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NHL Rumors: Canadiens Trade Plans, Gallagher Gone, Carle to Maple Leafs Buzz

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Brendan Gallagher reveals that his time with the Montreal Canadiens is done. Meanwhile, Canadiens management spoke as well, outlining their plans for the offseason.

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‘It’s pretty clear I’ll be moving on here’: Gallagher on future with Canadiens

After a difficult season with the Montreal Canadiens, capped off by sitting out all but three of their 19 playoff games, veteran forward Brendan Gallagher all but confirmed Monday that he’ll be moving on from the club this summer.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

Canadiens Next Step: From Underdogs to Contenders

The Montreal Canadiens didn’t enter these playoffs as a finished product, and nothing about the way they played suggested they were supposed to be. Finishing sixth overall in the NHL, they handled the fifth and fourth overall seeds with a growing sense of conviction, giving themselves a real first look at what meaningful postseason hockey demands.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / June 1

Canadiens 'Contacting Teams', Reveal the Trade They Won’t Make

“I’ve started to make the rounds in terms of contacting teams.” Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes and President Jeff Gorton spoke with the media on Monday to talk about their playoff run and what comes next for the team.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

Montreal Canadiens 2026 Playoffs Player Report Card: Defencemen and Goaltender

The Montreal Canadiens‘ playoff run featured plenty of surprises, breakout performances, and a few disappointments. While the team exceeded expectations by making a deep run, not every player performed at the same level.

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.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / June 1

Cole Caufield says he’s been terrible in the playoffs

The guys on the first line were under a lot of pressure in the playoffs. Everyone knows that. Juraj Slafkovsky and Nick Suzuki (who sees the playoffs as

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / June 1

Ivan Demidov: The Canadiens want to sign him to a long-term contract

Ivan Demidov had a strong rookie season. Even though he didn't have the luxury of playing alongside a top-tier center on his line, the Russian racked up 19 goals and 62 points in his first year in the Bettman League.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 1

The message from management is clear: the Habs’ defense needs to change

During the regular season, the Canadiens showed everyone that they had the offensive talent to achieve great things. A 50-goal scorer, a 100-point scorer, the sixth-highest goal total in the entire league (283)… Defensively, however, things were more complicated.

Brendan Gallagher News / Dose.ca / June 1

Brendan Gallagher breaks down in tears in front of the media: he knows it’s over in Montreal

This season, there were three problem areas: Patrik Laine, Brendan Gallagher, and Samuel Montembeault. All three players were sidelined, to varying degrees, during the season.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / June 1

Mystery trade: The case is still open, according to Kent Hughes

At the last trade deadline, Kent Hughes made headlines… for what he didn't do. The GM barely made a move, but he mentioned during his post-deadline press conference that the team had nearly completed a secret trade that ultimately fell through.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / June 1

New contract: Talks with Martin St-Louis have not yet begun

Martin St-Louis has just had a great season behind the Canadiens' bench. The coach's run ended on a bit of a sour note against the Hurricanes, but that doesn't take away from the rest of his season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 1

All That for This: Martin 'Ben Affleck' St-Louis and the Urgent Need for Action

Was that all there was to it? That was my first reaction on Friday night, as the Habs’ fourth loss became official (and the team finished their run with just one goal in 120 minutes).

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 1

Kirby Dach and Oliver Kapanen underperformed in the playoffs

It's time for the Canadiens to take stock. This morning, team executives and several players will appear before the media to discuss the Montreal team's (superb) 2025–2026 season.

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The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

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.

Oddsmakers set Hurricanes as favorite to lift Stanley Cup

Winners, losers from Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes back in Cup Final after Canadiens rout

The top 10 players in 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights have the star power

Conn Smythe race: Mitch Marner, Taylor Hall make strong case for Stanley Cup MVP

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?

Jakub Dobes News / The Sick Podcast / May 31

The Habs Playoff MVP: Jakub Dobes

There were a few players for the Montreal Canadiens who stood out with positive impacts during the first two rounds of the postseason, but when it comes down to it, there was only one Hab that played well in the Eastern Conference Finals, Jakub Dobes.

Patrik Laine News / NHL Trade Talk / June 1

Canadiens deal to unload Laine at the trade deadline fell through

In a recent article for Daily Faceoff, the Montreal Canadiens — who were recently eliminated from the playoffs in the Eastern Conference Final — tried to move one of their stars at the NHL trade deadline.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 31

St. Louis Knows the Canadiens Have Found Something Dangerous

Martin St. Louis was such a weird mix of bummed and buzzing after his Montreal Canadiens lost to the Carolina Hurricanes. It was kind of beautiful. On one hand, he’s sad the run ended because once you get a taste of playoff hockey, it hits differently.

Montreal Canadiens News / Trade Talk Sports / May 30

Veteran Canadiens Forward Likely Played His Last Game With Franchise

According to Eric Engels of Sportsnet, Brendan Gallagher has likely played his last game as a member of the Montreal Canadiens. Following a loss to the

Lane Hutson News / Daily Faceoff / May 30

‘We’re still far off, and we know it’: Canadiens’ Hutson on Eastern Conference Final loss

While their run to the Eastern Conference Final might’ve been fun and memorable, at times, the Montreal Canadiens didn’t seem to be in the same league as their opponent.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 30

Hurricanes back in Stanley Cup Final after Canadiens rout

Winners, losers from Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes back in Cup Final after Canadiens rout

Thanks to the Carolina Hurricanes' 6-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night, the 2026 Stanley Cup Final is now officially set.

Hurricanes to play Golden Knights in Cup Final after ousting Canadiens

Martin St. Louis was ultimately undone by his refusal to make changes

Canadiens eliminated, still way ahead of schedule despite tough playoff exit

Canadiens will have the 28th pick in the upcoming NHL Draft

Bruce Cassidy speaks out against Golden Knights over blocked interviews

David Reinbacher News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

David Reinbacher Is the Solution to the Canadiens’ Defensive Depth Problem

The Montreal Canadiens have exceeded expectations in the 2026 Playoffs and deserve to be celebrated for punching above their weight class, using their offensive skill and competitive spirit, to reach the Eastern Conference Final.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 29

Did the Montreal Canadiens make a mistake at the trade deadline?

One loss is what separates the Montreal Canadiens from a trip to summer vacation. With Friday night’s Game 5 on the horizon from Raleigh, the Montreal faithful are preparing what may be the last dance for the 2025-26 version of their beloved Canadiens. Even with a loss tonight, this season is an unequivocal success for the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 29

Can the Canadiens keep their season alive?

The Montreal Canadiens will have their backs against the wall Friday night against the Carolina Hurricanes as they try to keep their season alive in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

How many of the most recent players to reach the 70-assist milestone in a single season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

Nick Suzuki News / Trade Talk Sports / May 28

Nick Suzuki pushes back on the thought that the Canadiens are tired

The return home to the Bell Centre for the Eastern Conference Finals has not been pretty for the Montreal Canadiens. After being outshot 39-13 in a 3-2 overtime loss in Game 3, Game 4 on Wednesday night was somehow even worse, as Montreal was manhandled 4-0 by the Carolina Hurricanes, once again drastically outshot, this time 43-18.

Lane Hutson News / Larry Brown Sports / May 28

Lane Hutson had a vulgar quote about the Canadiens’ Game 4 loss

What the Montreal Canadiens’ offense lacked on Wednesday, Habs defenseman Lane Hutson made up for with profanity following their 4-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec.