Habs Daily: Struble’s Partner, Farrell Prospect Ranking, Hage

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

Montreal Canadiens News

With Jayden Struble’s extension on the books it’s time to take a look at his potential role with the Montreal Canadiens moving forward. He could form a good third pairing alongside Arber Xhekaj, but his versatility suggests Struble can bring more to the table. [Projecting Struble Defensive Pairings, Potential Canadiens Impact]

We’ve reached No.17 in the Habs prospect rankings, as voted on by Canadiens fans. Sean Farrell, a player who was at risk of fading into the background, took advantage of the opportunity presented to him by Laval Rocket head coach Pascal Vincent. [Canadiens Prospect Rankings – No.17 Sean Farrell]

Prospect Michael Hage was busy at the World Junior Championship Summer Showcase. He opened the scoring for Team Canada Red on Tuesday afternoon.

Michael Hage takes a feed and makes it 1-0. Big week for Montreal Canadiens prospects.

Porter Martone and Sacha Boisvert with the assists. #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/PR8kzvFOrE

— Steven Ellis (@SEllisHockey) July 29, 2025

He also set up Team Canada Red’s second goal of the game.

Michael Hage takes a feed and makes it 1-0. Big week for Montreal Canadiens prospects.

Porter Martone and Sacha Boisvert with the assists. #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/PR8kzvFOrE

— Steven Ellis (@SEllisHockey) July 29, 2025

National Hockey Now Network

Bettors are not bullish on the Pittsburgh Penguins’ chances to be a good team in 2025-26. In fact, bettors place the Penguins’ Stanley Cup chances in line with the San Jose Sharks and Chicago Blackhawks, which is to say there is no chance, but they will take your money anyway. [Pittsburgh Penguins]

After the now-former CEO of Astronomer got popped on the Kiss Cam at a Coldplay concert in Foxboro not long ago, the Florida Panthers got in on the action on Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium with their main squeeze — the Stanley Cup. [Florida Panthers]

Late last week, Islanders’ Assistant to the General Manager and former Islander Matt Martin sat down for a long, entertaining interview with the Cam & Strick Podcast. [New York Islanders]