"Last season, the Canadiens finished 40-31-11 for 91 points and earned the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. They were 7-1-2 in their last 10 regular season games and got going into their second season. Their quest did not last long, as they were eliminated in the first round by the Washington Capitals four games to one. It was a miserable finish to the season, but the Canadiens were only getting started."
"The offseason gave Montreal opportunities to strengthen this roster and achieve greater heights this upcoming season. GM Kent HUghes saw an opportunity to continue to grow and add to this roster without giving up much. He traded Emil Heineman and two first-round draft picks to the New York Islanders for defenseman Noah Dobson, who had 39 points (10 goals and 29 assists) in 71 games. Dobson upgrades the defense and gives them a legit offensive weapon alongside second-year defenseman Lane Hutson."
"Hughes also upgraded his forward group, acquiring forward Zach Bolduc from the St. Louis Blues for defenseman Logan Mailloux. Bolduc strengthens the bottom six and the penaqlty kill. he had 19 goals and 17 assists for 36 points in 72 games. Also added as a free agent was center Joe Veleno, who produced eight goals and nine assists for 17 points in 74 games with the Chicago Blackhawks."
Last season the Canadiens finished 40-31-11 for 91 points and earned the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. They went 7-1-2 in their final ten regular-season games but were eliminated in the first round by the Washington Capitals, four games to one. General Manager Kent Hughes traded Emil Heineman and two first-round picks to acquire defenseman Noah Dobson, who had 39 points in 71 games. Hughes also acquired forward Zach Bolduc from St. Louis and signed center Joe Veleno in free agency. Dobson, Bolduc and Veleno add offensive ability, improve special teams, and create opportunities for the Canadiens to grow under coach Martin St. Louis.
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