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Zachary Bolduc: 40-goal seasons ahead, believes Jonathan Marchessault

Although he didn’t have his best game last night, Zachary Bolduc is off to a great start for the Habs. The 22-year-old has an excellent shot and knows where to go to score goals.

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'He was more of a nuisance to Montreal than anything else': Renaud Lavoie picks up Tyler Toffoli

Tyler Toffoli is a player who was appreciated in town during his time in Montreal. The forward, who spent just over a year in town (he was traded in his second season with the Habs), scored 37 goals and 70 points in 89 games with the Habs.And he quickly became a crowd favorite, but also in the locker room.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 15

Sidney Crosby in Montreal: 'It’s bound to happen if Mike Matheson stays'

For the past 24 hours, Mike Matheson has been the talk of Montreal. The defenseman is suddenly the most important file in town, now that Lane Hutson and

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 15

Should The Habs Re-Sign Mike Matheson?

The Montreal Canadiens have completed new extensions for Lane Hutson, Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes over the last few days, which has reportedly turned the focus for contract talks towards veteran defenseman Mike Matheson.

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Cole Caufield News / Field Level Media / October 15

Predators next up to try to slow Cole Caufield, Canadiens

Cole Caufield and the Montreal Canadiens have responded to their season-opening loss with a flourish. Fresh off capping his two-goal performance by scoring in overtime, Caufield will look to continue to heat up on Thursday when the Canadiens host the Nashville Predators.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

How long is Steve Yzerman's leash with the Detroit Red Wings?

Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

One rookie to watch on all 32 NHL teams in 2025-26

Best hockey line nicknames of all time

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / October 15

Ivan Demidov’s pass: Martin St-Louis had him practice it yesterday morning

Last night, Ivan Demidov put on a show at the Bell Centre. The young Russian scored the tying goal late in the third period, earning a standing ovation from the crowd.He even took the time to thank the fans… in French.But above all, in the first period, he stole the show on Alex Newhook’s goal.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / October 15

Ivan Demidov wants to be able to speak to people in French

Last night, after the Canadiens’ win over the Kraken, we heard Ivan Demidov say a few words in French. He thanked the fans for their support during the game and stepped out of his comfort zone to speak to them in French.It made for a great moment.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 15

The Habs Home Opener Ceremony Electric

On Tuesday night, the Montreal Canadiens held a pre-game ceremony to kick off their home opener. This year, it allowed the players to be more involved in how they wanted it to be, as opposed to previous years, where there was a set plan in place, in which the players had no impact on how they were presented to the sold-out crowd.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Canadiens on verge of Stanley Cup contention, but still too young

One of the hot and rising teams in the NHL is the Montreal Canadiens. Yet, despite recent success, are they quite in the realm of being considered championship material?

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Canadiens’ Early Extensions Set the Tone for 2025-26 Season

The Montreal Canadiens have made stability a priority to open the 2025-26 season. Within the last week, the organization checked off two major items on its to-do list: signing Calder Trophy winner Lane Hutson to an eight-year extension and signing general manager Kent Hughes and (now) president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton to new deals.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / October 15

NHL Rumors: After a Few Extensions Last Week, What’s Next for the Montreal Canadiens?

The Montreal Canadiens will have salary cap space to work with going forward … Area of need, and pending UFA Mike Matheson TSN: After the Montreal Canadiens extended Lane Hutson, they have a core group of six players signed at about $47 million, which is tremendous value with the salary cap ceiling going up over $100 million.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 15

Patrik Laine, Kaiden Guhle and Jake Evans absent from practice

The Canadiens are practicing in Brossard this morning. It’s photo day, but a few players won’t be able to practice this morning, namely Patrik Laine, Kaiden Guhle and Jake Evans.

Lane Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Canadiens Prioritize Next Blue Line Signing After Lane Hutson Deal

The Montreal Canadiens are clearly focusing much of the attention to their blue line this season. Following a trade for Noah Dobson in the summer, the organization signed Lane Hutson to a massive eight-year extension.