Marc Dumont
March 2, 2023
All the latest Habs news, recent Montreal Canadiens stories, as well as news and the latest trade rumours from around the National Hockey League.
Habs News
- The Canadiens were able to secure a deal for the speedy Denis Gurianov on Sunday, but they weren’t the only team in the mix. [Denis Gurianov]
- It’s time for the Canadiens prospect power rankings! Riley Kidney and Sean Farrell battle for the top spot, while Logan Mailloux cracks the top 5 for the first time this season. [Canadiens Prospects]
- The Montreal Canadiens announced they had signed prospect Xavier Simoneau to a well-deserved two-year entry-level contract. [Xavier Simoneau]
- This week’s edition of the Canadiens Mailbag looks at the trade value of Josh Anderson, the latest on Sean Monahan, and some NCAA free agents the Canadiens could sign. [Josh Anderson]
National Hockey Now News
- NYI: How the Joonas Korpisalo trade impacts the New York Islanders’ market for Semyon Varlamov . [New York Islanders]
- BOS: The Boston Bruins weren’t involved in Wednesday’s pre-NHL Trade Deadline frenzy, but that doesn’t mean they’re still not trying to wheel and deal. [Boston Bruins]
- PGH: The Pittsburgh Penguins just gained some much-needed cap space, and now it’s time to go shopping. Here’s who they could be looking at. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
- PHI: The Philadelphia Flyers are taking calls on all their players right now, including Kevin Hayes and Ivan Provorov. [Philadelphia Flyers]
- WSH: The Washington Capitals continue to sell ahead of the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline, and Lars Eller is the latest player on the move, but could there be more? [Washington Capitals]
- VGK: The Vegas Golden Knights got “exactly what they needed” in the acquisition of Ivan Barbashev, still not done shopping. [Vegas Golden Knights]
- COL: We knew the Colorado Avalanche were going to make a move at centre before the NHL trade deadline. And now we wonder…do they make another? [Colorado Avalanche]
- SJS: The San Jose Sharks might also be buying during this Trade Deadline, as they have defenceman Dante Fabbro on their radar. [San Jose Sharks]
