The Montreal Canadiens are facing a crucial off-season as they look to rebuild and regain their status as a playoff contender in the NHL. After a disappointing 2022-23 season that saw them miss the playoffs for the second consecutive year, the Canadiens will be hoping to bolster their roster through free agency and the upcoming draft. With a young core of players, including Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky, the Canadiens have the potential to make a significant jump in the standings, but they will need to add some veteran leadership and depth to their lineup to make it happen. As they begin their off-season, the Canadiens will be looking to make some savvy moves to put themselves in position to compete with the best teams in the Eastern Conference.

NHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 25, Montreal Canadiens  Yahoo Sports