Brian La Rose

1 week ago | habsworld.net | Brian La Rose

HabsWorld.net --  While Montreal’s first-round pick was locked in heading into Monday’s Draft Lottery, there was still some intrigue for the Canadiens as the outcome of the lottery would dictate which first-round pick they’d receive to complete the Sean Monahan trade. As part of the trade, one that featured likely the longest list of conditions and protections in NHL history, the Habs could wind up with Calgary’s first rounder or Florida’s.

1 week ago | prohockeyrumors.com | Brian La Rose

Sharks winger William Eklund is in stable condition after being taken to the hospital after being cut on the wrist in a tune-up game for the upcoming World Championship, Eklund’s agent, Todd Diamond, told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. The incident occurred during a board battle with defenseman Filip Hronek. Diamond noted early indications are that no key tendons or nerves were cut on the play. The tournament begins next week, with Sweden as the event’s co-host.

1 week ago | habsworld.net | Brian La Rose

HabsWorld.net --  After getting the win in the third game of the series last week, the Habs weren’t able to hold serve at home, paving the way for their season to come to an end in Washington in Game 5. Apr. 27: Capitals 5, Canadiens 2 – Somewhat surprisingly, Logan Thompson was back for this game despite a scary-looking injury in Game 3 while Samuel Montembeault’s torn groin took him out of consideration.

1 week ago | prohockeyrumors.com | Brian La Rose

Topics in this edition of the PHR Mailbag include the possibility of San Jose moving their top pick this year, offseason planning for the Blues, and much more. If your question doesn’t appear here, check back in last weekend’s column. gowings2008: What are the Red Wings offseason plans? Trade and draft targets? Will they shed some bad contracts? Seems after today that the players expect more from management than what they’ve gotten recently.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Brian La Rose

Set to become a restricted free agent this summer, Flames winger Matt Coronato has instead put pen to paper on his next deal early. The team announced that they’ve signed Coronato to a seven-year, $45.5M extension, one that will carry an AAV of $6.5M per season. PuckPedia reports the breakdown of the deal is as follows:2025-26: $5M salary, $2M signing bonus2026-27 through 2030-31: $6.5M salary2031-32: $6M salaryThe 22-year-old was a first-round pick by Calgary back in 2021, going 13th overall.