Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Friday.
Montreal Canadiens News
The Canadiens may have qualified for the playoffs this season, but judging by the Stanley Cup Final, there’s a lot of work to be done before anyone could suggest Montreal is a Cup contender. [Top 3 Canadiens Lessons Learned From The Stanley Cup Final]
The F1 event in Montreal always brings out the local hockey players. It’s a good fit when you think about it, especially since speed and endurance are at the heart of both sports.
Nick Suzuki, Patrik Laine & Alex Newhook at the F1 race in Montreal 🏎️ pic.twitter.com/2i1edaCM3r
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) June 15, 2025
Carey Price essentially just hunts, fishes, and then spends time with his family. It’s a pretty good gig if you can get it.
Carey Price & his kids on Father’s Day ♥️ pic.twitter.com/ePRK1JSWYm
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) June 15, 2025
ICYMI: Jonathan Toews is looking to make a return to play, but despite Montreal’s lack of depth at centre there are a bevy of red flags to consider. He may not be a fit with the Canadiens. [Evaluating Potential Canadiens Fit For Free Agent Toews]
ICYMI: Lane Hutson helped the Habs in a hundred different areas last year, but the shootout was not one of them. On that note, it very well could be, especially since Nick Suzuki’s shootout magic has dissipated. [A Key Situation Where Hutson Can Help The Canadiens]
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No one can accuse the Florida Panthers of not learning from their mistakes, at least not anyone who watched Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night. For the fifth straight time in this year’s playoffs, the Panthers were victorious after a loss. [Florida Panthers]
The 2025 NHL Draft is June 27 and 28, and the Pittsburgh Penguins have the 11th overall pick. Probably. Through their January trade with the Vancouver Canucks, the Penguins also have claim to the New York Rangers first-round pick in 2025 or 2026. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
Trades are on the table, and we’ll likely see some movement. Draft night is when Kyle Davidson cooks. [Vegas Golden Knights]