Habs Daily: Restricted Free Agent Signings, Price’s LTIR Status

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

Habs News

• The Montreal Canadiens have announced they have come to terms with two of the three remaining restricted free agents in the organization. Both Lucas Condotta and Nicolas Beaudin came to terms on contract extensions with the Habs. [Montreal Canadiens Sign Two Restricted Free Agents]
• The Montreal Canadiens have a little less than $9 million in salary cap space heading into next season, but that cap space will not accrue since most of the funds come from Carey Price’s contract being put on the long-term injured reserve. [How The Canadiens Are Influenced By Carey Price’s LTIR Contract]
• Former Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Galchenyuk has had a tumultuous NHL career, to say the least. The latest chapter in his saga involved the Arizona Coyotes signing him to a contract extension on July 1 only to turn around and terminate his contract less than two weeks later. [Former Canadiens Top Pick Once Again Placed On Waivers]

National Hockey Now Network

• Former Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy and the Stanley Cup were in Milton, MA, then on to Cape Cod Thursday for Cassidy’s day with the cherished trophy. [Boston Bruins]
• Tristan Jarry has been the Pittsburgh Penguins’ No. 1 goaltender for the past few years, but he entered this offseason facing a couple of major — and potentially career-altering — questions. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
• Red Wings newcomers could’ve chosen virtually any NHL team and their choice was the Detroit Red Wings. Why? [Detroit Red Wings]
• Take a look at six potential bargains to be found among the players still available in free agency. [Colorado Avalanche]
• The Philadelphia Flyers were without a captain last season and still don’t have one. Last season, coach John Tortorella said he would not name a captain this season. [Philadelphia Flyers]
• General manager Kelly McCrimmon has a strong core in place through the 2026-27 season to compete for more Stanley Cups. [Vegas Golden Knights]