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Mikko Rantanen traded to the Hurricanes!

Do not adjust your device, Mikko Rantanen is no longer a member of the Colorado Avalanche.

The Hurricanes have acquired him in a trade that also involves Taylor Hall from the Chicago Blackhawks.

 

More details to come…

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Lane Hutson lives with his mother because he did not want a roommate

Lane Hutson is having a great time in Montreal. Despite his point streak ending yesterday in Detroit, the young defender for the Canadiens has been turning heads since his debut in the NHL.

Except for Corey Pronman, but that’s a bit of a side note.

His success can be attributed to his on-ice skills, his work ethic, but also to his mother, who has been with him in Montreal since the start of the season.

Stu Cowan, a journalist for The Gazette, interviewed Julie Hutson, who ensures that her son is in the best possible shape.

“My husband, Lane, and I talked about it. Lane didn’t want to live with a roommate or another player, and I thought: I don’t know if it’s right to live alone in Montreal. It might be different if it were a Midwest team in the United States.” – Julie Hutson

However, she believes that over time, Hutson will get used to the city and be able to make decisions accordingly.

In this generous interview, Lane’s mother says she enjoys the city and the atmosphere around hockey. She says it’s unique and incomparable to anywhere else.

For his part, Lane says he enjoys having his mother around to take his mind off hockey a bit. He mentioned in a press conference that he can talk to her about everything and nothing, which greatly helps him cope with the challenges of his first NHL season.

It remains to be seen how much this situation helps Hutson, but the young Canadiens defender is exceeding expectations when looking at the season as a whole. He now has to deal with some tougher recent games and will need to adjust.

With the support he has at home and his skills, he should succeed.

In Brief

– Good start for the Rocket.

– What a shot!

– Not an easy season for him.

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The CH is one of the NHL teams that shoots the puck on goal most often since January 1st

Since their holiday trip, the Canadiens have transformed.

The team is playing 100 times better than before Christmas, and it shows when you look at the club’s recent record.

Since January 1st, the Canadiens have posted a record of 5-2-1!

But from the start of the season until January 1st, the Canadiens struggled particularly in one specific category: shots on goal.

The club ranked last in the NHL for average shots per game (25.1), tied with the Detroit Red Wings:

(Credit: NHL.com)

Since January 1st, what does it look like?

For what it’s worth, the Canadiens have really (and I mean really) improved in this aspect.

The CH is in the top 10 teams for the most shots on goal (29.3) over the past three weeks:

(Credit: NHL.com)

This is noteworthy because going from last place to 9th is quite impressive.

It is indeed a nice improvement, at least.

It is difficult to pinpoint what might explain this phenomenon, but it does not mean that the Canadiens are scoring more goals either.

From October 9th (the first game of the season) to December 31st, the Canadiens averaged 3.03 goals per game.

And since January 1st, the Canadiens are scoring 3.00 goals per game… even though they are shooting more often on the opposing net.

Nevertheless, this shows progress in terms of shots, and that is what is important to note here.

By shooting more often on goal, the Canadiens will give themselves more chances to score, and they must continue down this path to make further progress.

In a nutshell

– Bravo!

– Hello, Jayden!

– He is having quite a season.

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The name Pettersson will start to circulate if the Canucks do not trade Miller

Typically, when an NHL team has the luxury of counting on two 100-point players in its lineup, things go the right way.

In Vancouver, the opposite is happening right now.

The situation surrounding Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller has been making waves for some time, and now one must wonder what the team’s plan is moving forward.

There are rumors surrounding Miller, but no trade seems to be on the verge of happening because the Canucks are not satisfied with the offers they have received for the forward’s services.

Recall that recently, the Rangers offered them Filip Chytil, Ryan Lindgren, and a first-round pick for Miller. The Canucks declined.

Cam Robinson (Elite Prospects) argues that it wouldn’t be surprising if rumors about Pettersson start to multiply:

Does this mean that Pettersson is the most likely to leave?

Not necessarily.

Because according to information from RG Media, the Hurricanes are currently leading the race to acquire the star player:

And it should also be mentioned that the Bruins are still interested in Miller’s services, according to Marco D’Amico:

The Canucks seriously need to think about making a decision because all the noise surrounding Miller and Pettersson is becoming a distraction for the rest of the group.

And it’s no coincidence that the team has won only four of its last 17 games.

Guys aren’t focused on hockey because the star players of the team can’t get along.

It’s hard to concentrate on the club’s successes when there’s turmoil in the locker room, and we can see that in Vancouver right now.

Obviously, I’m not saying that Patrik Allvin (GM) should part with one of his stars for a bargain.

But given the team’s recent performance, it would make sense to see the GM take a more aggressive approach before the Canucks miss the playoffs…

In Brief

– An interesting event:

– Notable:

– Chris Nilan likes Arber Xhekaj.

– Will it bother him?

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Dany Dubé: “For me, it will be between Dvorak and Evans.”

Will Christian Dvorak be back with the Canadiens next season?

Obviously, it is a bit early to answer that question.

The Canadiens will have to make a decision: offer him a new contract, trade him by March 7… Or let him leave via free agency.

D-Vo primarily plays the role of third-line center on the Canadiens roster, but we also know that Jake Evans has the qualities to be in that spot.

And in the context where Evans is also looking for a new contract, it leads Dany Dubé to think that the Canadiens will have to choose between one of the two for the upcoming years.

He spoke about it last night on the airwaves of 98.5 FM:

But for me, it’s going to be between him and Jake Evans. – Dany Dubé

In fact, there is a specific reason why Dvorak can be seen as a player of some importance in Montreal.

He wins more than half of his faceoffs (55.6%) and Martin St-Louis trusts him when he needs puck possession.

That’s why we sometimes see #28 on the ice at the start of a overtime.

But at the same time, if the Canadiens really had to choose between Evans and Dvorak… I feel that the decision would be quite easy to make.

Evans is a bit worse in the faceoff circle (51.7%), but he plays on the first unit for penalty kills, has a better plus/minus than Dvorak, more goals, more assists, more points…

What I’m trying to say is that both guys have similar qualities (and they are both 28 years old), but Evans seems to be a more effective player at the moment.

And I’m convinced that the organization thinks the same way!

Ultimately, D-Vo could prove to be a backup solution if Evans does not return to town. But if Evans stays – which would be logical given recent discussions – we might have to forget the name Christian Dvorak in Montreal.

In brief

– Machine!

– Will the Canadiens take advantage?

– Well done.

– It’s going to be a special evening!

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Jake Evans: Darren Dreger is confident that he will sign a new contract in Montreal

The situation of Jake Evans is making waves with the Canadiens.

The center player, who is useful in Martin St-Louis’s lineup, is in the last year of his contract.

If he does not reach an agreement with the Canadiens by July 1, Evans will be able to test the free agent market.

There is also a scenario where Kent Hughes sends him elsewhere by the trade deadline, but as time goes on, it is becoming clear that the chances of this happening are slim.

The Canadiens are in the hunt for a playoff spot at the moment, and if that is still the case in March, I do not see the Canadiens trading one of their key players.

In Evans’s case, we are mainly wondering what his contract will look like if he agrees with the Canadiens.

We know that he wants a five-year contract… But perhaps the organization is not ready to give him that many years.

That is why both sides might find common ground.

But regardless of the contract, Darren Dreger (TSN 690) believes that Evans will continue his career in Montreal.

He enjoys playing for the Canadiens… And the club’s management appreciates the player for what he brings on the ice.

I think they will find a way to come to an agreement together. – Darren Dreger

I have the impression that the main issue is not the salary, but rather the length of the contract.

Evans wants a multi-year contract and that is normal because he is 28 years old and is looking for stability.

But on the other hand, the Canadiens have to ask themselves whether a contract of that sort would hurt the team starting from year 3 and that complicates things.

The salary cap could be $105 million by the 27-28 season, but still: there is no NHL team that wants a negative contract on its books.

That takes away maneuvering room in the salary cap, and that’s not ideal.

The situation remains to be followed, then.

But in the context where we know that Evans enjoys playing in Montreal and that the Canadiens also have affection for him, it makes sense to believe that he has a good chance of staying in the city.

In Brief

– Hmm…

– 😂😂

– Attention interested parties:

– Logical.

– Do you share the same opinion?

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Tony DeAngelo signs a contract with… the Islanders

Surprise in the NHL.

The Islanders have just announced the signing of Tony DeAngelo. We’re talking about a contract worth $775,000 that is valid for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

He will have to clear waivers today since he played in Russia this season as well:

Tony DeAngelo with Patrick Roy and Lou Lamoriello… It seems a bit odd in my head.

I can’t wait to see how this group gets along in New York!

After all, we know how unique the personalities of the three can be.

DeAngelo better keep his cool… Hehe.

Ultimately, this news comes somewhat out of nowhere.

Ten days ago (January 14), we learned that DeAngelo was leaving Ivan Demidov and SKA St. Petersburg in the KHL… But we didn’t necessarily expect him to find a job so quickly.

Especially in the NHL!

Let’s remember one thing in all of this, for example.

Last November, the defenseman praised Patrick Roy and highlighted his coaching abilities.

DeAngelo – who played for the Hurricanes in 23-24 – was impressed by the way the Islanders performed in the playoffs last year.

The Hurricanes eliminated the Islanders in five games:

The Islanders are currently second to last in the standings in the East, but are still eight points away from a playoff spot.

Lou Lamoriello needed to do something to help his team – which isn’t scoring much, by the way – and that’s what he did by adding an offensive defenseman to his roster.

The choice may seem a bit strange to some (and for good reason), but DeAngelo has proven himself: we’re talking about a guy with two seasons of 50 points or more in the NHL and he was almost at a point-per-game pace in the KHL this season.

We’ll see if it can work for the defenseman with two other strong personalities in the same organization.

Extension

The Islanders really needed reinforcement on defense with Noah Dobson’s injury.

Because as it stands… let’s say it’s not looking great:

(Credit: Daily Faceoff)
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The Ducks’ coach called an idiot by Jakob Silfverberg: not the same culture as in Montreal

I don’t know if you’ve seen this, but the Anaheim Ducks are in a tough situation.

Jakob Silfverberg, who played in Anaheim for 11 years, let loose on Greg Cronin, the Ducks’ coach. I mention this because he recently called his former coach an idiot. This was in an interview with the media Expressen.

Why? Because of his actions.

Cronin forced us to go on the ice and look him in the eyes while he yelled at us. I thought, “What are you doing? Do you want to humiliate us?”

He acted like a real idiot. – Jakob Silfverberg

Silfverberg, who now plays in Europe, said he lost the love for playing hockey in Anaheim. Things are better now… but he still has a bitter taste from his last year in California.

And clearly, he doesn’t hide it.

Obviously, it’s not easy to lose games. But what I notice is that even though the Canadiens have mostly lost their games under Martin St-Louis since February 2022, the guys respect the coach.

No one is throwing themselves under the bus in the Canadiens’ environment – quite the opposite.

Martin St-Louis has managed to create a family atmosphere in Montreal, and even those who see their roles diminished (Mike Matheson, David Savard, Jayden Struble, Michael Pezzetta, Cayden Primeau, etc.) do not complain publicly.

For all the rumors of discord in the NHL, there is none in Montreal. #CompanyCulture

Do you think this could be linked to the fact that, unlike the Ducks, the Canadiens are managing to turn the corner of their rebuild in order to win hockey games?

I do too.

extension

– Cronin responded to his former player by saying that everyone has their own style in life.

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Corey Pronman on Lane Hutson: “People don’t know if you can win with him.”

If you are a bit into social media, you have seen Corey Pronman being very… resistant when talking about Lane Hutson’s future. Let’s put it this way for now.

Pronman, whose job is to evaluate young players, had said that one day, he might see Hutson in a top-4. He had mentioned Hutson as the 39th best player under 23 and questioned the defender’s work ethic.

And that did not go over well in Montreal.

Since then, there have been games that supported his views at times (the game against Toronto and yesterday’s match in Detroit) regarding the quality of his defensive play… but he still got it wrong in volume.

And instead of adjusting his stance, he doubled down.

In a recent article published on The Athletic’s website, Pronman mentioned that he liked his offensive game, but once again he was unsure about what his defensive game would yield.

Here’s what he wrote.

I think his size will be an issue for playing defensively, especially in the playoffs.

When I spoke about this to teams at the All-American Showcase and the OHL Top Prospect Showcase recently, this was a recurring theme: he’s good, but people aren’t sure if you can win with him. – Corey Pronman

Pronman adds that it’s not just him that the debate exists (Adam Fox and Quinn Hughes as well), but that yes, there are people questioning whether a defender like Hutson can help win.

He also added that only two defenders of that size have ever made it to the Stanley Cup final.

Because Lane Hutson doesn’t get knocked around too much (on the contrary) despite his size, because he is already a top defenseman, and because guys like Hughes and Fox perform well in the playoffs, one wonders where Wheeler’s comments are coming from this time.

But in my opinion, that doesn’t keep Hutson awake at night… even knowing that playoff hockey is tougher.

in brief

– Oh.

– To be continued.

– A name to remember.

– Well done.

– It’s been like this for a long time on social media. And not everyone is obliged to find it nice.

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Owen Beck is going to the All-Star Game

Recently, Joshua Roy and Logan Mailloux received the LAH invitation for the All-Star Game.

However, since Roy got injured, someone needed to replace him. And here comes another Canadiens prospect, Owen Beck, who has been chosen to represent Laval at the annual classic.

He will therefore head to Coachella Valley on February 3rd.

It is important to note that the three players chosen from the Rocket (including Roy) have spent some time in the NHL this season, but did not make much of an impact during their time in Montreal.

Beck has just returned to Laval in recent days.

It’s great to see him playing heavy minutes down there (and getting the chance to go to the All-Star Game) rather than sitting on the fourth line of the Canadiens.

Good for the young player, then.

After the disappointment of being back down, Beck can at least say that things are going well for him down there. Individually, he is having a season worthy of the All-Star Game, which is noteworthy.

And as a team, the Rocket, who are at the top of their division, will have reinforcements starting tonight.

In the coming days, the Rocket will play in Hartford (tonight) and against Providence, Sunday on the road. Next week, Hartford will be in Laval next Friday and Saturday.

These are the games that Struble will be able to play, theoretically.

In a nutshell

– Indeed.

– Good point.

– Interesting.