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Brendan Gallagher will be a better fit for the Canucks

Brendan Gallagher is going from one Canadian team to another, as the veteran forward was acquired by the Vancouver Canucks in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens on Monday.

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Canadiens trade Brendan Gallagher to Canucks for future considerations

The Vancouver Canucks have acquired veteran forward Brendan Gallagher from the Montreal Canadiens for future considerations, Frank Seravalli reported Monday.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

Joshua Roy News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Canadiens trade Joshua Roy to Mammoth for Maksymillian Szuber

The Montreal Canadiens have traded forward prospect Joshua Roy to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for defense prospect Maksymillian Szuber, TVA Sports’ Renaud Lavoie reported Monday morning.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Kirill Marchenko News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

What the Canadiens Could Offer to Land Kirill Marchenko

The Montreal Canadiens have made it clear they want to improve their forward group this offseason. While much of the attention has been focused on finding a second-line centre, adding another top-six winger would also be a significant boost for a team looking to take the next step.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 29

Adam Fantilli must be a target for Kent Hughes

This morning on BPM Sports, Anthony Marcotte floated an idea that's interesting for the Canadiens. What if Kent Hughes called the Columbus Blue Jackets to see if the excellent Adam Fantilli might be an option on the trade market?

Kirill Marchenko News / Dose.ca / June 29

Kirill Marchenko: Teams the Canadiens Need to Watch

Today is June 29. In two days, the free agency market will open. We'll obviously be keeping an eye on whether Kent Hughes manages to make any moves by then.

Vincent Trocheck News / Dose.ca / June 29

Vincent Trocheck is reportedly still refusing to be traded to Montreal

Vincent Trocheck's name has been mentioned in trade rumors all over the place, even in Montreal. On the one hand, it makes sense for the Habs, because he's an experienced and versatile center who could very well fill the need for a second-line center.

Brendan Gallagher News / Dose.ca / June 28

Brendan Gallagher: A fan gave him a special gift to mark his departure

We've known this for a while now, but Brendan Gallagher won't be returning to the Canadiens next season. This decision will clearly disappoint many, as the small-statured forward is a fan favorite, but that's just part of the business of professional sports.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / June 28

Samuel Montembeault: Things could move (very) quickly

While several teams have been looking to bolster their rosters in recent weeks, the Canadiens have been relatively quiet so far. However, there could be some movement soon with the Habs, who need to resolve the situations involving Brendan Gallagher and Samuel Montembeault.

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The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Canadiens Wisely Use 2026 First-Round Pick Selecting Pugachyov

The disappointment on the part of any Montreal Canadiens fans after the Habs picked Gleb Pugachyov at 26th overall at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft is both palpable and understandable.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Canadiens Use Market Inefficiencies to Build Core Identity

An NHL team’s entry draft success is fundamentally about finding “surplus value”, drafting players who significantly outperform their draft slots. While top-10 picks are high-probability assets, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has made exploiting market inefficiencies a featured pillar of the Montreal Canadiens’ rebuild plan.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Meet the Canadiens’ 2026 NHL Draft Class

The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2026 NHL Entry Draft with the objective to continue building organizational depth while adding size, competitiveness and long-term upside throughout the prospect pool.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / June 29

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: Did The Canadiens Miss Out?

By JD Lagrange – Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: The week’s hot topics, served without sugar-coating or concern for bruised feelings. This week, we dive into the Montreal Canadiens’ needs coming into the NHL Draft and whether the players they missed were really the right ingredients.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 28

Eight Things to Keep in Mind This Week with the Canadiens

The draft is behind us. That doesn't mean it's all over, of course. And in fact, when you think about it, next week is going to be huge for the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27

Offseason Checklist: Montreal Canadiens

The offseason is now in full effect following Carolina’s Stanley Cup title. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what teams will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / June 27

Montreal Canadiens Select Power Forward Gleb Pugachyov 26th Overall

The Montreal Canadiens traded the 28th pick along with a 3rd round pick in 2027 to the Vegas Golden Knights to move up to pick 26 and select Russian forward Gleb Pugachyov, who has been developing in the Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod organization.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Canadiens select Gleb Pugachyov No. 26 overall in 2026 NHL Draft

The Montreal Canadiens prioritized a high floor with the No. 26 selection in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft by picking hulking Russian winger Gleb Pugachyov.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26

Canadiens put massive offer on the table for Kirill Marchenko

NHL insider Frank Seravalli said on Frankly Hockey Friday afternoon that the Montreal Canadiens are making a big play for a stud forward from the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Jason Robertson reportedly rejected $120M offer from Kraken, nixing blockbuster trade

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26

Canadiens Calling on Big Names Just Hours Before the 2026 NHL Draft

According to NHL insider and The Athletic columnist Pierre LeBrun, the Montreal Canadiens have several irons in the fire head into Friday night’s NHL draft.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

What is the Montreal Canadiens’ top priority this summer?

The Montreal Canadiens are coming off a successful season that followed a 2024-25 campaign in which they made the playoffs as a wild card before getting bounced in the first round.