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News emerged early on Friday afternoon that Laval Rocket coach Jean-Francois Houle has been named the Clarkson University men’s hockey coach. Houle had worked for the Montreal Canadiens affiliate for three years. However, the last three was as the team’s head coach. The Rocket and Jean-François Houle agree to mutually part ways to allow Houle to pursue a professional … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens AHL Coach Takes Collegiate Post

As we all know, the Montreal Canadiens are set to select 5th overall in the upcoming 2024 NHL Draft. However, the Canadiens also have another first-round selection. This being the 26th overall pick which they acquired in the Sean Monahan deal. Despite having this pick, there is no guarantee that they will make the selection. There has been a significant amount of chatter around … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Options at 26th Overall

The Montreal Canadiens and Kent Hughes have made some splashes on the trade front in recent memory. Kirby Dach was acquired in a draft day blockbuster in 2022, while Alex Newhook was acquired leading up to last year’s draft. There are plenty of trade rumors swirling this year as well. The obvious suspects have been headlining the rumors as Martin Necas and Trevor Zegras … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Trade Targets

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that they have signed prospect Oliver Kapanen to a three-year entry-level contract. The deal will expire at the conclusion of the 2026-27 season. The deal was announced by the club on Saturday morning.   Canadiens Ink Oliver Kapanen to Entry-Level Contract The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract (2024-25 to … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Announce Entry-Level Deal for Young Prospect

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew here at Last Word on Hockey. We’re getting closer to awarding Lord Stanley’s Cup and with that has teams preparing for the offseason ahead. This edition of NHL Rumours focuses on the Montreal Canadiens who have been reportedly checking in on Carolina Hurricanes forward, Martin Necas. All NHL rumours come from their … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens eyeing Hurricanes Forward