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Bench brawl in the playoffs: It all happened… because of Jakub Dobes

Remember Game 3 of the (most recent) series between the Capitals and the Canadiens? No? Let me refresh your memory: two players (Josh Anderson and Tom Wilson) did something you don’t often see in the NHL. The two guys fought on the bench at the end of the 2nd period… and it made for a really intense moment. Clearly, it’s hard to forget these images, which have been makingthe rounds on the web… because it was simply insane:

[content-ads] But… this all started because of one player in particular. And here, I’m talking about Jakub Dobes. What you need to know is that Dobes was talking (a lot) to Capitals players before taking Samuel Montembeault’s place in front of the net. Monty got hurt, Dobes was called in to replace him… and the Capitals players came to send him a message at the end of the period, when Dobes had to go through the entire opposing group before he could get to his bench. That’s when Arber Xhekaj decided to get involved… and that’s when things got a little complicated.

Arber

Dobes doesn’t understand why the Capitals players were so angry because he claims he didn’t say anything “that terrible.” But… In the playoffs, guys’ emotions are different. The players want to win, they want to do everything they can to get there… and the intensity always goes up a notch too. But he’ll know that the next time he wants to start stirring the pot.Fuck around and find out, as they say so well… hehe.hehe. [spacer title=’Overtime’] – Nice list.

– To be continued.

– Classic.

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Patrik Laine traded by the start of the season: Frank Seravalli doesn’t believe it

Patrik Laine is a player who stirs up passions in Montreal. Almost everyone has a different opinion about the Finnish forward… and I’m sure you can understand why I say that. After all, he’s not the talk of the town. Since the start of the summer, we’ve heard a few rumours about Laine. The idea of him being traded by the Canadiens has come up on more than one occasion… and every time we’ve heard about it, it’s caused a stir. But the season is approaching slowly and at this point, it would be surprising to see a transaction involving Laine. At least, that’s what Frank Seravalli thinks, when he talked about it on his Insider Notebook podcast yesterday lunchtime.[content-ads] In his commentary, Seravalli mentions that we’ll have to wait and see Laine’s production at the start of the season to come to a certain conclusion. He doesn’t close the door on a possible transaction… but we also understand that he doesn’t necessarily believe that the player will automatically change address too.

In reality, the Canadiens may not be able to afford to trade Laine at the moment. The player in question – who is one of the NHL’s top goal scorers – fills a need in Montreal: he helps the Habs offensively and plays an important role on the powerplay.Without his 15 powerplay goals last season, the Habs probably wouldn’t have made the playoffs… Right now, the Canadiens must be able to take advantage of him in the final year of his contract. Laine will be as free as a bird next summer if he doesn’t sign a new deal by July 1, 2026, and before making a decision, we need to see what he’s got… for real. Because let’s not forget: in 24-25, Laine wasn’t at the top of his game. He missed some games, he decided not to have knee surgery after his training camp injury… and we felt he struggled at times during the last campaign. If he’s fit next season, that could change a few things. And that’s why, in my eyes, we’ve got to give him another chance to shine. [spacer title=’Overtime’] – Wow.

– A line really…. interesting.

– Rumours in the MLB.

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3 years at $5.75 per season for Dylan Samberg: Kaiden Guhle’s contract is fantastic

If I’m talking about Dylan Samberg, you may not know the name (or much at all). We’re talking about a 26-year-old defenseman, 6’4 (216 lbs.), who has played in Winnipeg since the start of his career and was drafted second overall by the Jets in 2017. His style is quite defensive: he finished last season with his highest total of goals (6) and points (20) in a single season. But we’re talking about a guy who just signed a three-year contract valued at $5.75 M. That’s still a lot of money – even if the ceiling has gone up and will continue to do so over the next few years.

And it makes you realize even more how fantastic Kaiden Guhle’s contract (six years at $5.5M per season) is for the Canadiens.

[content-ads] At 23, Kaiden Guhle has the potential to become the Canadiens’ blue-line general. He’s already proven himself, he could play on the first pair on defense as early as next season, and he’ll be making a really respectable salary until the end of the 2030-2031 season.

Guhle is about to enter the first year of his contract… Kent Hughes really found a way to make a good move almost a year ago to the day. Guhle signed his contract extension on July 31, 2024 (today is the 30th) and Hughes knew that the cap was going to go up at some point. And he also knew that the defenseman’s salary wasn’t going to become super-negative in the context of him already playing like a guy who deserves to earn that kind of money annually. The contract is likely to get even better… especially if Guhle becomes the defenseman we see him becoming. [spacer title=’Overtime’] – Too easy.

– I love his answers.

– Time flies!

– Oh.

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SAQ offers a “Fleury Vodka” in honor of Marc-André

Marc-André Fleury is now retired, but just because he’s retired from hockey doesn’t mean his NHL achievements have been forgotten. In fact , the SAQ is now offering a Vodka in honor of the Québécois goalie on its website. RDT wrote about it.

(Credit: SAQ)

Note that the product is not available in stores and costs $33.25. Interestingly, as you can see from the product description, 100% of the profits will be donated to the Centre d’action bénévole du Bas-Richelieu. #GénéreuxIt’s a 40% alcohol product, and three different labels have been produced for the bottle, in three different colors for the label. But in any case, it’s still Fleury Vodka #29. content-ads] Obviously, a product like this wouldn’t stop Fleury from getting back into the game if he felt like it. But we’re seeing more and more post-career tributes to the Québécois,who wants people to let him know that he’s made his mark on his sport.Let’s not forget that the goaltender received offers to return to the game, but said no. He seems quite determined not to play again. He seems quite determined not to play again and to learn a little by visiting the Wild’s offices once in a while. And that’s fine. spacer title=’Overtime’]- Colleague Félix Forget is on the case.

– Pardon?

– Logical.

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Jayden Struble and Arber Xhekaj: no, there’s no controversy over their salaries

Jayden Struble signed a two-year contract this week. The American defenseman, who was eligible for arbitration, avoided the unpleasant process of going before an arbitrator by signing a contract worth $1.4125M per year. The fact that he earns slightly more per year than Arber Xhekaj was raised (the Sheriff earns $1.3 million per year from 2024 to 2026), which is normal under the circumstances. That was to be the end of the story. But it’s not normal for it to be controversial. As Nicolas Cloutier pointed out, there’s too much talk for what it is.But right now, there’s too much talk.

[content-ads]Because in reality, it’s normal for two players not to earn exactly the same salary. Few players on the Habs have exactly the same cap hit…But above all, as Nicolas Cloutier reminds us, Struble had arbitration rights and the salary cap has gone up in the last year. When you look at it from another angle, you can turn the situation around. After all, you know as well as I do that it’s easy to make numbers mean whatever you want. Take the cap percentage at the time of signing and you have another picture, for example

  • Arber Xhekaj: $1.3M on an $88M cap hit… that’s 1.48% of the mass
  • Jayden Struble: $1.4125M on a $95.5M cap hit… that’s 1.48% of payroll

In fact, both guys have the same percentage when they sign. It’s not a round number that Struble signed, which leads me to believe that Arber’s contract was used as a comparable. No, there’s no controversy in my eyes between the two defensemen. [spacer title=’Overtime’]- Still.

– To be read.

– Aatos Koivu stands out. [BPM Sports] – Really?

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At the end of his contract, Cody Ceci will have accumulated more money than Wayne Gretzky

Wayne Gretzky is considered by many to be the greatest hockey player of all time. He enjoyed an illustrious 20 seasons in the NHL, playing 1,487 games in the process.

He is a fine example of pure talent, but also of durability. He left on his own terms with total earnings estimated at $46 million, which seemed astronomical in his day.

In 2025, things have changed. Average inflation of 2.56% between Gretzky’s last game and today has pushed salaries higher, in addition to recent salary cap increases.

In the end, many 2nd or 3rd line players or 2nd or 3rd pair defensemen can hope to reach $50 million in total earnings.

Such is the case with Cody Ceci, who signed a 4-year contract on July 1 worth $18 million. By the end of his contract, he will have accumulated over $51 million in earnings.

He’s not the first to top the list when it comes to the NHL’s best players. If he makes it to the end of the four years, he’ll have played 16 years in the NHL, four less than Gretzky. With the salary cap set to rise in the next few years, the gap between today’s average salaries and those of the late ’90s will widen exponentially, as teams will be able to pay higher salaries to the team’s best players, in addition to inflation. spacer title=’Overtime’] – Unusual scenario.

– Speaking of high salaries.

– Quite a win for CF Montreal.

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WJSS: Michael Hage shines with Canada

Michael Hage was not invited to represent Canada at the World Junior Championships last year. Should he have been invited? Probably, considering the team’s disappointing quarter-final loss to the Czech Republic.

The fact that he plays in the NCAA didn’t help either, but barring a huge surprise, Hockey Canada shouldn’t overlook him this year.

He’s taking part in the Summer Showcase, which is good news in itself, but he also has an important role in Team Canada-Rouge.

Today, his team played its first game of the summer mini-tournament against the other Canadian team, Canada-White. He didn’t miss a beat with a goal and an assist.

Used in a second line with Cole Rechny and Benjamin Kindel, he first grabbed a rebound in the slot before scoring.

Then, he served a superb pass to Marek Vanacker.

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If he breaks into the lineup, I can’t wait to see what role we’ll give him. Being a 2nd line center is an achievable goal with the talent Canada is going to have.

In the meantime, it’s off to the University of Michigan for him to play his second season. After an excellent first year, it’ll be interesting to see how far he can take his team, who disappointed at the end of 2025.

It should be Habs direction next, as he’s projected as the team’s future 2nd center.

[spacer title=’En rafale’] – A good game from CF Montreal.

– It’s pretty amazing to see him go.

– Embarrassing situation for the tournament.

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Erik Karlsson: The Hurricanes would be the best fit according to Frank Seravalli

We don’t know where Erik Karlsson will play in 25-26. And the reason is simple: the Penguins have told the other NHL teams that the defenseman is available right now. Kyle Dubas won’t trade him for nothing, but we could see a trade by the start of next season anyway. The Maple Leafs have been mentioned in the Karlsson file.but in the eyes of Frank Seravalli(Bleacher Report), there’s one club that would make more sense: the Hurricanes.Karlsson wants to join a Stanley Cup contender, and he could fill a certain need in Carolina since the Canes lost Brent Burns on the right side of defense.

[content-ads] The Hurricanes are in a great situation right now.

They have 12 forwards, seven defensemen and their two goalies under contract for next season… and they currently have $10,647,291 in cap space.Eric Tulsky (GM) has room to maneuver and have fun, obviously.That said, we know what the “problem” is with Erik Karlsson and you’ll understand why I’m talking about his contract. The defenseman is currently worth $10M on Pittsburgh’s payroll, and the Penguins will have to hold back a certain portion of his salary if they really want to get rid of him, which could complicate a deal in the end. But the good news is that there are only two seasons left on the main man’s contract… It remains to be seen whether Kyle Dubas will be able to find a partner to dance with. But on paper, it’s true that Karlsson would add some offensive punch to the Hurricanes’ line-up… and maybe – just maybe – he’s the last piece left to take the next step in Carolina. [spacer title=’Overtime’] – She looked tired. She still won in Washington in Sunday’s final…

– So much the better.

– Interesting.

– Nice list.

– Oh yeah?

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Sixth defender: it’s going to come down to numerical inferiority

You know the drill: barring a surprise (David Reinbacher, signing, trade, injury, etc.), the Canadiens’ defensemen are under control: Noah Dobson, Lane Hutson, Mike Matheson, Alexandre Carrier and Kaiden Guhle will play every game they can, and then Arber Xhekaj and Jayden Struble will fight for playing time. And after that, Arber Xhekaj and Jayden Struble will be fighting for playing time. Both will make the club, however, barring a surprise. By necessity, there are elements that will make it Xhekaj or Struble who will be able to play more often than not.

And listening to yesterday’s Sick Podcast (Tony Marinaro and Eric Engels), I thought it was clear: the numerical inferiority will play an important role in the decision to play the Canadiens or the American more often.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfH8NL21OQo [content-ads]Let’s take it a step further: I think it’s all going to come down to the PK . In my eyes, there are two elements that will make the competition between the two men turn to one or the other’s advantage at the start of the season

  • Who will be better in the numerical disadvantage?
  • Who will send his club to the short-handed position as little as possible?

It’s clear that the Sheriff must sometimes take “team penalties” and that this is part of his role, as raised in the Sick Podcast. But hooking penalties, for example, who’s going to take less? That can/should be a tie-breaking factor between the two friends.

Arber Xhekaj & Jayden Struble in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador 🎣

[image or embed]– /r/Habs (@habsonreddit.bsky.social) July 27, 2025 at 7:28 pm

[content-ads]But also, being good at being short-handed is obviously going to help. After all, the Canadiens lost David Savard and he needs to be replaced defensively, andthey also lost Joel Armia and Christian Dvorak, which will weaken the shorthanded units in general. The role of the defensemen will be even more important, in my opinion, withLane Hutson and Noah Dobson being used on the powerplay. Mike Matheson (who could also play on the PP), Alexandre Carrier and Kaiden Guhle will have an important one-man short-handed role. And there’s room for one more defenseman. #ReplaceSavardIf Struble or Xhekaj is ever better on PK, it could work in his favor to stay in the lineup. After all, stabilizing this unit, which will undergo some changes compared to last year, will no doubt be important for the coach. Being in Struble’s or Xhekaj’s skates, I’d keep that in mind. But these are two guys who undoubtedly know it already.[spacer title=’Overtime’]- I like it.

– Quiet, indeed.

– Oh yeah?

– Of note.

– Note to Sparrows fans,

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LJ Mooney recognized by his trainer: he stood up at the summer showcase

LJ Mooney is an increasingly popular name in Montreal. After all, fans may love big players… but small, talented players still have their place in the hearts of Montreal fans. # Caufield #HutsonAnd Mooney, with the talent coming out of his ears, currently falls into that category. Petit Jean, who isn’t a high draft pick, has done well wherever he goes since becoming a Habs prospect. Whether at the development camp or the summer showcase (a tournament to prepare for the World Junior Championship), he stands out from the crowd. And he’s getting a lot of praise. The Americans’ coach, Bob Motzko, had a chance to see what Mooney looked like, and let’s just say he liked what he saw of the player he’ll also be coaching this year at the University of Minnesota.

We say that because Little John, who doesn ‘t mind his size, was named by his coach as one of the guys who stood out in the last few days.

[content-ads]It may have been his future college player, but Motzko couldn’t name him if he didn’t deserve it.

Remember that in his first game in the Summer Showcase, Mooney came out on top with two points, including a goal, for the Americans. The way I look at it, I think it’s great to see that in an event like the Summer Showcase, Mooney is able to come out on top. It’s a competitive environment, even in the middle of summer.

After all, it’s one thing at the development camp in Montreal, but it’s quite another when guys are fighting to represent their country at the WJC.It’s a good start… although it doesn’t mean everything, obviously.[spacer title=’Overtime’]- How are you, Ivan?

– Leylah Fernandez’s father confided in Meeker Guerrier.[98.5 FM] – Well done.

– True.

– Ouch.