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Top 15 CH Prospects: Ranks 15 through 13… and a certain Sasha Pastujov

Ladies and Gentlemen, After a brief one-week hiatus, an executive decision had to be made since our last meeting: to once again include Zachary Bolduc—who has 175 games of experience—in our top 15 Habs prospects for this summer.

Alex Newhook News / Dose.ca / August 1

Alex Newhook at center on the second line: a great option that’s all too often overlooked

Much to the dismay of many fans and analysts, the Montreal Canadiens have been very—perhaps even too—quiet this summer so far, as Kent Hughes has yet to make any moves to improve his team.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 1

Likeliest Canadiens to Win NHL Awards in 2026-27

From an awards (and just about every) perspective, this past Montreal Canadiens season was an incredible success. Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield won the Frank J.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Tyler Toffoli News / The Hockey Writers / August 1

Revisiting the Canadiens’ Tyler Toffoli Trade

The Montreal Canadiens have made several important trades during their rebuild, but one that often flies under the radar is the Tyler Toffoli deal with the Calgary Flames.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 31

L.J. Mooney: Here’s Why It’s Easy to Get Excited About Him

Among the most popular prospects in the Montreal Canadiens' organization, L.J. Mooney isn't the first name that comes to mind. With prospects like Michael Hage, Alexander Zharovsky, and David Reinbacher, it's easy to fly under the radar.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / July 31

Nick Suzuki isn’t spending the summer in Brossard

Since the start of summer, many Habs players have been training in the Brossard area. The guys are taking the opportunity to skate together and spend time near Montreal during the summer.

Martin St. Louis News / Professor Press Box / July 31

Why Martin St. Louis Is Exactly What the Canadiens Needed

When people talk about great NHL coaches, they usually talk about systems. How are the power plays working? What defensive structures are they using? Which line combinations are clicking?

Samuel Montembeault News / The Sick Podcast / July 31

Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Samuel Montembeault

As we get into the dog days of summer and until training camp, thesickpodcast.com will profile Montreal Canadiens players based on their expected role for the 2026-27 NHL season.

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / July 31

Zachary Bolduc’s Contract: 'I’ve heard it’s coming'

What will Zachary Bolduc's next contract look like? That's a question people in Montreal are asking right now. Acquired in exchange for Logan Mailloux last summer, Bolduc has just completed his first season with the team.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Phillip Danault News / Dose.ca / July 31

A statistic that says a lot about Phillip Danault

According to the DailyFaceoff website, the Canadiens have EXACTLY the same projected lineup for their first game of the 2026-27 regular season as they did during the 2026 playoffs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 31

The Canadiens Must Win Before It’s Too Late

A few years ago, people were saying that the Canadiens' future looked bright. That's still the case, of course. People used to say that the window of opportunity would remain open for quite some time.

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Arber Xhekaj News / The Hockey Writers / July 31

Canadiens need to consider trading Arber Xhekaj

Arber Xhekaj has become one of the most popular players on the Montreal Canadiens’ roster since making his NHL debut. His physical style, willingness to stand up for teammates, and underdog story have made him a fan favourite at the Bell Centre.

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / July 31

SPECULATION: $5 million per year for Zachary Bolduc

Zachary Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj are not yet under contract. There's no rush for now. But with the next training camp approaching (it'll be here before we know it, given that the 84-game regular season starts in September), these matters will eventually need to be resolved.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 30

Season 26-27: My Expectations for Suzuki, Caufield, and Slafkovsky

The Canadiens were able to achieve so much success last season in part thanks to the brilliance of Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Juraj Slafkovsky. The three players, who play on the same line (Slaf played a bit with Ivan Demidov on the second line, but anyway), had their best seasons ever in the National Hockey League.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 30

New dad? No problem: Monty is already back in training

Yesterday, we learned that Samuel Montembeault has become a dad. His wife announced the news via an Instagram post, saying she was happy to celebrate her new baby's first week.

Arber Xhekaj News / NHL Trade Talk / July 30

Multiple Teams Want Xhekaj — Montreal Holding Firm on Trade Stance

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj remains unsigned, which has apparently opened the door for rival GMs to dial up Kent Hughes and explore what it might cost to acquire him in a trade.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / July 30

Here’s what Nick Suzuki needs to work on this summer (according to Pierre McGuire)

Nick Suzuki just had the best season of his career, racking up 101 points (in 82 games). The Canadiens' captain has established himself as one of the NHL's best players, while also being utilized in every situation by Martin St-Louis.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 30

3 Early Targets for the Canadiens in the 2027 NHL Draft

The 2026 NHL Entry Draft has been completed a bit over a month ago, but that does not mean NHL teams have stopped preparing for the next one. Scouts are already spending countless hours watching the players eligible for the 2027 NHL Entry Draft, trying to identify the next wave of talent before the rest of the league catches up.

Kirill Marchenko News / Dose.ca / July 30

'I don’t know if Kirill Marchenko is a good fit for the Canadiens.'

Kirill Marchenko is the hottest name in Montreal right now. I wonder why… He's not a perfect player—he wasn't the Blue Jackets' best player when the team was trying to make a push for the playoffs in recent months.

Jacob Fowler News / The Sick Podcast / July 29

Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Jacob Fowler

As we get into the dog days of summer and until training camp, thesickpodcast.com will profile Montreal Canadiens players based on their expected role for the 2026-27 NHL season.

Sasha Pastujov News / NHL Trade Talk / July 29

The Canadiens See Something Others Missed in Sasha Pastujov

The Montreal Canadiens getting Sasha Pastujov from the Anaheim Ducks is one of those trades that doesn’t scream “big splash.” However, it probably matters more than it looks on the surface—especially if you’re watching Montreal’s long game.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / July 29

The Blue Line Battle Within The Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have spent years searching for quality on the blue line. Today, they have something that every successful organization eventually hopes to have instead: problems.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / July 27

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Montreal Canadiens’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.

Lane Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 25

Everyone Saw Lane Hutson’s Skill: The Playoffs Showed More

Chris Pronger wasn’t exactly subtle when he talked about Lane Hutson earlier this season. The Hall of Famer basically called Hutson a water bug. His arms and legs were flying everywhere, tons of energy, but not always with a clear sense of direction.