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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.

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What Should We Expect For Ivan Demidov’s Extension

On Monday during his end-of-season press interviews with the media, forward Ivan Demidov told reporters that he is hoping to sign his contract extension this summer so that he can be locked up long-term with the Montreal Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 3

2 moves Canadiens must make to return to East Final in 2027

The Montreal Canadiens have shown tremendous growth the last two seasons. They finished the regular season tied for second in the Atlantic Division and then won a pair of series against the Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres — both on the road in the seventh game — before they were defeated in the Eastern Conference Final.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / June 3

Who Should The Habs Target For 2nd Line Centre?

Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes and president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton is expected to be very busy this summer, as they attempt to improve the Habs for both the upcoming season and the future.

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.

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 3

5 Canadiens Prospects Who Could Crack the NHL Lineup Next Season

The Montreal Canadiens are no longer waiting for prospects to arrive. After back-to-back playoff appearances and a 48-24-10 regular-season record this season, management has shifted from patience to competition.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 3

A.J. Greer is going to test the market: A perfect fit for the CH

While we're not saying the Habs will look completely different in '26–'27, we do expect to see some changes to the Montreal roster. And there will certainly be new players on the roster as well.

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 3

Kent Hughes has a very specific plan for Brendan Gallagher

Brendan Gallagher played his final game in a Montreal Canadiens uniform. A new chapter will begin once he is traded by Kent Hughes, and we know that will happen in the coming weeks.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / June 3

Remembering Toe Blake's Unique Place in Canadiens History

When people talk about the great figures in Montreal Canadiens history, the same names usually come up first — Maurice Richard, Jean Béliveau, Guy Lafleur.

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.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / June 3

Martin St-Louis’s son will attend the Sherbrooke Phoenix camp

Last year, the Sherbrooke Phoenix of the QMJHL took a chance on drafting Mason St-Louis. If the name rings a bell, it's because his father is the head coach of the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / June 2

Should the Canadiens Sell High on MVP Goalie To Get Their Top Choice Center?

There’s a saying that goes, to get, you have to give. In the NHL, that often comes in the form of moving a star player a team might not want to move to get a player in a position of real need.

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Kirby Dach News / The Sick Podcast / June 2

Should the Habs Qualify Kirby Dach?

Now that the Montreal Canadiens’ season is over, there are plenty of storylines to cover as the off-season has started. One of those storylines happens to be what the Habs should do with restricted free agent Kirby Dach, as it is a very debatable topic on whether or not they should give him his qualifying offer for the next season.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / June 3

Alexander Zharovsky: Here’s the plan for his stay in Montreal this summer

Yesterday, during the Canadiens' end-of-season review, Ivan Demidov revealed some very interesting news. The young Russian told the media that Alexander Zharovsky will be coming to Montreal to train with him this summer.

Alex Newhook News / NHL Trade Talk / June 2

Alex Newhook Became One of Montreal’s Most Important Players

The old takes on Alex Newhook are officially dead. For a while, people loved to write him off. He wasn’t seen as a true second-line centre. He wasn’t a clutch player, and he couldn’t drive a line.

David Reinbacher News / Professor Press Box / June 2

What Canadiens Fans Need to Know About David Reinbacher

What should Montreal Canadiens fans actually know about David Reinbacher — and why is he such a big deal for what comes next? In a recent post in The Hockey Writers, William Simoneau shared insights about this young Montreal Canadiens blueliner.

Brendan Gallagher News / Dose.ca / June 2

Brendan Gallagher’s departure took the Habs’ management by surprise

During the Canadiens' end-of-season press conference, Brendan Gallagher broke down in tears in front of the media. It was clear that he had played his last game in a Canadiens uniform and was asking the organization that drafted him in 2010 to trade him so he could get a chance to play elsewhere.

Ivan Demidov News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Predicting Ivan Demidov’s Next Contract With the Canadiens

Today’s NHL is governed by an unyielding economic reality: the most critical stretch of a franchise’s championship window relies on maximizing the value of its elite talent following their entry-level contracts (ELC), and for Montreal Canadiens General Manager (GM) Kent Hughes, the clock is now ticking.

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Montreal Canadiens 2026 Playoffs Player Report Card: Forwards

The Montreal Canadiens’ playoff run featured plenty of memorable moments, surprising performances, and a few disappointments. While the team received excellent goaltending and strong contributions from its defence corps, the forward group played a major role in helping Montreal advance further than many expected.

Ivan Demidov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 1

Canadiens, Ivan Demidov Have Mutual Interest In Long-Term Extension

Thanks to some shrewd extensions signed by the front office, the Montreal Canadiens arguably have the healthiest-looking long-term salary cap outlook. They’re expected to use some of that long-term space this summer in the form of a contract extension for Ivan Demidov.

Patrik Laine News / Daily Faceoff / June 1

Canadiens’ Patrik Laine says he could have played back in January

The Montreal Canadiens are just the latest team to see their 2025-26 season come to an end, after losing the Eastern Conference Final to the Carolina Hurricanes in five games.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 1

Does the NHL have a playoff format problem?

It was a rather anti-climactic end to the conference portion of the playoffs, and continued what has been a recent trend of the conference finals ending quickly and without long, back-and-forth series.

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