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Five 'Hot Takes' Ahead of the Canadiens’ 2026–2027 Season

Are you looking forward to the start of the Montreal Canadiens' season? I imagine the answer is yes. It's already been several months since the team's 2025–26 season ended… and it's time for it to start again.

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Craig Button: The Canadiens will be in contention for the Stanley Cup for (at least) six years

When Craig Button talks about the Montreal Canadiens these days, he's not just talking about a team capable of making the playoffs next year. According to him, the Habs could be in the running for the Stanley Cup for the next six years.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 21

Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Zack Bolduc

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 / August 21

Top 15 CH Prospects: The 'Controversial' Positions 6 Through 4

Certain rankings of the Canadiens' prospects have sparked a lot of discussion lately. In particular, the rankings by Adam Kimelman of the NHL website and Grant McCagg placed David Reinbacher and Gleb Pugachyov ahead of Alexander Zharovsky, which seemed to rub quite a few people the wrong way.

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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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Cristobal Huet News / Professor Press Box / August 21

Whatever Happened to ex-Canadiens Goalie Cristobal Huet?

Cristobal Huet’s time in Montreal still feels special to a lot of Canadiens fans. The French goalie showed up, played with real poise, and for a couple of seasons looked like he could be the guy.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

NHL News / Dose.ca / August 21

'Sasha Pastujov is so good': Tristan Luneau showers him with praise

Last month, the CH traded Sean Farrell to the Ducks. Farrell, after a strong college career, was never able to establish himself as a full-time player in the NHL.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 21

Ranking the Canadiens’ Core by Long-Term Potential

The Montreal Canadiens have spent the past few years building one of the most exciting young cores in the NHL. The rebuild is no longer just about prospects and draft picks.

Lane Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / August 20

One Big 'Bubble' Problem With Lane Hutson and a New Under-23 Rankings

The Athletic’s Corey Pronman is taking all sorts of heat this week thanks to his top NHL players under 23 list. Typically, a list like this draws criticism when it’s published.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / August 20

Samuel Montembeault: The Blue Jackets’ sudden need is one to watch

As of today, Samuel Montembeault is still in Montreal. The goaltender hasn't been traded despite months of speculation about his future, and people are wondering if he'll start the next season in a Canadiens uniform.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / August 20

First trio: 'It’s pretty certain that Ivan Demidov will get his chance this season.'

Many people in town are eager to see what Ivan Demidov will be able to accomplish this season. The young Russian, who will be starting his second full season with the Habs, showed flashes of great talent in 2025–26.

Jakub Dobes News / Professor Press Box / August 20

Jakub Dobes Learned the Most When the Games Mattered Most

There is a temptation to look at Jakub Dobes’ 2025-26 season and focus on the numbers. The Montreal Canadiens’ young goaltender went 29-10-4 during the regular season, then helped carry the Canadiens all the way to the Eastern Conference Final.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Noah Dobson News / Dose.ca / August 20

VIDEO: Noah Dobson practices his shots on an impressive machine

In 2026–27, Noah Dobson will begin his second season with the Canadiens. The defenseman had a solid season last year, recording 12 goals and 47 points in 80 games in a role where he didn't get a lot of power-play time.

Jakub Dobes News / The Sick Podcast / August 20

Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Jakub Dobes

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.

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 20

The Canadiens top prospect drawing trade interest

The Montreal Canadiens have been one of the quieter NHL teams this offseason, making no major moves after reaching the Eastern Conference Final in May.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / August 20

Analyst Urges the Montreal Canadiens to Go Get Sidney Crosby

Recent reports have suggested that Sidney Crosby could sign another extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins before the start of the 2026-27 season, though not everyone is buying it.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 20

Concerns for Yvon Lambert: Former CH Player Hospitalized After a Serious Fall

Sad news. Former Canadiens player Yvon Lambert had to undergo surgery after suffering a fairly serious fall at a recent party. He suffered a fracture of the femur… and the hip, as reported by François-David Rouleau of the Journal de Montréal.

Connor McDavid News / Dose.ca / August 20

Connor McDavid in Montreal: It’s got people talking

Recently, there has been talk that if Connor McDavid were ever to leave Edmonton, the Canadiens would be a logical destination for him. Stu Cowan addressed the topic on the Sick Podcast.

Jakub Dobes News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Jakub Dobes Isn’t a Lock to Be the Canadiens’ Starter

The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026-27 season with plenty of intriguing battles to watch at training camp, but one of the biggest could come between the pipes.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 20

According to fans, the Canadiens don’t have the best front office in the league

The Canadiens are in a position to build something really great right now. Will this lead to a celebration of the franchise's 25th Stanley Cup in the coming years?

Gleb Pugachyov News / Dose.ca / August 20

Grant McCagg doesn’t like what he sees in Gleb Pugachyov

Obviously, we shouldn’t jump to any major conclusions after just a few preseason games. But so far, Gleb Pugachyov hasn't exactly been delivering the kind of performance Grant McCagg was expecting.

Adam Engstrom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 19

Canadiens’ Adam Engstrom Has Drawn Trade Interest

Rival NHL teams have inquired about the possibility of trading for Montreal Canadiens defenseman Adam Engstrom over the course of the summer, writes Arpon Basu of The Athletic.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 19