Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Thursday.
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Michael Hage represents one of the most exciting young players in the Montreal Canadiens prospect pool, owing to his ability to drive offence at full speed. His excellent hand-eye coordination and elite skating can’t be ignored, and are a big part of why Habs fans voted him as the team’s 4th best prospect. [Canadiens Prospect Rankings – Supersonic Michael Hage]
Roster turnover is a guarantee throughout rebuilds, and still very much a factor for the Canadiens, even if they’ve turned the corner in their long-term plans. Check out five players who will be under the gun next season. [Top Five Canadiens Players With Something To Prove In 2025-26]
We’re definitely not going to analyze Ivan Demidov’s play in summer leagues, but it is fun to watch him play shinny in front of local fans. I think he’s played more local games than actual NHL games at this point in his career. A lot like Lane Hutson, it’s quite clear that Demidov is addicted to all things hockey.
Ivan Demidov having fun at the LSHL exhibition games in Montreal 🔥 pic.twitter.com/BvS1jQAFCr
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) August 14, 2025
Speaking of Hutson, he took a day off… is not a sentence I’m yet to write since the Habs drafted him.
Lane Hutson on the ice working on his one-timers pic.twitter.com/Yg2injfofJ
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) August 14, 2025
Demidov was also hard at work, as per tradition.
Ivan Demidov & Jacob Fowler back on the ice in Brossard today pic.twitter.com/rbIwlAkSpE
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) August 14, 2025
Happy 40th to former Canadiens captain Shea Weber. May your lakes be full of aggressive muskie, and your forests overflowing with delicious venison.
Since it’s Shea Weber’s 40th birthday today, here’s one of his last acts as the MTL Canadiens captain:
Defending Carey Price after he blamed himself for the Habs losing in the 2021 Stanley Cup Finals.pic.twitter.com/rOHYVymPbq
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) August 14, 2025
ICYMI: 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]
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Last summer, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas and the Penguins facilitated the first successful offer sheet in years when they redid their trade with the St. Louis Blues. Originally, St. Louis attached their second-round pick to Kevin Hayes to complete the salary dump. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
The Florida Panthers signed defenseman Mike Benning to a one-year, two-way contract on Thursday after his second season with the Charlotte Checkers. [Florida Panthers]
While the Chicago Blackhawks’ offseason was devoid of big acquisitions, the declaration that it is time for the young players to take over this team is welcomed. [Chicago Blackhawks]