Habs Daily: Stanley Cup Final, Canadiens Draft Target, Demidov

Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Tuesday.

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Congratulations to the Florida Panthers on their dominant defence of the Stanley Cup. The repeat champions set the tone early on Tuesday thanks to Sam Reinhart’s excellent first-period goal. As per tradition, the Edmonton Oilers’ offence dried up at the worst possible time, while most games featured less-than-stellar defending. That being said, at some point the Oilers will have to stop wasting Connor McDavid’s prime and finally acquire an above-average goaltender. [Top 3 Canadiens Lessons Learned From The Stanley Cup Final]

Sam Reinhart with a great goal to open up the scoring for the Florida Panthers. 1-0 #NHLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/ZYWDK32PJC

— Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) June 18, 2025

2025 NHL Draft-eligible prospect Logan Hensler may have dropped drastically in recent rankings, but the right-handed defencemen’s mobility should lead to a first-round selection. The Montreal Canadiens happen to have a pair of first-round picks that are set for Hensler’s projected range. [Canadiens 2025 Draft Targets: Smooth Skating Logan Hensler]

Ivan Demidov seemingly has the support of every Russian hockey player. Few, if any, have had anything but good things to say about the Canadiens prospect.

«I’m afraid to jinx him, but he’s going to be a great player» — Vasily Podkolzin about Ivan Demidov pic.twitter.com/7qvW3ZZoK5

— Милена (@D1VDsAGUJsk2iPk) June 17, 2025

Lane Hutson continues to be reciprocal when it comes to the intense support from Habs fans.

Lane Hutson last week on the support from Habs fans:

“The fans have really been our lifeline for the entire season…They’re the heartbeat of our team & it’s what makes playing in Montreal so special. We have a pretty special thing going on in Montreal, and I’m just fortunate… pic.twitter.com/u7LcRrjaeh

— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) June 16, 2025

ICYMI: Vinzenz Rohrer spent the last two seasons playing in Zurich, giving him an opportunity to play against professional opponents from a very young age. He’ll need time before he’s ready for the NHL, but his development with the ZSC Lions has gone quite well, with Rohrer emerging as a hardworking forward. [Canadiens Prospects: Projecting Vinzenz Rohrer Impact]

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Don’t forget to check out our sister site, Florida Hockey Now, for all your Stanley Cup-related coverage. [Florida Panthers]

If it’s criticism of Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman that’s your goal, there are plenty of targets to take aim at. His work in signing UFAs certainly leaves something to be desired. The Red Wings are currently overburdened with long-term deals given to journeyman players who haven’t lived up to the stipend they are earning. However, his draft record speaks for itself. [Detroit Red Wings]

The Avalanche have a star winger appearing on several offseason trade boards. [Colorado Avalanche]