Marc Dumont
Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, highlights, and stories you may have missed on Wednesday.
Montreal Canadiens News
It’s probably too early to start talking about next year’s lineup, but seeing as Ivan Demidov’s arrival has sparked a lot of interest in regard to the future, we’re going to do it anyhow. With the salary cap increasing, the Habs are in pretty good shape when it comes to their financial manoeuvrability, which should allow for a decent bid for a high-end centre to play alongside Demidov. If the Canadiens want to make life easier on their capologist, they’ll should do their best to trade Carey Price’s contract. [Demidov Situation: Projected Cap Space, Potential Price Trade]
Speaking of Demidov, the Habs announced he will wear No.93, the same number worn by Habs legend Doug Gilmour. Demidov has not yet arrived in North America, but he’s expected to land in Montreal in the next 48 hours. [RDS]
Josh Anderson will be Montreal’s nominee for the Masterton Trophy, a well-deserved honour for the 30-year-old forward. Reinventing yourself at his age is never easy, and Anderson has clearly put in a lot of work to bolster his production. If I may, I’d suggest Brendan Gallagher is another player who was worthy of the nomination. [Canadiens.com]
It’s hard to oversell how impressive Montreal’s march to the playoffs has been since Patrik Laine joined the lineup. Of course, there’s more to it than just Laine’s ridiculous shot, but there’s no doubt he provided an offensive jolt when the team needed it most.
On Dec. 1st, after losing 6-3 to the Bruins, the Habs were:
– 8-13-3
– 19 points in 24 games
– 31st in the NHL, one point ahead of last-placed HawksPatrik Laine played his 1st Habs game 2 nights later. Since Dec. 3rd:
– 31-17-6
– 68 points in 54 games
– 16th in the NHL pic.twitter.com/16njjplLj1— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) April 10, 2025
There’s no such thing as an optional practice for Lane Hutson. I don’t mean to suggest he’s going to become an all-time player, but he has the same type of dedication toward bettering himself as some of the most impressive athletes in almost any sport. [Lane Hutson Clearly Deserves The Calder Trophy]
Présents à l’entraînement optionnel du CH ce matin : Joshua Roy, Oliver Kapanen, Emil Heineman et … Lane Hutson! pic.twitter.com/y03Ktrm6tB
— RDS (@RDSca) April 9, 2025
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Gabriel Landeskog is heading to Loveland to join the AHL’s Colorado Eagles on a conditioning assignment, the Avalanche announced. [Colorado Avalanche]
The Toronto Maple Leafs may have first place in the Atlantic Division pretty much locked, but the Florida Panthers gave them nothing on Tuesday night. [Florida Panthers]
Former Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero has passed away at age 62. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
