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Cole Caufield wins the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

Cole Caufield is the 2026 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy winner, awarded “to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.” The award is voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

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Canadiens' Cole Caufield wins Lady Byng Trophy

Canadiens forward Cole Caufield thought he was in the Montreal locker room Friday to surprise teammate Nick Suzuki with the Frank J. Selke Trophy, but there was another card to be flipped.

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

The 'Stanley Cup captains since 2000' quiz

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Nick Suzuki News / Field Level Media / June 5

Canadiens' Nick Suzuki runs away with Selke Trophy

Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki is the decisive winner of the 2025-26 Frank J. Selke Trophy. The honor awarded Friday goes to the forward who "best excels in the defensive aspects of the game" and is voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 5

Canadiens’ Cole Caufield Wins Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

A second member of the Montreal Canadiens’ first line has won an NHL award today. The league announced that Cole Caufield has been voted the winner of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, which is presented annually to the player who exhibits a high standard of sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct, and playing ability.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 5

Canadiens’ Caufield and Suzuki Win Lady Byng and Selke Memorial Trophies

Fresh off historic seasons for the Montreal Canadiens, captain Nick Suzuki and star Cole Caufield were rewarded for their efforts with significant awards.

Cole Caufield News / Daily Faceoff / June 5

Canadiens’ Cole Caufield wins 2026 Lady Byng Trophy

The National Hockey League announced Friday that Montreal Canadiens’ forward Cole Caufield has been awarded the 2026 Lady Byng Trophy. According to the

Nick Suzuki News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 5

Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki Wins Frank J. Selke Trophy

Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki has won the 2025-26 Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL forward who “best excels in the defensive aspects of the game,” the league announced today.

Nick Suzuki News / Daily Faceoff / June 5

Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki wins 2026 Selke Trophy

The leader of one of the NHL’s most prominent franchises has taken home some hardware. On Friday, the NHL announced that Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki has been awarded the 2025-26 Frank J.

Matthew Knies News / Trade Talk Sports / June 5

Matthew Knies Was Almost a Montreal Canadien

We all know the Montreal Canadiens had a trade of substance fall through at the last minute at this year’s deadline involving a player that GM Kent Hughes would and could target again this offseason.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 5

RUMOR: Kent Hughes was furious with Brad Treliving over the Knies trade

So… are you enjoying the start of summer? One thing's for sure: there's plenty of action with the Canadiens, even though they were eliminated by the Hurricanes in just five games during the Eastern Conference Finals.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 5

Canadiens rumors: 3 places Montreal is looking to upgrade this summer

A great season ended when the Montreal Canadiens fell to the Carolina Hurricanes in five games. But they have a plan in the offseason to make some upgrades to their roster.

Dylan Larkin News / Trade Talk Sports / June 5

Montreal Canadiens Seen as Landing Spot for Dylan Larkin

The NHL offseason turned up a notch with the news that Dylan Larkin had requested a trade out of Detroit on Thursday. A new star potentially becoming available on the trade market has stirred things up league-wide, and everyone is now trying to determine the best landing spots for the Red Wings captain.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 5

4 Canadiens Prospects Who Dominated During the 2025-26 Season

The Montreal Canadiens are enjoying the benefits of years of rebuilding. With the team coming off a strong playoff run and expectations continuing to rise, it is easy to focus exclusively on the current roster.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 5

Angela Price pays a heartfelt tribute to Brendan Gallagher

No, Angela Price isn't one to mince words. It bothers some people, but don't count me among those whiners. I love seeing people take a stand… even when I don't necessarily agree with them on a given topic.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 5

Combine: The CH is making headlines for its… very strange questions

Every year at the combine, NHL teams have the opportunity to interview the top prospects ahead of the draft. Every club has its own way of trying to learn more about a young player's personality… and according to what's been going around for the past few years, the Canadiens always have some slightly odd questions to ask the young players.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / June 5

Why The Habs Have The Best Goaltending Tandem For The Future

One thing that became very clear during the Montreal Canadiens’ playoff run was just how good their situation in between the pipes is looking right now.

Matthew Knies News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 4

Canadiens nearly acquired Matthew Knies at NHL trade deadline

Around the trade deadline, it was reported that the Montreal Canadiens had completed a significant trade with an unidentified team; however, the other team was unable to file the trade by the 3 p.m.

Dylan Larkin trade request shows how far once-proud Red Wings have fallen

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The 'Last 70-assist season by NHL team' quiz

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / June 4

Stu Cowan believes Samuel Montembeault will bounce back in 2026–2027

It's no secret that Samuel Montembeault had a terrible 2025–2026 season. We know the Olympics got to him, and he clearly wasn't himself. He's aware he still has a contract with the Canadiens, and unlike Brendan Gallagher, he hasn't asked for a trade—at least not publicly.

Ivan Demidov News / NHL Trade Talk / June 4

Extension Close as Canadiens and Demidov Get Ahead of NHL Contract Rule Change

Expect a long-term deal between the Montreal Canadiens and Ivan Demidov to get finalized and officially announced almost immediately as the calendar turns from June to July.

Kent Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / June 4

3 Priorities for Kent Hughes and the Canadiens This Offseason

The Montreal Canadiens took another significant step forward this season. After years of rebuilding, developing young talent, and accumulating assets, the organization is no longer simply focused on the future.

Brendan Gallagher News / Daily Faceoff / June 3

Report: Brendan Gallagher’s agent granted permission to speak with teams to facilitate trade

Just days after openly admitting that he would likely be leaving the Montreal Canadiens this offseason, Brendan Gallagher and his agent, Gerry Johansson, have reportedly been granted permission to speak with other teams to facilitate a possible trade.

Kirby Dach News / Professor Press Box / June 3

Three Reasons the Canadiens Should Keep Kirby Dach

Kirby Dach is one of those players who always feels like he’s sitting right on the edge of something bigger. Not quite there yet, not quite written off either.

Oliver Kapanen News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3

The Canadiens Big Offseason Question: To Trade Oliver Kapanen?

Is Oliver Kapanen headed out of Montreal this offseason? The short answer is maybe. And there are decent arguments for both keeping him and moving him.

Jakub Dobes News / Trade Talk Sports / June 3

Could the Montreal Canadiens sell high on Jakub Dobes?

Jakub Dobes was the backbone and arguably the MVP of the Montreal Canadiens’ run to the Eastern Conference Final. Despite his team not having its best game on many nights, Dobes almost always stood tall and gave them a chance to win, and his fiery, emotional play made him a fan favorite throughout.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / June 2

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Have Begun Offseason Plans

The Montreal Canadiens met with the media on Monday following their Friday night loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final.

Martin St. Louis News / NHL Trade Talk / June 4

Insider says it 'killed' Martin St. Louis to make tough decision in Montreal

The fact that Martin St. Louis essentially ended Brendan Gallagher‘s career in Montreal isn’t sitting well with some fans and it likely hasn’t sat well with St.