NewsTORONTO -- The Montreal Canadiens announced that head coach Claude Julien will be heading to Montreal today, to rest at home following stenting of a coronary artery carried out at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto Thursday afternoon. Doctors expect a full recovery.On a more personal note, Coach Julien would like to convey his most sincere thanks to everyone at St. Michael's Hospital for the wonderful care he received during his stay. He also wishes to personally and sincerely thank everyone who has sent their well wishes during this time.  View Less…NewsTORONTO -- The Montreal Canadiens announced that head coach Claude Julien will be heading to Montreal today, to rest at home following stenting of a coronary artery carried out at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto Thursday afternoon. Doctors expect a full recovery.On a more personal note, Coach Julien would like to convey his most sincere thanks to everyone at St. Michael's Hospital for the wonderful care he received during his stay. He also wishes to personally and sincerely thank everyone who has sent their well wishes during this time.  View LessWW…

NewsSpecial Events2022 Stanley Cup PlayoffsFeatured WritersThe Stanley Cup Qualifiers were not kind to the NHL.com staff members who made their predictions for the best-of-5 series and round-robin. None of the 16 who made picks had a winning record, with five finishing 4-4.As for the round-robin, six predicted the Vegas Golden Knights would finish No. 1 in the West; just one (Mike G. Morreale), correctly picked the Golden Knights to finish No. 1 in the West and the Philadelphia Flyers to finish No. 1 in the East.But they are back to try again for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs,...…NewsSpecial Events2022 Stanley Cup PlayoffsFeatured WritersThe Stanley Cup Qualifiers were not kind to the NHL.com staff members who made their predictions for the best-of-5 series and round-robin. None of the 16 who made picks had a winning record, with five finishing 4-4.As for the round-robin, six predicted the Vegas Golden Knights would finish No. 1 in the West; just one (Mike G. Morreale), correctly picked the Golden Knights to finish No. 1 in the West and the Philadelphia Flyers to finish No. 1 in the East.But they are back to try again for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs,...WW…

NewsMontreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced on Monday that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Alexander Romanov on his entry-level contract.The three-year agreement (2019-20 to 2021-22) will see Romanov earn $832,500 at the NHL level in each season, with signing and performance bonuses starting in the 2020-21 season. The average annual value of the contract is $1.17 million. He is set to make $70,000 per season at the AHL level.Romanov will be eligible to join his new team to take part in the club's training camp for Phase 3 of the NHL's Return to Play Plan. He...…NewsMontreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced on Monday that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Alexander Romanov on his entry-level contract.The three-year agreement (2019-20 to 2021-22) will see Romanov earn $832,500 at the NHL level in each season, with signing and performance bonuses starting in the 2020-21 season. The average annual value of the contract is $1.17 million. He is set to make $70,000 per season at the AHL level.Romanov will be eligible to join his new team to take part in the club's training camp for Phase 3 of the NHL's Return to Play Plan. He...WW…

NewsMONTREAL -- Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced today that the team has agreed with forward to wait for a 7-to-10 day period before deciding if he would join his teammates at training camp.Considering Max's health condition (Type 1 diabetes), both parties have agreed to take this responsible approach and to take this time to evaluate the ongoing situation, in order to make the best decision for Max's health at the end of this period. The Winnipeg, MB native tallied 17 goals and 27 assists in 71 games in 2019-20.Phase 3 of the NHL's Return to Play Plan will...…NewsMONTREAL -- Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced today that the team has agreed with forward to wait for a 7-to-10 day period before deciding if he would join his teammates at training camp.Considering Max's health condition (Type 1 diabetes), both parties have agreed to take this responsible approach and to take this time to evaluate the ongoing situation, in order to make the best decision for Max's health at the end of this period. The Winnipeg, MB native tallied 17 goals and 27 assists in 71 games in 2019-20.Phase 3 of the NHL's Return to Play Plan will...WW…

NewsOn Sunday, Youppi! will become the first active NHLer to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.The Mascot Hall of Fame, that is.Earlier this season, Youppi! was named a member of the Class of 2020 following an online vote that saw him elected alongside contemporaries Boomer (Indiana Pacers), the Oriole Bird (Baltimore Orioles), and Blue (Indianapolis Colts).A fur-mal formal induction ceremony was originally slated to take place this month at the homeplace of the Hall in Whiting, IN but has since moved online due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.Nothing stops a mascot party.Fortunately for...…NewsOn Sunday, Youppi! will become the first active NHLer to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.The Mascot Hall of Fame, that is.Earlier this season, Youppi! was named a member of the Class of 2020 following an online vote that saw him elected alongside contemporaries Boomer (Indiana Pacers), the Oriole Bird (Baltimore Orioles), and Blue (Indianapolis Colts).A fur-mal formal induction ceremony was originally slated to take place this month at the homeplace of the Hall in Whiting, IN but has since moved online due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.Nothing stops a mascot party.Fortunately for...WW…

NewsMONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced on Friday that the team has agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract (2020-21 to 2021-22) with forward Arsen Khisamutdinov.Khisamutdinov, 22, totaled three points (1 goal, 2 assists) and 14 penalty minutes in 31 games with Nizhnekamsk in the KHL. He added 13 points (9 goals, 4 assists) in 14 contests with Samara (VHL). The Ufa, Russia native played 40 career games with Nizhnekamsk since making his KHL debut in 2018-19, registering eight points (3 goals, 5 assists) and 14 penalty minutes. Two of his goals...…NewsMONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced on Friday that the team has agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract (2020-21 to 2021-22) with forward Arsen Khisamutdinov.Khisamutdinov, 22, totaled three points (1 goal, 2 assists) and 14 penalty minutes in 31 games with Nizhnekamsk in the KHL. He added 13 points (9 goals, 4 assists) in 14 contests with Samara (VHL). The Ufa, Russia native played 40 career games with Nizhnekamsk since making his KHL debut in 2018-19, registering eight points (3 goals, 5 assists) and 14 penalty minutes. Two of his goals...WW…