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Canadiens Calling on Big Names Just Hours Before the 2026 NHL Draft

According to NHL insider and The Athletic columnist Pierre LeBrun, the Montreal Canadiens have several irons in the fire head into Friday night’s NHL draft.

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Montreal Canadiens Acquire Brett Berard

The Montreal Canadiens are acquiring forward Brett Berard from the New York Rangers in exchange for prospect defenseman William Trudeau. The trade was first reported by Peter Baugh of The Athletic, while Mollie Walker of the New York Post first reported Trudeau’s inclusion.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

3 Bounce-Back Trade Targets the Canadiens Should Consider

One thing Kent Hughes has shown during his tenure as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens is that he isn’t afraid to bet on talent. The acquisition of Kirby Dach in 2022 was the perfect example.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Canadiens’ 2026 Draft Storylines to Follow

The last time the NHL Entry Draft was hosted in Buffalo was 2016. Back then, the Montreal Canadiens arrived under a cloud of existential dread, still recovering from a season that crumbled the moment Carey Price’s knee gave out.

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 26

David Ettedgui throws in the towel: he’s bracing for the worst

We're just a few hours away from the draft, and the Canadiens haven't made a move yet. Samuel Montembeault, Brendan Gallagher, and Kirby Dach are all still

Matthew Knies News / Dose.ca / June 26

The Canadiens came close to letting Matthew Knies slip away last night

Will the Maple Leafs finally manage to trade Matthew Knies? We know Kyle Dubas tried to do it (in exchange for Marc-André Fleury) back in the day. We also know Brad Treliving came close to sending him to Montreal.

Mason Marchment News / Dose.ca / June 26

Canadiens: Here’s Why Signing Mason Marchment Is Unlikely

The Montreal Canadiens are interested in Mason Marchment. I'm not surprised. After all, when you look at his stats, you see that the 6'5” Ontarian has been scoring around 20 goals and racking up about 50 points per season for the past three years.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / June 26

A trade involving Jakub Dobes: a real possibility

The Canadiens haven’t made a move yet—except for Luke Tuch. Will it happen today? If the answer is no, we'll have some questions to ask ourselves, since that would mean the 28th overall pick was used to acquire a prospect.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25

Canadiens, Blue Jackets Swap Luke Tuch And Hunter McKown

The Canadiens and Blue Jackets have made a small prospect trade. Montreal has acquired forward Hunter McKown from Columbus in exchange for winger Luke Tuch; both teams have announced the swap.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

What is the Montreal Canadiens’ top priority this summer?

The Montreal Canadiens are coming off a successful season that followed a 2024-25 campaign in which they made the playoffs as a wild card before getting bounced in the first round.

Lane Hutson News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

Could Xavier Villeneuve make NHL scouts look silly again?

Every small defenseman wants to mimic Lane Hutson these days – and why wouldn’t they? For Xavier Villeneuve, the comparison makes a ton of sense. He’s a sub-six-foot blueliner who skates like the wind, and might be one of the most skilled – and smartest – defensemen in the 2026 NHL Draft.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 25

Mason McTavish: The Habs don’t see him as an ideal 'fit' with Ivan Demidov

Mason McTavish is a name that just won't go away in Montreal. The Ducks' center—who seems quite clearly tradeable—is seen by many as a good fit for Montreal.

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Luke Tuch News / Dose.ca / June 25

The Canadiens trade Luke Tuch to the Blue Jackets

For the past few hours, there's been a lot of talk about Kirill Marchenko in Montreal. The Habs are looking into the matter, and the Blue Jackets—even though they don't want to trade him—are listening to offers.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / June 25

The Canadiens have begun negotiations with Kirby Dach

Last week, it was reported that the Canadiens had not yet spoken with Kirby Dach's camp about a new contract. That's now a thing of the past. Jeff Gorton confirmed today that the two sides have begun negotiations.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 25

Canadiens Must Stay Patient in This Seller’s Market

The NHL offseason has barely begun, but one thing has become crystal clear, this is a seller’s market. Teams looking to add established talent are paying enormous prices, and general managers around the league are taking advantage of it.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / June 25

A third year in the NCAA for Michael Hage: Not so fast…

Michael Hage is one of the top prospects in the Canadiens' organization. He's seen as a young player with the skills to play in the top six of an NHL team, but he may still need a little more time before he gets there.

Jeff Gorton News / Dose.ca / June 25

Jeff Gorton says there’s a 'good chance' the Canadiens will have the 28th pick in tomorrow’s draft

The first round of the 2026 National League draft will take place tomorrow. And just for your information, the Canadiens currently hold the 28th overall pick in the draft.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

2026 NHL Draft: Top five boom or bust prospects

Turns out, scouting teenagers isn’t easy. Even the brightest minds in hockey can be swayed by a certain skillset and archetype only to be burned one way or another.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 25

Canadiens: The latest news on Mason McTavish and Vincent Trocheck

Will the Canadiens manage to sign a quality forward by tomorrow? That's the question everyone is asking right now. A few names have been circulating in Montreal over the past few days, and among them, Mason McTavish stands out because he would help the Canadiens at center.

Jake Debrusk News / Dose.ca / June 25

RUMOR: The Canadiens have shown interest in Jake DeBrusk

Kent Hughes is definitely not out playing golf this morning. The Canadiens' GM can clearly see that the other teams in the East are continuing to improve, and he's surely on the phone trying to make some moves.

Brendan Gallagher News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 24

Canadiens will either trade Brendan Gallagher to Canucks or buy him out

Brendan Gallagher is the longest tenured member of the Montreal Canadiens. His tenure with the Habs, which in 2012-13, is likely to be coming to an end, as the Canadiens will be moving on from Gallagher.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 24

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 23