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Jakub Dobes approves of a threesome

Given Jakub Dobes's performance this season and in the playoffs, he will start—barring a major turnaround—as the Canadiens' number one goaltender. This summer, his outstanding performance last year was rewarded with a three-year contract worth just over five million dollars annually.

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Alexandre Carrier Identifies the Key Factor That Will Help the CH Improve in 2026-27

The Canadiens didn't acquire a single new player this summer. They didn't lose much (Brendan Gallagher, Joe Veleno, and Patrik Laine were no longer part of the plans), but they certainly didn't get any better.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / August 8

Nick Suzuki: Second-Best Center in the Atlantic Division, According to The Hockey News

Nick Suzuki just had an exceptional season. The Canadiens' captain scored 29 goals and tallied 101 points in 2025–26, while also winning the Selke Trophy.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / August 8

VIDEO: Patrik Laine Skates in His CH Gear in Florida

Where will Patrik Laine play in 2026–27? That question remains unanswered at this time. The Finnish player, who appeared in only five games last season, is looking for a contract.

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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 / Dose.ca / August 8

Top 15 CH Prospects: Ranks 12 through 10… and an Important Clarification

This week, we continue our summer countdown of the CH's 15 top prospects with spots 12 through 10, which will bring us back to two rather familiar names.

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 8

Scott Gomez wants nothing more to do with Montreal

We all remember Scott Gomez's time in Montreal with the Canadiens over three seasons between 2009 and 2012. Gomez arrived in Montreal in the summer of 2009 as part of the famous trade that sent Ryan McDonagh—drafted two years earlier by the Habs—to the New York Rangers.

Nick Suzuki News / The Hockey Writers / August 8

Canadiens’ Suzuki Has a Great Chance to Win Back-to-Back Selke Trophies

Nick Suzuki has steadily developed into one of the NHL’s most complete centres, and his progression was rewarded in 2025-26 when the Montreal Canadiens captain captured the first Selke Trophy of his career.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 8

Leafs vs. CH on December 26 at the Bell Centre: Here Are the Absolutely Crazy Ticket Prices

As we all know, tickets to see a Montreal Canadiens game are generally very expensive, a fact that is often heavily criticized by analysts and fans. It's

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / August 8

'As long as Lane Hutson is in Montreal, the Habs will be a contender for the Cup.'

Lane Hutson has been turning heads throughout the NHL since his very first game. The young defenseman is simply exceptional, and in his second NHL season, he came very close to reaching the 80-point mark for the season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

5 Former Canadiens Still Looking for New Homes in Free Agency

We are now more than a month removed from the opening of NHL free agency, and most of the biggest names have already found homes for the 2026-27 season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

How the Canadiens Realistically Build on Recent Success for 2026-27

It’s getting dangerously close to where the Montreal Canadiens have to win it all just to meet the same season-over-season standards for success they have unofficially established since finishing in last place in 2022.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / August 7

Kaiden Guhle and the High-Stakes Dilemma Facing Canadiens GM Kent Hughes

There comes a time in every meticulously planned rebuild when a general manager (GM) has to look at his board, swallow hard, and consider trading away something that genuinely hurts to lose.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 6

Fans believe the CH has improved this summer

Aside from the trade that sent Brendan Gallagher to Vancouver, the Habs haven't made any major external trades or signings this summer. I specifically say “external signings” because, internally, Ivan Demidov extended his contract for eight seasons.

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The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Viral Sports News / August 6

Canadiens Could Utilize Secret Weapon to Acquire $9.5 Million Star

The Montreal Canadiens continue searching for a reliable top-six forward as they look to strengthen their roster for the upcoming season. General manager

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / August 6

Arber Xhekaj isn’t the kind of player you trade within the same organization, according to Jeff Marek

Arber Xhekaj has still not signed a contract, and several teams may be interested in him. We know the Leafs have already shown interest, and the Flyers and Flames are following the situation closely.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / August 6

Alexander Zharovsky’s coach 'doesn’t want him to think about Montreal'

Alexander Zharovsky is one of the Canadiens' most promising prospects. The young Russian winger, who had a strong rookie season in the KHL last year, could be part of the solution in Montreal in the years to come.

Vladimir Tarasenko News / The Sick Podcast / August 6

Montreal Canadiens Potential UFA Target: Vladimir Tarasenko

The Montreal Canadiens are still in the market for a top-six scoring forward; could veteran Vladimir Tarasenko be a fit? Tarasenko had a solid year with the Minnesota Wild last season, where he scored 23 goals and 47 points in 75 games.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 6

3 Canadiens Who Could Surprise at Training Camp

Training camp is one of the most exciting times of the NHL calendar. While most roster spots are already spoken for, every year a handful of players exceed expectations and force management to take notice.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / August 5

Canadiens May Have a Good Goaltending Problem

For years, one of the easiest things to say about the Montreal Canadiens was that they were still looking for the next great goaltender. Maybe that problem is disappearing.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / August 5

Montreal’s Cap Wizardry Has Them Poised for a Blockbuster

Salary cap efficiency is the most important thing to building a championship team in the NHL. More than any other sport, having players locked up to team-friendly cap numbers and competing with young players on entry-level contracts leads to success.

Patrik Laine News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 4

Free Agent Profile: Patrik Laine

It’s safe to say that Patrik Laine‘s career has not gone as planned since he was drafted with the second overall pick of the 2016 NHL Draft. In recent years, Laine’s career has been hindered by injuries, significantly diminishing the value he once had.

Kent Hughes News / Trade Talk Sports / August 4

Canadiens Reporter Still Believes Kent Hughes Has a Trade Coming

Aside from extending some of their own players, it’s been a very quiet offseason so far for the Montreal Canadiens. Whether it was Matthew Knies, Robert Thomas, or Kirill Marchenko, fans were expecting a splash from GM Kent Hughes after their run to the Eastern Conference Finals.