In a major boost to their roster, the Montreal Canadiens have secured long-term commitments from defenseman David Demidov and defenseman Filip Dobes. The signings are the latest in a string of moves aimed at solidifying the team's core ahead of the upcoming NHL season. Demidov and Dobes join a growing list of key players who have pledged their futures to the Canadiens, including forwards Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Juraj Slafkovsky, as well as defensemen Lane Hutson, Noah Dobson, and Kaiden Guhle. With these signings, the Canadiens appear to be taking a significant step towards building a competitive roster and making a push for the playoffs in the 2024 season.

Demidov and Dobes are the latest to commit long term to the Canadiens, joining forwards Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky, and defensemen Lane Hutson, Noah Dobson and Kaiden Guhle, to be ...