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What does it REALLY take to build a Stanley Cup champion?When you look back at some of the NHL’s dominant Cup-winning teams of the 2010s — Chicago, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh and Boston — there’s a common theme that helped make those championship rosters possible: elite core players providing enormous value on their contracts.On this episode of The Starr & D’Amico Show, we look back at how those Stanley Cup champions were constructed and compare their situations to what the Montreal Canadiens are building today.The Habs have locked up several important pieces of their young core on contracts that could provide significant value as the salary cap continues to rise. Could that give Kent Hughes the flexibility to add the final pieces Montreal needs to become a legitimate Stanley Cup contender?We break down:🏆 The contract advantage behind past Stanley Cup champions🔴 How Chicago built around its championship core🐧 How Pittsburgh maximized its window👑 What made the LA Kings roster work🐻 How Boston balanced stars, depth and salary🔵⚪🔴 How the Canadiens' current core compares💰 Why bargain contracts can become a MASSIVE weapon👀 Whether Kent Hughes is building Montreal using a proven championship formulaIs Montreal quietly putting together the financial foundation of a future Stanley Cup contender?Drop your thoughts in the comments and SUBSCRIBE for more Montreal Canadiens news, analysis, trades and discussion from The Starr & D’Amico Show!#montrealcanadiens #nhl #hockey

There’s a Montreal Canadiens roster spot up for grabs, and the battle for the Habs’ 13th forward could be one of the most interesting stories of training camp.Owen Beck, Florian Xhekaj and Brett Berard all bring something different to the table — but which player makes the most sense as Montreal’s extra forward to start the 2026-27 NHL season?Beck brings versatility, defensive responsibility and NHL experience after appearing in 28 games with Montreal. Xhekaj brings size, physicality and an edge that few players in the organization can match after putting up 17 goals, 29 points and 182 penalty minutes with Laval last season.Then there’s Brett Berard, acquired from the New York Rangers this summer. The 23-year-old already has 48 games of NHL experience, giving Montreal another legitimate option in the competition.On today’s Starr & D’Amico Show, we break down what the Canadiens actually need from their 13th forward, how each player fits Martin St. Louis’ lineup and who has the inside track to make the Habs out of training camp.Who would YOU choose: Beck, Xhekaj or Berard?Subscribe for Montreal Canadiens news, analysis, trades, rumours and prospect coverage all season long.#montrealcanadiens #nhl #hockey

The Montreal Canadiens have two fascinating prospects developing in Russia — Alexander Zharovsky and 2026 first-round pick Gleb Pugachyov — and we’ve got the latest on where they stand heading into the 2026-27 season.Did Pugachyov do enough to earn a regular spot with Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod in the KHL, or could he spend time in the VHL or MHL? After playing just 13 KHL games last season, what should Habs fans realistically expect from the 18-year-old this year?Then there’s Alexander Zharovsky, who exploded for 16 goals and 42 points in 59 KHL games last season. What’s next for one of Montreal’s most exciting young prospects, and could this really be his final season in Russia before coming to North America? NHL.com currently projects his NHL arrival for 2027-28.We break down their situations, expectations for the upcoming KHL season and what the timeline could look like before we eventually see them in a Montreal Canadiens uniform.Subscribe to The Starr & D’Amico Show for Montreal Canadiens news, rumours, trades, prospects and analysis all season long!#montrealcanadiens #nhl #hockey

The NHL trade market might finally be starting to shake loose — and that could be very good news for the Montreal Canadiens.After a trade between the Nashville Predators and New Jersey Devils, we look at whether this could be the beginning of more movement around the NHL and where Kent Hughes and the Canadiens fit into the picture.Are the Habs still actively looking to make another deal before the season gets underway? More importantly, how many teams around the NHL are willing to move established players in exchange for draft picks, prospects and future assets?Montreal has spent years building up its prospect pool and draft capital. If more teams decide they're willing to sell, could Kent Hughes finally find the deal he's been waiting for?We break down the NHL trade market, potential sellers, Montreal's assets and whether the Canadiens could be one of the next teams to make a move.Subscribe for Montreal Canadiens news, trade rumours, analysis and more from The Starr & D'Amico Show!#montrealcanadiens #nhl #hockey

The Montreal Canadiens went through the offseason without adding the established second-line center many expected — so who fills that major role to start the season?With training camp approaching, Martin St-Louis has some fascinating options.Could Alex Newhook finally get an extended opportunity down the middle? Is Oliver Kapanen ready to take another step and claim the job? Or could a healthy Kirby Dach get another chance to prove he can be the Canadiens' answer at second-line center?On today's Starr & D'Amico Show, we break down all three candidates, what each player brings to the position, who fits best alongside Montreal's wingers, and what Martin St-Louis could be looking for when camp begins.The Canadiens didn't go outside the organization to find their 2C. Maybe the answer was already here.Who would YOU start at second-line center: Newhook, Kapanen or Dach?Subscribe for Montreal Canadiens news, analysis, rumours, trades and everything Habs all season long!#montrealcanadiens #nhl #hockey