Habs Daily: Top Prospects Thriving, Matheson Trade, Dubois

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1 year ago

February 23, 2023

All the latest Habs news, recent Montreal Canadiens stories, as well as news and information from around the National Hockey League.

Sean Farrell maintained his grip on the No.1 spot in our Canadiens Prospect Power Rankings, but strong weeks from players like Riley Kidney, Joshua Roy, and Adam Engstrom kept things interesting in the top 10.
The early results from the Jeff Petry and Mike Matheson trade are encouraging for Kent Hughes and the Canadiens.
Almost every hockey Insider has linked Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Habs, with Elliotte Friedman mentioning the situation in his latest 32 Thoughts article.
Former Canadiens captain Shea Weber was traded from the Vegas Golden Knights to the Arizona Coyotes, finally putting an end to the insurance-based saga. The Coyotes received a fifth-round pick for absorbing Weber’s contract.

NYI: “I Can Play With These Guys.” Check out this one-on-one with New York Islanders forward and Montreal native Arnaud Durandeau
BOS: The NHL was hoping to announce a series of games between the Boston Bruins, and the Los Angeles Kings in September, but it appears the ambitious plan has been put on hold for now.
PGH: According to captain Sidney Crosby, the Pittsburgh Penguins must work a little bit harder and smarter.
PHI: Philadelphia Flyers prospect Devin Kaplan is becoming a key player for the Boston University Terriers.
DET: Thanks to a surprising late-season push, the Detroit Red Wings. are in a relatively healthy position in the NHL Wild Card race.
WSH: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin opened up about his father, and his return to the NHL.
VGK: The Vegas Golden Knights ended up acquiring defenceman Dysin Mayo in exchange for Weber’s contract and a fifth-round pick.
SJS: San Jose Sharks prospect Ozzy Wiesblatt has struggled this season, but the organization isn’t worried about his development.