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Best forwards under 25: Cole Caufield ranked 5th, according to NHL website

Cole Caufield has just completed a second consecutive season without missing a game through injury. This consistency enabled him to take off and enjoy the best campaign of his career, with 37 goals and 70 points in 82 games.

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Here’s what the Canadiens’ line-up looks like as of today

The Canadiens turned a corner in 2024-25. The club, hoping to be in the mix, was finally in the playoffs… and the young core of the group showed some great things.

Noah Dobson News / Dose.ca / July 16

Noah Dobson: the Habs welcomed him to Montreal in style

It’s been almost three weeks since Noah Dobson was traded to Montreal. The Islanders defenseman, who wanted to join the Canadiens, arrived in town (with an eight-year, $9.5-million-a-year contract in his pocket) in exchange for two first-round picks and Emil Heineman.

Joe Veleno News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Canadiens Sign Joe Veleno But Still Need a 2C

Montreal Canadiens’ general manager (GM) Kent Hughes made another offseason acquisition, signing unrestricted free agent (UFA) forward Joe Veleno to a one-year, one-way contract worth $900,000.

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NHL News / Breakaway on SI / July 16

Canadiens Set For Intriguing Home Opener Against Kraken

The Montreal Canadiens will have to wait until the fourth game of the season to welcome fans to the Bell Centre for their home opener, and the Seattle Kraken will be the first team that gets to experience the hockey-crazed Bell Centre faithful.

NHL News / Dose.ca / July 16

With the signing of Veleno, the Habs now have 15 (!) 1st round picks in the organization

The Canadiens are building something special. Kent Hughes has transformed the club through transactions and signings, and it shows when you look at the depth within the organization.

Joe Veleno News / Inside The Rink / July 16

Montreal Canadiens Sign Joe Veleno

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that they’ve signed center Joe Veleno to a one-year, one-way contract worth $ 900,000. Last season, Veleno would put up five goals and five assists for 10 points in 56 games with the Detroit Red Wings before being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks at the NHL Trade Deadline.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 16

Jeff Gorton, Kent Hughes and Patrick Chèvrefils (humorously) unveil the Habs calendar

The year is 2025. The various social platforms are part of our daily lives, and we’re constantly seeing an increase in the popularity of social media. X, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram… We all know how important these sites are these days.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Canadiens Could Still Fall Short of the Playoffs Next Season

The Montreal Canadiens took several steps forward this offseason, and after making the playoffs, adding key players like Noah Dobson and Zachary Bolduc, and with a full season from top prospect Ivan Demidov ahead, it’s easy to believe the arrow is pointing straight up.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / July 16

Devastating News as Former Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens Goalie Sadly Passes Away

Wayne Thomas played in the NHL for eight seasons before becoming a key fixture with the San Jose Sharks behind the scenes, who now tragically mourn his passing at the age of 77.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / July 16

Did the Montreal Canadiens Just Sign Their Second-Line Center?

While actively looking for a second-line center, the Montreal Canadiens made news on Wednesday morning. They signed forward Joe Veleno to a one-year, one-way contract worth $900,000.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / July 16

Canadiens Sign Former Red Wings Center

According to multiple sources, the Montreal Canadiens have made a move to bolster their center depth, adding 25-year-old left-shot pivot Joe Veleno. Veleno, a Montreal, Quebec native, spent the 2024-25 season in Illinois with the Chicago Blackhawks, where he played 18 games, recording three goals and four assists.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / July 16

Montreal Canadiens Round Out Roster with Depth Free Agent Forward

The Montreal Canadiens and general manager Kent Hughes are making a little splash in the 2025 NHL free agency pool today. The news is that they are adding a depth, scorer-type forward to the roster.

Montreal Canadiens News / Full Press Hockey / July 16

Are the Montreal Canadiens Done Dealing This Offseason?

The Montreal Canadiens once again stole headlines in the offseason with the acquisition of defenseman Noah Dobson via a sign-and-trade from the New York Islanders on Day 1 of the 2025 NHL Draft.

Montreal Canadiens News / House of Hockey / July 16

Montreal Canadiens Sign Top Remaining Free Agent Center

Joe Veleno played with two different teams a season ago, and after solid productivity in that time, he's now inked a free agency deal with the Montreal Canadiens.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 16

Canadiens sign former first-round pick

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Montreal Canadiens are closing in on a contract for center Joe Veleno. It’ll be a coming-home party for the former first-round pick, who’s from Montreal and spent his junior days with the QMJHL’s Saint John Sea Dogs and Drummondville Voltigeurs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 16

Salary cap: here’s how the Canadiens are (very) disadvantaged by the new collective agreement

What a bad time to be a Canadian team that wants to improve… Why do I say this? Because on the heels of the new collective agreement, which comes into effect next year, a (Canadian) club like the Canadiens de Montréal will have to face some major obstacles.

Carey Price News / Dose.ca / July 16

Here’s further proof that a Carey Price deal is on the way

We’ve been talking about it for a long time: Carey Price could be traded this summer. We know that he still has $7.5 million to collect: $5.5 million in bonuses on September 1 and the remainder ($2 million) in cash during the 2025-2026 season, the last of his contract.

Ivan Demidov News / Breakaway on SI / July 16

Canadiens' Ivan Demidov Hits Off-Season Running

Montreal Canadiens superstar rookie Ivan Demidov is set to embark on his first full NHL camp and preseason, followed by his Calder season debut. While he certainly didn't look out of place in his few games during the 2024-25 season, he has been hard at work, preparing to make his mark on the league.

Jakub Dobes News / Breakaway on SI / July 16

Jakub Dobes Ready To Battle For Canadiens Roster Spot

24-year-old Czech native Jakub Dobes got 16 games of NHL experience under his belt between the pipes for the Montral Canadiens in 2024-25. He served as Samuel Montembeault's backup, and even filled in for No.

Adam Engstrom News / Dose.ca / July 15

John Sedgwick expects to see Adam Engstrom with the Canadiens sooner rather than later

The Laval Rocket may not have had the playoff run they’d hoped for, but their season was a real success. The team was AHL regular-season champion, Pascal Vincent was named Coach of the Year, and now John Sedgwick has been named Director of Hockey Operations of the Year.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 15