Habs Daily: Dubois Trade Saga, Michkov Meets With Canadiens

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

Habs News

• After word leaked that the Los Angeles Kings and Winnipeg Jets were engaged in serious trade talks, which would have effectively eliminated the Montreal Canadiens from the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade saga, it suddenly appears the Canadiens are back in the mix. Thankfully, Kent Hughes is sticking to his guns, which is the perfect approach to this complicated situaiton. [Canadiens & Hughes Taking Right Approach In Dubois Trade Talks]
• Check out the 2023 NHL Entry Draft primer. [NHL Draft Date, Time, And Draft Pick Information]
• Kirby Dach was considered a bust by many prior to his trade to the Canadiens, but things are looking up for the 22-year-old forward. According to recent analysis, Dach, who played a fair amount of games on the wing, is one of the best defensive centres in the league. [Dach Stands Out Among Best Defensive Centres]
• The Canadiens will meet with talented forward Matvei Michkov ahead of the Draft. [Canadiens To Meet Michkov, Draft Options Clearer]

National Hockey Now Network

• It is quite an honor for Matthew Tkachuk to be nominated for the Hart Trophy, but it is also quite deserved after the season he had, his first with the Panthers.. [Florida Panthers]
• Take a look at 10 teams that may fit the bill in a possible Erik Karlsson trade. [San Jose]
• The Boston Bruins alleviated some of their salary cap concerns by trading Taylor Hall to the Chicago Blackhawks. [Boston Bruins]
• Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas is setting about a unique course that could give the Penguins one more shot at relevance or humble the franchise into the next chapter. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
• Detroit Hockey Now profiled one of the most talented players available at the Draft, forward Gabe Perreault. [Detroit Red Wings]
• No one wants their vacation interrupted because of work, not even NHL players, but Ryan Johansen will accept it just this one time. The 31 year old center, acquired by the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, was in Napa Valley for his girlfriend’s birthday when he got the call from Nashville GM Barry Trotz that he had been dealt to the Avalanche. [Colorado Avalanche]
• Even in retirement, Pekka Rinne just can’t stay away from the Nashville Predators organization. [Nashville Predators]
• Philadelphia Flyers president Keith Jones talked trades, the draft and had a surprising answer to the rebuild in an appearance on 94-WIP on Monday morning. Essentially, he said the fruits of the rebuild might get here quicker than many think. [Philadelphia Flyers]