David Perron: “I’ve always dreamed of playing in Montreal”.

This summer, David Perron will be as free as a bird.
The 35-year-old veteran still has plenty to give to an NHL club, having racked up 47 points (17 goals) in 76 games this season with the Red Wings.
What’s next for him?
The Quebecer answered the question in an interview with Martin Lemay (BPM Sports), and talked about the possibility of playing in Montreal.
In his eyes, it would be a dream because he grew up supporting the Flanelle…
In other words, Perron is very open to the idea

While we analyze in detail everything that’s happening in this exciting second round of the National Hockey League playoffs, the World Championship continues in the Czech Republic.
So far, it’s been a very good tournament, with several games being played each day.
Indeed, there were four games today, including one between the USA and Poland.
Unsurprisingly, despite some strong opposition from Poland, the USA won 4-1.
The highlight of the game was obviously the fine performance of Mo

A huge new rivalry was created last season during the playoffs, when the Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins faced off in the first round.
The series, which went to the seven-game limit, put on quite a show, as we clearly witnessed the birth of a new and previously unexpected rivalry.
Last year, the Panthers won in seven games to reach the Stanley Cup Final, and this year, the Bruins have the chance to avenge themselves, as the two teams meet again, this time in the second round.
So far, the Pan

As everyone can see, the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers are battling it out in their second-round Eastern Conference series.
Indeed, both teams are giving absolutely everything they’ve got to beat their opponents.
The Panthers currently lead the series 3-2.
The Bruins won Game 5 on Wednesday, and tonight they’ll be looking to level the series and force an ultimate Game 7.
However, to do so, it was unclear this morning whether the Bruins would be able to count on the return to ac

The Maple Leafs, as you know, need a head coach. And rumour has it that the club doesn’t want to drag this out too long: a replacement for Sheldon Keefe could be named soon.
The club has no intention of doing things the wrong way, but let’s just say that the file is a priority.
I have a feeling that if a Rod Brind’Amour were to leave Carolina, Toronto would be a destination of choice. However, he wants to stay in Raleigh and if he ever leaves, it will be too late in Toronto. #

Are we talking about Alex Galchenyuk?
The former Montreal Canadien was supposed to play in the NHL with the Coyotes this season… but like the franchise, too many bad decisions have meant that both are currently inactive in the NHL.
And in both cases, their potential comeback is questionable.
All this to say that Chucky signed a two-year contract with SKA St. Petersburg last summer. He played a full season in 2023-2024, appearing in 61 games in his Russian debut.
The result? 16 goals and

Right now, it’s rumor season in hockey. Of course, it’s also playoff season, but many teams are in the midst of preparing for their next season.
How does all this translate?
It translates into certain teams that continue to attract attention day after day. The Maple Leafs and Devils come to mind, two clubs in the midst of a coaching search that Kevin Weekes says are worth keeping an eye on. #CraigBerube? #HockeyX #HockeyTwitter pic.twitter.com/fTN4R9kFiV
– Kevin Weekes (@Kevin

Ah, dear Jesperi Kotkaniemi…
The Carolina Hurricanes don’t know what to do with him anymore. He played very little in the playoffs… and it was particularly obvious when he played less than 10 minutes in a game that went into the second overtime period earlier in the series against the Rangers.
His one small point in 11 playoff games perfectly explains why he wasn’t playing more. In fact, I’m surprised he played at all, in the end.
(Credit: Hockey DB)
In fact, thi

Last night, the New York Rangers finally eliminated the Carolina Hurricanes in six games.
They needed three games to win the final game of the series, as the Hurricanes didn’t go down easily after trailing 3-0 in the series.
But in the end, no matter how it was done, we finally have our first member of the Final Four. The Rangers will face the winners of the series between Florida and Boston.
(Credit: NHL.com)
If the Rangers won yesterday’s game, it was really thanks to Chris Kreide

Last night, two NHL games were on the bill.
First, the Rangers tried to end the Hurricanes’ comeback hopes, then the Oilers and Canucks played the fifth game of their series.
Here’s what caught the eye on the Bettman circuit:
Chris Kreider (almost single-handedly) eliminates the Hurricanes
The Hurricanes were back in front of their fans to try and level the series at 3-3, after trailing 0-3 earlier in the series.
And clearly, the home side had the knife between their teeth, as they

A year ago, Matvei Michkov was the talk of the town. The young Russian, on the verge of being drafted, was seen as a talented prospect whose situation in Russia meant he came with red flags.
Of course, with the Habs having the fifth pick in the draft, there was much debate in town… and in the end, Kent Hughes opted for David Reinbacher.
In the end, Michkov was selected seventh overall by the Flyers.
The Flyers are clearly excited to have a prospect of Michkov’s calibre in their org

Once again this year, the Edmonton Oilers are a powerhouse on the ice. Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard, you name it, there’s talent in Alberta.
In terms of sheer talent, few teams can match Edmonton’s group.
That said, as is the case every year, there’s still one problem with the Oilers: the club’s starting goalie, Stuart Skinner, isn’t living up to expectations. Calvin Pickard replaced him for game #4, and he’ll be in net for game #5 tonight.
P

In recent days, Maxim Tsyplakov’s name has been the talk of Montreal. The Russian forward, coming off a big season in the KHL, wanted to make the jump to North America for 2024-25.
And with Elliotte Friedman AND echoes in Russia linking him to the Habs, the whole thing was being watched in Quebec.
As it turned out, he’ll be playing under Patrick Roy next year, ashe reached an agreement with the Islanders. So the Canadiens missed out.
And obviously, he may not have been in the pictur

The position of general manager in Columbus will be a highly coveted one. After all, the team has good young players, will have another high pick in the next draft, and still has good veterans to surround these youngsters.
Not only will the position be coveted, but it will be one to watch, as we know that Marc Bergevin is a candidate.
But the Quebecer could be robbed of the job by another man with a wealth of experience in the field. That man is Ken Holland, current GM of the Edmonton Oilers.
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The more the days go by, the more uncertain Nikolaj Ehlers’ future in Winnipeg becomes.
A few days ago, a journalist from The Athletic wrote in a piece that he could see the forward being traded. My colleague Marc-Olivier Cook summed it up.
But earlier today, Neil Smith, a former general manager, added more. He says the forward is on the trade market and Winnipeg even offered Ehlers to the Hurricanes.Sounds like #GoJetsGo Nikolai Ehlers is available in the trade market. It was reported a

There’s a major difference between guys like Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield and Alex Newhook and guys like Kirby Dach, Juraj Slafkovsky and Joshua Roy, for example.
Which is it? The first three have played in the Stanley Cup Final, while the others have little or no NHL playoff experience.
As a result, the first three can’t wait to taste it again, but the others (I could have added the names of many of the youngsters) also want the chance to go there.
Of the lot, Slaf is particularly ea

This week, we were watching to see if Maxim Tsyplakov would sign with the Canadiens.
Obviously, the chances of him landing in town had been there since tipster Elliotte Friedman revealed that the club was in the running, but nothing was official.
And now it’s done: he’s off to New York, under Patrick Roy.
#Isles News: The New York Islanders announced today that they have signed Maxim Tsyplakov to a one-year, entry-level contract.
– New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) May 16, 202

This week, we were watching to see if Maxim Tsyplakov would sign with the Canadiens.
Obviously, the chances of him landing in town had been there since tipster Elliotte Friedman revealed that the club was in the running, but nothing was official.
And now it’s done: he’s off to New York, under Patrick Roy.
#Isles News: The New York Islanders announced today that they have signed Maxim Tsyplakov to a one-year, entry-level contract.
– New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) May 16, 202

Oliver Kapanen has been on fire for several weeks now.
After a superb series in Finland (seven goals and seven assists in 13 games), he’s now having a great time at the World Championship. His six goals place him among the elite.
So he’s been on fire for a while. Patrik Bexell, who religiously covers the Flannel’s hopes in Europe, says he’s simply moved on to another level in 2024.
Oliver Kapanen’s six goals in the tournament so far is good, however I still rate hi

With the Canadiens having played their last game several weeks ago and the draft lottery now a thing of the past, what’s next for Montreal? We’re playingmock drafts and putting together the team’s various trios for the first game of the 2024-25 season.
Many fans are putting the player the Habs draft in the first round next month directly into their line-up for 2024-25, but if the past is any guide to the future, the team’s first-round pick next June will NOT be playing i

The World Championship is currently in full swing.
Slaf is doing well with Slovakia… Guhle is playing his part to perfection with Canada…
And then there’s Cole Caufield, who’s been virtually invisible since the start of the competition.
The American has picked up two assists in three games so far, even though the U.S. hasn’t faced any big countries.
The States lost their first game to Sweden… But then they played Germany and Slovakia, and the Canadian hasn

We know that the Canadiens are interested in Maxim Tsyplakov.
That said, the idea of seeing him end up in Montreal is starting to circulate quite a bit… And it’s starting to make a lot of noise.
I say that, because the very reliable Hockey News Hub account (X / Twitter) published a tweet in the last hour, in which we read that Tsyplakov “may be headed” to the Habs:Hearing #KHL Maxim Tsyplakov may be heading to #NHL #GoHabsGoNothing official yet.
– Hockey News Hub

Two weeks ago, David Perron was interviewed by Mario Langlois on 98.5 FM.
The Quebecer made some Canadiens fans salivate by openly saying that he has “always dreamed of playing in Montreal”…
Especially since he’ll be out of contract this summer.
But at 35 (almost 36), Perron is looking for stability, and that’s why he told Mario Langlois last night(again on 98.5 FM) that he wants to stay in Detroit.
He wants to be a leader there, and he’s happy in Michigan b

There was only one game last night in the NHL.
The Stars and Avalanche were playing Game 5 of their series…
And the Colorado team was facing elimination:
The @Avalanche defeated the Stars to stave off elimination, marking just the sixth postseason in NHL history in which all four second round series required at least six games (also 2017 R2, 2014 R2, 2009 CSF, 1999 CSF & 1986 DF). #StanleyCup#NHLStats: https://t.co/4LxI4QhScz pic.twitter.com/rf9ICx6zef
– NHL Public Relations (@

A few years ago, the NBA introduced a play-in tournament to its playoffs.
An extremely fascinating concept, it revolutionized the NBA. I’m not the biggest basketball fan, but let’s just say “this play-in” caught my attention.
For those of you unfamiliar with the play-in, let me explain.
Before this concept was introduced, like the NHL, eight teams per association participated in the playoffs. Now, six teams (per association) qualify for the spring tournament after the re

Carey Price’s eight-year, $10.5 million annual contract is well-deserved. Amply, in fact.
But now that he’s retired (unofficially), let’s just say it’s not looking good for the Habs. At least Kent Hughes is in a position to bury this amount on the LTIR for the entire season. Still, it’s a hefty contract, and I’m sure he’ll be counting the days until it expires.
Today, TVA Sports raised the idea that this contract could be wiped off the books sooner than

When it was announced that the Coyotes were moving to Salt Lake City, it took some time before André Tourigny’s return to the helm was confirmed.
In the end, it was done, but his future was/is not certain. Yes, the Quebecer had just signed a three-year extension, but that doesn’t mean anything. After all, Sheldon Keefe has just lost his job and his two-year contract extension still hasn’t taken effect…
Plus, there’s a new owner, who might have wanted to bri