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BOISBRIAND, QC - NOVEMBER 24: Aleksi Anttalainen #4 of the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada skates against the Baie-Comeau Drakkar during the QMJHL game at Centre d'Excellence Sports Rousseau on November 24, 2017 in Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada. The Blainville-Boisbriand Armada defeated the Baie-Comeau Drakkar 5-3. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Who is Aleksi Anttalainen and what does he bring?

Montreal Canadiens: Hunter Shinkaruk brings more skill but is another hopeful

Montreal Canadiens: Was Alexander Radulov right about Max Pacioretty?

Montreal Canadiens: How does the Jeff Skinner trade impact Montreal?

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 10: Ryan Callahan #24 and Alex Killorn #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning battle for the puck against goalie Antti Niemi #37, Noah Juulsen #58, Paul Byron #41, Karl Alzner #22, and Byron Froese #42 of the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Amalie Arena on March 10, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Is it really as bad at it seems?

BROSSARD, CANADA - MAY 2: Marc Bergevin speaks to the media during his introduction as the new General Manager for the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell SportsPlex on May 2, 2012 in Brossard, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Shouldn’t hit the salary cap ceiling

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 05: Montreal Canadiens forward Jacob De La Rose, of Sweden (25) skates during a regular season NHL hockey game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Detroit Red Wings on April 5, 2018, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: How does Jacob de La Rose make the team?

REGINA, SK - MAY 20: Cale Fleury #4 of Regina Pats passes the puck against the Acadie-Bathurst Titan at Brandt Centre - Evraz Place on May 20, 2018 in Regina, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Getting closer to the contract threshold

Canada's Ryan O'Reilly (R) vies with United States' goaltender Keith Kinkaid during the bronze medal match USA vs Canada of the 2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 20, 2018. (Photo by JOE KLAMAR / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Ryan O’Reilly should be the Montreal Canadiens main target

BROSSARD, QC - FEBRUARY 17: Head coach of the Montreal Canadiens Claude Julien instructs his team during the Montreal Canadiens practice session at the Bell Sports Complex on February 17, 2017 in Brossard, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Breaking Down the Power Play

Feb 19, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Steve Ott (29) skates with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at the PPG PAINTS Arena. Detroit won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Habs Decide to Pay Small Price in Steve Ott Addition

Feb 24, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals center Marcus Johansson (90) and Edmonton Oilers defenseman Brandon Davidson (88) battle for the puck in the third period at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Canadiens Acquire Brandon Davidson For Desharnais

Jan 31, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Jordie Benn (24) skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the game at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Maple Leafs 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Canadiens: Value of Adding Jordie Benn

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Montreal Canadiens Record Not Accurate Reflection of Their Play

Oct 15, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber (6) blocks a shot on goal from Ottawa Senators center Kyle Turris (7) in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Montreal Canadiens New Acquisitions Making an Impact

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Montreal Canadiens Winning the Shea Weber for P.K Subban Trade

Oct 20, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) reacts with teammates after defeating the Arizona Coyotes at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Montreal Canadiens Highlights and Analysis: Habs vs Coyotes

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Montreal Canadiens Week in Review: 3 Stars of the Week

Oct 2, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (22) shoots the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs during a preseason hockey game at Air Canada Centre. The Maple Leafs beat the Canadiens 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Montreal Canadiens are Wisely Developing Sergachev

Oct 15, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defensman Erik Karlsson (65) scores a goal against Montreal Canadiens gaolie Al Montoya (35) in a shootout at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators won 4-3 in a shootout. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Montreal Canadiens Post Game Takeaways: Habs vs Sens

Both Shea Weber and Max Pacioretty are expectd to be key contributor for their respective teams at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Habs Heavy World Cup of Hockey Contribution