Tag: Charlie Lindgren

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Salary Cap, Free Agency And Goaltending

Canadiens can spend to the salary cap next year Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: The Montreal Canadiens were $8 million under the salary cap ceiling for a second consecutive season. GM Marc Bergevin has the go-ahead from ownership to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and the Florida Panthers

Canadiens could look for a veteran defensemen Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos notes on Headlines that Shea Weber will be back this week but it's not known who he'll be playing with. They have some injuries and a lot of their guys don't…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Goaltending Options For The Flames And The Canadiens Looking To Move A Defenseman

Potential goaltending options for Calgary Flames Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: The Calgary Flames have been having some issues in net but the goaltender trade market may be a little thin. A look at some potential goaltending options for the Flames…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Predators, Islanders, Rangers and Senators

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets have signed 2017 second-round draft pick Alexandre Texier to an entry-level contract. He will play in Finland again next season. On the Montreal Canadiens ... TSN Hockey: The Canadiens…

Mark Easson

The Montreal Canadiens Are Facing A Crucial Off-Season

A year after finishing atop the Atlantic Division, the Montreal Canadiens will miss the playoffs for the second time in three seasons. They're one of the league's lowest-scoring teams and among the worst defensive clubs. Injuries to key players, such as goaltender Carey…

Lyle Richardson

NHL News: Ducks, Sabres, Blackhawks, Jackets, Kings, Habs, Rangers, Lightning and Knights

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Patrick Eaves has done some skating on his own. He is on his own program during his recovery process. He's been around the arena and team more regularly of late. Eaves hasn't been…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Canadiens, Devils, Rangers, Flyers, and Lightning

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe McDonald: Defenseman Kevan Miller was wearing a no-contact jersey again at practice yesterday. Joe Haggerty: Miller (upper-body) is expected to travel with the team on their Western Canada road trip that gets underway this…

Mark Easson

2017-18 Top 10 Montreal Canadiens Prospects

Montreal has struggled at the draft table in recent years, and their asset management has been questionable as well. The goaltending of Carey Price covers up a lot of deficiencies in their game, but the team needs to improve their…

Peter Harling

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Jets, Oilers, Canadiens, Blue Jackets, Penguins and Senators

On the Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Ottawa Senators ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Can see the Vancouver Canucks increasing their efforts to trade defenseman Erik Gudbranson. It's doubtful that they are interested…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Flames, Kings, Canadiens, Senators, Lightning, Capitals, Lines and Pairings

On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Flames GM on Eddie Lack being sent to the AHL: “He needs to get some games in. He’d be the first one to tell you, and it’s probably not completely fair with the amount…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Canadiens, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Salary Arbitration, Coyotes, Galiev and Islanders

Catching up on some NHL news from the past 24 hours ... On the Montreal Canadiens ... Chris Johnston: The Canadiens signed Alex Galchenyuk to a three-year contract extension with salary cap hit of $4.9 million. He'll be an unrestricted…

Mark Easson