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Mike Matheson would be worth a pick between 6th and 15th (according to David Ettedgui)

Mike Matheson’s value is high. The reason is simple: he’s in his prime, he just finished 9th in scoring among defensemen this season… And he earns a salary of $4.875 million a year, making him a bargain for a number-one defenseman on a National League team.

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'The Canadiens should get Jonathan Huberdeau out of Calgary'

Kent Hughes has a plan for the summer, and it’s no secret. The Habs GM would like to add a scorer to his line-up, a guy who can produce offensively and who will play on the top-9 in Martin St-Louis’ line-up.

Brendan Gallagher News / The Hockey Writers / 6 hours ago

Canadiens Need Gallagher to Play Diminished but Critical Role

Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher impressively turned back the clock to end 2023-24 with a strong finish to the season. Unfortunately you can only fight time for so long.

NHL News / Dose.ca / 13 minutes ago

David Reinbacher won’t budge for Trevor Zegras, says Mathias Brunet

If the Canadiens don’t have a great team on the ice, they do have a great team to follow in the off-season. After all, you’d think the Habs would be looking for a forward.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / 54 minutes ago

Alex Vlasic has just signed a contract that doesn’t help Kaiden Guhle

Defensively, the Habs won’t have much salary negotiation to do with players for the 2024-2025 season. Mike Matheson, David Savard, Jordan Harris, Lane Hutson, Kaiden Guhle, Johnathan Kovacevic, David Reinbacher, Logan Mailloux, Jayden Struble and William Trudeau are already under contract.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / 16 hours ago

Carey Price, Brendan Gallagher and Paul Byron went golfing together yesterday.

Carey Price, Paul Byron and Brendan Gallagher played together for a long time in Montreal. The three guys have become friends off the ice, and that’s cool because they’ve each had their part to play in the team’s success over the past 10 years.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / 20 hours ago

Montreal Canadiens 2023-24 Season Grades: Defense and Goaltending

Following the conclusion of the 2023-24 NHL regular season, rebuilding and other non-playoff teams have begun to look towards the future — the draft, free agency, or simply following the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / 12 hours ago

Cayden Lindstrom wants to play in a Montreal-like environment

Cayden Lindstrom seems to really like the Montreal market. Backin February, he said he loved the “craziness” of the fans in town… And with just over two months to go before the draft, he’s back at it again, saying he wants to play in an environment like Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / 18 hours ago

Cayden Lindstrom a Prime Draft Target for the Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have a few clear-cut targets for their first pick of the 2024 NHL Draft, but few would be as good a fit as Cayden Lindstrom. When

Carey Price News / Dose.ca / 15 hours ago

'In 2021, Carey Price didn’t have a great series'.

Would you like a laugh? According to Olivier Primeau, who is increasingly involved in the world of sports betting, Carey Price didn’t have a big series in 2021, the year of the final.

Paul Byron News / Dose.ca / 19 hours ago

Paul Byron behind the Rocket bench: Anthony Marcotte wouldn’t be surprised

The Jean-François Houle issue is the talk of Laval. Will the coach, whose contract expires in the next few weeks, be back with the Habs’ club-school or not?

Trevor Zegras News / Dose.ca / April 23

Trevor Zegras: The Canadiens don’t have what the Ducks want

I don’t know when the rumours of Trevor Zegras in Montreal will die down, but right now, it’s one of the most talked-about rumours in Montreal. Some are for a potential arrival, some are against.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / April 23

Canadiens Checklist: State Of The Rebuild – Goaltending Prospects

Now that the Montreal Canadiens have completed their second complete rebuild season, it’s time to take a closer look at where the organization stands when it comes to long-term plans.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 23

Canadiens among NHL teams most affected by player deferred bonuses

In the NHL, performance bonuses affect a club’s payroll. Basically, if a player is eligible for performance bonuses and receives at least one, it is added to the club’s payroll.

NFL News / Dose.ca / April 23

We could see a jersey very similar to that of the Habs in the NFL this season

Right now, the NFL is in the midst of its off-season. Later this week, the draft will take place (the first round is scheduled for Thursday evening), but there are still a few months to go before the season begins.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / April 22

Canadiens Rebuild Checklist: State Of The Rebuild – Draft Capital

Now that the Montreal Canadiens have completed their second complete rebuild season, it’s time to take a closer look at where the organization stands in terms of its long-term plans.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / April 22

Canadiens Prospect Report: Kapanen Surge, Engstrom’s Run

Even though most players in the Montreal Canadiens organization are now free to enjoy a few weeks of rest and relaxation, there are still key prospects involved in playoff hockey in their various junior leagues, not to mention players who recently put an end to their playoff runs.

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / April 22

Montreal pressure: David Reinbacher believes he’ll get used to it 'one day'.

Last year, the Canadiens drafted David Reinbacher fifth overall. The club once again improved its bank of defensive prospects, but more importantly, it got its hands on a player who seems to be a good kid.

Jake Evans News / Dose.ca / April 22

Jake Evans: NHL’s most-used shorthanded forward this season

After another season of finishing at the bottom of the NHL standings, the Canadiens don’t often have the luxury of talking about league peaks. They flirt with unglamorous heights like the most games missed by injured players, but this time it’s flattering.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Montreal Canadiens 2023-24 Season Grades: Forwards

As the 2023-24 NHL season has ended and the Stanley Cup Playoffs have begun, non-playoff teams can start to look towards the future, such as the draft, free agency, and the following season.

Lane Hutson News / Daily Faceoff / April 17

Canadiens’ Lane Hutson showing size isn’t an issue early on in NHL career

Montreal Canadiens defenseman and top prospect Lane Hutson made his highly anticipated National Hockey League debut on Monday and after two games is already proving that his 5-foot-10 frame isn’t an issue in the NHL after notching two assists.

Martin St. Louis News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

Canadiens exercise club option, extend HC Martin St. Louis

The Canadiens have exercised the club option on head coach Martin St. Louis’ contract, extending their bench boss through the 2026-27 season.

Wild make contract decision with goalie Marc-Andre Fleury

Capitals' playoff-clinching win a reminder that D.C. is a hockey town

Stanley Cup playoffs: Three prop bets for the Bruins-Leafs Round 1 playoff series

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The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz

Chris Wideman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16

Canadiens veteran defenseman announces retirement

The veteran defenseman is hanging up his skates.

NHL breaks single-season attendance mark with three days remaining

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The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16

Canadiens recall controversial 2021 first-round pick

The Montreal Canadiens have recalled defensive prospect Logan Mailloux from the Laval Rocket of the AHL.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Montreal Canadiens recall defense prospect Logan Mailloux from AHL Laval

The Montreal Canadiens have recalled defense prospect Logan Mailloux from the American Hockey League’s Laval Rocket, the club announced Monday evening.