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Sun Life Pro-Am: Steven Stamkos and Zachary Bolduc will be present in Quebec City

The 17th edition of the Sun Life Pro-Am, a hockey event organized in support of children’s health and well-being, will be held at the Centre Vidéotron in Quebec City on August 14, and the 2025 edition will pay tribute to the Quebec Nordiques, who left the NHL 30 years ago.

And for the occasion, a number of important NHL players and alumni will be in attendance, including Québécois players David Savard, Marc-Édouard Vlasic, Philip Danault, Mavrik Bourque and two newcomers to the Montreal Canadiens, Joe Veleno and Zachary Bolduc.

Jonathan Marchessault will also be present, and his presence is all the more important as it will have enabled the arrival of two of his teammates with the Nashville Predators, Steven Stamkos and Roman Josi.

[content-ads] These are two very big names in the National Hockey League, and it’s a nice gesture on their part to have agreed to follow their teammate Marchessault in this Québécois event.

Stamkos and Josi will be present at the Centre Videotron, wearing jerseys in the colors of the Quebec Nordiques, which should make for some great images:

“Steven Stamkos in a Nordiques uniform, I think it’s going to be a flash!

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Patrick Couture, one of the event’s organizers

Please note that next Thursday, there will be two games, one at 6 p.m. featuring several alumni, including Patrice Bergeron and Simon Gagné, and another at 7:15 p.m. featuring the NHL players named above.

I’ll leave you with Mikaël Lalancette’s excellent article for all the details and names of the players who’ll be there. Getting back to the Habs players who’ll be there, well, in Bolduc’s case, it’ll be a reunion with the Quebec City crowd, where he won the triple crown with the Rempart de Québec in 2023, so it’ll be a great moment for him.

Note that many tickets are still on sale, so here’s the link for those interested.I’ll also leave you the detailed description of the event right here.spacer title=’En Rafale’] – It’s really beautiful to see!

– Very cool.

– It’s going badly.

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Connor McDavid: 3-4-year contract extension to be signed by practice camp

All that’s missing from the career of the best player in the world today, Connor McDavid, is the ultimate accomplishment of winning the Stanley Cup. After losing two finals in a row to the Florida Panthers, 28-year-old McDavid may decide to reconsider his commitment to the Edmonton Oilers, especially with only one season remaining on his contract.

Moreover, with no contract extension in his case, one wonders if #97 is thinking about his future. It’s a possibility that he decides to leave the Oilers, but rest assured, Oilers fans, it’s not likely to happen.

On the contrary, the latest news is that a contract extension should be signed by training camp, according to Jim Matheson, who has covered the Oilers for countless years.

[content-ads] Indeed, Matheson explains in one of his recent articles for the Edmonton Sun that it’s highly likely that the matter will be settled in the coming weeks.

What’s more, the journalist reports that there will be no bickering or squabbling between the two sides in the negotiations for this next contract, as McDavid will decide everything, and the Oilers will simply say thank you.

He’ll decide on the number of years and the salary, and the Oilers will accept directly. We also have an idea of what McDavid’s contract, which will start in 2026-2027 when signed, will look like. According to Matheson, #97 will sign a 3-4-year contract with an annual value hovering around $18m. [content-ads] McDavid would therefore not sign a long-term deal, in order to keep himself a certain freedom to leave the Oilers in a few years’ time if things haven’t gone according to plan.

If he signs a four-year extension, McDavid will be 33 when his contract expires in five years’ time, so he could decide to continue his career elsewhere. But for now, there’s no question of McDavid leaving his good friend Leon Draisaitl, whom he joined on his honeymoon, alone in Edmonton. The two are very close, and Draisaitl has signed a new eight-year deal at $15 million a year.

In short, McDavid will be with the Oilers for a few more seasons, it’s all but assured. It’s only a matter of time before we know what his next contract will be, so we can forget for the moment the folly of a Los Angeles podcast, which believes and dreams that McDavid will follow in Wayne Gretzky’s footsteps by making the jump from the Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings. [spacer title=’Overtime’] – Absolutely incredible.

– Indeed. Very ordinary of him.

– Check it out.

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– Disgusting move.

– To be continued.

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If the Bruins want to trade Pavel Zacha, the Canadiens have to call Boston

Where are the Bruins headed these days? The current administration may say they want to make the playoffs and win, but for the past few months (since the 2025 trade deadline), they’ve been acting as if a rebuild were on the way.It’s like a club that doesn’t want to admit to itself that hard times are ahead.Which means that, if need be, this team could listen to what other organizations have to offer in terms of transactions for some of the club’s established players. Of the lot? Pavel Zacha. His name isn’t currently circulating as such. But Jimmy Murphy brought it up on yesterday’s Sick Podcast when asked about a potential option he sees among the top-6 centers who could change addresses. He mentions that this is speculation on his part. But when hipsters speculate, it (sometimes) hides something bigger than a simple idea out of nowhere.[content-ads]We can have our doubts about whether Zacha is better on the wing than at center. However, if the Bruins really want young assets for Zacha, the Canadiens must be thinking about filling their second-center spot,even if a trade between the two rivals would be special.Zacha is 28 years old and under contract for two more years. The sixth overall pick of the 2015 auction earns an average of $4.75 million a year, and at his best, he produces like a second center.

(Credit: Hockey DB)

Once again: we don’t know if the Bruins really want to say goodbye to him. Nor do we know if the Canadiens have what it takes to pay the Boston club to get Zacha, who can say no to a deal with eight clubs. But that’s something to keep in mind, isn’t it? [spacer title=’Overtime’]- Of note.

– Well done.

– Interesting.

– Hey boy.

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Mason McTavish: how do the Canadiens compare with other teams?

The Canadiens are keeping an eye on Mason McTavish. Jimmy Murphy of RG Media wrote about it recently. The Canadiens, like the Hurricanes, want to be kept in the loop, but in reality, they may have a slightly slimmer chance than the Red Wings… if McTavish is ever traded, that is.Why is that? Because, if McTavish is ever traded, there are two important aspects to consider: the price to be paid to the Ducks and the price to be paid to the player. How does the Canadiens compare to other teams in all this? In terms of the price to be paid to the Ducks, we know that the Ducks would like a young, first-rate right-handed defenseman. For the Red Wings, that would mean Axel Sandin-Pellikka. What about the Canadiens? I don’t see the Canadiens trading Reinbacher. Jimmy Murphy and Tony Marinaro, who chatted about the subject yesterday on the Sick Podcast, didn’t say anything to lead us to believe that the Habs want to do that either. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joueqjlyv6g [content-ads]I’m not surprised. Reinbacher vs. McTavish would be like robbing Paul to pay John.The Canadiens have a lot of faith in Reinbacher, and I don’t see the club giving up on the project for a #2 center, no matter how young and good he is in Anaheim. Why shouldn’t the Red Wings? Because time is running out in Detroit, where Steve Yzerman’s plan isn’t working. Bringing in short-term reinforcements could help save his job. Because yes, even though he’s a legend, he’s under more and more pressure, according to Murphy..

[content-ads]And the other aspect is money. Even if the Canadiens, who could get rid of Carey Price’s contract in September, want to get McTavish, they can’t offer him too big a contract right now. The Habs are currently $4.8 million over the cap.

(Credit: Cap Wages)

Remember that a club can exceed the salary cap by 10% during the off-season. The cap is currently $95.5 million, which means that a club can have a cap of $105.05 million during the summer. The Canadiens still have $4.72 million left. But…[content-ads]

  • Mason McTavish, who wants a long-term contract (unlike the Ducks, who want a bridge contract), would ask for more money than $4.72 M per year.
  • Despite the potential departure of Carey Price, the Canadiens would have to comply with the $95.5M cap once the regular season begins.

All of which means that, while it’s not impossible to imagine the Habs trimming the fat elsewhere, the arrival of McTavish represents, in the short term, a huge challenge.Especially since the Ducks aren’t keen to trade him. Andwith the Ducks’ wage bill and the Canadiens’ lack of monetary freedom, don’t hold your breath for a hostile offer sheet from Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton. To be continued [spacer title=’en rafale’]- What a lack of respect.

– She won’t be playing in Cincinnati.

– Wow.

– Of note in Toronto.

– Doesn’t change much for those who listen to hockey in French, anyway.

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Victoria Mboko is champion of the National Bank Open in Montreal

For those of you who follow tennis, you’ve probably noticed that Victoria Mboko is a very talented player. The Congolese-born Canadian has been surprising everyone at the National Bank Open since the start of the women’s tournament in Montreal. In the round of 16, Mboko faced the world’s second-ranked racket, Coco Gauff. She won easily in two sets, 6-4, 6-1. She also eliminated Elena Rybakina, ranked 12th in the world, and tonight, in the grand final, she had to defeat Naomi Osaka. The young tennis player, only 18 years old, finally beat Osaka in three sets, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1.

Incredible.Mboko became the first Canadian to win the OBN in Montreal. Need I remind you that she’s only 18 years old?This victory perfectly highlights the start of a career. And what better way for Mboko to break into the world top-25 than with this victory.

[content-ads]Interestingly, as RDS reports in this piece, Osaka was Mboko’s childhood idol.When it comes to fairytales, this is one of them.

Unfortunately, Osaka didn’t do a very good job, not even taking the time to congratulate Mboko…

While it’s a shame for the Canadiens, since she’s her idol, Mboko can leave with a smile on her face and the pride of having defeated all those big names in her path. Watch the victory trade below, and more importantly, the young player’s reaction.

Osaka seemed unbeatable recently. She appeared confident and few believed Mboko could beat her, but with what she’s shown us throughout the tournament, she couldn’t be overlooked. Leading the final set 5-1, she trailed 40-15, but pulled off a sublime shot to start the comeback.

No, but, what an incredible shot.

Decidedly, this win in front of Canadian fans will do her a world of good and will clearly give her a lot of confidence going forward. The way she was playing, this certainly isn’t her last title. [spacer title=’Overtime’] – These are good choices.

– It’ll be interesting to see how much he asks.

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No, Max Pacioretty would not fit in Montreal

The Canadiens have been on the move this summer, but not via the free agent market, as both Noah Dobson and Zachary Bolduc have been acquired via trade. Noah Dobson and Zachary Bolduc were both acquired via trade, while Kent Hughes’ summer is not over, as his team is still linked to several names, including Max Pacioretty. The former Habs Captain

Michael Traikos put the question to guest Drew Shore and Shore said yes, he thinks he could be an important addition. He reminded people that he can still be useful to a team.Ryan Kennedy believes that Pacioretty is the Dead Pool of hockey, because despite all the injuries, he always comes back in top form.In 37 regular-season games, Pacio had 13 points, and in the playoffs, he had eight in 11 games. Could he be a good fit in Montreal? Personally, I don’t see his usefulness, and I don’t see how it could work, seeing as how it ended the first stint [content-ads]. I understand that it’s not the same direction, but anyway, the attack already looks well-stocked.Caufield-Suzuki-SlafkovskyLaine-Dach-DemidovBolduc-Newhook-AndersonBlais-Evans-GallagherWhere could we insert the former Habs captain into this starting lineup?

No, Pacio wouldn’t be a good fit in Montreal, especially at 36+ in his prime.[spacer title=’Overtime’] – Ah well.

– Holy Ovi.

– The five Habs prospects with a shot at the World Juniors. [ JdM]– I guess

– We’ll see.

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“Alex Newhook is a fourth-line player”

In 82 games this season, Alex Newhook collected 26 points, including 15 goals. In the absence of Kirby Dach, Newhook played almost exclusively on the second line. He’s not a bad player, but he was put in a difficult position. In 2025-2026, if there are no injuries, he’ll probably be on a third line, but Eric Macramalla would put him on a fourth line. In any case, he said on The Shaun Starr Show that he’s a fourth-line player.Macarmalla likes his speed, but he believes his legs are too fast for the rest of his body. He is, in his opinion, a turnaround machine, especially in precarious zones. This is one of the reasons why he believes Newhook is a fast fourth-line player who can offer good flashes from time to time and be a good “F1” [content-ads] Well, the fourth line seems a little harsh on him, but it’s true that Newhook doesn’t have the hands and vision to match his skating stroke. It’s a shame, because he’s got the speed.

After 26 points in 2024-2025 and an average playing time of just over 15 minutes, could the center eclipse that mark next season? Yes, he’ll be better surrounded, but let’s not forget that he won’t have the opportunities and ice time of last season. [spacer title=’Overtime’] – They’ve got quite a club.

– What do you think?

– Sidney Crosby is exceptional. [The Athletic]– And certainly not as an outfielder.

– Too bad.

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Playing with the Maple Leafs: Michael Pezzetta realizes “a little boy’s dream”

On July 1, Michael Pezzetta signed a contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The forward, who spent nearly a decade in the Habs organization (he was drafted in 2016), surpassed expectations by playing 200 games in a Habs uniform.For a sixth-round pick, regardless of production, that’s a nice accomplishment. The Canadiens, that said, didn’t really have room for the right Pezz anymore, so he decided to leave. And because he grew up in Toronto, he quickly became a Maple Leafs fan as a youngster… and today, when he’ll be wearing the club’s uniform, he admits it’s all still a bit surreal.That’s what he said in an interview for the NHLPA website, claiming he’s fulfilling “a little guy’s dream”.

[content-ads]Pezz explains that those around him are also excited to see him become a member of the Maple Leafs. One of his friends recently wrote that he “still can’t believe it” that Pezzetta is now with the Leafs, and one senses that the main interested party shares some of that sentiment. But what’s also interesting is to see him see how similar the Montreal and Toronto markets are. This means he’s on familiar ground: he knows what it’s like to play in a market that eats hockey, andalso one in which there’s a ton of pressure.Aswesaw in Montreal, Pezzetta is a guy who gives 110% on the ice. Andwhile he won’t be the one to make Mitch Marner forget him, he could be a great piece of support in Toronto. We wish him the best of luck… except against the CH, of course, hehe.

– What do you think?

– He’ll face Deon Nicholson on November 22,

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“Michael Hage is five years away from possibly making a significant impact with the Habs.”

Excluding NHL veteran Ivan Demidov, Michael Hage is the Canadiens’ best forward prospect. A guy like Alexander Zharovsky, as talented as he is, is still far from Hage’s level, who is seen as a top-quality prospect on the Bettman circuit.Scott Wheeler, this summer, placed him 51st in his ranking of the NHL’s top prospects, after all.And in light of the Canadiens’ current search for a 2nd center, Hage is a name that has people talking. The forward plays center, and has a number of interesting attributes that could make him the answer to the Habs’ need any day now. But not everyone agrees… and Eric Macramalla ( TSN 690 contributor), on The Shaun Starr Show, agreed:

[Michael Hage] is five years away from making a significant impact with the Canadiens.

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Eric Macramalla

https://youtu.be/ImpQNAqVSdI?si=QQCooQi7xyhg3Hok&t=1082 [content-ads]Hage, who just turned 19, scored 34 points in 33 games in his first NCAA season. He’ll play another year in the American college circuit… and we expect to see him make the jump to the pros for the 2026-27 season.Or at the very end of the 2025-26 season, but his first full-time season in the pros won’t be until 2026-27.In the event that Hage spends another year in the NCAA and needs a season or two to take off in the NHL, it’s possible that his real impact in Montreal won’t be felt for a few years. And I think that’s the point: we can’t (yet) consider Hage a sure bet for the second center position.Hage definitely has the potential to become the team’s second center, but he still has some way to go in his development. And in reality, it wouldn’t be surprising if he didn’t become an excellent second center until, say, 2027-28 or even 2028-29.Can the Canadiens afford to be so patient? Inan ideal world, Kirby Dach would have developed sufficiently to be minimally a good transition option. But in the real world, his health is unclear… and he really hasn’t proven to be the solution to that problem.No, there’s a reason Mason McTavish is so linked to the Canadiens… and one wonders if sooner or later, the Habs will have to try to bring in reinforcements from the outside while waiting for Hage… if he really does become that much-sought-after second center, of course.[spacer title=’Overtime’]- I like it.

– Incredible.

– It happens every summer, that.

– Things are bad in the Bronx.

– Ah.

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Staying in Charlevoix: the Habs come close to imitating the Kings for their game in Quebec City

On September 30, the Canadiens will be in Quebec City for a warm-up game at the Centre Vidéotron. On the28th, the Sens will play another game in Quebec City, this time against the Devils.Last year, it was the Kings who came to Quebec City in a saga that caused quite a stir. The public money invested in the project (while part of the public sector was on strike) didn’t go down well, but the Kings also visited the Charlevoix region when they were in the province. And today, CIHO FM reports that the Habs came very close to doing the same thing this year.There were talks… but it all fell through.Remember that the Habs have already visited the region in the past. It was in 2010, when Jacques Martin was at the helm of the team.

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“After going on a “closed retreat” to Teen Ranch, in Caledon, Ontario, last year, the Canadiens will be sticking together in La Malbaie, Charlevoix” (La Presse article, October 2010) (Credit: Capture d’écran/La Presse)

In the CIHO FM text, we learn that the club had initially asked for arrangements to spend two days on the ice, arrangements that the local authorities seemed willing to offer.

It’s also worth noting that the Senators didn’t get in touch with the people in Charlevoix to arrange a stay there.Obviously, this is a shame for the region, which could have benefited from a good turnout for a few days. For the Canadiens, though, the question is whether their change of heart about a stay in Charlevoix opens the door to the possibility of a stay elsewhere in Quebec during their camp.We’ve seen the club hold closed retreats in Mont-Tremblant in recent years: could we see the Habs in the region again? It‘s possible,but what seems clear at the moment is that the Habs won’t be coming to Charlevoix for their practice camp. Too bad.[spacer title=’Overtime’]- I can’t wait to see him this season.

– I’d be extremely surprised.

– Really?