https://awinninghabit.com/polarizing-2026-draft-class-earns-mixed-reviews-for-montreal-canadiens-01kw7474s1brA Winning HabitenPolarizing 2026 draft class earns mixed reviews for Montreal CanadiensCanadiens,montreal canadiens,Kent Hughes2026-06-28T14:55:25Z2026-06-28T14:55:25Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4084,h_2297,x_0,y_352/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/160/01kw78rv9jgf9v201pnd.jpgJun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; The logo for the NHL draft during the first round at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Imageshttps://awinninghabit.com/canadiens-pick-four-players-in-final-two-rounds-of-2026-nhl-draft-01kw5aqy2025A Winning HabitenCanadiens pick four players in final two rounds of 2026 NHL DraftNHL draft,Montreal,canadiens,2026 draft,OHL,CHL,Habs,habs news,habs prospects,canadiens prospects,draft,prospects,WHL,Bulldogs,Canadiens,nhl,nhl draft,ohl2026-06-27T20:48:01Z2026-06-27T20:48:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4084,h_2297,x_0,y_241/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/160/01kw5avfrhqha188q8bd.jpgJun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; The logo for the NHL draft during the first round at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Imageshttps://awinninghabit.com/canadiens-were-watching-cooper-cleaves-long-before-they-drafted-him-01kw54xfbqgjA Winning HabitenCanadiens were watching Cooper Cleaves long before they drafted himCanadiens,nhl,draft,Montreal,montreal canadiens,Development Camp,Detroit Red Wings,Bobrov,Red Wings,Detroit2026-06-27T20:12:02Z2026-06-27T20:25:33Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1440,h_810,x_0,y_69/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/160/01kw5b7z1gtgk8kfzbew.jpgCooper Cleaves, 22, of the Dartmouth Big Green, plays during an NCAA men's ice hockey game at Hobey Baker Arena in Princeton, United States, on January 2, 2026. (Photo by Dan Squicciarini/NurPhoto via Getty Images)https://awinninghabit.com/canadiens-2026-first-round-draft-pick-viewed-as-certified-human-wrecking-ball-01kw563s2n17A Winning HabitenCanadiens' 2026 first-round draft pick viewed as 'certified human wrecking ball'Kent Hughes,montreal canadiens,draft,Pugachyov2026-06-27T19:30:23Z2026-06-27T19:30:23Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_142/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/160/01kw56wk72yqvme31s3j.jpgApr 5, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; View of a Montreal Canadiens logo on a jersey worn by a member of the team during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Imageshttps://awinninghabit.com/canadiens-make-two-trades-down-to-get-saskatoon-blades-defenseman-brayden-klimpke-01kw562rcb24A Winning HabitenCanadiens make two trades down to get Saskatoon Blades defenseman Brayden KlimpkeCanadiens,montreal canadiens,nhl draft,Montreal,Habs,nhl,draft,university of north dakota ,2026 draft,2026 nhl draft,WHL,Saskatoon blades2026-06-27T18:53:00Z2026-06-27T18:53:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5566,h_3130,x_0,y_334/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/160/01kw567pdjtwtd860zfs.jpgJun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announces a trade during the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Imageshttps://awinninghabit.com/montreal-canadiens-believe-gleb-pugachyov-isn-t-far-off-from-being-nhl-ready-01kw3ft1p4mrA Winning HabitenMontreal Canadiens believe Gleb Pugachyov isn't far off from being NHL-readyCanadiens,montreal canadiens,Pugachyov2026-06-27T17:45:00Z2026-06-27T17:45:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5803,h_3264,x_0,y_135/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/160/01kw4waq4rnd5zyqyrp1.jpgJul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes (left) talks with head coach Martin St. Louis before the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Imageshttps://awinninghabit.com/canadiens-continue-to-fill-right-shot-defensive-need-with-timofei-runtso-01kw4zyn5wmmA Winning HabitenCanadiens continue to fill right-shot defensive need with Timofei RuntsoCanadiens,Montreal,David Reinbacher,WHL,Laval,nhl,Mailloux,montreal canadiens,2026 NHL Draft2026-06-27T17:28:43Z2026-06-27T17:28:43Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_227/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/160/01kw50gtydqgekcd2awd.jpgApr 5, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; View of a Montreal Canadiens logo on a jersey worn by a member of the team during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Imageshttps://awinninghabit.com/montreal-canadiens-add-a-big-defenseman-in-third-round-with-pick-of-cooper-cleaves-01kw50w2s02kA Winning HabitenMontreal Canadiens add a big defenseman in third round with pick of Cooper CleavesCanadiens,montreal canadiens,Kent Hughes2026-06-27T17:24:47Z2026-06-27T17:24:47Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3526,h_1983,x_0,y_196/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/160/01kw50xnsghp0s2m3vj8.jpgGreen Bay Gamblers defenseman Cooper Cleaves (93) skates with the puck against the Waterloo Black Hawks on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Waterloo won the game, 6-3. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsinhttps://awinninghabit.com/montreal-canadiens-remain-aggressive-in-nhl-draft-trade-up-to-select-timofei-runtso-01kw4xe7en6gA Winning HabitenMontreal Canadiens remain aggressive in NHL Draft, trade up to select Timofei Runtsomontreal canadiens,Canadiens,nhl2026-06-27T16:30:08Z2026-06-27T16:30:08Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_117/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/160/01kw4yh3mf6g9sytven5.jpgKELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA - OCTOBER 15: Timofei Runtso #5 of the Victoria Royals skates against the Kelowna Rockets at Prospera Place on October 15, 2025 in Kelowna, British Columbia. (Photo by Steve Dunsmoor/Getty Images)https://awinninghabit.com/canadiens-betting-on-gleb-pugachyov-after-demidov-and-zharovsky-success-01kw3mypanekA Winning HabitenCanadiens betting on Gleb Pugachyov after Demidov and Zharovsky successCanadiens,nhl,Demidov,draft,Montreal,Zharovsky,Hughes,Pugachyov,khl,montreal canadiens2026-06-27T04:29:30Z2026-06-27T04:29:30Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5566,h_3130,x_0,y_333/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/160/01kw3n869tsxgw0ytyav.jpgJun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announces a trade during the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Imageshttps://awinninghabit.com/montreal-canadiens-trade-up-to-address-a-major-need-by-picking-gleb-pugachyov-01kw3e9bbjjtA Winning HabitenMontreal Canadiens trade up to address a major need by picking Gleb Pugachyovnhl,montreal canadiens,nhl draft2026-06-27T02:44:19Z2026-06-27T02:44:19Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4084,h_2297,x_0,y_213/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/160/01kw3f8vm1cn11cgtwzc.jpgJun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; The logo for the NHL draft during the first round at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Imageshttps://awinninghabit.com/2-centres-the-canadiens-should-target-after-mason-mctavish-trade-to-blues-01kw3cskqhz2A Winning Habiten2 centres the Canadiens should target after Mason McTavish trade to BluesCanadiens,Montreal,Wright,nhl,Larkin,draft,Slafkovsky,Demidov,Blues,Shane Wright2026-06-27T02:06:57Z2026-06-27T02:06:57Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3073,h_1728,x_0,y_127/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/160/01kw3cwhev1t3g1cy37f.jpgMar 4, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright (51) moves the puck in the second period against the St. Louis Blues at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images