The Montreal Canadiens are once again making headlines as they become linked to a potential blockbuster move that could reshape their forward group for the upcoming NHL season. With rumors swirling around the hockey world, all eyes are now on veteran center Evgeny Kuznetsov, a Stanley Cup champion whose name is being connected to the Canadiens by trusted insiders.

The possibility of Kuznetsov joining Montreal has sparked a wave of excitement and speculation among fans, especially with the added intrigue of a possible reunion with rising star Ivan Demidov—a duo that found remarkable chemistry together in the KHL last season.

As the Canadiens continue to look for ways to bolster their roster and turn the corner in their rebuild, the idea of adding Kuznetsov’s skill, experience, and playmaking ability has captured the imagination of the hockey community. With the free agency market heating up and multiple teams reportedly interested, Montreal’s pursuit of Kuznetsov could become one of the most closely watched storylines of the summer.

Whether this move will come to fruition remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the Canadiens are determined to make a splash, and the next few days could be pivotal for the future of the franchise.

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We have an interesting new update to report involving center Evgeny Kuznetsov and the Montreal Canadiens.

According to the excellent Marco D’Amico, who has 100% reliable sources on the matter, the Canadiens have their eyes on Kuznetsov. Wow!

There’s even a circulating rumor that Kuznetsov could center a line with young Ivan Demidov in Montreal next season.

Evgeny Kuznetsov with the Montreal Canadiens?

As also reported by Charles-Alexis Brisebois, the former Washington Capitals forward has already made the decision to return to the NHL.

Now, the only question is: which team will it be?

As for the Habs, the connection with Demidov is clear:

“And according to Marco D’Amico, who also covered the topic in a piece (RG Media) this morning, the name Evgeny Kuznetsov is linked to the Canadiens, one of the 10 teams that have shown interest in him.”

– DLC

All the details can be found in D’Amico’s full article:

This is a developing story to keep a close eye on in the coming hours and days.

Kuznetsov, 33, is a 6-foot-1, 198-pound center.

He was a first-round pick of the Washington Capitals in 2010 and has recorded 575 points in 743 career NHL games.

More recently, he posted 55 points in 81 games in 2023, and 78 points in 79 games in 2022.

This past season, Kuznetsov tallied 37 points in 39 games in the KHL-mostly while playing on the same line as none other than Ivan Demidov.