There’s a lot of talk about Ivan Demidov and Oliver Kapanen, but another name might be on the verge of signing with the Montreal Canadiens.

It’s a familiar name because yes, he is the brother of Boston Bruins forward Casey Mittelstadt, but as reported by TVA Sports, forward Luke Mittelstadt could very well be about to sign with the Canadiens.

Canadiens: A Recent 7th-Round Pick Soon to Be Under Contract?

This is a situation to watch over the next few hours.

Luke Mittelstadt Under Contract with the Montreal Canadiens Just Ahead of the NHL and AHL Playoffs?

It will be up to Kent Hughes to make the call, but with the loss suffered by the University of Minnesota Gophers, defenseman Luke Mittelstadt is now available if he wishes to make the jump to the pros immediately.

“His head coach at the University of Minnesota, Bob Motzko, has no doubt that [Luke Mittelstadt] will one day play in the NHL.”

– TVA Sports

The Canadiens prospect is described as a physical specimen, extremely fit, and incredibly strong physically.

We are now waiting on this decision-from Kent Hughes, but also from Mittelstadt himself.

At 22 years old, Luke Mittelstadt is a left-shot defenseman standing 5-foot-11 and weighing 175 pounds, who was selected in the 7th round of the 2023 draft by the Montreal Canadiens.

He is therefore a pick made under the Kent Hughes administration.

This season, he has recorded 18 points in 40 games (with a +23 rating), after tallying 20 points in 38 games and 21 points in 38 games in the two previous campaigns.

​As of April 3, 2025, there are no official reports indicating that the Montreal Canadiens are set to sign a familiar player before the playoffs. However, several developments involving the team and its affiliates have occurred recently:​

Jake Evans’ Contract Extension: On March 4, 2025, the Canadiens extended forward Jake Evans’ contract for four years, valued at $11.4 million. Evans, 28, has contributed 28 points (12 goals, 16 assists) in 61 games this season and has accumulated 120 points over 329 career games with Montreal. ​Reuters

Signing of Will Dineen: On March 13, 2025, due to injuries to players like Joel Armia and Rafaël Harvey-Pinard, the Canadiens’ AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket, signed forward Will Dineen. Will is the son of former NHL player Kevin Dineen, who played over 1,000 NHL games. ​habsfanatics.com

Acquisition of Noel Hoefenmayer: In December 2024, the Canadiens acquired defenseman Noel Hoefenmayer from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward Jacob Perreault. Hoefenmayer was assigned to the Laval Rocket and has been noted for his offensive capabilities on defense. ​habsfanatics.com

While there has been speculation about potential signings, such as former player agent David Ettedgui’s belief in 2023 that William Nylander might join the Canadiens in 2024, these projections have not materialized. ​hockeylatest.com

As the playoffs approach, any significant roster changes would likely be announced promptly by the organization.​

Recent Developments in the Montreal Canadiens Organization