Canadiens Could Add Russian Star to Mentor Demidov: Rumor

Canadiens Could Add Russian Star to Mentor Demidov: Rumor

The Montreal Canadiens’ search for center depth went far and wide during the summer. Numerous players were linked to the Habs, but none of them ended up landing in Montreal.Now, an interesting report has surfaced, claiming that the Canadiens were among the teams kicking the tires on Pittsburgh Penguins Russian superstar Evgeni Malkin. In particular, the Canadiens were interested in bringing Malkin in to mentor rising Russian star Ivan Demidov.Ac…

Canadiens: What If There Was Another Big Target?

The fact that the Montreal Canadiens were looking for a second-line center this summer was one of the worst-kept secrets in the NHL, and as a result, it’s been a summer of speculation in town. While there were rumours about a potential move for Mason McTavish, an RFA who has yet to sign with the Anaheim Ducks, and about Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, Research Group’s Jimmy Murphy published an article Saturday in which he explains that

Source: Canadiens, Panthers, And Lightning Held Interest In Malkin

According to a trusted RG NHL executive source, the Canadiens, Panthers, and Lightning have all had prior interest in Penguins center Evgeni Malkin.