The Montreal Canadiens are in the midst of creating a Stanley Cup-contending team this offseason after their playoff run fell short last season, with general manager Kent Hughes starting things off with a bold draft-day trade and bolstering the Habs' defence with the powerhouse of Noah Dobson. The rebuild isn't finished yet, and next the Canadiens look to add some firepower to the offensive lines.
"Demidov is "The Guy," for the Canadiens; they need to put him in a winning position and provide him with stability"Elliotte Friedman (32 Thoughts)
Elliotte Friedman discussed the Canadiens (alongside the Utah Mammoth and the Seattle Kraken) as shaping up to be one of the NHL's most active teams on the trade market. With the addition of Dobson and some new prospects, Montreal is still exploring high-impact additions, which is where our sights narrow down on the ever-dynamic St. Louis Blues forward, Jordan Kyrou.
Habs insider Marco D'Amico added further weight to the speculation and stated that the Canadiens ",liked guys like Kyrou," and his name has surfaced multiple times during internal discussions. With Montreal looking to add elite scoring talent and St. Louis looking for a revamp, this could be a perfectly aligned trade.
Kyrou has been a hot topic of discussion with Montreal as one of the front-runners interested in his talent. This Canadian 27-year-old is a power C/RW, brandishing an impressive stat campaign of 36 goals and 70 points. Selected 35th overall in 2016, this 6'1 196lb skater signed an 8-year, $65 million extension.
1. Recent Performance
2024–25 Stats: 82 Games Played–36 Goals–34 Assists– 70 PTS
Career High: 73 points in 2022–23
Play Style: Speed-driven, goal-scoring winger with developing two-way reliability
What Would Kyrou Mean for the Canadiens?
Jordan Kyrou would be a perfect addition to Montreal's top 6, alongside Suzuki, Dach, Caufield, or Demidov, complementing them with his speed and finishing capabilities. Providing the Canadiens with a legitimate offensive weapon, this would be a significant improvement in the area where this team struggled offensively last season.
The #GoHabsGo could wake up on July 1 already having acquired a top-six winger in Jordan Kyrou and a top-pairing RD in Noah Dobson.
— Jimmy Murphy (@MurphysLaw74) June 30, 2025
The #NHLBruins did lock up Morgan Geekie to a fair contract for all sides, but it's fair to say the Habs are trending up, and the Bruins?
TBD
Following up on this tweet, when a fan asked about the possibility of Kyrou joining the Canadiens, Murphy responded with "70/30 chances."
While nothing is confirmed, and the Canadiens may need to navigate cap space and salary, multiple insiders suggest that the honed interest in the firepower that Kyrou can provide for the forward movement to become a Cup-contending team of the Canadiens is likely. If Kent Hughes can find the right balance between cost and cap, Montreal can score big with this explosive asset.