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Extension Close as Canadiens and Demidov Get Ahead of NHL Contract Rule Change

Expect a long-term deal between the Montreal Canadiens and Ivan Demidov to get finalized and officially announced almost immediately as the calendar turns from June to July.

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Canadiens Can Address Depth & Size With Bargain Free Agent Market

Every summer, NHL general managers gather in a collective exercise of structural self-sabotage known as unrestricted free agency (UFA). July 1 presents a seductive landscape: proven NHL commodities available for nothing more than the currency of a wealthy owner.

Kent Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / June 4

3 Priorities for Kent Hughes and the Canadiens This Offseason

The Montreal Canadiens took another significant step forward this season. After years of rebuilding, developing young talent, and accumulating assets, the organization is no longer simply focused on the future.

Brendan Gallagher News / Dose.ca / June 4

Brendan Gallagher: The Habs might not have to pay much to trade him

The Brendan Gallagher situation is one of the most pressing issues on Kent Hughes's desk right now. The Canadiens' GM has a clear plan for his veteran player, but we're all asking the same question when we think about how it will play out: What will the Habs have to give up in addition to Gallagher to trade him?

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

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NHL News / Dose.ca / June 4

Mason Marchment: Kent Hughes’s Daydream

We all agree on one thing: Kent Hughes will need to add a second center, a top-six winger, one or two depth forwards, and a right-handed defenseman capable of playing alongside Lane Hutson if the team is to have a serious shot at winning the Stanley Cup.

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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.

Nico Hischier News / Dose.ca / June 4

Two teams the Canadiens need to keep an eye on in the Nico Hischier situation

Last summer, the Canadiens wanted to add a top-six center. That didn't happen. It wasn't a bad summer, though, since Noah Dobson and Zachary Bolduc (among others) arrived in town.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / June 4

Ivan Demidov’s Contract: The Other Benefit of Signing Early

Ivan Demidov wants to sign a long-term contract with the Canadiens soon. Kent Hughes has the same goal. Does that mean it's definitely going to happen soon?

Brendan Gallagher News / Daily Faceoff / June 3

Report: Brendan Gallagher’s agent granted permission to speak with teams to facilitate trade

Just days after openly admitting that he would likely be leaving the Montreal Canadiens this offseason, Brendan Gallagher and his agent, Gerry Johansson, have reportedly been granted permission to speak with other teams to facilitate a possible trade.

Ivan Demidov News / The Sick Podcast / June 3

What Should We Expect For Ivan Demidov’s Extension

On Monday during his end-of-season press interviews with the media, forward Ivan Demidov told reporters that he is hoping to sign his contract extension this summer so that he can be locked up long-term with the Montreal Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 3

2 moves Canadiens must make to return to East Final in 2027

The Montreal Canadiens have shown tremendous growth the last two seasons. They finished the regular season tied for second in the Atlantic Division and then won a pair of series against the Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres — both on the road in the seventh game — before they were defeated in the Eastern Conference Final.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / June 3

Who Should The Habs Target For 2nd Line Centre?

Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes and president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton is expected to be very busy this summer, as they attempt to improve the Habs for both the upcoming season and the future.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 4

NHL Rumors: Some potential targets if Rangers look to take big swing

Marco D’Amico: Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault when asked about his future with the team: “I have one year left on my deal, I don’t make those decisions.

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Kirby Dach News / Professor Press Box / June 3

Three Reasons the Canadiens Should Keep Kirby Dach

Kirby Dach is one of those players who always feels like he’s sitting right on the edge of something bigger. Not quite there yet, not quite written off either.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 3

5 Canadiens Prospects Who Could Crack the NHL Lineup Next Season

The Montreal Canadiens are no longer waiting for prospects to arrive. After back-to-back playoff appearances and a 48-24-10 regular-season record this season, management has shifted from patience to competition.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 3

A.J. Greer is going to test the market: A perfect fit for the CH

While we're not saying the Habs will look completely different in '26–'27, we do expect to see some changes to the Montreal roster. And there will certainly be new players on the roster as well.

Oliver Kapanen News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3

The Canadiens Big Offseason Question: To Trade Oliver Kapanen?

Is Oliver Kapanen headed out of Montreal this offseason? The short answer is maybe. And there are decent arguments for both keeping him and moving him.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 3

Kent Hughes has a very specific plan for Brendan Gallagher

Brendan Gallagher played his final game in a Montreal Canadiens uniform. A new chapter will begin once he is traded by Kent Hughes, and we know that will happen in the coming weeks.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / June 3

Remembering Toe Blake's Unique Place in Canadiens History

When people talk about the great figures in Montreal Canadiens history, the same names usually come up first — Maurice Richard, Jean Béliveau, Guy Lafleur.

Jakub Dobes News / Trade Talk Sports / June 3

Could the Montreal Canadiens sell high on Jakub Dobes?

Jakub Dobes was the backbone and arguably the MVP of the Montreal Canadiens’ run to the Eastern Conference Final. Despite his team not having its best game on many nights, Dobes almost always stood tall and gave them a chance to win, and his fiery, emotional play made him a fan favorite throughout.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / June 3

Martin St-Louis’s son will attend the Sherbrooke Phoenix camp

Last year, the Sherbrooke Phoenix of the QMJHL took a chance on drafting Mason St-Louis. If the name rings a bell, it's because his father is the head coach of the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / June 2

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Have Begun Offseason Plans

The Montreal Canadiens met with the media on Monday following their Friday night loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final.

Martin St. Louis News / NHL Trade Talk / June 4

Insider says it 'killed' Martin St. Louis to make tough decision in Montreal

The fact that Martin St. Louis essentially ended Brendan Gallagher‘s career in Montreal isn’t sitting well with some fans and it likely hasn’t sat well with St.

Ivan Demidov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 1

Canadiens, Ivan Demidov Have Mutual Interest In Long-Term Extension

Thanks to some shrewd extensions signed by the front office, the Montreal Canadiens arguably have the healthiest-looking long-term salary cap outlook. They’re expected to use some of that long-term space this summer in the form of a contract extension for Ivan Demidov.

Brendan Gallagher News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 1

Brendan Gallagher Expecting Move Away From Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens held their exit interviews on Monday. Through a wave of insightful interviews, it was winger Brendan Gallagher who caught attention as he discussed his future with the club.

Patrik Laine News / Daily Faceoff / June 1

Canadiens’ Patrik Laine says he could have played back in January

The Montreal Canadiens are just the latest team to see their 2025-26 season come to an end, after losing the Eastern Conference Final to the Carolina Hurricanes in five games.