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Anthony Duclair: his attitude has changed and he’s ready to play again for Patrick Roy

Everyone remembers how, at the end of the 2024-2025 season, Patrick Roy had planted Québécois Anthony Duclair in front of the media, hadn’t he?The ebullient coach had said, after one game, that Duclair had been bad and that he could be lucky to simply have the chance to be in the line-up.

Duclair then left the Islanders’ entourage for the end of the season, which no longer meant anything in New York due to the fact that the club wasn’t going to make the playoffs. Duclair and Roy, who met with the Remparts in the QMJHL, obviously need to mend fences. Roy said this summer that he’d gone too far and wanted to apologize. Has this been done?Interestingly ,Roy gave an interview on The Big Ceaz Show podcast. We suspected he wasn’t going to leave the club forever, but seeing him looking forward shows he’s ready to turn the page and start playing again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxixUCT_AF8 [content-ads]But as Agence QMI reported in a piece on the subject, Duclair’s interview didn’t mention his relationship with Roy. There are two possibilities as to why this wasn’t a topic on the podcast

  • The host forgot to mention it or chose not to.
  • The host was told not to talk about Patrick Roy.

Since I find it hard to believe that this isn’t the first question any host would want to ask him under the circumstances, I wonder what the relationship between the two men is like right now. What’s it going to be like this year? [spacer title=’en rafale’] –Wow.– Interesting.– News on the Ottawa arena project. [BPM Sports] – Nice.

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Senators on LeBreton Flats: not before 2035, says Ottawa journalist

Yesterday afternoon, the Senators signed an agreement to purchase 11 acres of land on LeBreton Flats. As my colleague Félix Forget said: this project is not for tomorrow. But today, we may have a better idea of the “when” of the moving date. According to Zakary Mercier of Ottawa’s Le Droit newspaper, it won’t be before 2035 – and

That would be a long time from now, then. In today’s Sick Podcast, Jimmy Murphy estimates the official move to be around 2030, him. Anyway, that’s a long time away, and whether it’s 2030 or 2035, the core of the team won’t be/is no longer in its prime…[content-ads] It’s not because the Sens want to stay in Kanata longer, but it’s because a move is complicated. Murphy explained that it takes two-three years just to detoxify the area and the wetlands on the huge lot. After that, there’s zoning, new arena design, soil decontamination, approvals, etc. If Mercier (Le Droit) is right, in 2035, Drake Batherson will be 37, team captain Brady Tkachuk will be 36, Dylan Cozens will be 34 and Tim Stutzle and Jake Sanderson will be 33. When the team moves, the next core is, to this day, still undrafted. Overtime] – Good.

– To be continued.

– The Canadiens aren’t one of those teams.

– Kyle Connor’s future in Winnipeg is unclear.

– Really?

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Samuel Montembeault was the Habs’ MVP last year, believes José Théodore

With Nick Suzuki’s and Lane Hutson’s seasons in particular, it’s hard to ignore them when you think of the Canadiens’ MVP last season. But Samuel Montembeault is often forgotten. According to José Théodore, who said earlier that he expects to see Jacob Fowler in Montreal fairly soon, believes that 35 was the MVP. Not Suzuki or Hutson. According to him, it was Monty.

There are many who have been very, very good, but, during the Canadiens’ slumps in November and January, among others, Samuel played a lot of consecutive games and was able to stop the bleeding quickly.

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José Théodore

The Québécois had a whirlwind season. He posted a .902 save percentage and a 2.80 goals-against average. Even though he didn’t play, he won the gold medal and made history. Let’s see if he makes it to the Olympics now. He’ll be in a heated battle with Jordan Binnington, Adin Hill, Darcy Kuemper and Logan Thompson at the start of the season. According to Théo, Montembeault hasn’t reached his ceiling. The former Habs goaltender is very impressed by his progress and believes “he’s still capable of taking another step in his career”.

Last season was a huge one for him.

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Théodore

It’s true that 2024-2025 was a big season for him, and 2025-2026 should be even bigger. He’d better be ready. [spacer title=’Overtime’] – To be continued.

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– Oh yeah?

– Matthew Tkachuk could miss the start of next season.

– Heavy loss in Houston,

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Pierre McGuire expects the Canadiens to finish higher in the standings this season

The Canadiens surprised many by qualifying for the playoffs last season. With a few improvements over the summer, Montreal can hope to reach the playoffs again, but nothing is guaranteed. According to Pierre McGuire of the Sick Podcast, the Canadiens can expect a better season than last year.

With more than 91 points, the Canadiens could offer themselves a better playoff position than that of second-drafted team. McGuire is confident that, if the Canadiens’ players stay healthy, we should be in for a great season. Keeping Nick Suzuki healthy isn’t a problem. The problem is keeping players like Patrik Laine, Kaiden Guhle and Kirby Dach in the line-up, who are struggling to play a full season without injury. One of the interesting factors to note, according to McGuire, is the fact that there should be no trade for draft picks at the trade deadline. Keeping the same core all season will help Montreal. Kent Hughes won’t trade his players for picks, but we can expect him to move around a lot [content-ads]. At least, that’s McGuire’s viewpoint in his statement. He expects the Habs GM to work hard to improve the team over the course of the season, and he’s convinced that a second center will join the lineup over the course of the campaign. Even so, the Canadiens will have to be excellent against the teams in their division to earn a better spot. The Atlantic is much better than the Metropolitan, which means the Habs will have to work harder, best exemplified by last year’s Devils and Senators. Ottawa finished fourth in its division with 97 points, while the Devils were in the top-3 of their division with six points less in the standings. If all the stars align, Pierre McGuire could be right. For now, the Canadiens have the potential to have a better season than last year. spacer title=’Overtime’] – It’s a logical prediction:

– It’s a good start on the file.

– It’s a popular event.

– We’ll have a Québécois in action with Luguentz Dort.

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José Théodore expects to see Jacob Fowler in Montreal “fairly soon”

The Canadiens’ number-one goaltending position is all but assured for Samuel Montembeault, but we can expect a great battle for the number-two spot. Jakub Dobes will be looking to regain his position, while Kaapo Kahkonen will be looking to re-establish himself in the NHL after a stint in the AHL last season. Jacob Fowler is also being added to this race, as he impresses José Théodore.The former Canadiens goaltender explained to Invitation Serge Savard that he can’t wait to see the young Fowler in action at the Habs’ practice camp.

Normally, Fowler would play this first season with the Laval Rocket, but Theodore isn’t ruling him out of the competition for the second goaltending job in Montreal. Fowler will be competing with the other Habs goalies, but even if he does a little better than the others, a first season in the AHL wouldn’t hurt his development. He needs to play games to get better, not watch them on the bench. Even so, Theodore has high ambitions for the American goaltender. According to him, we can expect to see him playing in Montreal “quite soon”

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[content-ads] These are encouraging words for the young goaltender who played just 11 games with the Rocket in last season’s post-season and playoffs, but his stats proved that he already has a place in professional hockey. In his playoff debut, against the AHL’s top teams, he was able to maintain his goals-against average at 2.48 per game. His .902 save percentage wasn’t bad either! What Theodore appreciates most about Fowler is his mentality. In his opinion, it’s what makes the difference among NHL goaltenders. He had a chance to chat with Fowler for a while, and was really pleased with his trade for the Habs prospect. Fowler is currently in Montreal to practice for next season and to be ready for the Habs’ training camp.

– Roslovic still hasn’t found his new destination.

– Wow.

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Jeffrey Viel: “The pressure of Montreal is going to be okay for Noah Dobson”

What I’m about to say is far from a lie, but playing in Montreal is different. There are cameras everywhere, every player’s performance gets attention… and that’s not new either.Why? Because hockey is a passion in the city, so it’s natural to wonder how a player will respond when he arrives here. I say all this because this summer, the Canadiens acquired Noah Dobson. Again, market pressure can have an impact on a player’s success. But in the eyes of Jeffrey Viel, who played with Dobson in the QMJHL, it’s pretty clear: Dobson won’t have too much trouble acclimatizing to his new environment. And Viel says this(on the Unrestricted podcast) for a specific reason:

The pressure of Montreal is going to be okay for him. When I played with him, he was only 17 and already mature. He’s that kind of guy.

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TVA Sports wrote on the subject:

[content-ads] The comment is interesting. Especially in view of the fact that Viel played with Dobson… when the latter was very young.

But we know that Dobson – on the ice – has what it takes to become one of Montreal’s key players. Of course, pressure can affect a player… especially when he doesn’t give his all on the ice or if his performance is unsatisfactory. That said, we saw Dobson collect 70 points with the Islanders in the 23-24 season. It hasn’t been 10 years, we agree… and what I mean by that is that Canadiens fans will appreciate him if he’s able to enjoy as much success offensively in Montreal. When a player meets expectations, there’s a little less pressure. Dobson knows what he has to do to avoid it, and… by being well surrounded, he has the tools around him to be one of the most important players in Montreal. [spacer title=’Overtime’] – How many is Cole scoring this season?

– Sick.

– Nice!

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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.

– Uh…

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