Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Wednesday.
Montreal Canadiens News
Hard-working and cerebral forward Owen Beck took the No.5 spot in our annual Montrela Canadiens prospect rankings, as voted on by Habs fans. His versatility and NHL readiness should serve him well going forward, as he’s essentially a plug-and-play prospect with an impressive tool kit. [Canadiens Prospect Rankings – Versatile Owen Beck]
I have a sneaking suspicion that Zachary Bolduc has been taking a closer look at Montreal’s current roster, eyeing the vacant penalty killer spot left behind by Joel Armia’s departure.
Zack Bolduc says he’s ready to play on the Habs penalty kill & just wants to help the team win:
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— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) August 13, 2025
Former Hab Josh Gorges will serve as the Kelowna Rocket’s assistant coach. The stalwart defender spent four seasons with the Rockets, including when he captained the team to a Memorial Cup championship in 2003-04.
The Kelowna Rockets are proud to announce the hiring of former NHL defenseman and Rockets alumnus Josh Gorges as an Assistant Coach for the 2025-26 season.
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— Kelowna Rockets (@Kelowna_Rockets) August 13, 2025
Just in case you were worried about the lack* of Ivan Demidov practice updates, he’s definitely still working hard in Brossard.
Le duel tant attendu.
Ivan Demidov contre Jacob Fowler.
Qui a eu le meilleur? 🤔🧐🤯🤯👀👀👀#GoHabsGo #Demidov #Fowler pic.twitter.com/bpa8axpXNj
— Frank Well Le Podcast Hockey (@fwell2) August 12, 2025
ICYMI: Talented winger Alexander Zharovsky was the first player picked by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, owing to his great hands and offensive creativity. He had a very solid season in the MHL that saw him earn more than a point per game, but he still has a lot to work on before he’ll be NHL ready. Habs fans voted him as the sixth-best young player in the system in our annual prospect rankings. [Canadiens Prospect Rankings – Magical Alexander Zharovsky]
National Hockey Now Network
Justin Brazeau was a 27-year-old free agent with only 95 games of NHL experience, compared to 75 games of ECHL and 189 games of AHL experience. Yet the Pittsburgh Penguins moved quickly to snare the 6-foot-6, 227-pound right-wing with a one-year, $1.5 million deal when the 2025 NHL free agency period began on July 1. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
Fans of the New Jersey Devils are champing at the bit for action, whether it be on the ice or by way of transactions. There’s still about a month left until on-ice activities, and still more to take care of with the roster. However, entering the 2025-26 season, what should the Devils’ expectations be? [New Jersey Devils]
The Avalanche will host the Utah Mammoth in a special preseason-opening game on Sept. 21 at Magness Arena, the team announced. [Colorado Avalanche]
(*One day break)