Canadiens Wrap-Up: Trading Contracts, Konyushkov, Slafkovsky

MONTREAL — There’s never a dull moment when it comes to the Montreal Canadiens, but it’s not always possible to keep up to date with every breaking news story.

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

Monday

• A quick look at the Montreal Canadiens roster confirms Kent Hughes has done a reasonably good job removing inflated contracts from the organization. But now, Hughes is tasked with removing the last vestiges of the former administration, a rather tricky proposal seeing as Marc Bergevin added too much term to the deals he signed in his final years as general manager. [ Canadiens Analysis Remaining Canadiens Bergevin Contracts An Issue For Hughes]

Tuesday

• The Montreal Canadiens are looking to take a step in the right direction, and for that to happen, so too must Juraj Slafkosvky. [What The Canadiens Want From Juraj Slafkovsky This Season]

Wednesday

• The Montreal Canadiens quickly took care of the vast majority of the pressing issues facing the team this summer. As is always the case in professional sports, there are still a few questions remaining to be answered, two of which involve goaltenders. [Canadiens Approach To Samuel Montembeault Contract Extension]

Thursday

• Check out our first scouting report for Montreal Canadiens prospect Bogdan Konyushkov, a smooth-skating defenceman who’s currently playing in the KHL. [First Impressions of Canadiens Prospect Bogdan Konyushkov]

Friday

• Montreal Canadiens defenceman Kaiden Guhle is about to enter the second year of his entry-level contract. There’s no rush to sign him, however, given that players like Jake Sanderson have recently signed very rich contract extensions with their teams, some have suggested Guhle’s extension will be in the same range. [Canadiens Contracts: Comparing Kaiden Guhle & Jake Sanderson]
• The Montreal Canadiens have announced their 2023 Rookie camp roster, with 27 players invited to attend the festivities. The Canadiens rookie camp opens on September 13, in Brossard. Here are some players you should watch closely. [Eight Montreal Canadiens Players To Watch At 2023 Rookie Camp]

Saturday

• What what does Montreal need to do to properly develop Alex Newhook, for him to have a bounce-back season similar to last summer’s acquisition, Kirby Dach? [How The Canadiens Can Maximize Investment In Alex Newhook]