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5 Montreal Canadiens to watch in first preseason games against the Maple Leafs

After a few days of practice, the Montreal Canadiens are set to kick off the preseason schedule on Saturday. It will be split squad games against the Toronto Maple Leafs with Group A playing in Montreal against the Maple Leafs while Group B will travel to Toronto, according to Marco D'Amico.

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Lariviere: Window Seems Open For David Reinbacher

Montreal Canadiens prospect David Reinbacher has a prime opportunity to make the team’s blueline straight out of camp. While the news earlier this week

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / September 19

Martin St-Louis could become the best coach in Habs history, according to Geneviève Tardif

Martin St-Louis is an excellent coach—there's no denying it. He ranks fifth among coaches with the longest tenure with the same team. This also shows that there's a lot of turnover among head coaches in the NHL.

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / September 19

'David Reinbacher needs to be tougher.'

Many are wondering if David Reinbacher will make the big team this season. And I'm not talking about two or three games, but rather a regular role on the roster.

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

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Phillip Danault News / Dose.ca / September 18

'I think this is Phillip Danault’s last season in Montreal.'

Phillip Danault’s glory days are behind him. He has served the Montreal Canadiens and the Los Angeles Kings well, but he still brings something valuable to the Habs.

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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.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / September 18

Jacob Fowler has grown up this summer (and that’s great news)

Jacob Fowler is, in the eyes of many, the NHL's top prospect in goal. All summer long, he has topped many experts' rankings. Seeing him hold his own at age 21 in the Bettman league last year helped cement that status.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 18

Montreal Canadiens Camp Notes: Florian Xhekaj Standing Out

The lines and defensive pairings remained the same for the Montreal Canadiens on Friday but one player who stood out was forward Florian Xhekaj. On Friday, the younger Xhekaj, who continued to skate alongside Phillip Danault and Josh Anderson, was all over the ice during the Team B scrimmage.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / September 18

Samuel Montembeault 'thinks' he’s still part of the CH’s plans

Samuel Montembeault is likely one of the Habs players under the closest scrutiny at the team's current training camp. The goaltender, whom many people expected to leave this summer, is still in town at the moment.

Chris Kreider News / Dose.ca / September 18

Chris Kreider’s Role on Special Teams: Martin St-Louis Dropped Some Hints

What will Chris Kreider's role on special teams look like? We've asked ourselves that question, and it's a valid one… because we know he's good on the power play and can also be useful on the penalty kill.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 18

Florian Xhekaj wants to create the 'Demolition Line' with Josh Anderson and his brother

Since the start of training camp, Florian Xhekaj has been paired with Josh Anderson. It's been a rather… unique experience. This morning, after Group B's practice, Florian was asked what it would mean to him to play alongside his brother—if Arber were ever moved to the offense.

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 18

NHL insider predicts Montreal Canadiens will make the first trade of the season

Kent Hughes made only one trade this summer involving NHL players when he sent Brendan Gallagher to the Vancouver Canucks. Even after a quiet offseason, one NHL insider predicts that the Montreal Canadiens may be more active during the season and even make the first trade of the season.

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / September 18

'You’ll see this weekend': David Reinbacher sends a clear message

How is David Reinbacher feeling right now, with training camp opening for the Montreal Canadiens? Good. Very good, in fact, if his most recent comments are any indication.

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Florian Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / September 18

Florian Xhekaj has a real chance at the camp

What should we make of the Group B lines during practice? Let's be honest: they aren't as easy to analyze as Group A's lines might be. Chris Kreider is on the first line, and no one doubts that.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 18

Kreider or Killorn: The Decision That Sent the American to Montreal

Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton were set to begin training camp without having added a single NHL-caliber player to their roster… until the day the Ducks placed Chris Kreider on waivers.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 18

Samuel Montembeault will be the first player traded this season, according to Frank Seravalli

Things can change quickly in the NHL. As Frank Seravalli mentioned on Jason Gregor's podcast yesterday, Samuel Montembeault has quickly gone from a goaltender who represented Canada at the Four Nations Tournament to one who is in danger of leaving the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Three Canadiens who could be traded before opening night

The Montreal Canadiens have reached an interesting point in their rebuild. For years, the organization was focused on accumulating young talent, draft picks and opportunities for players to prove themselves.

Samuel Blais News / Dose.ca / September 18

Samuel Blais Takes a Swipe at the Canadiens

Samuel Blais hasn’t always had it easy in Montreal. He was first placed on waivers after the 2025 training camp and was claimed by Toronto. He spent a few weeks there before returning to the Canadiens, again via waivers.

Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / September 18

Oliver Kapanen admits he hit a wall: what he did to adjust

Oliver Kapanen admits he hit a wall during the final months of the 2025–2026 season. That's why, after spending most of the season on the second line, he finished the season either on the bottom two lines or in the stands.

Arber Xhekaj News / NHL Trade Talk / September 17

Xhekaj Says His Unfavorable Deal with the Canadiens Presents Unique Opportunity

Arber Xhekaj spoke with the media in Montreal on Thursday, just hours after signing a one-year extension with the Montreal Canadiens. He didn’t shy away from discussing his new contract, making clear it wasn’t necessarily his first choice — but one he sees as an opportunity.

Patrik Laine News / Daily Faceoff / September 17

What’s the right fit for Patrik Laine?

As training camps across the NHL are set to begin, there are a few notable names who are still without contracts. One player that keeps coming up is Patrik Laine.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 17

Canadiens’ Reinbacher Likelier to Earn Roster Spot with Guhle out

Montreal Canadiens prospect David Reinbacher always had the inside track to winning a roster spot this preseason, according to reports. In the wake of news defenseman Kaiden Guhle will be out 4-5 weeks following offseason surgery, you’d have to believe the open spot is now his to lose.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 17

Predicting the Canadiens’ Major Stat Category Leaders for 2026-27

With training camp underway, the 2026-27 NHL regular season is quickly approaching, and expectations surrounding the Montreal Canadiens are considerably higher than they have been in recent years.

Kaiden Guhle News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

Canadiens’ Kaiden Guhle Out Multiple Weeks Following Surgery

The Montreal Canadiens’ defensive corps has already taken a hit entering training camp. According to a team announcement, defenseman Kaiden Guhle will miss the next four to five weeks following minor adductor surgery.