Canadiens Wrap Up

Canadiens Wrap-Up: Lottery Odds, Gurianov, Summer Moves

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2 years ago

April 16, 2023

MONTREAL — There’s never a dull moment when it comes to the Montreal Canadiens, but many fans lead a very busy life, meaning it’s not always possible to keep up to date with every news story.

But don’t worry, we’re here to help!

Every Sunday we will recap the most exciting and relevant news stories that you may have missed throughout the week.

Monday

The rebuilding Montreal Canadiens have many holes still left to plug in their lineup, but a staggering statistic makes their most pressing need look even direr. [Canadiens Stat Exposes Organizational Weakness]
An early look at some of the Habs players that could end up representing their countries at the World Championship this summer. [Canadiens Top Candidates to Play At Worlds]

Tuesday

The Canadiens got creative when calling upon reinforcements from the Laval Rocket, who were in the midst of a crucial run to qualify for the AHL playoffs. [Canadiens Get Creative With Call-Ups]
Top prospect Lane Hutson announced he’d be returning to Boston University for a second year in the NCAA, which was definitely the right choice for the talented defenceman. [Hutson Returns To NCAA For Additional Year]
Last week’s Canadiens Mailbag included questions regarding the media in Montreal, poutine (of course), prospects, and much more. [Canadiens Mailbag]

Wednesday

Draft experts discussed the strengths and weaknesses shown by Hutson during his freshman season in the NCAA. [Draft Experts Discuss Hutson]
Joel Teasdale made his long-awaited NHL debut in the penultimate game of the regular season. [Teasdale Makes NHL Debut]
A closer look at some of the Canadiens prospects that were available to be sent to the AHL. [Canadiens Prospects Could Land In Laval]

Thursday

It all came down to the last game of the season for the Canadiens and their NHL Draft Lottery odds. [Canadiens And Coyotes Race To The Bottom]
Rafael Harvey-Pinard and Jesse Ylonen made an immediate impact upon returning to the Laval Rocket lineup. [Call-Ups Make Impact In AHL]
Several Canadiens prospects will face off in the second round of the Ontario Hockey League playoffs. []Canadiens Prospects Advance To Round 2]
The Canadiens fought hard, but it was not enough to beat the league-leading Bruins in the final game of the season. [Canadiens Offer Valiant Effort In Season-Ending Loss]
With the loss, the Habs secured the fifth-best Draft Lottery odds in the league. [Canadiens Secure 5th Lottery Spot]

Friday

Nick Suzuki did not miss a game this season, showing great leadership as the Canadiens embarked on their first true year of the rebuild. [Suzuki Leads The Charge]
Paul Byron discussed his future with the team, which likely won’t take place on the ice, but may involve a management position within the organization. [Byron Speaks On Future]
Sean Monahan spoke about the injury that kept him out of the lineup for the second half of the season. [Monahan Talks Regret Over Injury]
Brendan Gallagher went to bat for the medical team, which has been under fire all season due to the endless stream of injuries. [Gallagher Goes To Bat For Medical Team]
Cole Caufield was asked about a potential contract extension but was tight-lipped regarding his future with the club. [Caufield Discusses Canadiens Contract]
General manager Kent Hughes admitted the team needs to do a better job protecting its players going forward. [Management Gives Insight Into Injury Issues]

Saturday

The Montreal Canadiens will finally have some financial flexibility, and they’ve hinted that they plan to maximize every dollar. [Habs Provide Hints As To Future Strategy]
The Habs will have to be careful regarding a potential contract for 25-year-old winger Denis Gurianov. [Canadiens Must Proceed With Caution Regarding Gurianov Contract]
The Canadiens won’t win many awards this season, but that did not stop us from handing out a few Habs-related awards to players who stood out from the crowd. [Canadiens Awards: MVP, Breakout Player, Unsung Hero]