Ryan Szporer

Top Canadiens’ Priorities Heading into 2025-26 - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More After the Montreal Canadiens surprisingly made the playoffs last season, that can no longer be the top priority in 2025-26.

A playoff finish in 2025-26 is critical to a successful Canadiens season, but it can't be the top priority #GoHabsGo #THW

Canadiens' Deficiencies on Defense Have Been Greatly Exaggerated - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More Rumours of the Montreal Canadien ending up one of the worst defensive teams in the NHL in 2025-26 have been greatly exaggerated.

If the #Canadiens' defense is their weak point in 2025-26, you should love their chances #GoHabsGo #THW

Likeliest Canadiens to Win NHL Awards in 2025-26 - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More Last season was a big success for the Montreal Canadiens from overall and individual-awards standpoints. What do they have on tap for 2025-26?

Does Lane Hutson have an encore in him for 2025-26 after winning the Calder Memorial Trophy? #GoHabsGo #THW

Canadiens Milestone Watch: Habs Set to Hit it Big in 2025-26 - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More A few Montreal Canadiens should add to their individual accolades in 2025-26 as the Habs inch closer to contending for a Stanley Cup.

Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki is poised to hit a few milestones in 2025-26. He's not alone #GoHabsGo #THW

Thanks! 🤞Laine stays, in my opinion. I don't think the Habs could get much for him and I think he is worthwhile to keep around, even if only as a weapon on the power play.

Top Canadiens Trade Chips Heading Into 2025-26 - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More Two relatively large Montreal Canadiens trades are already in the books this offseason. Who else could be on the move heading into 2025-26?

Hypothetically, if the Canadiens were to make another trade, which pieces are likely to be headed back the other way? Here are the top five: #GoHabsGo #THW

Thanks, appreciate you pointing that out and the read : ).

5 Canadiens Keys to a Successful Playoff Finish 2025-26 - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More It’s no stretch to suggest a non-playoff finish would make 2025-26 a failure for the Montreal Canadiens. So, how do they get there?

The Canadiens are only getting better, meaning a second consecutive playoff finish is in the cards in 2025-26. How do they get there? #GoHabsGo #THW

Canadiens Re-Sign RFA Jayden Struble to Two-Year Deal - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More The Montreal Canadiens re-signed restricted-free-agent defenseman Jayden Struble to a two-year, $2.83 million deal on Monday.

Canadiens potentially make their final move of the offseason, by re-signing defenseman Jayden Struble #GoHabsGo #THW

Likeliest Canadiens to Be Odd Men out in 2025-26 - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More Which Montreal Canadiens are likeliest to find themselves on the outside of the roster looking in come the start of 2025-26?

Canadiens prospect David Reinbacher is likely in line to lose the final roster spot on defense in training camp #GoHabsGo #THW

Canadiens’ Draft Misfire with Beaulieu Could Have Been Worse - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More It wasn’t long after the Montreal Canadiens drafted defenseman Nathan Beaulieu in 2011 that buyer’s remorse may have set in.

A look back at ex-Montreal Canadiens defenseman Nathan Beaulieu's career. It's better than you may remember #GoHabsGo #THW

Canadiens Still Have Room for Beck But He Faces Uphill Battle - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More Once considered a veritable lock to make the Montreal Canadiens out of training camp, prospect Owen Beck may no longer fit on the NHL roster.

Where does Owen Beck fit on the Canadiens roster heading into 2025-26? Maybe he doesn't at all #GoHabsGo #THW

Canadiens Absorb Zero Risk with Joe Veleno Signing - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More If the Montreal Canadiens had to add a centre via free agency, they made the right decision signing Joe Veleno to a risk-free one-year deal.

There's a lot to like about the Joe Veleno signing for the Montreal Canadiens. There really isn't much not to, especially considering who they could have signed instead #GoHabsGo #THW

Top 10 Must-See Canadiens Games in 2025-26 - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More Some Montreal Canadiens games stand out more than others, with the NHL having just released their regular-season schedule for 2025-26.

Which Canadiens games should you circle on your calendar in 2025-26? If you had to limit yourself to 10, here they are: #GoHabsGo #THW

Canadiens Set to Rebound from Poor Seasons in 2025-26 - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More The Montreal Canadiens' projected continued improvement in 2025-26 is based on the likelihood some Habs who struggled will rebound.

Despite the overwhelmingly successful 2024-25 Canadiens season, some Habs still struggled. Who's likeliest to rebound in 2025-26? #GoHabsGo #THW

Top Things Canadiens Fans Can Look Forward to in 2025-26 - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More Montreal Canadiens fans have a lot to look forward to in 2025-26, as the Habs look to build on a surprising, impressive playoff finish.

High expectations surround Ivan Demidov and the Canadiens in general heading into 2025-26. In short, there's a lot to look forward to. In long, check out my latest piece for the top five #GoHabsGo #THW

Canadiens' 5 Worst Contracts for 2025-26 Season - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More The list of the worst Canadiens contracts for 2025-26 features two new names, largely due to general manager Kent Hughes' ongoing hard work.

One way or another, this will be Carey Price's last season on this list of the Canadiens' worst contracts #GoHabsGo #THW

Dom Luszczyszyn at The Athletic. The link is in the piece.

Canadiens' Best Contracts for 2025-26 - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More A credit to Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes (and predecessor Marc Bergevin), here are the top five Habs contracts for 2025-26.

Remember when Nick Suzuki's contract was listed as one of the worst in the league? How times have changed. #GoHabsGo #THW

Fallout of Canadiens’ Dobson Trade Just Taking Shape - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More Trading defenseman Logan Mailloux was just the first domino to fall for the Montreal Canadiens, after they traded for and signed Noah Dobson.

Acquiring Noah Dobson has potentially set in motion a chain reaction for the Montreal Canadiens #GoHabsGo #THW

Canadiens Re-Sign Critical Piece in Goalie Dobes for Two Years - The Hockey Writers Canadiens Goaltending Latest News, Analysis & More The Montreal Canadiens just re-signed their arguably biggest restricted free agent in goalie Jakub Dobes to a two-year, $1.93 million deal.

Canadiens re-sign goalie Jakub Dobes to cost-effective, two-year deal worth $1.93 million #GoHabsGo #THW

Canadiens Impressively Turn Mailloux Into Bolduc With Another Key Trade - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More Ex-Montreal Canadiens defenseman Logan Mailloux was going to have a hard time cracking the lineup. Trading him for Zachary Bolduc makes sense.

Turning Logan Mailloux into Zachary Bolduc was an impressive piece of asset management by Canadiens GM Kent Hughes #GoHabsGo #THW

Canadiens’ Top Unrestricted Free Agent Targets at Centre - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More With free agency opening in 2025, the Canadiens must explore his options to sign someone to replace Kirby Dach as their second-line centre.

The Canadiens are expected to fill their projected hole at centre on the second line this offseason. If it's via free agency, it will likely be by signing one of these players #GoHabsGo #THW

Canadiens Replace Savard on Defense and Then Some with Dobson - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More The Montreal Canadiens needed to fill a space on the right side on defense. They didn’t really need Noah Dobson specifically, though.

Noah Dobson helps get the Canadiens through, as their window starts to open #GoHabsGo #THW

Canadiens’ Biggest Positional Priorities at 2025 Draft - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More The Montreal Canadiens find themselves in a unique position ahead of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft with two back-to-back first-round picks.

What if the #Canadiens actually used their two first-round picks tonight? Which positional needs should they address? Here's what that might look like:

Top Canadiens Storylines Set to Define Their 2025 Offseason - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes has stayed quiet so far this offseason. Based on his modus operandi, that will change.

#Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes has been quiet this offseason up to now. One way or another that's going to change:

Likeliest Canadiens Candidates to Regress in 2025-26 - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More With so many young players on the rise, the Montreal Canadiens have fewer and fewer players poised to regress statistically in 2025-26.

Will Brendan Gallagher continue to defy his age in 2025-26? He and a few other #Canadiens may be due to regress:

5 Canadiens Facing Make-or-Break Seasons with Habs in 2025-26 - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More Cayden Primeau and Rafael Harvey-Pinard could be done with the Canadiens after unsuccessful make-or-break 2024-25 seasons. Is anyone next?

2025-26 will be a critical year in the careers of five #Canadiens in particular. If they fail to gain traction in the organization, it could mean the end of their tenures in one way or another.

Canadiens’ Slafkovsky Set to Defend Olympics MVP Title with Slovakia - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More It's no a shock Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky was the only Habs player to be named to his country's Olympic roster so far.

Juraj Slafkovsky was the sole Canadiens player to be named to his country's Olympic roster on Monday. However, it's hard to call any other Habs outright snubs.

Agreed. Perhaps the value of a good RHD will lead to a good opportunity for Hughes to recoup the hypothetical loss of a former first-round pick in Mailloux.