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Patrik Laine’s name continues to be linked to the Kings

The fact that Patrik Laine is eligible to sign a contract based on performance bonuses will help him find a new team this summer. There will be interest in his services from all corners of the NHL, and the player will have a decision to make.

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Habs Should Tread Lightly Regarding Trading Zharovsky

Over the past week, Montreal Canadiens prospect Alexander Zharovsky has been on the ice every day in Brossard with childhood friend and Habs star forward Ivan Demidov.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 18

Eric Engels: If Ivan Demidov signs an 8-year contract, he’ll make more money than Lane Hutson

Ivan Demidov had a strong first season in the National League. We've seen his talent, and we've seen that he has the offensive tools to become a very dangerous player in a few years.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

3 Goaltenders the Canadiens Could Target in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft

The Montreal Canadiens appear to be in a strong position when it comes to their future in goal. Jacob Fowler remains one of the organization’s top prospects, while Jakub Dobes has already shown he can contribute at the NHL level.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 18

Possible buyout for Gallagher; no talks between Dach and the Habs; and Dobes’ contract

The Canadiens said they wanted to handle the Brendan Gallagher situation with respect. That's only natural, because we all know just how highly regarded the veteran is within the Montreal organization.

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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.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / June 18

Three Signs Pointing to Samuel Montembeault’s Return to Montreal

If you dig a little deeper, you can find clues pointing to Samuel Montembeault's return to Montreal this fall. But be careful: clues don't tell the whole story.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 18

Canadiens: 11 days to decide the fate of 11 players

Today is June 18. The draft is eight days away, and the free-agent market opens in less than two weeks. Man, time sure flies when the Canadiens make it to the conference finals… There's one important date, however, that very few people are talking about right now across the NHL: June 29.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / June 18

A.J. Greer and the Canadiens: A Major Obstacle Looms for Kent Hughes

The word going around the NHL right now is that the Panthers won't be able to sign A.J. Greer before July 1. He could therefore become an unrestricted free agent.

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / June 18

Kaiden Guhle: 'That’s the moment'

Everyone is eager to see what changes will be made to the Canadiens’ roster this summer. Defensively, the overhaul shouldn't be massive. After all, the team's cornerstones are in place with a strong top-3: Lane Hutson, Noah Dobson, and Mike Matheson.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18

1 player Canadiens must sign in 2026 NHL Free Agency

The Montreal Canadiens went all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2026. It was certainly an inspiring run from a Montreal team that arguably overachieved this season.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 17

Canadiens rumors: Montreal has no trade interest in $39 million veteran center

The Montreal Canadiens made the Eastern Conference Finals in 2026. It was a largely successful season for the most storied franchise in the NHL. However, work is needed this summer if Montreal wishes to go further in 2027.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / June 17

A Front and Center Look at the Canadiens Biggest Need

By JD Lagrange – With the NHL Draft on June 26 rapidly approaching, rumour season is in full swing, and as expected, the Montreal Canadiens find themselves in the middle of the conversation.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 17

Canadiens Former Starting Goalie on Oilers Offseason Trade Radar

Several sources are reporting this week that the Edmonton Oilers are kicking tires on the availability of Sam Montembeault out of Montreal. Maxime Truman is among those who think there’s a bit more than just speculation to this.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Lead / June 17

Who Is the Best Offseason Target for the Montreal Canadiens?

Montreal’s biggest need this offseason is clear. It’s time to commit to finding the team a second-line center. After Oliver Kapanen’s surprise rookie season and a strong postseason from Jake Evans, the Canadiens still have a clear gap to address.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / June 17

Canadiens’ Goalie Logjam Becomes Oilers’ Big Chance

Yesterday, Trade Talk Sports published a post by Jackson Weber, under the headline: “Oilers reportedly interested in Canadiens goaltender.” Obviously, he wrote the post from an Edmonton perspective.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Canadiens News & Notes: Montembeault, Centre Rumours & More

The countdown to the NHL Entry Draft has officially raised the stakes in Montreal, forcing Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes into a critical summer where patience might finally give way to aggression.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

3 Paths the Canadiens Could Take with the 28th Overall Pick

The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in an interesting position. Unlike previous years, the organization is no longer drafting near the top of the first round and hoping to find franchise cornerstones.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 16

Mike Babcock: The NHL is investigating an incident involving Patrik Laine

Yesterday afternoon, the NHL officially launched an investigation into the Mike Babcock case. The coach, whom the Edmonton Oilers are looking to hire, has a bad reputation that precedes him, and the league wanted to shed light on the reasons that led him to resign from Columbus in 2023.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 16

The Canadiens are among the teams best positioned to make a hostile bid

It's shaping up to be an interesting summer in the NHL. Even though the free-agent market is as dry as the Sahara Desert, the trade market shouldn't disappoint.

Patrik Laine News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 16

The 6 best fits for Patrik Laine in free agency, per insider

Current Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine missed most of the 2025-26 NHL season because of injury, and he’s set to become an unrestricted free agent once the calendar flips to July.

Samuel Montembeault News / Trade Talk Sports / June 16

Oilers reportedly interested in Canadiens goaltender

The Oilers tried to make changes to solidify the goaltending position last season, but they didn’t work.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / June 15

The Canadiens’ Most Interesting Storylines

The Canadiens continue to move in the right direction under Jeff Gorton, Kent Hughes and Martin St-Louis. The organization has accumulated young talent, improved its prospect pool, developed their young players and appears much closer to becoming a legitimate contender than it did just a year ago.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / June 13

Canadiens Off-Season Blueprint: Spend Smart, Don’t Move Core

The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026 offseason in an excellent position. After a strong 48-24-10 regular season (106 points), they battled through two competitive playoff series — including a hard-fought second-round win — before falling to the more experienced Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final.

Brendan Gallagher News / Daily Faceoff / June 13

Which teams could use Brendan Gallagher’s experience?

With the NHL’s upcoming class of unrestricted free agents looking less than enticing, many contending teams could instead turn to the trade market this summer to bolster their roster for next season.

Nathan Clurman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 13

Pending UFA Nathan Clurman Signs In Swedish League

Last summer, defenseman Nathan Clurman signed with Montreal, hoping that he might have a better pathway to NHL playing time. However, that didn’t materialize and instead of testing his luck in July, he has opted to take a different path, as SHL Rogle announced that they’ve signed him to a one-year deal for next season.