In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumors, General Manager (GM) has cut Hughes his work for him while the rebuilding continues. The preseason comes to an end and the club will announce the last selection prior to their season opener. But before that happens, there have been a rumbling about a new Lane Hutson contract, some concern about the health of Ivan Demidov and in other news, the pension of a former captain.
Former Canadiens -Capitein is retiring
Max Pacioretty was selected by Montreal 22ND In general in the NHL Entry Draft 2007, perhaps the best design under the former head of Amateur Scouting, Trevor Timmins. In his 10 seasons with the Canadiens, he scored 226 goals and 448 points in 626 games. In five of those seasons he scored 30 or more goals and reached a career height of 67 points in two of them. Pacioretty was appointed captain after a vote by the players prior to the 2014-15 season. He kept that role to He was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights Prior to the 2018-19 season, a deal that has won the current Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki.
Various foot and hand injuries, in addition to two torn Achilles -tendons while playing with the Carolina Hurricanes, took their toll on Pacioretty. He returned to the NHL when he played Capitals for the Washington and ended his career at the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2024-25.
“After 17 seasons in the NHL, I am excited to start this next chapter with Michigan Hockey. I am so grateful for teammates, coaches and fans who are part of my journey. Hockey has given me so much, and now I have the opportunity to help develop the next generation.
Max Pacioretty
The new Canaan, Connecticut, Native returns to his college Alma Mater and joins the University of Michigan Hen’s Hockey Program As a special assistant to head coach Brandon Naurato.
Canadiens Management meets Roy
In an article published by TVA SportsLaval Rocket -head coach Pascal Vincent emphasized that Joshua Roy should not see his relegation as a failure of the Canadiens, but rather as a normal step in his development.
“Whether he tells us or not, it is clear that he is disappointed because he had a good summer, he showed more pace, but he still has time for him. He feels that he is on the right track, and he feels that he is coming to his goal this summer. We are going to push him hard this year.”
– Pascal Vincent
Regardless of what he was told by the buyer of the Canadiens, there is a conversation that he wants a new start with another NHL club. Roy will soon have a meeting with the Montreal management team, and,, According to TVA Insider Anthony MartineauIf things are not going well during that meeting, Roy could be traded in the coming months.
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It is clear that Roy has lost the depth map of Montreal, especially after the acquisition of Zachary Bolduc, a player archetype that they had hoped could be Roy. The club will discuss the future of Roy and their expectations for what its identity will be as a player.
The Calder of the Canadiens Hoopful
If there was some doubt how important Ivan Demidov this season is for the performance of the Canadiens, search no further than the reaction to “the sloping line”. Demidov had a visible pain and left the preseason match in Quebec City on September 30 after he was cut in his hand by the Ottawa Senators Nick Cousins attacker. Cousins was fined $ 2,148.44 by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for the Slash. A look at the reactions on the simple post of the Canadiens Two days later, which shows Demidov in practice, shows how important the fans see him.
The 19-year-old Russian winger is currently the opportunities-on favorite To win the Calder trophy as the best rookie in the NHL. This and the expectations that he becomes an attacking force for Montreal, especially on the Power Play, fans found in panic on social media.
The Lane Hutson -Extension
The Montreal Canadiens touched a Home Run Selecting Lane Hutson 62ND In general at the NHL entry 2022. The 21-year-old defender stepped into the NHL, and he not only did not look misplaced, he became an important power play weapon and launched the transition game of the Canadiens while he tied NHL Assist Records for Rookie defenders and the 2024 Calder-Trophree.
Hutson’s next contract may not have as large cap -hit as some believe. Earlier this summer, executive Vice -President Jeff Gorton hinted to the wishes of Montreal to become creative with the contract when he stated that the Canadiens have “Roads wang” How they can get Hutson the most take-home wage after tax without taking over the $ 10 million threshold. Based on this, Marco d’Amico of RG.org broke the situation and stated that tax strategies, bonus-heavy structures and a negotiating attitude are based in the limited free agent restrictions of Hutson, mean that his contract can still be in the reach of $ 9 million, such as Luke Hughes’ and Jackson Lacombe’s New deals, while at the end of the contract he will more familiarize him.
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