In this episode, we discuss…
The Habs have drafted the game breaking talent that they have needed for a very long time. A player who some have said is the highest skilled player to be drafted by the Canadiens since Guy Lafleur. That player is Ivan Demidov. We are not saying that he is the next Guy Lafleur, but we are incredibly excited and happy to even hear those two names brought up in the same conversation. Time will tell, but some have suggested that his floor is a 70-80 pts player, and his ceiling is 100 points. Again, time will tell.
The Canadiens came out as winners in this this year’s draft. In addition to drafting Demidov, they also traded up to 21 (from 26) to eventually draft Michael Hage. A player most thought would be drafted between 17-20. He grew up a Habs fan, his parents were/are Habs fans, and some have compared him to Jordan Kyrou. Again, time will tell.
In the 3rd round, they drafted a name that you will all recognize, Koivu. That’s right! The Habs drafted Saku Koivu’s son, Aatos Koivu. Such a feel-good story right there.
Who could the Canadiens target in the free agency? Who could be a good fit? Given how the draft went, do they and should they go after some free agents?
The Habs traded Johnathan Kovacevic to the New Jersey Devils for a 2026 4th round pick
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Question of the week: Who do you think the Canadiens should target in free agency? Or should they stay away from free agency altogether?
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12 Comments
You guys say they should add. Slow down! They have to move guys out. Then they can add. After this season. Cheers
They got a lot of pieces but we need a legitimate number 1 dman. I like Guhle, Hutson and Reinbacher but we need a Heiskanen or Pieterangelo. Those are true number 1 dmen.
I heard that Hughes wanted to move the 21st pick with assets to move up again to 15 or something but they couldn’t find a dance partner
Rumor was Carolina offered Necas to Columbus for the 4th pick. There was no way Columbus was going to trade 4th overall for Necas. Why would Columbus do that.
I concur with Vito. Reinbacher is more valuable to us now than Michkov with Demidov in the fold. Reinbacher is a potential #1 RSD at 6'3/210…Michkov and Demidov would be overkill.
Only UFA I make a pitch to is Monahan if I'm Montreal..
I bet Honda Civic scores 8 goals next season
These 3 are supposed to be experts. HA!
This changes everything ! Let’s see what we can pull off today.
Jake debrusk a terrible season? 40 pts is not bad considering youd be bringing him in as a 3rd line guy! He was only getting 2.5 mil! That was insane value for 40 pts and consistantly puting up 20 goals a season AND almost had a pt per game in these playoffs! For the right price id definitely take a debrusk on my team! For the right price of course. But like cmon saying you dont want him bc he isnt consistant? What do you think a third liner does? You think they consistantly put up pts? If they did theyd be pt per game players. Id love debrusk on montreal on that third line
The reason why demidov is such a more better option than michkov too is he plays at both ends! Knows what it takes to win! Michkov is pure offence while demidov does both. Also a very very great kid! Would 100% rather have demidov and reinbacher than having michkov and demidov. Reinbacher will be shutting down the other teams top players allowing demidov to do his thing while also helping out on D hes a real one! Best player since guy leflowerrrr
Ivan “Iceman” Demidov
He’s got the Val Kilmer look 👌