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Habs Daily: Demidov And Zharovsky, Dach Trade Talk, Pickford
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Here are the M ontreal Canadiens and NHL news items you may have missed on Monday.
Montreal Canadiens News
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There's no ignoring the fact that Kirby Dach has missed over 50% of the scheduled games since joining the Canadiens. Injuries are an endless issue that have clearly derailed his career. It's an unfortunate situation, but the Habs have to consider moving on. [ Canadiens Player Grades: Difficult Decision In Dach's Near Future ]
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Ivan Demidov is planning on taking his countryman, Alexander Zharovsky, under his wing this summer. Zharovsky is going to return to the KHL for the 2026-27 season, but he's spending a significant amount of time in Montreal during the offseason. [ Canadiens Top 20 Prospects – No. 3 Brilliant Zharovsky ]
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As long as Demidov brings Zharovsky to 'Ma Poule Mouillée' for a poutine, and not the incredibly overrated 'Banquise' across the street, I'm happy.
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As expected, Canadiens prospect Bryce Pickford has been named the defenceman of the year in the CHL, thanks to an incredible season that saw him score 45 goals in 55 games. [ Canadiens Top 20 Prospects – No. 7: Extraordinary Pickford ]
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All praise Jakub Dobes ! He was easily the Canadiens' MVP throughout the playoffs, an encouraging sign when discussing Montreal's future in goaltending.
Sportsnaut Network
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For many New Jersey Devils fans, seeing their division rival Carolina Hurricanes hoist the Stanley Cup was likely a painful experience. But at the same time, it also proved a point that new general manager Sunny Mehta made during his introductory press conference: [ New Jersey Devils ]
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The Devils have put feelers out on Jacob Markstrom , and if he can find a partner, he could reshape the franchise's direction this summer. After a season of high expectations in 2025-26 ended in disappointment and the team failed to reach the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the goaltending situation is under scrutiny. [ New Jersey Devils ]
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The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Oliver Okuliar in the trade for their prospect defenseman last weekend and signed Okuliar to a new contract Monday. [ Pittsburgh Penguins ]
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