The Canadiens didn't acquire a single new player this summer. As a result, the 2026–27 Canadiens will look pretty much like the 2025–26 Canadiens. The defenseman, who was a guest at the Kevin Raphael Classic, noted that he expects great things from the Habs this season. Alexandre Carrier on his expectations for the Habs' upcoming season! We must now ask whether, one year later, the (longer) 2026 playoff run will have a similar impact, now that the team knows how to handle a longer season.