Joe Veleno: the Canadiens would be among the three finalists

Two days ago, Marc-Olivier Beaudoin mentioned that Joe Veleno had an offer on the table from the Montreal Canadiens.

We’re talking about a short deal (one year at $1 million) for the player who was recently bought out by the Seattle Kraken after a difficult end to the season with the Blackhawks.

It’s not a compelling offer for a talented player like him. And he’s clearly the kind of player, like Anthony Beauvillier, who could help the Canadiens.

Québécois Joe Veleno and Anthony Beauvillier are still without a contract.

– Maxime Truman (@MaximeTruman) July 3, 2025

But where do we stand with Veleno?

The Québécois player, who has earned exceptional player status in the past in the QMJHL, reportedly has a few NHL offers on the table at the time of writing.

Marc-Olivier Beaudoin is talking about three clubs: the Golden Knights, the Panthers and the Canadiens. From what he’s heard, these are the three teams most likely to sign the player.

Interesting, though…

The Habs have made the offer, but other clubs including the Golden Knights and Panthers are interested in Veleno’s services. It could come down to these 3 teams.

– Marc-Olivier Beaudoin (@MOBeaudoin1) July 3, 2025

Ultimately, we’re talking about two NHL powerhouses, playing in “hot” NHL markets, who would be the Habs’ biggest rivals right now.

Playing in Florida or Vegas sounds like fun.

Will the lure of coming home be that important for Veleno, who is currently practicing in Montreal? Only he and his inner circle know the answer to that question.

It’s a matter for the 6’1.

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– Please note.

Have a good Thursday!

Match involving prospects from the development camp starting at 11 a.m. at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard.

Yes, it’s open to the public.

See you soon!

– Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) July 3, 2025

– Big win for the Blue Jays.

They won a crazy game last night.

And Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was named starter in the All-Star Game. https://t.co/E5DVTugmSk

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– ABB: where will he go?

Alex Barré-Boulet is the highest-rated forward (5th overall) remaining unsigned on the @InsideAHLHockey free agency board.
With the Laval Rocket filling up on veterans, it appears highly unlikely he will return to the Canadiens organization.https://t.co/8P7JqJyygV

– Andrew Zadarnowski (@AZadarski) July 3, 2025

– Michael Pezzetta and Ryan Reaves will get along just fine.

Pezzetta has fought new teammate Ryan Reaves a couple of times. “(Enforcers) tend to be the nicest guys. I look forward to meeting him.”

– Lance Hornby (@sunhornby) July 2, 2025

– Brock Boeser in Vancouver: it was decided at the last minute.

Iain MacIntyre: In the final hour before free agency opened, “Patrik Allvin made one last call to Boeser’s agent” to restart contract talks – Sportsnet

– NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) July 3, 2025