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Canadiens Fans Don’t Need to Worry About Losing Their American Stars

Over the last few years, a growing trend has emerged around the NHL. Several American-born players have left the Canadian markets that drafted or developed them, leading some fans north of the border to wonder whether attracting and keeping American talent is becoming more difficult.

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RUMOR: Jordan Kyrou Back on the Canadiens’ Radar

Who will join the Canadiens' top six in the coming days? There are plenty of possibilities right now. And that's to be expected, since Kent Hughes is on the phone with more than one GM at a time to explore his options.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 23

Ivan Demidov: The Hidden Card in the Elias Pettersson Case

Will the Canucks trade Elias Pettersson? We know that the center, who earns an average of $11.6 million per year through 2032, could be on his way out.

Jason Robertson News / Dose.ca / June 23

Here’s how the Canadiens are handling the Jason Robertson situation

With three days to go before the draft, the trade market is slow. After all, prices are high, as you may know. We mentioned this briefly earlier this morning.

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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?

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 23

With three days to go before the draft, market prices don’t make any sense

The NHL Draft is three days away. Of course, you know as well as I do that with the Montreal Canadiens, we're paying more attention to the trade market than to the draft itself this week.

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.

Lane Hutson News / Professor Press Box / June 22

Lane Hutson: The Moment the Canadiens Stopped Rebuilding

When Lane Hutson signed his eight-year, $70.8 million contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens, it didn’t just feel like a contract—it felt like a marker.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 22

The 3 places Canadiens are looking to upgrade this summer

The Montreal Canadiens took a significant step forward in 2025-26, advancing to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time since marching all the way to the Stanley Cup Final back in 2020-21.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 22

Development Camp: Here’s When You Can See the CH Prospects in Brossard

The next few days are shaping up to be exciting for the Canadiens and their fans. The draft is set to take place this weekend, and free agency opens next week… But in the midst of all that, there's also the Habs' development camp coming up.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / June 22

Kent Hughes can no longer afford to wait

Reaching the Eastern Conference Final was one thing. Getting back there is likely to be an even bigger challenge for the Canadiens. The past few hours have served as a reminder of just how much stronger the Atlantic Division will be this season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / June 21

The Weirdest NHL All-Star Game You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Back on January 18, 1967, the Montreal Canadiens hosted the NHL All-Star Game at the Forum as defending Stanley Cup champions. What was supposed to be a fun mid-season exhibition turned into something straight out of the Twilight Zone.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Canadiens Positioned to End Rebuild on Draft Floor

The Montreal Canadiens have successfully transitioned from a rebuild to consecutive playoff berths. Since 2022, management has weaponized draft capital to make an astonishing 39 selections, building a premier talent pipeline.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 21

NHL Trade: The Canadiens Might Want to Take a Page from the Kraken’s Book

As the NHL free agency period approaches, some teams seem eager to accelerate their efforts to contend for the championship. On Sunday, the Seattle Kraken sent a clear message by acquiring forward Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Canadien Players Set to Rebound in 2026-27 From Poor Seasons

Both Brendan Gallagher and Sam Montembeault are coming off bad seasons for the Montreal Canadiens, but neither will appear on this list of the likeliest Habs to rebound in 2026-27.

Shane Wright News / Dose.ca / June 21

Should the Canadiens take a chance on Shane Wright if their other options don’t work out?

With the free-agent market approaching, many Montreal Canadiens fans are wondering what Kent Hughes's next big move will be. The goal is now clear: after proving they can compete with the best teams, the Canadiens want to add the pieces needed to contend for the Stanley Cup.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / June 21

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: Canadiens Pre-Draft Edition

By JD Lagrange – Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: The week’s hot topics, served without sugar-coating or concern for bruised feelings. This week, we dive into the trade rumour mill and one of the most misunderstood players currently being linked to the Montreal Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 21

Draft: The CH Could Land the OHL’s Rookie of the Year and Leading Scorer

The first round of the 2026 National Hockey League Draft will take place on Friday night, and all eyes will be on what the Montreal Canadiens do with their 28th pick.

Noah Dobson News / Dose.ca / June 21

Dobson was one of the Habs’ least effective contracts in 2025-26

The Canadiens' selection of Noah Dobson in the 2025 draft was great news for the team: Finally, a very good right-handed defenseman has been added to the roster.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / June 20

'Signing a top-6 winger would block Michael Hage’s development more than a center would.'

Even though the Montreal Canadiens still have a very young team, there are still some promising prospects, such as David Reinbacher, Alexander Zharovsky, and Michael Hage.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / June 20

Alexander Zharovsky says Juraj Slafkovský reminds him of a player who played alongside both of them

Alexander Zharovsky has just had a great season in Russia. The CH prospect scored 16 goals and 42 points in 59 games, all against adults who were physically much more mature than he is.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 20

Canadiens Fans Should Be Okay With a Quiet Offseason

It is undeniable that the Montreal Canadiens’ progress over the last two seasons has been meteoric. Given Kent Hughes’ and Jeff Gorton’s history of making significant trades in previous off-seasons, many expect more of the same this summer.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 20

Four potential draft picks for the CH

Believe it or not, we're less than a week away from the NHL Draft. With the Canadiens' rebuild now at a very advanced stage, interest in the 2026 draft has dropped dramatically around town compared to the last four “summer Christmases”!

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 20

3 Forwards the Canadiens Could Target in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft

The Montreal Canadiens have done an excellent job building their prospect pool over the last few years. With young stars already in place at the NHL level

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 20

The Marlies are AHL champions: the Rocket will have suffered the same fate as the Canadiens

As everyone knows by now, the Carolina Hurricanes are the Stanley Cup champions of the 2025–2026 National Hockey League season. They had an impressive playoff run, winning all 16 games needed to claim the Cup while suffering only three losses in total.

Mark Scheifele News / Trade Talk Sports / June 19

Could Mark Scheifele Unexpectedly Become Canadiens’ Top 2C Target?

The Montreal Canadiens have long been searching for a second-line center behind Nick Suzuki, and after this year’s run to the Eastern Conference Finals, it feels like GM Kent Hughes will especially prioritize finding one this offseason.

Samuel Montembeault News / Trade Talk Sports / June 16