Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Could Xavier Villeneuve make NHL scouts look silly again?

Every small defenseman wants to mimic Lane Hutson these days – and why wouldn’t they? For Xavier Villeneuve, the comparison makes a ton of sense. He’s a sub-six-foot blueliner who skates like the wind, and might be one of the most skilled – and smartest – defensemen in the 2026 NHL Draft.

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The Canadiens have begun negotiations with Kirby Dach

Last week, it was reported that the Canadiens had not yet spoken with Kirby Dach's camp about a new contract. That's now a thing of the past. Jeff Gorton confirmed today that the two sides have begun negotiations.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 25

Canadiens Must Stay Patient in This Seller’s Market

The NHL offseason has barely begun, but one thing has become crystal clear, this is a seller’s market. Teams looking to add established talent are paying enormous prices, and general managers around the league are taking advantage of it.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / June 25

A third year in the NCAA for Michael Hage: Not so fast…

Michael Hage is one of the top prospects in the Canadiens' organization. He's seen as a young player with the skills to play in the top six of an NHL team, but he may still need a little more time before he gets there.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz

The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

Jeff Gorton News / Dose.ca / June 25

Jeff Gorton says there’s a 'good chance' the Canadiens will have the 28th pick in tomorrow’s draft

The first round of the 2026 National League draft will take place tomorrow. And just for your information, the Canadiens currently hold the 28th overall pick in the draft.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Daily Faceoff / June 25

2026 NHL Draft: Top five boom or bust prospects

Turns out, scouting teenagers isn’t easy. Even the brightest minds in hockey can be swayed by a certain skillset and archetype only to be burned one way or another.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 25

Canadiens: The latest news on Mason McTavish and Vincent Trocheck

Will the Canadiens manage to sign a quality forward by tomorrow? That's the question everyone is asking right now. A few names have been circulating in Montreal over the past few days, and among them, Mason McTavish stands out because he would help the Canadiens at center.

Jake Debrusk News / Dose.ca / June 25

RUMOR: The Canadiens have shown interest in Jake DeBrusk

Kent Hughes is definitely not out playing golf this morning. The Canadiens' GM can clearly see that the other teams in the East are continuing to improve, and he's surely on the phone trying to make some moves.

Mason Mctavish News / Dose.ca / June 25

Mason McTavish: The Canadiens’ Big Advantage Over All Other Teams

What will the Canadiens do to improve? One possibility on the table is Mason McTavish coming to town. It's possible that this is the path Kent Hughes will take in the coming days.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 25

Canadiens Trade: Don’t Just Focus on the Prospects

Once again, there was some movement yesterday. And once again, Kent Hughes didn’t make a move. Is it the end of the world? No, since the draft hasn't happened yet.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / June 24

Michael Hage will be under a lot of pressure at Michigan next season

Seeing Michael Hage return to Michigan for another season has left Canadiens fans wondering. It's hard to believe that a player—whom most people see as already ready for the pros—would want to stay in college.

Brendan Gallagher News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 24

Canadiens will either trade Brendan Gallagher to Canucks or buy him out

Brendan Gallagher is the longest tenured member of the Montreal Canadiens. His tenure with the Habs, which in 2012-13, is likely to be coming to an end, as the Canadiens will be moving on from Gallagher.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 24

3 Late-Round Draft Targets the Canadiens Should Consider

The Montreal Canadiens have done an excellent job of building their prospect pool over the last few years. While much of the attention is focused on first-round selections and top prospects, successful organizations are often built by finding value later in the draft.

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The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 24

Canadiens: The Next Right-Winger Could Come from Russia

We're now 48 hours away from the NHL amateur draft, and I think this is the perfect time to remind everyone that we have far more questions than answers when it comes to the future of the prospects whose rights are held by the Canadiens.

Matthew Beniers News / Dose.ca / June 24

PHOTO | Matthew Beniers Spotted in Montreal

According to information from my colleague Maxime Truman, Matthew Beniers is in Montreal right now. He was spotted at the Montreal airport in the last few hours, and a photo was sent to him of the Seattle Kraken player sitting there, waiting.

Nico Hischier News / Dose.ca / June 24

'Forget about Nico Hischier in Montreal'

The Canadiens must not miss their goal: improving their team. We saw yesterday that things can move quickly on the trade market. And if Kent Hughes doesn't want to miss out, he'll have to pay the price to help his team.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / June 24

Michael Hage: A comment that calls his position into question

The Canadiens were confident that Michael Hage, after two years in college, would choose to sign his first professional contract in the coming months. And as you know, that didn't happen.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 24

The NHL is heating up, but the Canadiens are still waiting

I woke up this morning and noticed that no trades had been announced overnight. Well! I'm obviously saying this because yesterday was a busy day. In the NHL, four trades involving at least one first-round pick were completed.

Samuel Montembeault News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

3 Trade Destinations for Canadiens’ Samuel Montembeault

The Montreal Canadiens appear to be entering a new phase in their rebuild. With Jakub Dobes emerging as a legitimate NHL starter and Jacob Fowler continuing his development, questions are beginning to surface about Samuel Montembeault’s future with the organization.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 23

NHL news: Canadiens owner weighs in on Austin, Houston expansion possibilities

During Tuesday’s board of governors meeting, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman reportedly announced that the league will start assessing Houston and Austin as candidates for future NHL expansion.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

Canadiens Fans Don’t Need to Worry About Losing Their American Stars

Over the last few years, a growing trend has emerged around the NHL. Several American-born players have left the Canadian markets that drafted or developed them, leading some fans north of the border to wonder whether attracting and keeping American talent is becoming more difficult.