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Canadiens on Path to Contend Even Without Making Splash in Free Agency

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach, a player many fans were lukewarm about over the prospect of him returning for 2026-27, is for all intents and purposes general manager Kent Hughes’ biggest free-agent signing this summer.

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Revisiting the Canadiens’ Trade for Mike Matheson

When Kent Hughes took over as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, one of his first objectives was to reshape an aging roster while adding players who fit the team’s long-term vision.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / July 17

The Canadiens Are Good. The Atlantic Division Doesn’t Care.

The Montreal Canadiens already proved something last season, and it wasn’t small. They can play with the big dogs. They surprised a lot of people by advancing deep into the playoffs and reaching the Eastern Conference Final.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / July 17

Ivan Demidov is richer, but he’s the biggest loser of the summer for the CH

Ivan Demidov has a new contract in hand. Starting with the 27-28 season, the forward will earn an annual salary of $9.15 million. Which, in reality, is an excellent amount for a young player like him.

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Kirby Dach News / NHLFanCentral / July 17

NHL Journalist Explains Why Kirby Dach Accepted a Smaller Deal With the Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed star forward Kirby Dach to a one-year contract worth $3.6 million. A veteran NHL journalist has addressed the reason behind Dach accepting a smaller deal than the initial contract being offered to him.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / July 17

Martin St-Louis’s son signed his first professional contract

Martin St-Louis’s son, Ryan, has completed his college career in the NCAA. And he has found a job for the upcoming season. The 23-year-old, who has never been drafted into the National Hockey League, has signed a one-season contract with the Abbotsford Canucks of the American Hockey League.

Cole Caufield News / The Sick Podcast / July 17

Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Cole Caufield

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 17

The Canadiens have the fewest contracts of any team in the NHL

As you may know, each NHL team is allowed 50 contracts. This includes, among others, prospects and AHL players under contract with the parent club. Right now, the Canadiens officially have 37 contracts on their books.

Anthony Mantha News / Dose.ca / July 17

Mantha in Montreal? The Real Reasons Behind the Canceled Wedding

It's July 17, and the Canadiens still haven't added a single new player to their roster. No, I don't consider Brett Berard, Samuel Poulin, Hunter McKown, Maksymilian Szuber, Reilly Walsh, and Ethan Samson to be players with a real chance of making an impact in the NHL in 2026–27.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

No Free Agents Needed: Why the Canadiens’ Internal Pipeline Is the Ultimate Summer Win

The term rebuild is no longer a dirty word; however, patience is still the hardest sell in hockey’s most passionate market. For the Montreal Canadiens, the transition from accumulating draft assets to executing a competitive ascension is well underway.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

5 Must-Watch Canadiens Games This Season

The NHL has officially released the 2026-27 regular-season schedule, giving the Montreal Canadiens fans their first look at the road ahead. Expectations are much higher than they were a year ago after Montreal reached the Eastern Conference Final, and every game will carry a little more weight this season.

Kirby Dach News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 16

Canadiens bring back Kirby Dach on $3.6 million contract

There will be no arbitration happening between the Montreal Canadiens and forward Kirby Dach. The two sides will be running it back for at least one more year after they agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million contract extension.

NHL News / Dose.ca / July 16

Jesse Ylonen’s offside calls put Mathieu Perreault in a great scoring position

Fourth-line players always have special stories to tell. They experience the game in a very different way from the star players. This time, it's a story involving Mathieu Perreault, who played 25 games with the Canadiens during the 2021–22 season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / July 16

The Montreal Canadiens Schedule for the 2026-27 Season Has Been Revealed

The NHL released their schedule for the entire 2026-27 season on Thursday afternoon. For the first time since the 1993-94 season, the league is moving

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Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / July 16

Michael Hage on L.J. Mooney: 'It’s frustrating to play against him'

In Montreal, Canadiens fans love talented players, but above all, they love players who perform with pride and heart. That's certainly true of L.J. Mooney, who stood out at the Canadiens' most recent development camp.

Kirby Dach News / Daily Faceoff / July 16

Canadiens sign Kirby Dach to one-year extension

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Thursday that they have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension for forward Kirby Dach that will ensure the two camps do not have to go through the arbitration process.

Kirby Dach News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Canadiens Re-Sign Dach to One-Year Deal to Avoid Arbitration

The Montreal Canadiens came to terms with restricted-free-agent Kirby Dach, re-signing the 25-year-old to a one-year deal on Thursday. Per reporter Elliotte Friedman, the deal is worth $3.6 million and one-way in nature, which is key.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 16

The Canadiens Can Afford To Be Patient This Summer

There is no NHL team better positioned to become a dynasty than the Montreal Canadiens. That said, there is perhaps no fanbase more surprised by their front office this offseason than Canadiens fans, given the lack of movement in Montreal and the lack of urgency that could come across to some as indifference.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / July 16