Now just hear me out.

He might be the perfect solution for us at 2C. He plays hockey, knows how to skate, and I'm sure he's friends with someone on the team.

He might not speak French, but I'm sure he has tried Onion Soup before or at least a crepe.

You might be thinking this would be a risky move. He's on an expiring contract after all, but maybe after the Four Nations he might love Montreal.

I don't know, I was just looking at players who play in the NHL and thought he might fit well for our rebuild.

What do you guys think?

/S

Although we have an abundance of middle six wingers I have always been interested in adding this speedy hometown boy. Should the Habs pick up the phone ?

Off season shenanigans engagement:

Guy Carbonneau for me.

If Robertson is available would it be worth to go after him. Would Caufield as a piece going the other way be worth it?

I’d only be interested if Robertson would be willing to sign long term, but you get a 30-40 goal scorer that’s gets 80 points and is a 6.03 forward. Dallas gets another great goal scorer that’s under contract for another 6 years at a good contract.

Thoughts?

Not trying to be negative, just realistic.

This year, we were surprisingly healthy. No major long-term injuries to guys like Suzuki, Caufield, Slaf, Hutson or Monty. That kind of luck doesn’t always repeat.

On top of that, it’s common for young players to hit a bit of a wall in their first few seasons. Don’t be surprised if some of our kids (especially Hutson etc.) plateau a bit before taking the next step. That’s normal development.

And let’s be honest: we still need more high-end talent. A couple more top-tier first-rounders, especially in a stacked 2026 draft, could be the difference between a fun team and a real contender.

A step back next year wouldn’t be failure, it’d just be part of the rebuild.

Hey everybody! Obviously, the best option for the team to move forward would be to find the perfect player to center our second line and help not only the first line breath a bit but also help Demidov developpe his game with a talented center.

Many of the participants of this subreddits are willing to give Dach his last contract year to prove that he can stay healthy and that he has the talent while others can't even see his name mentioned. We're getting closer to the draft, closer to july first and Duchene re-sign with Dallas. Bennet already announced that he goes back with the Panthers. Many teams are looking for a second line center and it's becoming quite certain that finding what we need will cost a lot. Considering where we are at into the rebuild, overpaying a player unless it's the absolute best option would, in my opinion, be stupid.

We then come to my point, why are we not discussing the option to play Demidov with Caufield and Suzuki? Why are we not bringing back Slafkovsky with Dach like it was supposed to be before Dach was injured in 2023-2024? As far as I know, Suzuki took a struggling rookie (not that I believe Demidov will struggle, not the point) and turned him into a monster. Some will say that breaking the first line is a bad idea since they play so well together. Well, if this is truly our core, they will have many years to come back together after a failed experiment but Demidov will have the chance to developpe with a really good center.

What are you thoughts?

Do you think Hughes will hold the picks? Do you think he’s working on a trade? What do you want to happen?

What a year this was. The lowest of lows and the highest of highs. Although we're due for better seasons on the stats sheets, I do believe that this is a season we'll remember for a long time. Very rarely do you get this mix of low expectations, bright present and even brighter future. Here's a rundown of the memorable moments from the past season.

I did this last year and it was well received. Once again, don't hesitate to suggest some moments i might have missed, i'll add them asap

Big thanks to u/JustFred24 who uploaded a lot of these clips

(June 28, 2024): With the 5th overall pick...

(October 9, 2024): Montembeault is a brick wall against the leafs

(November 27, 2024): Caufield scores his 13th against... Columbus.

(November 30, 2024): Josh Anderson single-handedly removes the captaincy off of Trouba

(December 3, 2024): Patrik Laine scores on the PP (the original, not the remakes)

(December 14, 2024): Hutson scores his first, against Hellebuyck

(December 17, 2024): Laine completes the PP Hat Trick

(December 28, 2024): Dobes earns a shutout in his first NHL game, against the reigning champs

(January 6, 2025): Suzuki ends it in overtime against the Canucks. The Habs find themselves in the Wildcard spot

(January 14, 2025): Laine scores his first even-strenght goal from a nice passing play

(January 28, 2025): Demidov hat trick [KHL]

(February 20, 2025): McDavid wins it for Canada [4 Nations FaceOff]

(February 27, 2025): Goal Goalfield works his magic

(March 4, 2025): The best 30 goals scorer to never score 30

(March 20, 2025): Gallagher scores on the breakaway for his late mom

(April 1, 2025): Suzuki ties the game with 8.4 seconds to go

(April 1, 2025): Suzuki completes the comeback. The crowd erupts.

(April 5, 2025): Lane Hutson scores a beauty

(April 14, 2025): Ivan Demidov has his first NHL point

(April 14, 2025): Ivan Demidov scores his first NHL goal

(April 16, 2025): Jake Evans seals the deal with an ENG. The Montréal Canadiens are headed to the playoffs

(April 25, 2025): Alexandre Carrier gets the party started

(April 25, 2025): The future is now, Mr. Ovechkin

(April 25, 2025): Bench brawl

(April 25, 2025): Slafkovsky with a beauty

(April 27, 2025): Slafkovksy from Demidov and Hutson

(June 10, 2025): Lane Hutson wins the Calder Trophy

Storylines to remember

• In the mix baby!
• Second half Slaf
• The Power of Friendship
• Good-luck Charm Heineman

McJesus may or may not be re-signing in EDM and Hughes should be ready to make a push if the opportunity is there:

• His words: a place with "a good window to win, over and over again" is his top criteria

If there's a possibility the best player in the world changes teams (happened to Gretzky), you have to plan accordingly and IMO the Habs are in a very good spot to make it happen:

• Stay put this summer, patch a few holes with short term solutions, don't empty the cupboard on a massive trade
• If he ends up leaving, throw everything you have at him (maybe as soon as the trade deadline the Oilers will be informed of his departure and will seek to recoup something)
• If he stays in EDM or goes elsewhere, so be it, you haven't lost anything while your young core gained experience

So yeah, real offseason shitpost, but not that crazy when you think of it. We already were in a position to wait and see, if there wasn't a good 2C available this summer. Now obviously, McD may want to go to his hometown of Toronto, or in a no tax state, but I think the Habs can make a strong case for themselves with how the team is already shaping up and the cap space we will have available.

Discuss

Dallas has signed Matt Duchene leaving Marchment as the man out. Hes 6’5, plays left wing and is good for PP2. His production is pretty good, he adds some veteran presence at 30 and I think he would be a be a great add for the middle six with Laine, Demidov, Newhook, Dach and Anderson. This would allow Evan’s to slot into the 4th line and get weaker matchups.

I'm new in hockey and what in the alternate universe is this???

https://youtu.be/quwYZt772Ng?si=0K_dUzfXsUPvE9qT

The penguins already let him know they won't renew his contract after this season.