The Montreal Canadiens' future has looked increasingly promising over the last few seasons, and that has only grown following the team's Eastern Conference Final appearance this past postseason. Now, the organization has taken another significant step toward building a long-term contender for the Stanley Cup, as they have signed Ivan Demidov to an eight-year contract extension worth $9.1 million annually, beginning with the 2027-28 season. More importantly than the dollar fig

We’re in the last few days of 2025, which is kind of crazy to even say out loud. It feels like this year absolutely flew by. And when it comes to the Montreal Canadiens, it was actually a really good year overall. For the first time since 2021, the Canadiens got back to the playoffs. They didn’t go far, but getting back there mattered. It felt like a real step forward for the organization after a few tough seasons. More than anything, 2025 was about seeing the young core star