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Montreal Gazette
6 days ago
- Sport
- Montreal Gazette
Off-season over/under: How many goals will these Habs score next season?
Montreal Canadiens The NHL is in the dog days of the off-season. Sure, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes has managed to swing trades the last two Augusts — acquiring Patrik Laine in 2024 and shipping Jeff Petry in and out in 2023 — but for now, it's the calm before the pre-season storm. The Habs already had a busy summer. On the eve of the NHL Draft, they acquired offensive defenceman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders and signed him to an eight-year, $9.5M AAV extension. Then they added a trio of Quebec-born forwards in Zachary Bolduc, Samuel Blais and Joe Veleno to compensate for the losses of Christian Dvorak, Joel Armia and Emil Heineman. The Habs finished in the middle of the pack in scoring last season: 17th in the league with 243 goals. The club expects improvements on offence to come from within. Readers: Would you pick the over or under on the goal total for these five Canadiens this upcoming season? 1. Patrik Laine: over/under of 25 goals In his debut Habs season, the Finnish sniper scored 20 in 52 games, good enough for 31.5 had he played all 82 games. Laine has had trouble staying healthy in his career: the last time he suited up more than 70 times was the 2018-19 season. Last training camp, he suffered a knee sprain that kept him out until December and he didn't show blazing speed upon his return. But if he's healthy, few in the league possess a shot as potent as his. There's also the motivation of being a pending unrestricted free agent next summer. 2. Juraj Slafkovsky: over/under of 25 goals For two consecutive seasons, the former first overall pick in 2022 has come out of the gate slowly, only to pick up the pace in the second half. After an injury-riddled rookie campaign, the 6-foot-3, 225-pound winger scored 20 and 18 goals in his next two seasons, but considering his chemistry with the top line, more is expected as he develops. At just 21 years old, is this the season he improves his consistency on the scoresheet? 3. Ivan Demidov: over/under of 20 goals Who really knows what to expect from the Russian rookie? He didn't look out of place in two regular season and five playoff games after unexpectedly coming over from Russia, and after watching Lane Hutson last season capture the first Calder Trophy by a Hab since Ken Dryden, fans are clamouring for Demidov to make it back-to-back. It's easy to get carried away with the 19-year-old forward, but there could be growing pains as he adjusts to a new country and new league with less time and space to create offence. 4. Zachary Bolduc: over/under of 19 goals In his rookie season for the St. Louis Blues, the former Quebec Rempart potted 19 goals, good enough for fourth among first-year players. Thirteen of those came after the 4 Nations Face-Off break. Is it a matter of Bolduc getting acclimated to the league, or was it an unsustainable hot streak? He was a sniper from the bumper in junior and that carried over with seven power-play goals for the Blues. Will he get enough power-play time in Montreal to eclipse his 2024-25 total? 5. Kirby Dach: over/under of 14 goals For two consecutive campaigns, the big centre has had his season cut short due to knee injuries. Management was critical of his preparation entering 2024-25 after the previous season was wiped out by injury. He responded to the long layoff with a 10-goal season before catching the injury bug yet again. It's perhaps his last chance to reach his potential in Montreal, since he's in the last of a four-year deal he signed when the club acquired him during the 2022 Draft. Dach hit a career-high in goals with 14 in his first season in Montreal. This story was originally published
Vancouver Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Off-season over/under: How many goals will these Habs score next season?
The NHL is in the dog days of the off-season. Sure, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes has managed to swing trades the last two Augusts — acquiring Patrik Laine in 2024 and shipping Jeff Petry in and out in 2023 — but for now, it's the calm before the pre-season storm. The Habs already had a busy summer. On the eve of the NHL Draft, they acquired offensive defenceman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders and signed him to an eight-year, $9.5M AAV extension. Then they added a trio of Quebec-born forwards in Zachary Bolduc , Samuel Blais and Joe Veleno to compensate for the losses of Christian Dvorak, Joel Armia and Emil Heineman. The Habs finished in the middle of the pack in scoring last season: 17th in the league with 243 goals. The club expects improvements on offence to come from within. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Readers: Would you pick the over or under on the goal total for these five Canadiens this upcoming season? 1. Patrik Laine: over/under of 25 goals In his debut Habs season, the Finnish sniper scored 20 in 52 games, good enough for 31.5 had he played all 82 games. Laine has had trouble staying healthy in his career: the last time he suited up more than 70 times was the 2018-19 season. Last training camp, he suffered a knee sprain that kept him out until December and he didn't show blazing speed upon his return. But if he's healthy, few in the league possess a shot as potent as his. There's also the motivation of being a pending unrestricted free agent next summer. 2. Juraj Slafkovsky: over/under of 25 goals For two consecutive seasons, the former first overall pick in 2022 has come out of the gate slowly, only to pick up the pace in the second half. After an injury-riddled rookie campaign, the 6-foot-3, 225-pound winger scored 20 and 18 goals in his next two seasons, but considering his chemistry with the top line, more is expected as he develops. At just 21 years old, is this the season he improves his consistency on the scoresheet? 3. Ivan Demidov: over/under of 20 goals Who really knows what to expect from the Russian rookie. He didn't look out of place in two regular season and five playoff games after unexpectedly coming over from Russia, and after watching Lane Hutson capture the first Calder Trophy by a Hab since Ken Dryden, fans are clamouring for Demidov to make it back-to-back. It's easy to get carried away with the 19-year-old forward, but there could be growing pains as he adjusts to a new league with less time and space to create offence. 4. Zachary Bolduc: over/under of 19 goals In his rookie season for the St. Louis Blues, the former Quebec Rempart potted 19 goals, good enough for fourth among first-year players. Thirteen of those came after the 4 Nations Face-Off break. Is it a matter of Bolduc getting acclimated to the league, or was it an unsustainable hot streak? He was a sniper from the bumper in junior and that carried over with seven power-play goals for the Blues. Will he get enough power-play time in Montreal to eclipse his 2024-25 total? 5. Kirby Dach: over/under of 14 goals For two consecutive campaigns, the big centre has had his season cut short due to knee injuries. Management was critical of his preparation entering 2024-25 after the previous season was wiped out by injury. He responded to the long layoff with a 10-goal season before catching the injury bug yet again. It's perhaps his last chance to reach his potential in Montreal, since he's in the last of a four-year deal he signed when the club acquired him during the 2022 Draft. Dach hit a career-high in goals with 14 in his first season in Montreal. Let us know in the comments if you're picking the over or under.
Ottawa Citizen
6 days ago
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Off-season over/under: How many goals will these Habs score next season?
Article content The NHL is in the dog days of the off-season. Article content Sure, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes has managed to swing trades the last two Augusts — acquiring Patrik Laine in 2024 and shipping Jeff Petry in and out in 2023 — but for now, it's the calm before the pre-season storm. Article content Article content The Habs already had a busy summer. On the eve of the NHL Draft, they acquired offensive defenceman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders and signed him to an eight-year, $9.5M AAV extension. Then they added a trio of Quebec-born forwards in Zachary Bolduc, Samuel Blais and Joe Veleno to compensate for the losses of Christian Dvorak, Joel Armia and Emil Heineman. Article content Article content The Habs finished in the middle of the pack in scoring last season: 17th in the league with 243 goals. The club expects improvements on offence to come from within. Article content Article content 1. Patrik Laine: over/under of 25 goals Article content In his debut Habs season, the Finnish sniper scored 20 in 52 games, good enough for 31.5 had he played all 82 games. Laine has had trouble staying healthy in his career: the last time he suited up more than 70 times was the 2018-19 season. Last training camp, he suffered a knee sprain that kept him out until December and he didn't show blazing speed upon his return. But if he's healthy, few in the league possess a shot as potent as his. There's also the motivation of being a pending unrestricted free agent next summer. Article content 2. Juraj Slafkovsky: over/under of 25 goals Article content Article content For two consecutive seasons, the former first overall pick in 2022 has come out of the gate slowly, only to pick up the pace in the second half. After an injury-riddled rookie campaign, the 6-foot-3, 225-pound winger scored 20 and 18 goals in his next two seasons, but considering his chemistry with the top line, more is expected as he develops. At just 21 years old, is this the season he improves his consistency on the scoresheet? Article content 3. Ivan Demidov: over/under of 20 goals Article content Who really knows what to expect from the Russian rookie. He didn't look out of place in two regular season and five playoff games after unexpectedly coming over from Russia, and after watching Lane Hutson capture the first Calder Trophy by a Hab since Ken Dryden, fans are clamouring for Demidov to make it back-to-back. It's easy to get carried away with the 19-year-old forward, but there could be growing pains as he adjusts to a new league with less time and space to create offence.
Edmonton Journal
6 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Off-season over/under: How many goals will these Habs score next season?
Article content The NHL is in the dog days of the off-season. Article content Sure, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes has managed to swing trades the last two Augusts — acquiring Patrik Laine in 2024 and shipping Jeff Petry in and out in 2023 — but for now, it's the calm before the pre-season storm. Article content Article content The Habs already had a busy summer. On the eve of the NHL Draft, they acquired offensive defenceman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders and signed him to an eight-year, $9.5M AAV extension. Then they added a trio of Quebec-born forwards in Zachary Bolduc, Samuel Blais and Joe Veleno to compensate for the losses of Christian Dvorak, Joel Armia and Emil Heineman. Article content Article content The Habs finished in the middle of the pack in scoring last season: 17th in the league with 243 goals. The club expects improvements on offence to come from within. Article content Article content In his debut Habs season, the Finnish sniper scored 20 in 52 games, good enough for 31.5 had he played all 82 games. Laine has had trouble staying healthy in his career: the last time he suited up more than 70 times was the 2018-19 season. Last training camp, he suffered a knee sprain that kept him out until December and he didn't show blazing speed upon his return. But if he's healthy, few in the league possess a shot as potent as his. There's also the motivation of being a pending unrestricted free agent next summer. Article content 2. Juraj Slafkovsky: over/under of 25 goals Article content Article content For two consecutive seasons, the former first overall pick in 2022 has come out of the gate slowly, only to pick up the pace in the second half. After an injury-riddled rookie campaign, the 6-foot-3, 225-pound winger scored 20 and 18 goals in his next two seasons, but considering his chemistry with the top line, more is expected as he develops. At just 21 years old, is this the season he improves his consistency on the scoresheet? Article content 3. Ivan Demidov: over/under of 20 goals Article content Who really knows what to expect from the Russian rookie. He didn't look out of place in two regular season and five playoff games after unexpectedly coming over from Russia, and after watching Lane Hutson capture the first Calder Trophy by a Hab since Ken Dryden, fans are clamouring for Demidov to make it back-to-back. It's easy to get carried away with the 19-year-old forward, but there could be growing pains as he adjusts to a new league with less time and space to create offence.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
David Pelletier joins the Dallas Stars as assistant coach after 11 years with the Edmonton Oilers
David Pelletier joins the Dallas Stars as assistant coach after 11 years with the Edmonton Oilers(Image Via Getty) The Dallas Stars are firmly placed amongst the teams with stellar coaching staff as we head toward the new NHL season. His Olympic fame and an illustrious career spanning over ten years in hockey development projects saw David Pelletier turn into an assistant coach. Having known the rink and skating intricately, Pelletier is all set to move from his sporadic awareness to full-time NHL bench-side duties in coaching and will now leverage his aerial views as the Stars' "eye in the sky." From Olympic Gold to NHL bench: David Pelletier begins a new chapter with the Dallas Stars Though a new member to the NHL coaching ranks, David Pelletier journey is otherwise unique. The Quebec-born Pelletier first carved a name for himself in figure skating before he crossed over into hockey coaching. Career highlights would include having won the gold medal in pairs figure skating at the Salt Lake City Olympics of 2002, a historic occasion that saw Canada lay to rest a 42-year gold medal drought in the discipline. With his first NHL season as an assistant coach, Pelletier brings a background of skating instruction of ten years for the Edmonton Oilers. Over the span of 11 years, he has been working with players on all levels of the Oilers organization, helping them develop skating technique and off-ice conditioning. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo by Taboola by Taboola Behind the scenes, he kind of enhanced player performance, a skill he now applies in Dallas in a more traditional sense. The Stars, coming off an impressive offseason led by Glen Gulutzan, have complemented their staff by bringing in Pelletier to join a dynamic group of coaches that include Alain Nasreddine, Neil Graham, Jeff Reese, Patrick Dolan, and Chris Demczuk. From his new place in the box, he is expected to provide the "eye in the sky" perspective, offering tactical insights and immediate feedback throughout the games. His figure skating and performance training experience will be invaluable in introducing a new analytical mindset to the bench. Pelletier's appointment stands as a notable cultural moment for Canadian sports history, as he is a member of various elite institutions, including the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame, the Skate Canada Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. Also Read: Erik Karlsson could be the key for the Toronto Maple Leafs as Morgan Rielly struggles on the power play For the first time, Pelletier joins the Dallas Stars' bench as an appointment, yielding not only a mere assistant coach but a decorated athlete with a keen focus on performance. The unorthodox journey from Olympic podiums to NHL robberies spells an exciting new chapter for both Pelletier and the Stars. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
