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Rocket Fuel: The Canadiens’ High-Octane Forward Corps for 2025-26

The days of whispered promises and five-year plans in Montreal are officially over. After a surprisingly potent 2024-25 campaign that saw them crash the playoff party, General Manager Kent Hughes has pushed his chips to the middle of the table. The message sent by an aggressive offseason is clear: the rebuild is over, and the era of contention has begun. Through savvy trades and targeted signings, the Canadiens have assembled a forward group that’s young, dynamic, and dripping with offensive potential. The departures of depth veterans like Christian Dvorak and Joel Armia signal a changing of the guard, making way