(Credit: IMAGN) NHL insider Pierre LeBrun focused on the Montreal Canadiens trade strategy in his latest analysis. The Habs are on a good run of form, having won four of their last five games.

This means that some players could be on the move before the trade deadline ... away from really being a post-season contender. The Habs have shown some flashes, but some early-season struggles ...

Since the beginning of the season, he's been playing so well, and there's been a lot of talk about a contract extension with the Habs ... Evans for the future or trade him to get significant ...

The idea of seeing Elias Pettersson in the Montreal Canadiens uniform is really amazing, but it seems quite complicated for the Habs. At 26 years old, Pettersson is a solid player with 440 points ...

His underperformance and $3.5 million cap hit have led to trade rumors linking him to teams like the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks. Both teams are seeking experienced defensemen before the ...

According to what Pierre LeBrun reported in the latest episode of the Radar podcast, don’t expect a first-round pick to be on the Habs’ table in relation to Evans’s services at the trade deadline.

The Montreal Canadiens could be buyers and sellers by the NHL trade deadline ... ask for players who can provide immediate help for the Habs as they attempt to remain in the playoff chase.

Anderson may still have some trade value if the Habs are willing to slash his cap ... Follow Pro Hockey Rumors on MSN to see more of our exclusive NHL content. More must-reads: ...

The Maven said yesterday – right in this space – go with Igor Shesterkin against the Habs, NOT Quick ... there's a single team in the NHL who would trade for Rempe? (Yeah, San Jose or Anaheim.

The Montreal Canadiens' recent surge in the Eastern Conference standings has them jockeying with several teams for a wild-card berth. When the Canadiens were near the bottom of the standings a ...

The Montreal Canadiens' recent surge in the Eastern Conference standings has them jockeying with several teams for a wild-card berth. When the Canadiens were near the bottom of the standings a month ...