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Canadiens named best NHL core under 25 ahead of 2026/27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 10:15 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Canadiens named best NHL core under 25 ahead of 2026/27 season

Summary

The Montreal Canadiens were honored as having the best core of players under 25 in the NHL, according to Sportsnet. This recognition follows the team's significant rebuild since their Stanley Cup Finals appearance in 2021 and their Eastern Conference Finals run in 2026. The Canadiens' young roster features key players like Lane Hutson, Kaiden Guhle, and Cole Caufield, alongside captain Nick Suzuki. As the team looks to strengthen by adding experienced players, they are poised to make a serious playoff push in the upcoming season.

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Key Details

•Canadiens reached Eastern Conference Finals in 2026.
•Best core under 25 includes Hutson, Guhle, and Caufield.
•Captain Nick Suzuki is 26 years old.
•Team plans to acquire experienced talent before deadline.
•Young players contribute to recent playoff victories.

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10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Canadiens Young Core Honored With Impressive Title Ahead of 2026/27

What they're saying

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The Montreal Canadiens were in the Stanley Cup Finals in 2021, but after that, the team have managed a complete teardown and rebuild, and following their Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 2026, the belief is that this team can take a major leap moving forward.They’ve managed to build this core with just one top-five draft […] The post Canadiens Young Core Honored With Impressive Title Ahead of 2026/27 appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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