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The Montreal Canadiens may not have much momentum heading into the NHL Trade Deadline<\/a>, but the rapidly thinning rental market could quickly change things. Tuesday<\/p>\n In the latest edition of the Habs mailbag<\/a>, we cover a lot of ground, focusing on the upcoming trade deadline, potential deals, Pierre-Luc Dubois\u2019 value, the future for Rafael Havey-Pinard and Samuel Montembeault, defensive decisions, hot sauce, and much more. Wednesday<\/p>\n Sean Farrell maintained his grip on the No.1 spot in our Canadiens Prospect Power Rankings<\/a>, but strong weeks from players like Riley Kidney, Joshua Roy, and Adam Engstrom kept things interesting in the top 10. Thursday<\/p>\n Harvard Crimson captain Henry Thrun has advised the Anaheim Ducks he will not sign a contract following the conclusion of his NCAA career. Given Kent Hughes\u2019 background, the interesting prospect should be very familiar to Canadiens management<\/a>. Friday<\/p>\n The Laval Rocket<\/a> call-ups like Rafa\u00ebl Harvey-Pinard and Justin Barron have put up some impressive offence this season, providing clutch performances in the face of all these injuries. Saturday<\/p>\n Top Canadiens Sean Farrell<\/a> is focused on bringing an NCAA championship home to Harvard, but has an attentive eye on Montreal. Check out the full interview.<\/p>\n The Season So Far<\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to go back and comb over some of the biggest news so far this season, here\u2019s a list of each weekly Wrap-Up so far:<\/p>\n Feb 19th<\/a> \u2013 Habs Trade Outlook, 2023 Draft Targets<\/p>\n Feb 12th<\/a> \u2013 Habs Likely Trade Chips, Prospects Thriving<\/p>\n Feb 5th<\/a> \u2013 Habs To-Do List, NHL Trade Rumous<\/p>\n Jan 29th <\/a>\u2013 Habs Prospects Take Over, NHL Trade Talk<\/p>\n Jan 22nd<\/a> \u2013 2023 Draft Plans, NHL Trade Chatter<\/p>\n Jan 15th<\/a> \u2013 Trade Deadline Targets, NHL Trade Rumours<\/p>\n Jan 8th<\/a> \u2013 2023 Draft Odds, Habs Prospects Traded<\/p>\n Jan 1st<\/a> \u2013\u00a0Big 2023 Draft Lottery Odds, 2019 Re-Draft<\/p>\n Dec 25th<\/a> \u2013 Popular Habs In Trade Talks, Xhekaj Fights<\/p>\n Dec 18th<\/a> \u2013 Habs 2023 Draft Gamble, NHL Trade Talk<\/p>\n Dec 11th<\/a> \u2013 Habs Interest In Boeser, Prospects at WJC<\/p>\n Dec 4th<\/a> \u2013 Caufield Extension, Montreal\u2019s Plan For 2023 Draft<\/p>\n Nov 27th<\/a> \u2013 Habs Trade Talk, Monahan\u2019s Growing Value<\/p>\n Nov 20th<\/a> \u2013 Kent Hughes Active, NHL Trade Rumours<\/p>\n Nov 13th<\/a> \u2013 Hughes\u2019 Trade Strategy, Kirby Dach\u2019s Growth<\/p>\n Nov 6th<\/a> \u2013 St-Louis Strategy, Caufield, Slafkovsky<\/p>\n Oct 30th<\/a> \u2013 Habs Trade Talk, Roster Shuffle & Waivers<\/p>\n Oct 23rd<\/a> \u2013 Juraj Slafkovsky Impressing, Xhekaj And More<\/p>\n Oct 16th<\/a> \u2013 Hughes\u2019 LTIR Strategy, Carey Price, Waivers<\/p>\n Oct 9th<\/a> \u2013 Hughes Roster Strategy, Roy, Slafkovsky<\/p>\n \t\t
\nWith the injuries now mounting on a daily basis for the Montreal Canadiens, it\u2019s looking likely that they\u2019ll match an ominous NHL record<\/a> they set last season.
\nThe Montreal Canadiens got some good and bad news at practice today, but things are starting to become worrisome regarding Sean Monahan<\/a>.
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\nThe many injuries sustained by Montreal Canadiens veterans could force a strategy shift by Kent Hughes leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline<\/a>.
\nFans were treated to new lines and new defensive pairings as head coach Martin St-Louis decided to shuffle the lineup ahead of Tuesday\u2019s game against the New Jersey Devils<\/a>.
\nMontembeault had yet another fantastic game for the Canadiens, powering them to a 5-2 win<\/a> over the high-flying Devils.<\/p>\n
\nThe early results from the Jeff Petry and Mike Matheson trade are encouraging for Kent Hughes and the Canadiens<\/a>.
\nAlmost every hockey Insider has linked Pierre-Luc Dubois<\/a> to the Habs, with Elliotte Friedman mentioning the situation in his latest 32 Thoughts article.
\nFormer Canadiens captain Shea Weber<\/a> was traded from the Vegas Golden Knights to the Arizona Coyotes, finally putting an end to the insurance-based saga. The Coyotes received a fifth-round pick for absorbing Weber\u2019s contract.<\/p>\n
\nHabs fans submitted proposals for the upcoming trade deadline<\/a> and we analyzed the results. Let\u2019s just say it was a little more difficult than anticipated to put together a trade that works for two teams.
\nThe Canadiens announced Joel Edmundson is progressing nicely, but centre Kirby Dach\u2019s illness has become serious and is now considered a lower-body injury.<\/a>
\nConsequently, the Canadiens claimed centre Chris Tierney off waivers<\/a> from the Florida Panthers. Tierney has two goals and one assist in 19 games with the Panthers this season.<\/p>\n
\nPittsburgh Penguins forward Kasperi Kapanen<\/a> has been made available waivers,\u00a0but claiming him may not be the best idea for the Canadiens.
The Montreal Canadiens are looking to become cap brokers leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline<\/a>. But, before they can do that, they need some clarity on a few subjects.<\/p>\n![\"avatar\"](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769098812_606_07ba55ead0c73509df880c421e3023e5ac7c7d9f55b4c9b9a5aeeb184bcdf689.png\")
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