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5 Teams: Laine’s 'Injury' Opens Door to Unique, Low-Risk UFA Deal

When healthy and engaged, Patrik Laine remains one of the NHL’s most dangerous goal scorers. Yet after another injury-plagued season with the Montreal Canadiens, his value entering free agency is difficult to gauge.

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Montreal Canadiens 2026 Playoffs Player Report Card: Forwards

The Montreal Canadiens’ playoff run featured plenty of memorable moments, surprising performances, and a few disappointments. While the team received excellent goaltending and strong contributions from its defence corps, the forward group played a major role in helping Montreal advance further than many expected.

Brendan Gallagher News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Oilers Should Target Brendan Gallagher if Canadiens Buy Him Out

The Montreal Canadiens were eliminated from the postseason following a loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final, and while their

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

5 Non-Free Agent Canadiens Least Likely to Return for 2026-27

At the team’s end-of-season media availability, current-Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine confirmed what everyone with brain waves strongly suspected:

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

The 'Stanley Cup captains since 2000' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 2

Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton’s 12 Offseason Tasks

While the Hurricanes and the Golden Knights are gearing up for the Stanley Cup Final, the Montreal Canadiens are wrapping up their season. Naturally, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton will have their work cut out for them this summer.

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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 2

A former teammate of Brendan Gallagher to coach the Canucks: Manny Malhotra

Yesterday morning, when Brendan Gallagher appeared before the media to speak, everyone was watching to see if he would drop any hints about his future with the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / June 1

Zharovsky To Train With Demidov In Montreal

During the Montreal Canadiens locker room cleanup on Monday, forward Ivan Demidov confirmed that he will be spending his summer training for next season in Montreal for the 2nd year in a row.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 2

RUMOR: The CH is reportedly targeting a Slovak player in the second round of the draft

The Canadiens appear to be gearing up for their next draft already. With just a few weeks to go before the amateur draft, which takes place on June 26 and 27, a name may be starting to circulate within the team's inner circle.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 1

3 Canadiens trade targets after East Final loss to Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens were just one round away from the Stanley Cup Finals, but fell in five games to the Carolina Hurricanes. Now, the Habs will turn their focus to the offseason, looking to win their first Cup since 1993.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 1

The Islanders are reportedly shopping Mathew Barzal: Kent Hughes needs to look into it

We already know that Kent Hughes is likely to be very active this summer. The Canadiens took another step forward this season, but there are still a few pieces to add to help the team reach the next level.

Ivan Demidov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 1

Canadiens, Ivan Demidov Have Mutual Interest In Long-Term Extension

Thanks to some shrewd extensions signed by the front office, the Montreal Canadiens arguably have the healthiest-looking long-term salary cap outlook. They’re expected to use some of that long-term space this summer in the form of a contract extension for Ivan Demidov.

Noah Dobson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 1

Canadiens’ Noah Dobson opens up on hand injury he played through

The Montreal Canadiens made a major splash last summer when they acquired Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders and immediately signed him to an eight-year, $76 million contract extension.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

Fans triggered: Why Montreal’s GM took a shot at the Maple Leafs

At Monday’s season-ending press conference for the Montreal Canadiens, their general manager was asked about the team’s playoff run, plans for the summer, and the lack of production from the team’s top stars in the series versus the Carolina Hurricanes.

Maple Leafs hire Judd Brackett, Freddie Hamilton

Hurricanes back in Stanley Cup Final after Canadiens rout

Mitch Marner, Taylor Hall make strong case for Stanley Cup MVP

Best players in Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights have the star power

Does the NHL have a playoff format problem?

Ivan Demidov News / Trade Talk Sports / June 1

Canadiens, Ivan Demidov Have Mutual Interest in Long-Term Extension

The Montreal Canadiens and their fans are still getting over the disappointment of being eliminated in five games by the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals, though everyone is now starting to turn the page toward what’s to come.

Brendan Gallagher News / Daily Faceoff / June 1

Even with current cap hit, there should be a market for Brendan Gallagher

Things might be changing in la belle province, with one longtime member of the Montreal Canadiens possibly on the move. Forward Brendan Gallagher, the longest-tenured Canadien, is believed to be on his way out of the only franchise he has ever known.

Brendan Gallagher News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 1

Brendan Gallagher Expecting Move Away From Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens held their exit interviews on Monday. Through a wave of insightful interviews, it was winger Brendan Gallagher who caught attention as he discussed his future with the club.

Patrik Laine News / Daily Faceoff / June 1

Canadiens’ Patrik Laine says he could have played back in January

The Montreal Canadiens are just the latest team to see their 2025-26 season come to an end, after losing the Eastern Conference Final to the Carolina Hurricanes in five games.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / June 1

Brendan Gallagher Confirms He’s Leaving Canadiens, Open To Joining Home Team

Brendan Gallagher will not be returning to the Montreal Canadiens next season. Speaking with the media on Monday, the veteran forward revealed that he’s moving on and will likely be traded to finish out his current contract with another team.

Cole Caufield News / Daily Faceoff / June 1

'I sucked, plain and simple': Canadiens’ Caufield reacts to playoff performance

One of the top players on the Montreal Canadiens is taking the team’s postseason exit to heart. When speaking to the media during the team’s end-of-season media availability, Canadiens forward Cole Caufield was asked about the style of play during their run to the Eastern Conference Final.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

Canadiens Next Step: From Underdogs to Contenders

The Montreal Canadiens didn’t enter these playoffs as a finished product, and nothing about the way they played suggested they were supposed to be. Finishing sixth overall in the NHL, they handled the fifth and fourth overall seeds with a growing sense of conviction, giving themselves a real first look at what meaningful postseason hockey demands.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / June 1

Canadiens 'Contacting Teams', Reveal the Trade They Won’t Make

“I’ve started to make the rounds in terms of contacting teams.” Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes and President Jeff Gorton spoke with the media on Monday to talk about their playoff run and what comes next for the team.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

Montreal Canadiens 2026 Playoffs Player Report Card: Defencemen and Goaltender

The Montreal Canadiens‘ playoff run featured plenty of surprises, breakout performances, and a few disappointments. While the team exceeded expectations by making a deep run, not every player performed at the same level.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 1

Alexander Zharovsky will train in Montreal with Ivan Demidov

Alexander Zharovsky isn't ready for the NHL yet. That's not unusual. But the fact remains that the Russian is a top prospect for the Canadiens, who will be better the day the 2025 second-round pick plays for the team.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 1

Does the NHL have a playoff format problem?

It was a rather anti-climactic end to the conference portion of the playoffs, and continued what has been a recent trend of the conference finals ending quickly and without long, back-and-forth series.

Oddsmakers set Hurricanes as favorite to lift Stanley Cup

Winners, losers from Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes back in Cup Final after Canadiens rout

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Conn Smythe race: Mitch Marner, Taylor Hall make strong case for Stanley Cup MVP

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 30