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View at The AthleticHave the Canadiens pulled off the best quick-turn rebuild of the NHL's cap era?
The AthleticThat Montreal rapidly shifted from a full-scale rebuild to a contender almost overnight is uniquely impressive in today's league.
Published: May 21, 2026, 9:32 am Added: May 21, 2026, 10:10 am
