Canadiens Rebuild Moves & Key Questions | NHL News

NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

The Canadiens’ rebuild is heating up as GM Kent Hughes eyes tradeable assets like Adam Engstrom, the most sought-after defenseman at last deadline, and unsigned RFA Arber Xhekaj, whose physical game and limited ice time spark debate. Rumors swirl about a potential deal for goal-scoring forward Kirill Marchenko, who could come at a steep cost. Meanwhile, their top-six center pairings rank low, with rookie Oliver Kapanen fading late and no clear second-line center in sight — despite captain Nick Suzuki’s leadership. Yet, the team’s young core remains elite, ranking top in the league for players…