Young Players Move to Different Organizations, St-Louis Coaching Situation
Here’s the roundup of Montreal Canadiens news, highlights, and stories from Monday.
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Numerous Montreal Canadiens prospects are anticipated to advance in their hockey careers in the upcoming season. Delve deeper into the destinations for players like Owen Beck, Filip Mesar, and others for the 2024-25 season. [Montreal Canadiens Prospects Set To Join New Teams]
The Seattle Kraken dismissed their head coach, Dave Hakstol, on Monday. Consequently, Martin St-Louis now stands as one of the NHL’s longest-tenured coaches. Despite initially lacking extensive coaching experience, St-Louis has developed alongside the players crucial to the team’s rebuilding efforts. Apart from earning the respect of his players, he has also garnered trust from the fanbase and Canadiens management. [Canadiens Head Coach St-Louis One Of Longest Tenured In NHL]
On Monday, the Habs finally unveiled some original content—a brief video showcasing Lane Hutson’s debut NHL game.
Juraj Slafkovsky is poised to start his participation in the World Championships, currently held in the Czech Republic. Anticipated to be part of the lineup, he will join Slovakia as they take on Poland on Friday.
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Ryan Graves was meant to serve as the Pittsburgh Penguins’ immediate replacement for Brian Dumoulin, the consistent and dependable left defenseman who complemented Kris Letang for several seasons. Dumoulin’s departure through free agency prompted a shuffle in the blue line, driven by his decline and the Penguins’ desire for youth. While there might be a potential fit in Montreal if the Canadiens are keen to move Josh Anderson, it’s not an ideal solution to Montreal’s shortage of game-changing forwards. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
During last spring’s playoffs, the Avalanche lacked that crucial combination for the entire first round, and its absence was glaringly evident. While the setback involving Nichushkin prior to Game Three in Seattle is well-known, Lehkonen also played most of that series with a broken toe. The team’s dynamic shifts significantly without these two players in the lineup or at full health, as witnessed against the Kraken. Currently, they’re both in good health, posing a significant challenge for the Jets. Not only do they possess exceptional talent, but they also outwork their opponents. [Detroit Red Wings]
The Philadelphia Flyers will likely be disappointed to discover that their top prospect, Matvei Michkov, has been excluded from the Russian National Team for the upcoming Liga Stavok Big National Team Tour under head coach Roman Rotenberg. [Philadelphia Flyers]
Canadiens Head Coach St-Louis Among NHL’s Longest-Tenured Coaches
