# Montreal Canadiens offseason priorities | Will Habs make a big trade? | Big roster decisions looming

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Podcast: [Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-canadiens-daily-podcast-on-the-montreal-canadiens-444785)
Published: 2026-06-04T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Montreal Canadiens face a pivotal offseason as Habs GM Kent Hughes weighs blockbuster trades and strategic contract extensions. With just four months until puck drop, the pressure is on to lock up Ivan Demidov long-term and maintain the team-friendly deals that have fueled Montreal’s momentum. Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky, Lane Hutson, and Noah Dobson headline a core determined to attract top free agents and turn playoff optimism into a true Stanley Cup pursuit. We break down the Canadiens’ biggest roster questions: Who will emerge as the second-line center? Is David Reinbacher ready for top-pair minutes? Will promising young talent like Owen Beck or Florian Xhekaj claim permanent spots? We analyze Montreal’s defensive structure, RFA contract puzzles, and why Hughes’ bold offseason approach could redefine the team’s future. Are the Canadiens ready to shift from building to contending—and which prospects might be expendable in the process?

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