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Juraj Slafkovský is skating in Brossard for the first time this summer

This morning, our colleague Maxime Truman noted that all of the CH players have now returned to the city. Many of them spent the summer in Quebec, but others took advantage of the past few months to recharge away from Montreal.

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Canadiens’ Young Core Is Showing the Maple Leafs What They Got Wrong

There’s an easy way to read a recent Montreal Canadiens story. Their young stars are taking less money because they want to win. The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ young stars took more money because they wanted to get paid.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 7

Gleb Pugachyov in action today | Two assists for Alexander Zharovsky

In recent days, rumors had been circulating that Gleb Pugachyov would not be starting the season in the KHL. That made sense, considering he wasn't going to travel with his KHL team for the first games of the regular season, which is already underway in Russia.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 7

CH Players Arrive Late: No Reason to Panic

That's it—we're almost there. The Canadiens Children's Foundation Golf Tournament will take place in exactly one week, and training camp will begin two days later in Brossard.

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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.

Ivan Demidov News / NHL Trade Talk / September 7

Canadiens’ Demidov Knew What He Was Doing with Unexpected Deal

In a time when some players are grabbing as much of their piece of the pie as they can, Ivan Demidov‘s agent, Dan Milstein, says his client wanted his eight-year deal done quickly and to leave money on the table so that the Montreal Canadiens could sign other players.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / September 7

Demidov has kept his end of the (implicit) agreement; now it’s up to Kent Hughes to do the same

I was in the stands at Stade Hébert yesterday when I saw the news break: Ivan Demidov's agent publicly stated that if it were up to him, Ivan Demidov wouldn't have left (as much, at least) money on the table when signing his eight-year contract.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 7

3 Canadiens Prospects to Watch at 2026 Rookie Camp

The Montreal Canadiens season is on the horizon and soon they will hit the ice for training camp. First up, youngsters enter the spotlight as rookie camp is set to begin on Friday, September 11.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / September 7

'I expect Samuel Montembeault to make a spectacular comeback'

Is the Canadiens heading toward a three-way goaltending situation? If everyone stays healthy and Samuel Montembeault isn't traded, the Canadiens will have some big decisions to make regarding their goaltenders.

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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.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / September 7

Cole Caufield Just Missed the Top 30 NHL Players

Last Sunday, the NHL website began its countdown of the top 50 NHL players. From No. 50 to No. 41, there were no Canadiens players in sight. Today, the league continued the countdown, ranking players from No.

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Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / September 6

'I think Arber Xhekaj could be a good third-pair defenseman, but not with the CH.'

When will Arber Xhekaj's contract be extended? That's one of the most frequently asked questions in Montreal, along with the situation involving Zachary Bolduc, who is also still without a contract.

Gleb Pugachyov News / Dose.ca / September 6

'Gleb Pugachyov needs to play regularly' — Grant McCagg

Montreal Canadiens fans will have another prospect to watch this year in the KHL. Last year, there were already Alexander Zharovsky, Bogdan Konyushkov, and others, but now we can add Gleb Pugachyov to the list.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / September 6

Ivan Demidov’s agent wanted a different contract for his client

The Montreal Canadiens, as we know, have their core players signed to long-term contracts at reasonable prices. Ivan Demidov is the most recent core player to extend his contract, to $9.15 million per season for eight years.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 6

Grant McCagg believes that Aatos Koivu is ahead of Oliver Kapanen at the same age

Aatos Koivu isn’t a name you hear mentioned all that often among the Montreal Canadiens’ prospects. That's not entirely surprising, since he didn't put up big numbers in the Finnish professional league last year (nine points in 47 games).

Brendan Gallagher News / The Sick Podcast / September 6

Gallagher Believed Montreal Canadiens Would Trade Him in 2024-25

In an interview on the podcast ‘100% Canucks’, now-former Montreal Canadiens winger Brendan Gallagher continued to be respectful to his former team but also honest about what his last two seasons with the Canadiens were like.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / September 6

Assistant Captain: 'Hutson would be my choice'

Brendan Gallagher's departure from the Montreal Canadiens this summer marked the end of a very significant chapter in the team's leadership, as Gally was one of the team's leaders.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 6

5 trade targets still available for the Montreal Canadiens as training camp approaches

It has been a relatively quiet offseason for the Montreal Canadiens, as they were unable to make a blockbuster deal as they have in past summers. However, with the season quickly approaching, it creates more urgency for teams around the league to ensure issues don't linger into training camp.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 6

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: Montreal Canadiens: The Best Canadian Team?

The week’s hottest Montreal Canadiens topics, served without the sugar-coating and with little concern for bruised feelings. Which Canadian team has the best chance of bringing the Stanley Cup back to Canada?

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 6

'The other teams are waiting for the Canadiens with a brick and a lantern.'

We know we're repeating ourselves, but the CH hasn't had as eventful a summer as expected. And since Monday, the media hasn't stopped talking about it.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 5

A shortage of star prospects creates a rare opening at Canadiens rookie camp

The Montreal Canadiens have announced the roster for their Rookie Camp, which begins on September 11th, followed by two games on Saturday and Sunday against the Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa Senators.

Arber Xhekaj News / NHL Trade Talk / September 5

Bold Idea for Canadiens Includes a Big Change for D-Man Arber Xhekaj

Arber Xhekaj‘s future with the Montreal Canadiens remains unclear, as the 25-year-old defenceman is still unsigned as a restricted free agent with training camp fast approaching.

Samuel Montembeault News / NHL Trade Talk / September 5

Sam Montembeault Is Suddenly More Interesting Than He Looks

Here’s a name worth keeping an eye on as the goalie market shakes loose: Sam Montembeault. The Canadiens are carrying three legit goalies right now, and that’s just not sustainable long-term, even if it’s cheap enough to get away with for a while.

Kent Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / September 5

Canadiens’ 1st Round Draft Pick Success Under Kent Hughes

Since taking over as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens in January 2022, Kent Hughes has been tasked with overseeing one of the most important stretches of drafting in franchise history.

Ivan Demidov News / A Winning Habit / September 5

NHL talent evaluator makes bold projection for Canadiens' Ivan Demidov

At this time last year, Ivan Demidov was still a question mark for the Montreal Canadiens. There is no question that the talent was there, but entering his first full season in the NHL, it was tough to know how quickly he might make an impact.

Jacob Fowler News / Professor Press Box / September 4

Should the Canadiens Trade Jacob Fowler?

What happens when a team develops two young goalies who both look like they could be the answer? That’s what might be happening right now in Montreal with Jacob Fowler.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 3

Do The Canadiens Have A Good Enough Second Line?

The Montreal Canadiens are hoping to move from young up-and-comers to Stanley Cup contenders. Some folks might argue that their Eastern Conference Finals appearance last season proves they are already Stanley Cup contenders, but their performance in that series against the Carolina Hurricanes showed just how far away they still are.