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Canadiens sign Sasha Pastujov to one-year contract

The Montreal Canadiens have signed winger Sasha Pastujov to a one-year contract with an $850,000 cap hit. Pastujov was a restricted free agent after the conclusion of his three-year entry-level contract with an $825,000 cap hit.

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Arber Xhekaj would be better off away from Montreal, according to Stu Cowan

Arber Xhekaj's situation in Montreal remains unique. The defenseman is still without a contract as of mid-August, and his spot on the Canadiens' roster is still far from guaranteed.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / August 13

Juraj Slafkovsky, Slovakia’s Player of the Year (for the third consecutive year)

Juraj Slafkovsky is the king of Slovakia! No joke—we all know how popular this young player is in his home country. He's one of Slovakia's biggest stars, and his achievements certainly don't go unnoticed.

Patrick Roy News / Dose.ca / August 13

IMAGE: When Patrick Roy hangs up his Canadiens jersey

Nostalgia was in the air earlier this week in Terrebonne, as the 7th annual Serge Savard Invitational took place (on Tuesday) at Golf Le Mirage. The event had a special feel to it this year, as it marked the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Stanley Cup victory.

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How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 13

The Montreal Canadiens Sign RFA Forward

The Montreal Canadiens signed RFA forward Sasha Pastuljov to a one-year two-way contract on Thursday. Pastuljov was acquired by the Montreal Canadiens from the Anaheim Ducks in a trade for forward Sean Farrell back on July 27th. The 23-year-old will be looking to make some noise at Montreal Canadiens training camp.

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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.

Sasha Pastujov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 13

Canadiens Sign Sasha Pastujov To One-Year Contract

According to a team announcement, the Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Sasha Pastujov to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 campaign. Montreal acquired Pastujov from the Anaheim Ducks a few weeks ago in exchange for forward Sean Farrell.

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / August 13

Controversy: Zachary Bolduc Doesn’t Want to Be Associated with 'Crazy' Lewis

Have you heard the story of Medusa? Julien Duguay, an influencer who is also known as Medusa, organized a StreamerFest in Florida with content creators from Quebec.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / August 13

I hear that Ivan Demidov is faster than he used to be

This morning, our colleague Marc-Olivier Cook went to check out Brossard. There were still quite a few Canadiens players there. And with guys like Josh Anderson and David Reinbacher in town, you can tell that training camp is getting closer.

David Urquhart News / The Sick Podcast / August 13

Laval Rocket Hire Assistant Coach

On Thursday morning, the Laval Rocket announced that they have hired David Urquhart as an assistant coach. Urquhart has spent the last five seasons as the head coach of the McGill Redbirds.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 13

3 Canadiens Facing a Make-or-Break Training Camp

Training camp is always an important time for players trying to establish themselves in the NHL, but for some members of the Montreal Canadiens organization, this year’s camp could carry even more weight.

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 13

Amazon is looking for a tag for the Canadiens’ games

NHL training camps will open in about a month, and the regular season will begin in six weeks. Is it SeptemberOctober yet? We know that 45 of the Canadiens' 84 games will be broadcast on RDS.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 13

Canadiens weighing sign-and-trade options for Arber Xhekaj, Zachary Bolduc

“If I had my druthers, we did it yesterday.” That is what Kent Hughes, general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, said on July 1 after being unable to swing on a big move that he was looking for.

Projecting Josh Anderson extension with Montreal

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Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / August 13

Jacob Fowler in Laval: The Scenario That’s Gaining Ground

A month and a half ago, people were saying that the window to trade Samuel Montembeault was closing. After all, once July 1 passed, it would be harder to trade him.

Josh Anderson News / The Hockey Writers / August 13

Projecting Josh Anderson extension with Montreal

The Montreal Canadiens surprised the hockey world this past season with a run to the Eastern Conference Final. It requires a full team effort to knock off a couple of division rivals in a seven-game series, as the Canadiens did by defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres.

Florian Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / August 13

'I think Florian Xhekaj has every chance of making the team.'

Looking ahead to the upcoming season, the Canadiens' offense is very similar to what we saw in 2025–2026. Since the Canadiens haven't added any players to the offense (and I'm not talking about skaters destined to play in Laval here), it's safe to assume that players from within the organization will get their chance.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / August 12

Canadiens’ Two Biggest RFAs Could Be Part Of Sign-and-Trade Deals

The Montreal Gazette’s Stu Cowan suggested in a recent article that two of the team’s biggest RFA names, Arber Xhekaj and Zack Bolduc, could be on the move.

Patrik Laine News / NHL Trade Talk / August 13

Where did the sudden Patrik Laine rumor wave come from?

If you’ve noticed Patrik Laine‘s name popping up everywhere over the past few days, you’re not imagining things — but it’s also not entirely clear why he’s suddenly front-page news.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / August 12

Michael Hage: Here’s what it would take to trade him, according to Tony Marinaro

Michael Hage is one of the most highly regarded prospects in the Canadiens' organization. We love him because of his story… but also because of his talent.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 12

Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Florian Xhekaj

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / August 12

NHL Rumors: Patrik Laine, and Samuel Montembeault

Herb Zurkowsky of the Montreal Gazette: 28-year-old forward Patrik Laine is still looking for a contract for next season. Since free agency opened, the New York Rangers, Minnesota Wild, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, and recently the Philadelphia Flyers, have been linked to Laine.

Phillip Danault News / Professor Press Box / August 11

Phillip Danault Is a Player You Appreciate More Over Time

There are players who make you notice them because they score. Then there are players who make you notice them because the other team suddenly doesn't seem to be getting anything done.

Ben Chiarot News / The Hockey Writers / August 11

Revisiting the Canadiens’ Ben Chiarot Trade

When Kent Hughes took over as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens in 2022, one of his first major tasks was maximizing the value of the veterans left on a team headed toward a rebuild.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 11

Canadiens’ biggest mistake so far in 2026 NHL free agency

The Montreal Canadiens made the Eastern Conference Finals in 2026, capping off an incredible season. Unfortunately, they lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in that East Final.

Vinzenz Rohrer News / Professor Press Box / August 10

The Canadiens Are Taking a Patient Approach With Vinzenz Rohrer

Sometimes the most interesting player-development decisions are the ones that don't involve an NHL roster at all. The Montreal Canadiens have loaned forward Vinzenz Rohrer to EV Zug of Switzerland's National League, giving the 21-year-old another opportunity to play meaningful hockey rather than sit around waiting for a chance in North America.

Vinzenz Rohrer News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 9

Canadiens Loan Vinzenz Rohrer To Switzlerand

The Montreal Canadiens have loaned center prospect Vinzenz Rohrer to EV Zug of Switzerland’s National League for the 2026-27 season. Rohrer will play on a one-year contract with Zug that is believed to be one of the highest-paying deals in Switzerland, ending a three-year run with Zurich SC.