The Montreal Canadiens couldn’t have asked for a worse week. After being blown out 6–1 by the Los Angeles Kings, the Habs followed it up by getting routed 7–0 by the Dallas Stars. Both games being on home ice and both were a complete dismantling that exposed every current flaw in their game. Despite starting the season strong, the Canadiens are now trending in the wrong direction, and these back-to-back lopsided losses have forced a hard look at where things stand. But there

The Montreal Canadiens have officially locked up Lane Hutson, and somehow, it’s an absolute steal. The young defenseman will make under $9 million per year with an average AAV of $8.85 million on the salary cap starting in the 2026-27 season. A figure that, given his trajectory, looks like a massive win for the organization. This signing doesn’t just secure a cornerstone player; it highlights a rare commitment to Montreal. In today’s NHL, very few players take discounts to pl