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Monday Habs Headlines: Prioritizing a second-line centre for the Ivan Demidov era

In today’s links, options for Ivan Demidov to play centre this season, Habs have many options first-round picks, PWHL expansion affects original six, and the party continues for the Florida Panthers.

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Apr 25, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson (48) makes a save against Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov (93) during the second period in game three of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Monteal Canadiens news and notes

  • Internal and external ideas on who could play at centre on the Habs’ second line during the 2025-2026 season. [RDS]
  • Options for the Habs at 16th and 17th picks at the 2025 NHL Draft are more numerous than ever. [Journal de Montreal]
  • Canadiens players whose performance is most likely to dip in the 2025-26 campaign. [The Hockey Writers]
  • Lane Hutson is a big piece for the Canadiens’ finances and their legitimate shot at a Stanley Cup. [Yardbarker]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Toronto Maple Leafs who could be bought out as the NHL’s buyout window opens. [The Leafs Nation]
  • With their current contract situations, could Mitch Marner and Connor McDavid spark a new NHL trend of short-term deals? [NY Times]
  • The party rolled on in Fort Lauderdale as the Florida Panthers brought the Stanley Cup to the streets for their victory parade on Sunday. [Sportsnet]
  • Despite facing profound personal tragedies, top NHL prospect Matthew Schaefer maintains a positive outlook as he prepares for the NHL Draft. [TSN]
  • The PWHL’s expansion has come at a cost for its original six. [Sportsnet]
  • Mason Marchment was traded to the Seattle Kraken by the Dallas Stars for a third- and fourth-round draft pick. [NHL]

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