmed which leads to a mixture of grades in our end-of-tournament report card.
August 15th is quietly a day of some importance on the NHL calendar as it’s the day that NHL rights expire for some college prospects. The Habs have someone in that situation as Brett Stapley was not signed and thus becomes an unrestricted free agent.