The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Alex Barre-Boulet to a one-year contract for the 2025-26 season. The 28-year-old spent much of the previous season with the Laval Rocket in the AHL, leading the team in scoring with 63 points in 64 games. He also contributed significantly in the postseason with 11 points over 13 games. Barre-Boulet, originally signed by Tampa Bay in 2018, has played 70 NHL games, primarily with the Lightning, accumulating 18 points.

His impressive AHL statistics include 365 points in 358 games and accolades such as the Dudley “Red” Garrett Memorial Award for rookie of the year and multiple All-Star Team selections. This contract may provide him another opportunity to break into the NHL more consistently, potentially benefiting fantasy players looking for breakout candidates.

Sam Montembeault is set to start in goal for the Montreal Canadiens for the second straight game as they face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thanksgiving Monday.

The match is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. and will be available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, marking a shift in how fans can access the game.

No changes to the Canadiens' lineup are anticipated following their recent victory against the Senators, and Alex Barré-Boulet has been reassigned to the AHL's Laval Rocket.

The Montreal Canadiens have placed forward Alex Barré-Boulet on waivers to facilitate a loan to the AHL's Laval Rocket. Other NHL teams have until noon Monday to claim him, or he will join Laval. Barré-Boulet, who signed a one-year contract worth $775,000 this summer, had a notable AHL season last year with the Syracuse Crunch, finishing second in scoring.

He played two games with the Canadiens this season before being a healthy scratch. The Rocket recently lost to the Springfield Thunderbirds but had a strong opening win against the Providence Bruins. The Canadiens are set to face the Pittsburgh Penguins next.

The Detroit Red Wings have placed goaltender Ville Husso on waivers, allowing other NHL teams the opportunity to claim him. If he goes unclaimed, Husso could be assigned to the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins.

In his season debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Husso struggled, allowing four goals on 14 shots before being replaced by Cam Talbot, who later achieved a shutout against the Nashville Predators. Coach Derek Lalonde noted that the team needed to free up a roster spot due to injuries to other players.

The Montreal Canadiens made significant roster moves ahead of the NHL's deadline, sending several players to their AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket. Notable players like Logan Mailloux and Joshua Roy were among those reassigned.

Meanwhile, forwards Alex Barré-Boulet, Oliver Kapanen, and Emil Heineman, along with defenceman Lane Hutson, secured spots on the opening-day roster. The team is set to face the Toronto Maple Leafs in their season opener at the Bell Centre.