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The Montreal Canadiens got some good news at practice today as Joel Edmundson, Kaiden Guhle and Denis Gurianov practiced with the team in San Jose, causing quite a few like changes.\u00a0 [Joel Edmundson<\/a>] Tuesday<\/p>\n Despite not yet being ready to return to play, the interest in Canadiens veteran defenceman Joel Edmundson ahead of the March 3rd NHL Trade Deadline remains quite high. [Joel<\/a> Edmundson<\/a>] Wednesday<\/p>\n The Canadiens\u00a0were able to secure a deal for the speedy Denis Gurianov on Sunday, but they weren\u2019t the only team in the mix. [Denis Gurianov<\/a>] Thursday<\/p>\n It appears that there is indeed still a market for Montreal Canadiens defenceman Joel Edmundson, but the Tampa Bay Lightning likely aren\u2019t a good fit. [Joel Edmundson<\/a>] Friday<\/p>\n The Montreal Canadiens made two minor deals on Friday. The first sent Laval Rocket forward Nate Schnarr to the Los Angeles Kings for defenceman Frederic Allard. [Canadiens make minor-league trade<\/a>] Saturday<\/p>\n Sunday<\/p>\n The Montreal Canadiens may not have been able to trade Sean Monahan at the NHL Trade Deadline, but they could keep him and try again next year.\u00a0[Sean Monahan<\/a>] 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 26th<\/a> \u2013 Habs Trade Proposals, NHL Trade Rumours<\/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
\nThe Canadiens have had their NHL Trade Deadline activity diminished due to untimely injuries, but they do still have some options with veteran Sean Monahan. [Sean Monahan<\/a>]
\nWith many buyers striking out on Timo Meier, the Canadiens could be in a strong position leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline.. [NHL Trade Deadline<\/a>]<\/p>\n
\nGary Bettman announced the NHL would scrutinize any trade involving a player on the long-term injured reserve, which could come into play if the Habs find a suitor for injured forward Sean Monahan [Sean Monahan<\/a>].
\nThe Canadiens finally received some good news on the injury front, as defenceman Kaiden Guhle returned to play on Tuesday night against the San Jose Sharks.\u00a0[Kaiden Guhle<\/a>]
\nGuhle and newcomer Denis Gurianov stole the show in the Canadiens\u2019 late-game rally over the San Jose Sharks.\u00a0[Denis Gurianov<\/a>]<\/p>\n
\nIt\u2019s time for the Canadiens prospect power rankings! Riley Kidney and Sean Farrell battle for the top spot, while Logan Mailloux cracks the top 5 for the first time this season. [Canadiens Prospects<\/a>]
\nThe Montreal Canadiens announced they had signed prospect Xavier Simoneau to a well-deserved two-year entry-level contract.\u00a0[Xavier Simoneau<\/a>]
\nThis week\u2019s edition of the Canadiens Mailbag looks at the trade value of Josh Anderson, the latest on Sean Monahan, and some NCAA free agents the Canadiens could sign. [Josh Anderson<\/a>]<\/p>\n
\nIt seems like the NHL Trade Deadline came early this year, but that may be both a blessing and a curse for the Montreal Canadiens. [NHL Trade Deadline<\/a>]
\nWith the lull in the action, we can take a look at three pressing questions facing Hughes and the Canadiens ahead of the deadline.\u00a0[Kent Hughes<\/a>]<\/p>\n
\nThey followed up the trade by participating in a three-way deal. Montreal facilitated a trade by acting as salary cap brokers between the San Jose Sharks and the PIttsburgh Penguins in the Nick Bonino deal. They also acquired prospect Adam Engstrom\u2019s defensive partner, 27-year-old Tony Sund. [Canadiens involved in Bonino trade<\/a>]
\nGeneral manager Kent Hughes addressed the media following the deadline, discussing Sean Monahan\u2019s health, among other things. [Hughes gives Monahan update<\/a>]
\nThe Canadiens wanted to \u2018paper\u2019 three players, which would have allowed them to join the Laval Rocket for a playoff push down the road, but only two of the players were accepted by the NHL. [NHL refuses Barron<\/a>]<\/p>\n
\nBy now you\u2019ve surely heard about the exploits of Montreal Canadiens prospect Lane Hutson, and while the highlights have been plentiful, it\u2019s important to view his impressive production with the proper context in mind, because it makes his season look even better. [Lane Hutson<\/a>]<\/p>\n![\"avatar\"](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769240292_406_07ba55ead0c73509df880c421e3023e5ac7c7d9f55b4c9b9a5aeeb184bcdf689.png\")
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