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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.

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Canadiens Offseason Focus Needs to be Fixing Bottom Six

It is a brutal, unyielding truth as old as the Stanley Cup itself: you can’t survive the punishing, bone-crushing gauntlet of the playoffs on skill alone when your bottom-six gets physically overwhelmed.

Mark Scheifele News / Trade Talk Sports / June 19

Could Mark Scheifele Unexpectedly Become Canadiens’ Top 2C Target?

The Montreal Canadiens have long been searching for a second-line center behind Nick Suzuki, and after this year’s run to the Eastern Conference Finals, it feels like GM Kent Hughes will especially prioritize finding one this offseason.

Oliver Kapanen News / The Hockey Writers / June 19

Trusting Kapanen Means the Canadiens Can Dream Big on the Wing

Whenever general manager (GM) Kent Hughes drops a hint about his next big move, he creates the kind of excitement that has defined the Montreal Canadiens’

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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 19

3 Defencemen the Canadiens Could Target in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft

The Montreal Canadiens have spent the last few years building one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL. With players like Lane Hutson, David Reinbacher and Noah Dobson already in the organization, the blue line looks promising for both the present and the future.

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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.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 19

Joe Pavelski Thanks Martin St-Louis

Martin St-Louis didn’t follow the typical path of a National Hockey League coach. He didn't have to work his way up through multiple leagues to make a name for himself in the coaching world, and he didn't have to struggle before getting his big break.

Zachary Bolduc News / The Hockey Writers / June 19

Canadiens’ Bolduc a Good Candidate for a Bridge Deal

The free-agent focus this summer is clearly on Montreal Canadiens rookie Ivan Demidov, despite the fact his entry-level deal only expires in 2027. Re-signing restricted-free-agent (RFA) forward Zachary Bolduc still represents a more-pressing need, as his deal expires in the coming weeks.

Josh Anderson News / Dose.ca / June 19

RUMOR | Josh Anderson has reportedly put his Montreal home up for sale

There are several reasons to sell your home. You're thinking about starting a family and need more space… Your kids have moved out and you want something smaller… You're getting divorced and need a new place to call home… You're making more money than before and want to live in something even more luxurious… Or the opposite!

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / June 19

The Date to Watch in the Samuel Montembeault Case

Samuel Montembeault's situation is drawing attention right now. After all, we know the Canadiens are looking to trade their goaltender. We also know, thanks to our colleague Maxime Truman, that the Edmonton Oilers are in the mix.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 19

RUMOR | Jacob Fowler and Jakub Dobes on the Jets’ radar

Kent Hughes is currently doing his homework. That’s his job. By necessity, his job is to call his counterparts to see who might be available. After all, you don't necessarily know which players are on the market.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 19

Brendan Gallagher situation: Canucks hoping for a sweet deal from Canadiens

The Brendan Gallagher saga is far from over.

NHL clears Mike Babcock to return to coaching, but it's still a bad idea for Oilers

Golden Knights announce new head coach just days after Stanley Cup loss

Grading NHL's recent head-coaching moves: Maple Leafs go off the board

Maple Leafs expected to target Darren Raddysh in free agency

Bruins set to retire franchise legend's jersey number

Sabres pull off trade to move up in 2026 NHL Draft after magical season

Considerable interest in Matthew Knies; who else are Leafs listening on?

Alexander Zharovsky News / The Sick Podcast / June 18

Habs Should Tread Lightly Regarding Trading Zharovsky

Over the past week, Montreal Canadiens prospect Alexander Zharovsky has been on the ice every day in Brossard with childhood friend and Habs star forward Ivan Demidov.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / June 18

Patrik Laine’s name continues to be linked to the Kings

The fact that Patrik Laine is eligible to sign a contract based on performance bonuses will help him find a new team this summer. There will be interest in his services from all corners of the NHL, and the player will have a decision to make.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 18

Eric Engels: If Ivan Demidov signs an 8-year contract, he’ll make more money than Lane Hutson

Ivan Demidov had a strong first season in the National League. We've seen his talent, and we've seen that he has the offensive tools to become a very dangerous player in a few years.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

3 Goaltenders the Canadiens Could Target in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft

The Montreal Canadiens appear to be in a strong position when it comes to their future in goal. Jacob Fowler remains one of the organization’s top prospects, while Jakub Dobes has already shown he can contribute at the NHL level.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 18

Possible buyout for Gallagher; no talks between Dach and the Habs; and Dobes’ contract

The Canadiens said they wanted to handle the Brendan Gallagher situation with respect. That's only natural, because we all know just how highly regarded the veteran is within the Montreal organization.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / June 17

A Front and Center Look at the Canadiens Biggest Need

By JD Lagrange – With the NHL Draft on June 26 rapidly approaching, rumour season is in full swing, and as expected, the Montreal Canadiens find themselves in the middle of the conversation.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 17

Canadiens Former Starting Goalie on Oilers Offseason Trade Radar

Several sources are reporting this week that the Edmonton Oilers are kicking tires on the availability of Sam Montembeault out of Montreal. Maxime Truman is among those who think there’s a bit more than just speculation to this.

Noah Dobson News / Inside The Rink / June 17

Noah Dobson: Player Profile

Noah Dobson was born on January 7th, 2000, in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada. He began his hockey career with the Summerside Capitals Bantam team as a defenseman.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Lead / June 17

Who Is the Best Offseason Target for the Montreal Canadiens?

Montreal’s biggest need this offseason is clear. It’s time to commit to finding the team a second-line center. After Oliver Kapanen’s surprise rookie season and a strong postseason from Jake Evans, the Canadiens still have a clear gap to address.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / June 17

Canadiens’ Goalie Logjam Becomes Oilers’ Big Chance

Yesterday, Trade Talk Sports published a post by Jackson Weber, under the headline: “Oilers reportedly interested in Canadiens goaltender.” Obviously, he wrote the post from an Edmonton perspective.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / June 16

Canadiens Richard vs Béliveau: Why Is the Answer Complicated?

When you talk about the greatest forwards in Montreal Canadiens history, you don’t really start with a debate — you start with two names that feel like they belong in the foundation of the franchise.

NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / June 16

Oilers reportedly interested in Canadiens goaltender

The Oilers tried to make changes to solidify the goaltending position last season, but they didn’t work.

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / June 13

Canadiens Off-Season Blueprint: Spend Smart, Don’t Move Core

The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026 offseason in an excellent position. After a strong 48-24-10 regular season (106 points), they battled through two competitive playoff series — including a hard-fought second-round win — before falling to the more experienced Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final.

Nathan Clurman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 13

Pending UFA Nathan Clurman Signs In Swedish League

Last summer, defenseman Nathan Clurman signed with Montreal, hoping that he might have a better pathway to NHL playing time. However, that didn’t materialize and instead of testing his luck in July, he has opted to take a different path, as SHL Rogle announced that they’ve signed him to a one-year deal for next season.