Habs Daily: Upcoming Free Agents, Draft Lottery, Deadline Review

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1 year ago

March 5, 2023

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

The Montreal Canadiens were not as busy at the deadline as some may have hoped, but general manager Kent Hughes was handcuffed by factors out of his control. [Canadiens’ underwhelming, but understandable deadline]
Five Habs players are currently signed to expiring contracts: Jonathan Drouin, Sean Monahan, Alex Belzile, Chris Tierney, and Paul Byron. [Canadiens must decide the fate of five UFAs]
The Canadiens may have more points than the Vancouver Canucks and the Arizona Coyotes, but they’re still in a healthy position to end up lower than them in the standings, which should help their draft lottery odds. [Canadiens schedule beneficial for NHL draft lottery]

NYI: The New York Islanders are attempting to qualify for the playoffs, but it won’t be easy. [New York Islanders]
BOS: There’s no stopping the Boston Bruins. They won their 10th game in a row on Friday by beating the New York Rangers. [Boston Bruins]
PGH: Nick Bonino? More like Nick Baldino. Get it? He shaved his head, so, it’s wordplay. You’re welcome. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
PHI: Philadelphia Flyers left winger James van Riemsdyk heard all the trade rumours, and now that things have settled down, he’s starting to process the trade deadline madness. [Philadelphia Flyers]
WSH: Washington Capitals defenceman Vincent Iorio is ready to make the most of his unexpected call-up to the NHL. [Washington Capitals]
VGK: Newcomer Jonathan Quick is expected to make the start for the Golden Knights versus the Canadiens on Sunday. He and his team are excited about the possibility of winning the wide-open Western Conference. [Vegas Golden Knights]
COL: The Colorado Avalanche suffered a rare lopsided loss on Saturday, falling 7-3 to the Dallas Stars. [Colorado Avalanche]
SJS: A closer look at some of the more exciting aspects of the San Jose Sharks’ trade deadline. [San Jose Sharks]