Former Habs Chris Nilan and Rick Green also weigh in on which player will improve the most in 2026.
Published Dec 30, 2025
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Canadiens winger Ivan Demidov, left, and Juraj Slafkovsky skate together during third period against the Washington Capitals in Montreal on Nov. 20. Photo by John Mahoney /Montreal GazetteArticle content
Which Canadiens player improved the most in 2025?
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And which Canadiens player will improve the most in 2026?
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Those are the questions answered on this Hockey Inside/Out Show bonus episode as The Gazette’s Stu Cowan is joined by former Canadiens teammates and 1986 Stanley Cup champions Chris Nilan and Rick Green.
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