The Starr & D'Amico Show

The Montreal Canadiens are under increasing pressure to make a move—and the timing may never be better. In today's episode of The Starr & D'Amico Show, we break down the Canadiens' salary cap situation, why Kent Hughes has positioned the organization so well financially, and why the pressure to add another impact player is only getting stronger.

With the Habs carrying valuable cap flexibility this season and even more cap space projected for next summer, is the window opening for Montreal to make a blockbuster trade or major free-agent signing? We examine how long-term contracts for stars like Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky, Lane Hutson, and Ivan Demidov give the Canadiens one of the healthiest cap structures in the NHL.

Could the Canadiens be setting themselves up for a massive addition to push them into Stanley Cup contention? We discuss the opportunities, the risks, and why the next 12 months could define the future of this rebuild.

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The Montreal Canadiens continue to build one of the most intriguing young cores in the NHL, and they're doing something that almost no other NHL team is willing to do.

On today's episode of The Starr & D'Amico Show, we break down Macklin Celebrini's new 5-year, $94 million contract and compare it to the Canadiens' long-term salary cap philosophy. While other teams are handing out massive contracts early, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton appear committed to building around Lane Hutson, Ivan Demidov, Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky with smart, sustainable, cap-friendly deals whenever possible.

Is Montreal creating a blueprint for long-term Stanley Cup contention? Could their patient approach allow them to stay competitive while keeping flexibility to add elite talent?

We discuss:
🏒 Macklin Celebrini's blockbuster extension
🏒 Why the Canadiens' salary cap strategy is different
🏒 Lane Hutson's future contract projection
🏒 Ivan Demidov's long-term value
🏒 Kent Hughes' roster-building philosophy
🏒 How Montreal could keep its young core together for years
🏒 Why the Habs may be setting themselves up for sustained success

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The latest Montreal Canadiens trade report is here, and we're breaking down everything you need to know!

On today's episode of The Starr & D'Amico Show, we unbox the newest trade speculation surrounding the Canadiens and the Columbus Blue Jackets. If Montreal can't land Kirill Marchenko, could dynamic young forward Kent Johnson become a realistic Plan B?

We also examine Columbus' salary cap situation and discuss whether other Blue Jackets players could become available as the organization looks to navigate a potential cap crunch. Could Kent Hughes find another opportunity to improve the Canadiens before the season begins?

🏒 Topics include:

Is Kent Johnson a realistic target for Montreal?
Would he fit Martin St. Louis' system?
What happens if the Marchenko pursuit falls through?
Which other Blue Jackets players could become trade candidates?
Could Columbus be forced to move talent because of the salary cap?

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The Montreal Canadiens have plenty of unanswered questions as the offseason rolls on, and Kent Hughes still has important decisions to make.

On today's episode of The Starr & D'Amico Show, we break down the Canadiens' pursuit of a top-six winger and what that could mean for one of the organization's top prospects, Michael Hage. If Montreal adds another impact forward, does it strengthen the belief that Hage is being developed as the club's long-term second-line center behind Nick Suzuki?

We also dive into the Canadiens' long-term defensive blueprint. With Kaiden Guhle, David Reinbacher, Arber Xhekaj, Lane Hutson and a deep pipeline of young talent, how does Kent Hughes balance development, trades and roster construction? Is this group already set, or could a blockbuster move still be coming?

Join Shaun Starr and Marco D'Amico as they debate Montreal's biggest trade questions, discuss the organization's long-term vision, and look at what could be next for the Canadiens.

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The Montreal Canadiens continue to be linked to Columbus Blue Jackets winger Kirill Marchenko, and the latest report suggests a trade could happen sooner rather than later.

In today's episode of The Starr & D'Amico Show, Shaun Starr and Marco D'Amico break down the newest report connecting the Habs to Marchenko, what we're hearing about the trade market, why Kent Hughes remains interested, what a potential deal could cost Montreal, and whether Marchenko is the missing top-six winger the Canadiens have been searching for.

Could Ivan Demidov eventually play alongside Marchenko? Is this the blockbuster trade Canadiens fans have been waiting for? We discuss all the latest rumours, possible trade packages, and what this could mean for the Habs heading into the 2026-27 season.

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Would you trade for Kirill Marchenko? If so, what would you be willing to give up?

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