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On YouTubeKirby Dach News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 15
Canadiens’ Kirby Dach expected to be in lineup on opening night
The Montreal Canadiens received good news as they prepare to enter the 2025-26 campaign. Kirby Dach has played in just 59 games in the past two campaigns, missing time due to injury.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / September 15
Canadiens Set to Sign Critical Contract Extensions, Looking for Trade
The Montreal Canadiens are working to get two key contracts signed, but they aren’t for players who will make an on-ice impact. According to multiple sources,
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15
Canadiens discussing extension for key front-office members
The Montreal Canadiens are working on contract extensions for general manager Kent Hughes and executive vice president Jeff Gorton.
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?
Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals
Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 15
Bold Predictions #5: Habs Have A Top 5 PP
As mentioned yesterday, the Montreal Canadiens will have two power-play units that will be very dangerous next season, with an elite power-play quarterback and a pure right-handed sniper on each unit.
Montreal Canadiens News / Sporting News / September 15
Canadiens’ Jeff Gorton has no worries about Ivan Demidov entering rookie season 
Montreal Canadiens Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Jeff Gorton feels Ivan Demidov is ready for the NHL.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 15
Habs Rookies Struggle to Produce Against Leafs Prospects
After a really good on Saturday night where the Montreal Canadiens prospects unfortunately didn’t get the result they were hoping for against the Winnipeg, on Sunday afternoon, they came out pretty flat against the Toronto Maple Leafs for the most part.
Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / September 15
Kent Hughes: 'The most talented team we’ve had since I’ve been in Montreal'
On paper, the Canadiens have a great team, with some talented players on the roster, and that’s exciting for fans of the club, who’ve had a tough time of it in recent years.
Kirby Dach News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15
Canadiens Expect Kirby Dach To Be Ready For Start Of Season
The Canadiens are banking on having center Kirby Dach available for their opening night lineup after he underwent surgery on his right knee in February, EVP of hockey operations Jeff Gorton told Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.
Andrei Markov doesn’t care what Marc Bergevin has become
Andrei Markov, nearing the end of his NHL career, didn’t have an agent, so he talked to Marc Bergevin himself. I have the impression that the main interested party quickly realized why players have agents, after all, negotiating is hard work.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 14
Bold Predictions #4: The Montreal Canadiens Steal A Playoff Series
This may be my boldest prediction yet: I have the Montreal Canadiens making the playoffs and shocking their First Round opponents by winning the series.
Filip Eriksson News / The Hockey Writers / September 14
Canadiens Prospect Filip Eriksson Shines in the SHL
The Montreal Canadiens’ prospect pool has been one of the most closely watched in the NHL in recent years, with names like Lane Hutson, Ivan Demidov, and David Reinbacher drawing the bulk of attention.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 14
3 Canadiens’ Prospects to Watch in Russia
The Montreal Canadiens have been hitting home runs with quite a few draft picks lately. Not only is Lane Hutson the reigning Calder Trophy winner, but they could have another star rookie in Ivan Demidov this season.
NHL News / The Sick Podcast / September 14
Habs Rookies Lose 4-3 Despite Dominating Play
On Saturday night, the Montreal Canadiens prospects took on the Winnipeg Jets prospects in their first of two Rookie Showcase games on the weekend. Despite having control of the game for the majority of the time, the Canadiens lost 4-3.
David Reinbacher News / Breakaway on SI / September 13
Patience is Key With Canadiens Top Defensive Prospect
While Montreal Canadiens 2023 fifth overall selection David Reinbacher has the pedigree of being a top-five pick, rushing him to play in the NHL might not be so wise.
Sidney Crosby News / The Hockey Writers / September 13
Canadiens Would Be Contenders With Crosby Trade
The Montreal Canadiens are in a position to move forward with their rebuild to the point that they could soon be Stanley Cup contenders. The team made the playoffs last season earlier than expected and has made moves to improve this season by acquiring Noah Dobson.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 12
Can the Avalanche and Martin Necas find a number?
Richard Labbe of LA Press: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson is entering the final year of his contract at a $4.8 million cap hit. The 31-year-old isn’t looking to move.
Pavel Zacha News / Yardbarker / September 11
Bruins' Pavel Zacha could solve major problem for Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins have been in conversations for a possible trade of Pavel Zacha, something that could solve one of Montreal's biggest issues.
Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / September 11
Montreal Canadiens Training Camp Storylines to Watch
The 2025 edition of the Montreal Canadiens training camp is less than two weeks away. The Canadiens rookie showcase is already underway as we ramp up into the preseason.
Mike Matheson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 11
Mike Matheson wants to re-sign with Canadiens, says agent
Mike Matheson has been a staple on the Montreal Canadiens’ blue line since being traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins in the summer of 2022. The 31-year-old posted a career-high of 62 points over a full 82-game slate in 2023-24, and he’s been on the top pairing for his entire tenure.
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 11
Penguins will find themselves in tough spot if Sidney Crosby desires a trade
Penguins star Sidney Crosby and his agent did not rule out a potential trade when questioned about the interest of the Montreal Canadiens. The franchise icon opting for a change of scenery would put the Penguins in a difficult position.
Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / September 10
2025-26 NHL team preview: Montreal Canadiens
The 2024-25 season was all about growth for the Montreal Canadiens. But it didn’t start that way, at least. By the start of December, it all looked like one big disaster.
Florian Xhekaj News / Breakaway on SI / September 9
Canadiens Prospect Could Exceed Expectations
The Montreal Canadiens took a chance on Florian Xhekaj, who was known more for his fisticuffs and rough-and-tumble play than his scoring, though he showed signs of something more.
Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / September 6
Ken Dryden's impact on NHL went beyond his playing career
Each sport has its share of figures whose impact on the game extends well beyond their playing or coaching careers. National Hockey League Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden was one of those people.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 6
Longtime Canadiens goaltender Ken Dryden passes away
Early Saturday morning, the Canadiens announced that their long-time goaltender and Hall of Famer Ken Dryden passed away Friday at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer.
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