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The Zachary Bolduc Case: 'Maybe a one-year contract would make sense'

Zachary Bolduc currently still does not have a contract for the upcoming season. And with the team's golf tournament set to take place in less than 10 days, time is running out to reach an agreement.

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A shortage of star prospects creates a rare opening at Canadiens rookie camp

The Montreal Canadiens have announced the roster for their Rookie Camp, which begins on September 11th, followed by two games on Saturday and Sunday against the Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa Senators.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 5

NHL 27: The Canadiens’ player faces look terrible

NHL 27, the latest installment in the annual series developed by EA Sports, will officially be released next Friday. But in reality, the game has been available since yesterday for those who pre-ordered the premium edition.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 5

The CH’s summer in three questions, the main one being…

Now that we've covered our top 15 most promising CH prospects, it would be good to revisit some summer topics that we've put on the back burner. Here are three questions that still deserve some thought and answers before the next season kicks off!

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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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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / September 5

Bold Idea for Canadiens Includes a Big Change for D-Man Arber Xhekaj

Arber Xhekaj‘s future with the Montreal Canadiens remains unclear, as the 25-year-old defenceman is still unsigned as a restricted free agent with training camp fast approaching.

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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.

Samuel Montembeault News / NHL Trade Talk / September 5

Sam Montembeault Is Suddenly More Interesting Than He Looks

Here’s a name worth keeping an eye on as the goalie market shakes loose: Sam Montembeault. The Canadiens are carrying three legit goalies right now, and that’s just not sustainable long-term, even if it’s cheap enough to get away with for a while.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / September 5

Alexander Zharovsky was shut out in his first game of the season in the KHL

Today marks the start of the KHL season, with several games on the schedule. And of course, in Montreal, we're keeping a close eye on the Russian league.

Gleb Pugachyov News / Dose.ca / September 5

Breaking News: Gleb Pugachyov is expected to start the season in the MHL

Earlier this morning, I mentioned Gleb Pugachyov's situation—he had to sit out and watch his team play its first four games of the season without him, while also watching a fourth-round prospect from the same draft score his first career goal.

Kent Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / September 5

Canadiens’ 1st Round Draft Pick Success Under Kent Hughes

Since taking over as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens in January 2022, Kent Hughes has been tasked with overseeing one of the most important stretches of drafting in franchise history.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 5

NHL 27: The Canadiens Have the Best Team Rating in the NHL

In the world of hockey, September is obviously marked by the return of National Hockey League action, with each team kicking off training camp and playing preseason games.

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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.

Ivan Demidov News / A Winning Habit / September 5

NHL talent evaluator makes bold projection for Canadiens' Ivan Demidov

At this time last year, Ivan Demidov was still a question mark for the Montreal Canadiens. There is no question that the talent was there, but entering his first full season in the NHL, it was tough to know how quickly he might make an impact.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / September 4

Arber Xhekaj on the attack: his junior coach is (very) skeptical

With less than two weeks to go before training camp begins, Arber Xhekaj has still not reached an agreement with the Canadiens (neither has Zachary Bolduc).

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Jakub Dobes News / A Winning Habit / September 4

Jakub Dobes may be on a much shorter leash with the Canadiens than fans realize

The Montréal Canadiens absolutely hit the jackpot last season with Jakub Dobes between the pipes. Only Jordan Binnington and Ron Hextall have won seven of nine games on the road through their first playoff series experiences, and Dobes joined that list this past season.

David Reinbacher News / A Winning Habit / September 4

David Reinbacher has his best chance yet to make the Canadiens roster

No Montreal Canadiens prospect has more to prove this season than David Reinbacher. He was a contentious pick when the Canadiens selected him with the fifth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, passing on players like Matvei Michkov, Ryan Leonard, and Zachary Benson.

Jacob Fowler News / Professor Press Box / September 4

Should the Canadiens Trade Jacob Fowler?

What happens when a team develops two young goalies who both look like they could be the answer? That’s what might be happening right now in Montreal with Jacob Fowler.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / September 4

'It’s not impossible that Jacob Fowler could be used as a bargaining chip.'

As of today, Samuel Montembeault is still in Montreal. The goaltender, who has seen Jakub Dobes (and even Jacob Fowler) move ahead of him in the pecking order, was viewed by many as someone who might leave.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 4

23 players invited to the Canadiens’ rookie camp

The season is fast approaching. Before we get to see the team's veterans and stars in action, there will be rookie camp. This season, the camp will take place from September 11 to 15.

Gleb Pugachyov News / Dose.ca / September 4

Gleb Pugachyov Is Not on Torpedo’s Roster for the Start of the Season

The other day, Gleb Pugachyov took part in his KHL team's official photo. My colleague Charles-Alexis Brisebois then wondered what lay ahead for the young man.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

Top Canadiens Trade Chips Heading Into 2026-27

It’s hard to see Montreal Canadiens goalie Sam Montembeault as a trade “chip.” He may very well be traded in the weeks ahead, but that would probably be

Cole Caufield News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

What Should the Canadiens Expect From Cole Caufield in 2026-27?

Cole Caufield has already established himself as one of the Montreal Canadiens’ biggest offensive weapons, but his 2025-26 season took things to another level.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 3

Montreal Canadiens Top 10 Prospects: #8-#7

The Montreal Canadiens have seen many of their top prospects graduate to the NHL over the past few seasons. Despite this, the Canadiens still have a very solid prospect group. Over the next week, I’ll discuss my top 10 prospects in the Montreal Canadiens organization.

Jacob Fowler News / Professor Press Box / September 3

Jacob Fowler's Goalie's Problem Is Being Ready Before Montreal Is

There is a funny thing about being a young goalie in the NHL. You can be good enough to play and still not have anywhere to play. That may be the situation Jacob Fowler finds himself in with the Montreal Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 3

Do The Canadiens Have A Good Enough Second Line?

The Montreal Canadiens are hoping to move from young up-and-comers to Stanley Cup contenders. Some folks might argue that their Eastern Conference Finals appearance last season proves they are already Stanley Cup contenders, but their performance in that series against the Carolina Hurricanes showed just how far away they still are.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / September 2

Canadiens Insider Believes Montreal Is Building a Real Case to Land 30-Goal Scorer

He’s been linked to more than one team this summer, but speculation connecting Kirill Marchenko to the Montreal Canadiens isn’t going away. The latest report comes from podcast host Tony Marinaro and insider Jimmy Murphy, both of whom think it has real substance.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 2

Montreal Canadiens Top 10 Prospects: #10-#9

The Montreal Canadiens have seen many of their top prospects graduate to the NHL over the past few seasons. Despite this, the Canadiens still have a very solid prospect group. In the next few days, I’ll discuss my top 10 prospects in the Montreal Canadiens organization.