Canadiens Should Take A Chance On This Defenseman With A PTO

TRENDINGNFL training camp updatesPro Football HOF inductionLynx keep WNBA's top seedFantasy Football Draft KitSenate punts on college sports billStory byMichael DeRosaSun, August 9, 2026 at 12:30 PM UTC·1 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesNHL Rumors: 3 PTO Targets the Rangers Should ConsiderThe New York Rangers have undoubtedly had a busy offseason. They have brought in several new players this summer, which include Pavel Dorofeyev, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Marcus Pettersson, Sean Durzi, Joonas Korpisalo, and Joe Veleno. With this, there are going to be plenty of new players for their fans to watch during training camp.Yet, when looking […] The post NHL Rumors: 3 PTO Targets the Rangers Should Consider appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY‘Bring Him In on a PTO And See What Happens’ — Montreal Canadiens Urged To Target Former Minnesota Wild ScorerThe Montreal Canadiens have strengthened their young core, but there are questions about whether the roster has enough proven scoring to support its emerging stars over a full season. The Minnesota Wild, meanwhile, watched a veteran winger wrap up a productive campaign before reaching unrestricted free agency, creating another intriguing option on the market.Pro Football NetworkBlue Jackets Have PTO Target To Consider In Ex-Sabres DefensemanThe Blue Jackets should consider taking a chance on this defenseman with a PTO.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue JacketsAdvertisementAdvertisementLightning Have A PTO Target To Consider In Veteran WingerThe Lightning should consider taking a chance on this forward with a PTO.The Hockey News - Tampa Bay LightningCanadiens Former Forward Has 5 Options on the TableA former Montreal Canadiens has several suitors to consider, however translating that into a contract may not be easy. The post Canadiens Former Forward Has 5 Options on the Table appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMontreal Canadiens’ 30-Point Forward Draws $32 Million Contract ComparisonThe Montreal Canadiens have unfinished business with one of their young forwards.And a contract signed elsewhere in the NHL could add another wrinkle to the negotiations.Zachary Bolduc is a restricted free agent after Montreal submitted a qualifying offer to the 23-year-old in June.The winger is coming off a 30-point season and has already fashioned considerably […] The post Montreal Canadiens’ 30-Point Forward Draws $32 Million Contract Comparison appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYCould A Ville Koivunen-style Extension Work for Canadiens’ Bolduc?Could Montreal Canadiens' GM Kent Hughes draw inspiration from the deal the Pittsburgh Penguins signed Ville Koivunen to end the stalemate with Zachary Bolduc? History tells us that's highly unlikely. Read on to find out why...The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensCanadiens’ Top Target Kirill Marchenko ‘Could Try To Force His Way Out,’ Suggests InsiderThe uncertainty surrounding Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko continues to fuel speculation across the NHL. Although Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell and Marchenko’s agent, Dan Milstein, have both insisted that the Russian winger will report to training camp, questions about his long-term future remain unanswered.Pro Football NetworkThe Canadiens' Three Best Draft Picks Since The Start Of The Hughes-Gorton RegimeHere are the top three draft picks from the Gorton-Hughes regime, not only from a talent standpoint, but also from a character standpoint.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensCanadiens Fans May Need A Bit More PatienceWe're now deep in the offseason, and the Montreal Canadiens have not been active in the trade or free-agent market, and they may not be before the season starts either.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensNHL Insider Urges Canadiens To Take Specific Action With Arber XhekajWhile the Montreal Canadiens have done their due diligence and re-signed young foundational players like Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobes to multi-year contracts, one particular player is still awaiting a new deal as the new season gets closer and closer.Restricted free agent defenseman Arber Xhekaj remains unsigned, and with each passing day, speculation begins to […] The post NHL Insider Urges Canadiens To Take Specific Action With Arber Xhekaj appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYPenguins Armchair GMs … Would You?The free agent pool is sufficiently thinned that value is hard to find, and the Pittsburgh Penguins roster is so […] The post Penguins Armchair GMs … Would You? appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowCanadiens Poised to Land Avalanche Superstar, Journalist FloatsThe Montreal Canadiens could be the team best positioned to reel him this Colorado Avalanche superstar should he become available. The post Canadiens Poised to Land Avalanche Superstar, Journalist Floats appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYSharks PTO Targets: Ex-Avalanche Defenseman Could Provide Solid DepthWhen the San Jose Sharks take the ice for training camp next month, there will be likely two jobs up for grabs on the blue line. The bottom-pairing role will likely go to a young player like Luca Cagnoni, Nolan Allen, or Eric Pohlkamp. While theoretically one of the two who miss out on that job could be used as the Sharks' seventh defenseman, it would make much more sense to let them get more playing time under their belt at the American Hockey League level.The Hockey News - San Jose SharksCanadiens Linked To Notable RHD From Eastern Conference RivalUnderstandably, fans of the Montreal Canadiens will be carrying increased expectations heading into the upcoming 2026-27 NHL Season after the Habs not only returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second straight campaign, but also advanced to the Eastern Conference Final before ultimately bowing out to the Carolina Hurricanes.Before their elimination, the Canadiens defeated […] The post Canadiens Linked To Notable RHD From Eastern Conference Rival appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYFinding The Right Canadiens Defensive Partner For GuhleKaiden Guhle was drafted by the previous management regime; however, his presence in the Montreal Canadiens lineup fits the ideal […]Sportsnaut4 Oilers Candidates For a Koivunen-Type DealStan Bowman could secure Edmonton's future by locking down emerging talents like Matt Savoie and Devon Levi before their market value skyrockets alongside the rising salary cap. Would that be smart?The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersFive NHL Players Who Could Sign Eight-Year Extensions Before Time Runs OutAfter Ville Koivunen's eight-year extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the NHL's incoming change to maximum contract lengths has quickly come into focus. Who are some players that could sign for eight years before these changes come into effect?The Hockey NewsFive Teams That Should Target Alexander Nikishin In A TradeCarolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin is rumored to be moving on from the Stanley Cup champions before the 2026-27 season starts. Which teams around the league make sense as prospective landing spots?The Hockey NewsCanadiens Center Is Entering A Big SeasonThis is an important season for Danault.The Hockey News - Montreal Canadiens