Marc Dumont
Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Thursday.
Montreal Canadiens News
Many of the veteran forwards in the Laval Rocket lineup stopped producing in the Eastern Conference Final, but prospects such as Oliver Kapanen, Joshua Roy, and Owen Beck elevated their games when the pressure mounted. [Canadiens Prospect Playoff Report: Kapanen, Roy, And Beck]
Speaking of veterans in the AHL, it’s unlikely Alex Barre-Boulet will sign another contract with the organization. He has his sights firmly set on an NHL job.
Alex Barré-Boulet a encore ce rêve en tête de jouer dans la LNH. Il a clairement fait savoir que ce rêve va prévaloir au-dessus de l’idée de revenir à tout prix à Laval l’an prochain.
Ce serait très surprenant de le revoir si vous voulez mon avis.
— Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) June 5, 2025
Rocket defenceman Gustav Lindstrom has signed a five-year deal in Europe.
✍ Djurgården välkomnar med stor glädje Gustav Lindström till föreningen. Den 26-årige försvararen, med 174 matcher i NHL och ett SM-guld, har skrivit på ett femårigt avtal som sträcker sig till 2030.
▶️ Läs mer på https://t.co/81KFruaCez.#DIFHockey | #AlltidOavsett pic.twitter.com/RbG881GKOa
— Djurgården Hockey (@DIFHockeyse) June 5, 2025
Brandon Gignac reportedly has a few offers on the table. His future with the Rocket is also in doubt.
Brandon Gignac a déjà des offres sur la table pour l’Europe et laisse ça dans les mains de son agent pour déterminer la meilleure suite des choses pour sa carrière. Il devient joueur autonome le 1er juillet.
— Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) June 5, 2025
Former Hab Sean Monahan is the winner of the Bill Masterton Trophy, given to the NHL player who displays the most perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. On top of extending his career via Montreal and Columbus, Monahan was good great friends with the late Johnny Gaudreau, which is why Meredith Gaudreau delivered the good news. [NHL]
Johnny Gaudreau’s wife, Meredith, surprised Sean Monahan with the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.
Watch the #NHLAwards on June 12 at 6p ET on @NHL_On_TNT and @Sportsnet before Game 4 of the #StanleyCup Final. pic.twitter.com/njj3I7YptA
— NHL (@NHL) June 5, 2025
Prospect David Reinbacher enjoyed his time in the NHL while recovering from his latest injury. He also mentioned he’s almost at 100 percent, connoting that he should have plenty of time to fully heal before the start of training camp. [Canadiens Prospects – Coaching & Defencemen In AHL Playoffs]
David Reinbacher today on being around the Habs team earlier this season:
“It was a really nice opportunity for me when I had the injury, to be so close to the (Montreal Canadiens) coaching staff & the players, seeing how they work, what are the small details you gotta take… pic.twitter.com/IqXSWwcIvi
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) June 5, 2025
National Hockey Now Network
Gary Bettman announced the New York Islanders and UBS Arena will host a 2027 All-Star event, with an unknown format that is still being worked out. [NY Islanders]
Tomas Nosek went from being a healthy scratch, to centring the fourth line for the Florida Panthers in the postseason, to the penalty box in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. [Florida Panthers]
Former Hab and pending unrestricted free agent goaltender, Jake Allen, wants to stay with the New Jersey Devils. [Colorado Avalanche]
