Playoff Return and Promising Season

the Canadiens made the playoffs for the first time since 2021, marking a notable step forward for the organization. Despite a quick exit, the team’s 91-point season-the best in an 82-game calendar since 2018-2019-signals a positive trend.

Molson acknowledged the progress while emphasizing the ongoing work needed to compete with the league’s top teams. We always have a lot of work to do. I think that our supporters, they are very happy with the progression of the team, the craze at the Bell Center was extraordinary this season. it’s a good start.

learning from the Best

Molson noted that the Canadiens’ leadership is closely observing the strategies and strengths of the teams still contending for the championship.If we look at the four teams that are still in the portrait of the series, as we can see, these are teams that are strong. So, ther is always work to do… He emphasized the team’s youth and potential, adding, But with our team, we saw a training that has a lot of talent, it was the youngest team in the history of NHL in series, if I read correctly. So, the potential is there, we are optimistic that next season, it will be fine too.

Potential Offseason moves

Molson hinted at a possibly active offseason for the Canadiens,suggesting that management may explore opportunities in both the trade and free agency markets. With several veteran players’ contracts expiring, including defenseman David Savard, changes are expected before the start of the next season.

According to Molson, the team’s management, led by Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes, will be proactive in seeking improvements. There is always a lot of things that can happen… Jeff [Gorton] and Kent [Hughes] work very hard now. When we take part in the series, we learn a little more about the team, on the opportunities we are going to have to improve, and I think they will work very hard on that.

Montreal as an Attractive Market

Molson believes that Montreal’s appeal as a hockey market, combined with the team’s young talent, will attract players seeking to win. Montreal is an attractive market, it has always been. When you have a team with a lot of youth and talent,I think that players can see that in the next five to ten years,it will be fine.All players want to win,it’s their chance to have this possibility.

He expressed confidence in the team’s direction, stating, What we saw this season is a team that wants to win, who will do everything to win. Our players are young and they are talented. I have no reason to believe that we are going to take a step back in the next season; I rather think that we are going to take a step forward.

Canadiens Foundation for Childhood

The Canadiens Foundation for Childhood announced a donation of $970,576 to 57 Quebec-based organizations supporting children from low-income backgrounds. These funds will promote healthy lifestyles thru physical activity for youth aged 4 to 17, covering equipment costs and facility fees.It’s always a day of great pride for us, Molson said.We are lucky to have a foundation like that, which can raise a lot of money for these organizations.