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100 points for Nick Suzuki this season: Pierre McGuire believes in it (too)

Last season, five center players scored more points than Nick Suzuki: Nathan MacKinnon (116), Leon Draisaitl (106), Connor McDavid (100), Jack Eichel (94) and Sidney Crosby (91).One thing is certain: these players are among the National League’s elite. What‘ s next for the Habs captain? That’s a good question… especially in view of the fact that he’s been improving year after year since joining the NHL.Stu Cowan thinks Suzuki can hit the 100-point plateau next season,and Pierre McGuire(Sick Podcast) tends to agree: if Suzuki stays healthy, McGuire sees him collecting (at least) 100 points in 25-26.

[content-ads] What’s interesting is the fact that Suzuki will be well surrounded: Lane Hutson, Ivan Demidov, Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky, Patrik Laine… The captain is (very) likely to rub shoulders with all these players – be it at 5 c. 5 or on the powerplay – in the coming season, and there’s a lot of talent in that group. Because it’s all the same: Suzuki, in the last four years, managed to produce offensively when his club was struggling and when certain players weren’t giving enough. Now, it’s likely to be a little different with the quality we’re seeing in Montreal. I said earlier that Suzuki will be well surrounded, but you could also take it a step further and say that he’ll be better surrounded than ever (at least, better surrounded than ever since his arrival in the NHL).And therein lies the beauty of the whole thing.

[spacer title=’Overtime’] – True legends!

– Oh yeah?

– Well…

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“Once Carey Price is traded, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Canadiens make a move.”

Recently, we’ve been talking about how the Canadiens, under Kent Hughes, are never afraid to make a move in August. In fact, the situation is different this year. The Canadiens don’t have the same expectations on the ice as in 2022, for example, which changes the club’s potential transactions. And, above all, Carey Price’s contract, which puts the Habs over the cap, also changes the game.

More than ever, it seems clear that the Canadiens are in full danger of being able to trade the goalie’s contract to a team that wants to hit the salary floor in 2025-2026. Reading Marco D’Amico’s (RG media) most recent piece, at least, it seems clear that the people he talks to have in mind the fact that Price will leave after his $5.5M bonus has been paid on September 1.

[content-ads]And from there? Once Price is gone, the Canadiens won’t have to worry about the summer injury list, and the club can move on to the next stage of its summer game plan. And one source chatted about the importance of this scenario.

Right now, nothing’s happening. But once Carey Price is traded, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Canadiens make a move.

Does this mean the Canadiens will be in a position to go after a second center in September? After all, that’s what the Canadiens need most right now, andit may help, considering that the Canadiens have less of a chance than other teams in the Mason McTavish deal, not least because of the salary he’ll have to pay.

[content-ads]But at the same time, keep in mind what D’Amico reminds us: the Habs are keen on David Reinbacher and Michael Hage. Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton don’t want to give them up, and a hostile offer sheet isn’t likely right now either. It’ll be hard to dance with the Ducks under those circumstances… but it’s not just McTavish who’s a target. The Habs could be targeting other aspects of their line-up in September. Not many top-tier centers changed addresses this summer. Will the GM pull a rabbit out of his hat? Considering that it’s possible he’ll make decisions that haven’t been publicly discussed, I think he may manage to do something unexpected by then… but not necessarily on the top-6. Until then, enjoy your pool… and play at making your trios with the elements currently in place. [spacer title=’Overtime’]- Nice.

– Of note.

– Here she is on her boyfriend’s podcast while she has an album to promote.

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Trevor Zegras: Brady Tkachuk believes a fresh start in Philadelphia will benefit him

On June 23, Trevor Zegras moved from the Ducks to the Flyers. Philadelphia is building a talented club, but will the American be the Zegras of his first two full NHL seasons, or his last two? Daniel Brière hopes he’ll get the best of the Zegras, that’s for sure. Brady Tkachuk and the Flyers’ protégé have been practicing together over the summer, and the Sens captain believes the change of scenery will benefit him. Tkachuk had nothing but good things to say about the Flyers. He’s always thought it’s a tough team to play against, and there are a lot of good players in this club. He’s excited to see the progress of a player he considers his friend – the two got to know each other when they played in World Championships together. The younger of the Tkachuk brothers also believes that playing under Rick Tocchet will be good for Z’s development. Tocchet is a proven, demanding coach, but one who is well respected by his team. Playing in a healthy environment is important, and that’s what Zegras needs. He and Matvei Michkov are probably the most talented on the team. We’re likely to see plenty of highlights between the two players, including a few Michigans over the course of the season.

Good thing John Tortorella is gone... Philly hasn’t been to the playoffs since 2020. That’s a long time. Will the tide turn in 2025-2026? [spacer title=’Overtime’] – Yes.

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– Kaiden Guhle: an option for your pools.

– A last chance contract for him?

– Well done.

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Lane Hutson and the Habs are not negotiating well

At the moment, Kent Hughes doesn’t have a million files on his table. But he does have one in particular that’s big. Very big. And here, you’ll understand, I’m talking about Lane Hutson’s next contract. Is it going to happen soon? Before the start of the season? We don’t know yet, but what we do know is that there aren’t any big talks between the defenseman and the Habs right now. Marco D’Amico talked about it (The Shaun Starr Show): there’s nothing pressing at the moment… and maybe that’s why talks aren’t super advanced right now.

[content-ads] We also know one thing about Lane Hutson’s contract: the longer the Habs wait… the more it’s likely to cost. Because if the defenseman has even better production in 25-26, he’ll have even more reason to ask for a big salary. And if Hutson has a huge season – which can happen with all the talent in Montreal right now – it could hurt the Canadiens in a way. That said, you have to wonder how Kent Hughes sees things.Is the GM confident he can come to terms with the defenseman at a “respectable” salary, as he’s been able to do with other players in recent years?

Does Noah Dobson’s contract complicate matters a bit, given that the right-hander signed an eight-year, $9.5-million-a-season deal with the Habs after the Islanders deal? I really wonder what the GM of the Montreal Canadiens thinks. And I also wonder if Hutson, for his part, would like to see it happen sooner rather than later, so that he can concentrate on his successes on the ice. But one thing’s for sure: whether the Habs wait or not, it’s going to be expensive. But it could cost even more by stretching the sauce… and that’s what scares me a little, it seems. [spacer title=’Overtime’] – Interesting.

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LeBreton Flats: Senators reach agreement to purchase land

The Senators’ arena has been the talk of the town for a long time now. We know that the team’s current arena in Kanata is poorly located… which really makes life difficult for everyone there.Having an arena that’s hard to get to is a recipe for disaster.For a while now, the idea of seeing a new arena built on LeBreton Flats has been popular around here. We’re talking about a corner that’s in a much better location, and necessarily, it would be a much better idea. And visibly, the project is finally starting to take shape: in the last few minutes, the club has signed an agreement to buy 11 acres of land on LeBreton Flats.And no, the club didn’t buy it to make huge offices: that’s where the new arena is going to be built.

[content-ads]This is obviously an extremely important step in the project. Finding the land is often one of the most difficult steps… but there’s still a long way to go.Zoning, design of the new arena, soil decontamination and approvals: that’s what awaits this project now.

It’s logical to think that the first spectators at this new arena won’t be walking through the doors for several years yet. But in a context where the organization’s future in Ottawa has often been threatened by the situation of their arena, this is great news for hockey fans in the capital.And it should put to rest the few rumors of a move that just wouldn’t die.[spacer title=’Overtime’]- Great read on the Habs prospect.

– Will they make it?

– Great news.

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Noah Dobson: the Canadiens wanted nothing to do with trading Michael Hage back

Michael Hage is, according to many, the Habs’ best forward prospect among those who have never played a game in the NHL. The center has some extremely interesting tools… and in the context of the Habs’ need for a second center, it’s easy to tie Hage to that position.The problem is, it’s not tomorrow morning that he’ll be able to occupy that chair… and the Habs’ need for him is quite imminent.But even so, the fact that he’s so promising makes it hard to see a world in which the Canadiens would trade him, even for a very big name. After all, the club snapped up Noah Dobson this summer, one of the NHL’s best right-handed defensemen (a position in demand), without giving up Hage. And according to Marco D’Amico, who spoke on The Shaun Starr Show, giving away the young center was never an option: “

They really trust Michael Hage. The proof: Hage was a non-starter in discussions for Noah Dobson.

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Marco D’Amico

https://youtu.be/2FLdxfWwTdA?si=mcSg7XYulNknjCLF&t=707 [content-ads]D’Amico, who also puts Reinbacher in the same category as Hage in this respect, insists that the Canadiens are thinking big for Hage. He knows he has an excellent prospect on his hands who could be part of the long-term solution, which is why the club doesn’t want to risk trading him… but it also plays into the current search for a second center. Because, according to D’Amico, the Habs are so confident in Hage that if they do get a second center, it’ll be a player who’s there for the short term.So, more a player in the Ryan O’Reilly mold than a guy like Mason McTavish, for example.Obviously, this comes with an element of risk. Just because Hage is promising doesn’t mean he’ll become the club’s second center… and that puts a lot of pressure on him, too.It’s not unlike the case of Alex Newhook, who was also seen as the future second center in Colorado.But what’s clear is that the Habs seem to really like their chances of Hage becoming their secondcenterof the future. And right now, it doesn’t seem crazy to think that the club’s plan relies heavily on seeing Hage develop to that level.No pressure, kid.[spacer title=’Overtime’]- I like it.

– Ivan Demidov has a new friend.

– I doubt it.

– Well done.

– That’ll be something, that’

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Ivan Demidov: Pavel Datsyuk wants to see more players like him

Ivan Demidov will soon begin his first full season on the Bettman circuit. The Habs’ talented young forward is the kind of player who could completely change the game in Montreal.Maybe it won’t happen in his first season… but when you see what Lane Hutson just did in his first year, there’s reason to be optimistic.Because Demidov, after all, is an equally electrifying player. And in an interview with RG Media, Pavel Datsyuk was the first to admit it: a player like Demidov is really fun to watch.The Red Wings legend even goes so far as to say that we need more players like Demidov,nothing less.Nothing less.

[content-ads]Obviously, seeing a guy like Datsyuk give him love like that must be really cool for the kid. Because when you’re talking about talented guys who are fun to watch, it’s hard not to think of Datsyuk.He was a real magician on the ice during his illustrious career.Datsyuk also praises the young forward’s humility, but also the fact that he’s able to be a bit cheeky on the ice. And it’s true that it’s important to keep things in perspective: if a player is able to steal the show while remaining humble in spite of it all, it’s kind of the best of both worlds.It gives him a certain swag without, like, getting a big head.We’llseeif, sooner or later, Demidov proves Datsyuk right, but it’s really cool to see the Red Wings legend taking the time to praise Demidov. I’m really looking forward to seeing him on the ice for a full season.[spacer title=’Overtime’]- Wow!

– Interested parties.

– Indeed.

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The Canadiens head to Chicoutimi to hire a video coach: Enrick Corneau

The Canadiens have tapped Quebec to make a hire. Enrick Corneau, who has been a video coach in the QMJHL (Chicoutimi Saguenéens) for the past two years, has received the call from the Canadiens for a position on the coaching staff. The Saguenéens made the announcement on social media.

In a press release from the Saguenéens, we note that the junior club is talking about a two-year contract between Corneau and the Montreal Canadiens organization.So much the better if the Canadiens picks up in Quebec.

A quick look at the Habs website reveals that no announcement has been made, but in the personnel section, Corneau is (already) there.He’s wearing his blue Saguenéens jersey in his photo, but without the junior club’s logo[content-ads]What we see is that the Saguenéens are talking about a video coach, but the Canadiens have added the word “assistant” to his position, on the team’s website.

Daniel Harvey is the head man in terms of video, so the Canadiens have seven coaches on staff: Martin St-Louis, his assistants behind the bench (Trevor Letowski and Stéphane Robidas), the two video guys, Éric Raymond for goaltending… and Roger Grillo.We know he’s on the bridge during games, but we’re not sure what his day-to-day has been like over the past year. We don’t really see him in front of the cameras, after all.We weren’t necessarily expecting such a hire today, since there was no word on the club’s need for an assistant video coach. But it’s a reminder that the Canadiens are never really done improving their organization.

[spacer title=’prolongation’]Since there’s no salary cap for employees, the club might as well enjoy the advantages of being in a big market with an owner who can afford his ambitions.It’s important to talk about the advantages of the Canadiens, not just the “disadvantages of playing in Canada” for the Habs…

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Mason McTavish: “I predict a bridge contract”

Mason McTavish continues to be the talk of the town. Why? Because even if the chances of him starting the 2025-2026 season away from Anaheim are slim, he still represents the prospect of a top-notch center who can change addresses.And he’s still so young…

I know he could be traded even if he had a contract in his pocket, but we all agree that it’s rare for a player to sign a long-term deal with a club only to go elsewhere in the short term. Except in the case of a sign-and-trade,ofcourse.So that’s why a lot of people are living on prospects. And let’s just say that Anthony Di Marco’s (DFO) recent comments will do nothing to calm the ardor of those who want McTavish in Montreal, for example. Recently, he said he expects a short-term contract for the Ducks’ center. He also expects him to remain in Anaheim for the time being.

[content-ads]Obviously, if the player signs a short-term deal, the Ducks GM can still expect to receive calls for his player to complete a transaction. The rumour is that the player wants a long-term contract, but that Pat Verbeek’s Ducks would prefer to go with something short-term. If the player does end up signing a bridge contract, it would mean that the club has won. It’s hard to say, but both the Canadiens and the Hurricanes have their hands on the deal. But if McTavish were to be traded, the Red Wings would have a head start. The rumours haven’t changed on this subject. [spacer title=’Overtime’]- Good question.

– No panic for the Alouettes.

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Points in a decade: Nick Suzuki already closing in on Saku Koivu and Max Pacioretty

Over the past few decades, the Canadiens haven’t produced many star forwards. The last time the Habs had a forward in the NHL’s top 10 scorers was Mats Naslund in the 1985-86 season, when the team won its 23rd Stanley Cup. This drought could well come to an end next season with Nick Suzuki.

The Habs’ captain scored 89 points last season in 82 games, putting him 14th in the scoring charts. If there are still people who doubt that Suzuki is a true number-one center, I don’t know what it will take to convince them.

He also became the first player to score more than one point per game since Alex Kovalev in 2007-08.I don’t necessarily think Suzuki will score 100 points this year (although I really hope he does), but if he can increase his production by four or five points, he could well finish among the National League’s top ten scorers.

In his seventh campaign, the Ontario center needs 53 points to become the Canadiens’ leading scorer by decade since 2000, surpassing Max Pacioretty with 423 points and Saku Koivu with 428 points.

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[content-ads] Both forwards had played nine seasons in Montreal in their respective decades.

If the Habs’ iron man can continue to be injury-free (touch wood), he should easily beat both players’ marks this season.

Not to mention that Suzuki could benefit from the arrival of Ivan Demidov, either on the power play or perhaps even on his line. In fact, the Russian prospect could also become a one-point-per-game player within a few seasons. You have to go back to the 1995-1996 season to see the Habs with at least two players with a PPM, when Québécois Pierre Turgeon and Vincent Damphousse scored 96 and 94 points respectively.

In short, let’s just say that it’s refreshing to see the Canadiens winning games with their offensive talent and not just with the brilliance of their goaltenders, as has often been the case in recent decades. spacer title=’Overtime’] – Jays come back.

– What a way to end the game!

– A great score for Justin Verlander!

– A nice gesture!

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