Joel Armia on the wing? Carson Soucy on defence? Breaking down realistic possibilities for the Cup-contending Jets.

With the NHL trade deadline upcoming, could they be looking to unload a couple of players and could the Minnesota Wild be the beneficiaries? The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun said on TSN on Thursday the Canadiens are far apart on an extension with center Jake Evans,

So I’m gonna say, he starts next season on Vancouver but doesn’t finish.” Marco D’Amico of RG.org: An executive source said the Montreal Canadiens are listening on a lot of players and are hoping to roster players or players close to being roster players over draft picks in return,

As the trade deadline approaches, the Canadiens are poised to be active. With David Savard, his trade value is unlikely to be higher than the value he brings to the team this season.

The NHL slate on Tuesday includes a matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes (33-20-4) and the Montreal Canadiens (26-26-5), starting at 7:00 PM ET at Bell Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes rank fourth in the Eastern Conference with 70 points and the Canadiens are 13th in the Eastern Conference with 57 points.

Jonathan Drouin and Jack Drury scored 52 seconds apart in a three-goal second period and the Colorado Avalanche beat weary Minnesota 5-2 on Friday night to pull even with the third-place Wild in the Central Division.

Joel Armia could be a top trade candidate for the Montreal Canadiens, if the team sells before the trade deadline.

Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss the Ottawa Senators losing streak and Jenner Jensen joins the show! Author: ksdk.com

Phase one is, what does Mikko Rantanen ultimately think about Carolina as an organization, as a team, and as a place to live long term? Phase two is “Okay, let’s talk contract.” LeBrun adds that he’s been told that Rantanen is still in phase one.

Montreal Canadiens center Kirby Dach will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on his right knee, the team announced Friday. Dach had surgery on the same knee on Oct. 31, 2023, ending his 2023-24 campaign in just his second game of the season.

Cole Caufield scored 3:21 into overtime to lift the host Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 victory over the reeling San Jose Sharks on Thursday.