Habs Qualify RFA Players! | What's Next?!

Habs Qualify RFA Players! | What's Next?!

The Montreal Canadiens have officially made their qualifying offer decisions, and there are plenty of storylines to break down. In today's episode of The Starr & D'Amico Show, we discuss the Canadiens issuing qualifying offers to Kirby Dach, Zach Bolduc, and Arber Xhekaj, what those decisions mean for each player's future in Montreal, and what their next contracts could look like. We also examine the Canadiens' decision not to qualify Joe Veleno, making him an unrestricted free agent. Does this signal increased confidence in Owen Beck or Florian Xhekaj earning full-time NHL opportunities next season? Could the organization be clearing a path for its younger prospects? Join Shaun Starr and Marco D'Amico as they analyze Montreal's roster decisions, player development, contract situations, and what these moves tell us about Kent Hughes' long-term plan for the Canadiens. 💬 Do you agree with the Canadiens' qualifying offer decisions? Should Kirby Dach still be part of Montreal's long-term core? Is Arber Xhekaj an everyday NHL defenseman? Is Owen Beck ready for a full-time role? 👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Don't forget to: 👍 Like the video 🔔 Subscribe for daily Montreal Canadiens coverage 📢 Share this video with fellow Habs fans #montrealcanadiens #nhl #hockey ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

BREAKING! Habs TRADE Brendan Gallagher!

The Montreal Canadiens have officially traded longtime fan favourite Brendan Gallagher to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for future considerations while retaining 50% of his remaining salary. On today's episode of The Starr & D'Amico Show, Shaun Starr and Marco D'Amico break down one of the biggest emotional moves of the Canadiens' offseason. Was this the right decision for Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton? How much salary cap flexibility does this create for Montreal moving forward? Does retaining salary make sense, and what could the Canadiens now pursue with the additional cap space? We also take a look back at Gallagher's incredible career in Montreal. From his relentless style of play and leadership to becoming one of the organization's most beloved players, Gallagher leaves behind a lasting legacy after years of giving everything he had to the Canadiens. Finally, we discuss whether Gallagher still has enough left in the tank to make an impact with the Vancouver Canucks. Can he reinvent his game in a new environment and help Vancouver contend? Join the discussion and let us know your thoughts in the comments: Did the Canadiens make the right move? Will Brendan Gallagher succeed in Vancouver? What should Kent Hughes do next? 👍 Like this video, subscribe to the channel, and turn on notifications for daily Montreal Canadiens news, trade analysis, NHL rumors, prospect updates, and live discussions. #montrealcanadiens #nhl #hockey ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Boom! Did the Habs Draft a Future Top-Six Power Forward?

On this episode of The Starr & D'Amico Show, Shaun Starr and Marco D'Amico break down everything you need to know about Gleb Pugachyov—the towering winger many scouts considered one of the premier power forwards available in the draft. Who is he? What makes him such an exciting prospect? Does he have legitimate top-six NHL upside, and how long could it take before Canadiens fans see him in Montreal? We discuss: 🏒 Who Gleb Pugachyov is and why the Canadiens targeted him 🏒 Why he was viewed as one of the best power forwards in the 2026 NHL Draft 🏒 His offensive ceiling and whether he projects as a top-six NHL forward 🏒 His development timeline and what fans should realistically expect 🏒 Updates from Canadiens Development Camp 🏒 Michael Hage's performance, progression, and why he continues to generate excitement Could Pugachyov become another draft-day steal for Kent Hughes and the Canadiens? Let us know what you think in the comments! 👍 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and hit the notification bell for daily Montreal Canadiens coverage from The Starr & D'Amico Show. #montrealcanadiens #nhl #hockey ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Habs Aren't Finished Yet - Here's Why!

The 2026 NHL Draft has come and gone, but the Montreal Canadiens weren't about to make a move just for the headlines. On this episode of The Starr & D'Amico Show, Shaun Starr and Marco D'Amico break down Montreal's approach to draft weekend and why Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton refused to force a trade that didn't fit the long-term plan. Was there a missed opportunity? Were the Canadiens close to landing a top-six forward or top-four defenseman? Or was standing pat the smartest decision available? We discuss: 🏒 Why the Canadiens stayed patient during draft weekend 🏒 The trade market and why prices may have been too high 🏒 The type of player Montreal is still targeting 🏒 Why Hughes won't sacrifice assets just to "win" the offseason 🏒 What's next for the Canadiens this summer Should the Habs have made a splash, or was patience the right play? 👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 👍 Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss another episode of The Starr & D'Amico Show. #montrealcanadiens #nhl #hockey ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

This ONE Trade Puts Habs Over The Top!!

The NHL trade market is heating up, and we're breaking down the biggest stories around the league on today's episode of The Starr & D'Amico Show! We react to reports that Jason Robertson turned down a potential move involving the Seattle Kraken and what it means for Dallas moving forward. Is Robertson truly available, or is this just the beginning of a much bigger story? Then we shift our focus to the Montreal Canadiens and one player we believe could elevate the franchise immediately: Kirill Marchenko. Would Kent Hughes be willing to pay the price? Is Marchenko the ideal top-six winger to complement Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield and Ivan Demidov? We discuss what a trade package might look like and why adding Marchenko could take the Canadiens to another level. Plus, with the NHL Draft just around the corner, we preview what to expect, discuss possible surprises, and look at what Montreal could have up its sleeve. 🔥 Topics include: Jason Robertson and the Seattle speculation Could Dallas still move Robertson? Why Kirill Marchenko is an ideal Canadiens trade target What would Montreal have to give up? NHL Draft preview and storylines to watch Around the NHL trade chatter If you love Canadiens talk, NHL trade rumors, prospect discussions and breaking hockey news, you've come to the right place. 👍 Like the video 💬 Leave your trade ideas in the comments 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of The Starr & D'Amico Show. #montrealcanadiens #nhl #hockey ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.