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'I think Arber Xhekaj could be a good third-pair defenseman, but not with the CH.'

When will Arber Xhekaj's contract be extended? That's one of the most frequently asked questions in Montreal, along with the situation involving Zachary Bolduc, who is also still without a contract.

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'Gleb Pugachyov needs to play regularly' — Grant McCagg

Montreal Canadiens fans will have another prospect to watch this year in the KHL. Last year, there were already Alexander Zharovsky, Bogdan Konyushkov, and others, but now we can add Gleb Pugachyov to the list.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / September 6

Ivan Demidov’s agent wanted a different contract for his client

The Montreal Canadiens, as we know, have their core players signed to long-term contracts at reasonable prices. Ivan Demidov is the most recent core player to extend his contract, to $9.15 million per season for eight years.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 6

Grant McCagg believes that Aatos Koivu is ahead of Oliver Kapanen at the same age

Aatos Koivu isn’t a name you hear mentioned all that often among the Montreal Canadiens’ prospects. That's not entirely surprising, since he didn't put up big numbers in the Finnish professional league last year (nine points in 47 games).

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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

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The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Brendan Gallagher News / The Sick Podcast / September 6

Gallagher Believed Montreal Canadiens Would Trade Him in 2024-25

In an interview on the podcast ‘100% Canucks’, now-former Montreal Canadiens winger Brendan Gallagher continued to be respectful to his former team but also honest about what his last two seasons with the Canadiens were like.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / September 6

Assistant Captain: 'Hutson would be my choice'

Brendan Gallagher's departure from the Montreal Canadiens this summer marked the end of a very significant chapter in the team's leadership, as Gally was one of the team's leaders.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 6

5 trade targets still available for the Montreal Canadiens as training camp approaches

It has been a relatively quiet offseason for the Montreal Canadiens, as they were unable to make a blockbuster deal as they have in past summers. However, with the season quickly approaching, it creates more urgency for teams around the league to ensure issues don't linger into training camp.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 6

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: Montreal Canadiens: The Best Canadian Team?

The week’s hottest Montreal Canadiens topics, served without the sugar-coating and with little concern for bruised feelings. Which Canadian team has the best chance of bringing the Stanley Cup back to Canada?

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 6

'The other teams are waiting for the Canadiens with a brick and a lantern.'

We know we're repeating ourselves, but the CH hasn't had as eventful a summer as expected. And since Monday, the media hasn't stopped talking about it.

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / September 5

The Zachary Bolduc Case: 'Maybe a one-year contract would make sense'

Zachary Bolduc currently still does not have a contract for the upcoming season. And with the team's golf tournament set to take place in less than 10 days, time is running out to reach an agreement.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 5

A shortage of star prospects creates a rare opening at Canadiens rookie camp

The Montreal Canadiens have announced the roster for their Rookie Camp, which begins on September 11th, followed by two games on Saturday and Sunday against the Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa Senators.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 5

NHL 27: The Canadiens’ player faces look terrible

NHL 27, the latest installment in the annual series developed by EA Sports, will officially be released next Friday. But in reality, the game has been available since yesterday for those who pre-ordered the premium edition.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 5

The CH’s summer in three questions, the main one being…

Now that we've covered our top 15 most promising CH prospects, it would be good to revisit some summer topics that we've put on the back burner. Here are three questions that still deserve some thought and answers before the next season kicks off!

Arber Xhekaj News / NHL Trade Talk / September 5

Bold Idea for Canadiens Includes a Big Change for D-Man Arber Xhekaj

Arber Xhekaj‘s future with the Montreal Canadiens remains unclear, as the 25-year-old defenceman is still unsigned as a restricted free agent with training camp fast approaching.

Samuel Montembeault News / NHL Trade Talk / September 5

Sam Montembeault Is Suddenly More Interesting Than He Looks

Here’s a name worth keeping an eye on as the goalie market shakes loose: Sam Montembeault. The Canadiens are carrying three legit goalies right now, and that’s just not sustainable long-term, even if it’s cheap enough to get away with for a while.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / September 5

Alexander Zharovsky was shut out in his first game of the season in the KHL

Today marks the start of the KHL season, with several games on the schedule. And of course, in Montreal, we're keeping a close eye on the Russian league.

Gleb Pugachyov News / Dose.ca / September 5

Breaking News: Gleb Pugachyov is expected to start the season in the MHL

Earlier this morning, I mentioned Gleb Pugachyov's situation—he had to sit out and watch his team play its first four games of the season without him, while also watching a fourth-round prospect from the same draft score his first career goal.

Kent Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / September 5

Canadiens’ 1st Round Draft Pick Success Under Kent Hughes

Since taking over as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens in January 2022, Kent Hughes has been tasked with overseeing one of the most important stretches of drafting in franchise history.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 5

NHL 27: The Canadiens Have the Best Team Rating in the NHL

In the world of hockey, September is obviously marked by the return of National Hockey League action, with each team kicking off training camp and playing preseason games.

Ivan Demidov News / A Winning Habit / September 5

NHL talent evaluator makes bold projection for Canadiens' Ivan Demidov

At this time last year, Ivan Demidov was still a question mark for the Montreal Canadiens. There is no question that the talent was there, but entering his first full season in the NHL, it was tough to know how quickly he might make an impact.

Jakub Dobes News / A Winning Habit / September 4

Jakub Dobes may be on a much shorter leash with the Canadiens than fans realize

The Montréal Canadiens absolutely hit the jackpot last season with Jakub Dobes between the pipes. Only Jordan Binnington and Ron Hextall have won seven of nine games on the road through their first playoff series experiences, and Dobes joined that list this past season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

Top Canadiens Trade Chips Heading Into 2026-27

It’s hard to see Montreal Canadiens goalie Sam Montembeault as a trade “chip.” He may very well be traded in the weeks ahead, but that would probably be

Cole Caufield News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

What Should the Canadiens Expect From Cole Caufield in 2026-27?

Cole Caufield has already established himself as one of the Montreal Canadiens’ biggest offensive weapons, but his 2025-26 season took things to another level.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 3

Do The Canadiens Have A Good Enough Second Line?

The Montreal Canadiens are hoping to move from young up-and-comers to Stanley Cup contenders. Some folks might argue that their Eastern Conference Finals appearance last season proves they are already Stanley Cup contenders, but their performance in that series against the Carolina Hurricanes showed just how far away they still are.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / September 2

Canadiens Insider Believes Montreal Is Building a Real Case to Land 30-Goal Scorer

He’s been linked to more than one team this summer, but speculation connecting Kirill Marchenko to the Montreal Canadiens isn’t going away. The latest report comes from podcast host Tony Marinaro and insider Jimmy Murphy, both of whom think it has real substance.