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The Canadiens Made It All the Way; Now What Do They Do With It?

Last year around this time, I wrote that Montreal felt like a team crossing a threshold — scarred in the right ways, finally aligned, with real help still coming.

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3 Canadiens players with the most to prove in training camp

The Montreal Canadiens are heading into next season with a roster very similar to the team that lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final in May.

Dylan Larkin News / Dose.ca / August 30

'Dylan Larkin might come to Montreal'

Ever since Dylan Larkin requested a trade, three teams have emerged as the main contenders: the Panthers, the Wild, and the Knights. The problem is that two of those teams don't need him.

NHL News / Dose.ca / August 30

The Hellebuyck market could break the deadlock in the Montembeault market

With just a few days to go before training camp begins, the Canadiens still have a few issues to work out. Their goaltending trio is one of them. Will Samuel Montembeault be traded before the start of the season?

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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

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 30

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: The Canadiens’ Good Problem

The week’s hottest Montreal Canadiens topics, served without the sugar-coating and with little concern for bruised feelings. There was a time when looking at the Canadiens depth chart was a little like opening the refrigerator after a long weekend away.

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.

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / August 30

Shorthanded: The CH Needs Kaiden Guhle to Stay Healthy

Kaiden Guhle is truly a solid, defensively minded defenseman in the National Hockey League's top four, and at just 24 years old, he still has tremendous potential.

Dylan Larkin News / Professor Press Box / August 30

The Canadiens Can Afford Dylan Larkin. Should They?

The Dylan Larkin-to-Montreal rumour keeps coming back, and it's easy to understand why. On paper, the fit is almost too obvious. The Canadiens have Nick Suzuki as their No.

Cale Makar News / A Winning Habit / August 30

Cale Makar's massive new contract is actually a warning for the Canadiens

Cale Makar made NHL history by being the first NHL player to sign a contract with an AAV over $20 million. It is a steep price to pay, and for Montreal

Kent Hughes News / A Winning Habit / August 30

Kent Hughes' bet on internal growth is the riskiest move of the NHL offseason

The Montreal Canadiens did not expect to be here already. Even though we knew they drafted incredibly well, made shrewd moves to build the top six, and signed players to incredible contracts, the way the Canadiens played this past season was incredible. Everything went right last season.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / August 30

The CH should try Kirby Dach at center on the second line during the preseason

Kirby Dach has been the talk of the town since his arrival in Montreal. Unfortunately, it's mostly for the wrong reasons. Sometimes, he pulls off some

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.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / August 29

Alexander Zharovsky earned a point in the final preseason game

Yesterday, two prospects from the Montreal Canadiens saw action in preseason play. Alexander Zharovsky and Gleb Pugachyov played their final preseason game in the KHL.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 29

The CH absolutely must perform better at home this season

Montreal is a hockey mecca, and the Bell Centre is considered one of the best arenas to play in. It's also one of the most intimidating places in the NHL for opposing players.

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The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / August 29

Juraj Slafkovsky could benefit the most from being named assistant captain

Brendan Gallagher's departure for Vancouver leaves an assistant captain position open in Montreal. Two candidates are being considered to wear an “A” on their jerseys and support Nick Suzuki and Mike Matheson next season.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / August 29

Lane Hutson was on the ice Saturday morning for a fundraiser

Lane Hutson is such a weirdo. He's always on the ice as soon as he gets the chance. Sometimes, even on December 25, he goes out to skate with fans. We know he loves Montreal and its fans, but he also makes time for his community.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 29

Top 15 CH Prospects: Demidov, Hage, and Fowler on the Podium

Following last week's rankings from 6 to 4, today marks the conclusion of our annual list of the CH's 15 top prospects. You'll find a summary of our analysis series at the end of this article.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / August 29

The Most Regretted Trades By The Montreal Canadiens

Since their founding in 1909, the Montreal Canadiens have been involved in several trades with teams across the NHL over multiple decades. There have been some high-profile players moved in and out of the team, with the Canadiens by far the most successful team in league history.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 29

Starting the season with three goalies: 'The chances are close to zero'

Everyone remembers the three-goalie rotation we saw a few seasons ago with the Montreal Canadiens, featuring Samuel Montembeault, Jake Allen, and Cayden Primeau.

Andrei Markov News / Professor Press Box / August 29

Andrei Markov and the Lost Art of Being Indispensable

There is a funny thing about hockey history. We tend to remember the players who demanded our attention. The big scorers. The loud personalities. The players who made something happen and then made sure everyone knew about it.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 29

Top Canadiens Storylines Set to Define Their 2026-27 Season

As things stand, Oliver Kapanen is the logical choice to play No. 2 centre for the Montreal Canadiens. He may be seen as a complement to last year’s rookie-scoring-leader, Ivan Demidov, but, in scoring 22 goals, Kapanen undeniably put up numbers.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 29

3 Things to Watch Ahead of Canadiens Training Camp

The Montreal Canadiens are getting closer to opening training camp, and unlike in previous years, there may not be a long list of roster spots available.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / August 29

Arber Xhekaj: His agent refuses to comment on the matter

Now that Cale Makar has signed his contract extension, another top defenseman is waiting to sign his deal. Quinn Hughes Arber Xhekaj still doesn't have a contract lined up for next season, and time is running out before the season starts.

Ivan Demidov News / The Sick Podcast / August 28

Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Ivan Demidov

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.

Kirby Dach News / The Hockey Writers / August 28

Kirby Dach Needs to Finally Cement Role With Canadiens or Be Replaced

The Montreal Canadiens began a rebuild when Kent Hughes was hired as their general manager on Jan. 18, 2022. Interestingly, instead of just adding as many future draft picks as possible, he also focused on bringing in young players that can help expedite the building process.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / August 29

2026-27 Montreal Canadiens Season Preview

The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026–27 season with a largely unchanged roster after a quiet offseason that focused on locking up their young core rather than making splashy external additions.