Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jakub Dobes’ Big Challenge Ahead of the Upcoming Season

The situation with the Canadiens’ goalies continues to be the talk of the town. Right now, Jakub Dobes is the No. 1 goalie, but it's not yet clear whether Samuel Montembeault or Jacob Fowler will be his backup.

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AI: A Montreal-based company is unable to collaborate with the Canadiens

Artificial intelligence is a hot topic in all areas of society. That's to be expected. To me, it's a bit like advanced stats in hockey: not using them would mean missing out on something, but you shouldn't rely solely on them either.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 20

Canadiens’ Russian Pipeline May Be the Missing Piece of a Championship Roster

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the NHL Draft’s first round has seen few Russian and Belarusian names called. Across the five drafts from 2022 through 2026, only about a dozen Russian-developed players were selected in the first round, averaging roughly two per year.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / July 19

The Canadiens’ Biggest Test Will Be Handling Success

One of the hardest things in sports is not getting noticed. It is staying noticed. That is where the Montreal Canadiens find themselves heading into this 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 / Dose.ca / July 20

Cole Caufield was there for Spain’s victory in the World Cup final

It's a pretty busy day in New York today. Two Yankees games, concerts by Noah Kahan, Bon Jovi, and Ariana Grande, and most importantly, the World Cup final between Lionel Messi's Argentina and Spain.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / July 19

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: The Canadiens Saw No Hughes For Mantha

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: The week’s hot topics, served without sugar-coating or concern for bruised feelings. This week, we look at the Anthony Mantha situation and some possible reasons why the Canadiens ultimately passed on the big winger.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 19

Tracking the Canadiens’ Departed Free Agents

The Montreal Canadiens did not lose many key pieces in free agency this summer, a reflection of how much of the team’s core is already under contract for the coming years.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / July 19

Kirby Dach: Three Factors That Will Give Him a Chance to Succeed in 2026–27

On Thursday, Kirby Dach signed a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the Canadiens. He secured the one-part deal he wanted… even though he left $400,000 on the table in exchange.

Kent Hughes News / Professor Press Box / July 18

Why Canadiens Kent Hughes Didn’t Chase Free Agents

One of the hardest things for NHL teams to do is nothing. Fans want action. They want the big signing, the player announcement, the feeling that the team got better overnight.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 18

Canadiens on Path to Contend Even Without Making Splash in Free Agency

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach, a player many fans were lukewarm about over the prospect of him returning for 2026-27, is for all intents and purposes general manager Kent Hughes’ biggest free-agent signing this summer.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 18

Revisiting the Canadiens’ Trade for Mike Matheson

When Kent Hughes took over as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, one of his first objectives was to reshape an aging roster while adding players who fit the team’s long-term vision.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / July 17

The Canadiens Are Good. The Atlantic Division Doesn’t Care.

The Montreal Canadiens already proved something last season, and it wasn’t small. They can play with the big dogs. They surprised a lot of people by advancing deep into the playoffs and reaching the Eastern Conference Final.

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The 'FIFA World Cup champions' quiz

The 'Rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / July 17

Ivan Demidov is richer, but he’s the biggest loser of the summer for the CH

Ivan Demidov has a new contract in hand. Starting with the 27-28 season, the forward will earn an annual salary of $9.15 million. Which, in reality, is an excellent amount for a young player like him.

Kirby Dach News / NHLFanCentral / July 17

NHL Journalist Explains Why Kirby Dach Accepted a Smaller Deal With the Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed star forward Kirby Dach to a one-year contract worth $3.6 million. A veteran NHL journalist has addressed the reason behind Dach accepting a smaller deal than the initial contract being offered to him.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / July 17

Martin St-Louis’s son signed his first professional contract

Martin St-Louis’s son, Ryan, has completed his college career in the NCAA. And he has found a job for the upcoming season. The 23-year-old, who has never been drafted into the National Hockey League, has signed a one-season contract with the Abbotsford Canucks of the American Hockey League.

Cole Caufield News / The Sick Podcast / July 17

Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Cole Caufield

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 / Dose.ca / July 17

The Canadiens have the fewest contracts of any team in the NHL

As you may know, each NHL team is allowed 50 contracts. This includes, among others, prospects and AHL players under contract with the parent club. Right now, the Canadiens officially have 37 contracts on their books.

Anthony Mantha News / Dose.ca / July 17

Mantha in Montreal? The Real Reasons Behind the Canceled Wedding

It's July 17, and the Canadiens still haven't added a single new player to their roster. No, I don't consider Brett Berard, Samuel Poulin, Hunter McKown, Maksymilian Szuber, Reilly Walsh, and Ethan Samson to be players with a real chance of making an impact in the NHL in 2026–27.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

No Free Agents Needed: Why the Canadiens’ Internal Pipeline Is the Ultimate Summer Win

The term rebuild is no longer a dirty word; however, patience is still the hardest sell in hockey’s most passionate market. For the Montreal Canadiens, the transition from accumulating draft assets to executing a competitive ascension is well underway.

Kirby Dach News / Daily Faceoff / July 16

Canadiens sign Kirby Dach to one-year extension

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Thursday that they have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension for forward Kirby Dach that will ensure the two camps do not have to go through the arbitration process.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 16

The Canadiens Can Afford To Be Patient This Summer

There is no NHL team better positioned to become a dynasty than the Montreal Canadiens. That said, there is perhaps no fanbase more surprised by their front office this offseason than Canadiens fans, given the lack of movement in Montreal and the lack of urgency that could come across to some as indifference.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 16

The Canadiens defenseman still drawing trade interest

The Montreal Canadiens have assembled one of the deepest blue lines in the National Hockey League, and that depth could soon come at a cost. Arber Xhekaj,

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / July 13

Teams Are Calling the Canadiens About This Physical Defenseman

While the preference would be to get an extension signed, the Montreal Canadiens are reportedly fielding trade interest in restricted free agent defenseman Arber Xhekaj.