“The Canadiens are still trying to get Jordan Kyrou”

Jordan Kyrou is a name that has caused a lot of chatter in Montreal in recent weeks. The Blues forward was seen as a big Habs target until July 1, when his no-trade clause came into effect.

We’re talking about a complete no-trade clause: he can refuse a trade to any team. That doesn’t mean he can’t be traded, just that he can refuse any trade involving him.

The Habs and Blues completed a deal this week, but Kyrou wasn’t involved. At the time, it was assumed that the Habs had fallen back on their Plan B in St. Louis since Kyrou was no longer on the table… but be warned: that may not be the case.

Frank Seravalli recently appeared on The Kevin Karius Show, a radio show in Edmonton. And when asked about Kyrou (around the eight-minute mark of the clip, which you can listen to HERE), he had this to say:

I think the Canadiens are still trying to get Jordan Kyrou. – Frank Seravalli

Frank Seravalli: I think the Canadiens are still trying on Jordan Kyrou; I think there’s other teams in the mix – Kevin Karius Show

– NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) July 6, 2025

Seravalli notes that, at the moment, the matter is on hold and that other teams are also in the mix. That said, the tipster suggests that Kyrou’s no-trade clause may not be an issue in this case.

He insists that the Blues want to get rid of this contract (probably because the club has an abundance of depth at winger level): are the Blues trying to encourage him not to take advantage of his clause? Possibly.

The question is whether Kyrou, a Toronto native, would be open to the idea of playing for the Canadiens. But if Seravalli is telling the truth and the Habs continue to work on this file, it’s safe to assume that there’s some interest on the player’s part.

It would be peculiar to see Kent Hughes, as aggressive as he is, working so hard to get a player, not knowing if the player would agree to come to Montreal, you know.

We’ll obviously have to keep a close eye on this one, but with Logan Mailloux already a member of the Blues, the Habs have lost a possible bargaining chip to get Kyrou.

And no, I don’t expect Zachary Bolduc to be sent back to St. Louis.

Overtime

– Touching.

Meghan, a young Habs fan, got to meet her hockey idol recently, Habs goalie Sam Montembeault pic.twitter.com/KS0GjHuyTB

– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) July 6, 2025

– Jakub Dobes is happy after signing his new contract.

Jakub Dobes on IG after signing his new contract extension with the Habs:

“Living the dream” pic.twitter.com/ITINe2XXnZ

– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) July 6, 2025

– Great read on L.J. Mooney.

There’s a cocktail of circumstances that allowed Montreal to jump on L.J. Mooney in the 4th round.

It’s also thanks to the advocacy of a #CHs scout working behind the scenes.

The story behind the selection of the new darling. https://t.co/9fVHS65IRb

– Nicolas Cloutier (@NCloutierTVA) July 6, 2025

– Gavin McKenna isn’t the only big name in the upcoming draft.

Friedman on 32TP says as much as teams who may be in the McKenna sweepstakes may not want to give up their 1st RD picks in an offer-sheet scenario, not enough people are talking about Keaton Verhoeff, who is also a stud, great prospect. Will not be a bad consolation prize.

– NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) July 6, 2025

– Nikolaj Ehlers: in addition to the Hurricanes and Capitals, the Mammoth and Avalanche were on the case.

Friedman on 32TP says Washington, Utah and Colorado all made a pitch to Ehlers, Washington went particularly hard after him. Friedman surprised he only signed for 6-yr rather than 7. Guess he really wanted Carolina. Detroit wanted to make a pitch as well but were told no.

– NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) July 6, 2025