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3 Late-Round Draft Targets the Canadiens Should Consider

The Montreal Canadiens have done an excellent job of building their prospect pool over the last few years. While much of the attention is focused on first-round selections and top prospects, successful organizations are often built by finding value later in the draft.

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Brendan Gallagher will be named an honorary citizen of the City of Montreal

Canadiens fans respect Brendan Gallagher for what he's done on the ice in Montreal. He's given it his all for the team, and people always appreciate players who give their all on the ice. But it goes beyond that, too.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 24

Canadiens: The Next Right-Winger Could Come from Russia

We're now 48 hours away from the NHL amateur draft, and I think this is the perfect time to remind everyone that we have far more questions than answers when it comes to the future of the prospects whose rights are held by the Canadiens.

Matthew Beniers News / Dose.ca / June 24

PHOTO | Matthew Beniers Spotted in Montreal

According to information from my colleague Maxime Truman, Matthew Beniers is in Montreal right now. He was spotted at the Montreal airport in the last few hours, and a photo was sent to him of the Seattle Kraken player sitting there, waiting.

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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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Nico Hischier News / Dose.ca / June 24

'Forget about Nico Hischier in Montreal'

The Canadiens must not miss their goal: improving their team. We saw yesterday that things can move quickly on the trade market. And if Kent Hughes doesn't want to miss out, he'll have to pay the price to help his team.

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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.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / June 24

Michael Hage: A comment that calls his position into question

The Canadiens were confident that Michael Hage, after two years in college, would choose to sign his first professional contract in the coming months. And as you know, that didn't happen.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 24

The NHL is heating up, but the Canadiens are still waiting

I woke up this morning and noticed that no trades had been announced overnight. Well! I'm obviously saying this because yesterday was a busy day. In the NHL, four trades involving at least one first-round pick were completed.

Samuel Montembeault News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

3 Trade Destinations for Canadiens’ Samuel Montembeault

The Montreal Canadiens appear to be entering a new phase in their rebuild. With Jakub Dobes emerging as a legitimate NHL starter and Jacob Fowler continuing his development, questions are beginning to surface about Samuel Montembeault’s future with the organization.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 23

NHL news: Canadiens owner weighs in on Austin, Houston expansion possibilities

During Tuesday’s board of governors meeting, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman reportedly announced that the league will start assessing Houston and Austin as candidates for future NHL expansion.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

Canadiens Fans Don’t Need to Worry About Losing Their American Stars

Over the last few years, a growing trend has emerged around the NHL. Several American-born players have left the Canadian markets that drafted or developed them, leading some fans north of the border to wonder whether attracting and keeping American talent is becoming more difficult.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 23

RUMOR: Jordan Kyrou Back on the Canadiens’ Radar

Who will join the Canadiens' top six in the coming days? There are plenty of possibilities right now. And that's to be expected, since Kent Hughes is on the phone with more than one GM at a time to explore his options.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 23

Ivan Demidov: The Hidden Card in the Elias Pettersson Case

Will the Canucks trade Elias Pettersson? We know that the center, who earns an average of $11.6 million per year through 2032, could be on his way out.

Jason Robertson News / Dose.ca / June 23

Here’s how the Canadiens are handling the Jason Robertson situation

With three days to go before the draft, the trade market is slow. After all, prices are high, as you may know. We mentioned this briefly earlier this morning.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 23

With three days to go before the draft, market prices don’t make any sense

The NHL Draft is three days away. Of course, you know as well as I do that with the Montreal Canadiens, we're paying more attention to the trade market than to the draft itself this week.

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Lane Hutson News / Professor Press Box / June 22

Lane Hutson: The Moment the Canadiens Stopped Rebuilding

When Lane Hutson signed his eight-year, $70.8 million contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens, it didn’t just feel like a contract—it felt like a marker.

Brendan Gallagher News / Dose.ca / June 22

Gallagher’s next destination: 'Either near Montreal… or Vancouver'

The Canadiens want to do things the right way with Brendan Gallagher. And we can all agree that this is only natural. He's given the organization enough over the years to deserve this treatment, and he's earned it.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 22

Kent Hughes has never drafted an American player in the first round

Since being named general manager of the Canadiens, Kent Hughes has never drafted an American in the first round. Two Slovaks (Juraj Slafkovsky and Filip Mesar), one Austrian (David Reinbacher), one Russian (Ivan Demidov), and one Canadian (Michael Hage): these are the Canadiens' first-round picks since 2022.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / June 22

Kent Hughes can no longer afford to wait

Reaching the Eastern Conference Final was one thing. Getting back there is likely to be an even bigger challenge for the Canadiens. The past few hours have served as a reminder of just how much stronger the Atlantic Division will be this season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / June 21

The Weirdest NHL All-Star Game You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Back on January 18, 1967, the Montreal Canadiens hosted the NHL All-Star Game at the Forum as defending Stanley Cup champions. What was supposed to be a fun mid-season exhibition turned into something straight out of the Twilight Zone.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Canadiens Positioned to End Rebuild on Draft Floor

The Montreal Canadiens have successfully transitioned from a rebuild to consecutive playoff berths. Since 2022, management has weaponized draft capital to make an astonishing 39 selections, building a premier talent pipeline.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 21

NHL Trade: The Canadiens Might Want to Take a Page from the Kraken’s Book

As the NHL free agency period approaches, some teams seem eager to accelerate their efforts to contend for the championship. On Sunday, the Seattle Kraken sent a clear message by acquiring forward Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Canadien Players Set to Rebound in 2026-27 From Poor Seasons

Both Brendan Gallagher and Sam Montembeault are coming off bad seasons for the Montreal Canadiens, but neither will appear on this list of the likeliest Habs to rebound in 2026-27.

Shane Wright News / Dose.ca / June 21

Should the Canadiens take a chance on Shane Wright if their other options don’t work out?

With the free-agent market approaching, many Montreal Canadiens fans are wondering what Kent Hughes's next big move will be. The goal is now clear: after proving they can compete with the best teams, the Canadiens want to add the pieces needed to contend for the Stanley Cup.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / June 21

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: Canadiens Pre-Draft Edition

By JD Lagrange – Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: The week’s hot topics, served without sugar-coating or concern for bruised feelings. This week, we dive into the trade rumour mill and one of the most misunderstood players currently being linked to the Montreal Canadiens.

Oliver Kapanen News / The Sick Podcast / June 19

Can The Habs Continue With Oliver Kapanen As 2nd Line Centre?

For the majority of the 2025-26 season, rookie forward Oliver Kapanen was the Montreal Canadiens’ 2nd-line centre alongside fellow rookie Ivan Demidov on his wing.