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Here’s what Ivan Demidov’s next contract might look like

Starting July 1, <a href="/nhl/players/ivan_demidov/912004">Ivan Demidov</a> will be eligible to sign a contract extension with the Canadiens. Will it happen quickly this summer? Or will we have to wait before it becomes a reality, as was the case with <a href="/nhl/players/lane_hutson/894754">Lane Hutson</a> in 2025?

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The Most Underappreciated Star of the Canadiens

When discussing star players for the Montreal Canadiens, the same names always come up, such as Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky, Lane Hutson, and Ivan Demidov.

Noah Dobson News / Dose.ca / March 26

'Noah Dobson is playing like a star… and no one is talking about it'

Last summer, the Canadiens acquired Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders. The goal of that trade was pretty clear, actually. The Habs wanted the right-hander to strengthen the team's defensive corps, while playing a key role among the top four on the blue line.

Nick Suzuki News / The Sick Podcast / March 26

The Discussion On Whether Suzuki Is An Elite Top Line Centre Needs To Stop

On Wednesday, hockey analytics guru JFresh created a series of polls on Twitter/X asking his followers whether or not they think that Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki can be a first-line centre on a Stanley Cup-contending team as well as head-to-head against other great centres in the NHL.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL season' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / March 26

Samuel Montembeault: Let’s Keep an Eye on the Hurricanes

The prevailing sentiment right now is that Samuel Montemebault is on his way out with the Montreal Canadiens. He's no longer playing because he hasn't helped the Habs as much as the organization would have liked, and now questions are starting to arise about his future in the NHL.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / March 26

Zachary Bolduc may be unlucky, but he needs to find a way to contribute on offense

Zachary Bolduc hasn’t scored a goal since December 23, 2025. It's been more than three months since he beat an opposing goalie… and his performance is starting to worry some people.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / March 26

Michael Hage and his mother’s advice

Right now, Michael Hage is a name that's drawing quite a bit of attention. After all, he's just days or weeks away from wrapping up his college career.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / March 26

Montreal's X-Factor: How The Xhekaj Brothers Wrote NHL History

Through more than a century of NHL history, a large number of players have climbed the ranks, representing nearly every letter of the alphabet (when considering the first letter in NHL players’ surnames).

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / March 26

'Ask me the right questions': Martin St-Louis is really in playoff mode

On Tuesday, Martin St-Louis said he no longer wanted to discuss his lineup for upcoming games. Basically, he's switched to playoff mode and doesn't want to give other teams any information just hours before games.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / March 26

The Canadiens are scoring too many goals

The Canadiens will host the Blue Jackets tonight at the Bell Centre. We're still waiting to see if Jakub Dobes will speak to the media today or get another start, given his strong performance since Marco Marciano took over.

Samuel Montembeault News / The Sick Podcast / March 25

Should Samuel Montembeault Be Back With The Habs Next Season?

On Tuesday night’s episode of the Sick Podcast Post-game show following the Montreal Canadiens’ 5-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes, there was a debate about what the Habs should do with their goaltending situation for next season.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / March 25

The CH reportedly tried to include Laine in a trade for a player in Toronto

Patrik Laine isn't currently of much use to the Canadiens. Kent Hughes clearly tried to offload his $8.7 million contract at the trade deadline, but either he wasn't able to do so or the asking price was too high.

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The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

NHL News / Dose.ca / March 25

Carey Price thinks Jacob Fowler reminds him of himself on the ice

The Canadiens have been searching for their next goaltender of the future ever since Carey Price's last game. Let's just say it hasn't been easy in recent seasons.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / March 25

Jakub Dobes: The Real Reasons Behind His Media Hiatus

This morning, I wrote an article titled “Jakub Dobes: Twice as Good Since Marco Marciano's Arrival.” We're watching a true No. 1 goaltender emerge right before our eyes and blossom behind the young Habs team.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 25

The Canadiens aren’t the only team in their division to have scouted Rasmus Ristolainen

At the NHL trade deadline, the Canadiens were looking to acquire a right-handed defenseman. A player who would have strengthened the right side of the defense.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 25

3 NCAA Free Agents the Canadiens Should Target

As the NCAA season winds down, NHL teams shift their attention toward one of the more intriguing talent pools available outside of the draft: college free agents.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / March 25

'The guys love Arber Xhekaj: he’s the real deal'

Arber Xhekaj has just dropped to the club’s #7 defenseman spot right before our eyes. For the past few games, Jayden Struble has taken his place in the lineup.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 24

Canadiens rally from early deficit to down Hurricanes

Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky scored three and a half minutes apart in the second period and Jakub Dobes made 41 saves, helping the host Montreal Canadiens rally to a 5-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 24

The five biggest games left on the Canadiens schedule

As the regular season winds down, the Montreal Canadiens are entering what feels like a playoff run before the playoffs even begin. With just 13 games remaining, 12 of them coming against Eastern Conference opponents, every point matters more than ever.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 24

Canadiens’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

, The Montreal Canadiens were once hockey’s most glorious entity. They were the franchise that every other team in the NHL emulated. The Canadiens have won 23 Stanley Cups, a figure that no other franchise can come close to matching.

Patrik Laine News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 23

Projecting Patrik Laine’s Future After This Season

Canadiens forward Patrik Laine is headed for free agency this summer. Despite a limited free agent market, he isn’t expected to attract much interest after another season marred by injuries.

Nick Suzuki News / Professor Press Box / March 23

Why Canadiens' Nick Suzuki Is the Real Deal

If you’ve watched Nick Suzuki play even a little, you get it. Montreal Canadiens teammate Kaiden Guhle called him elite, and honestly, it’s hard to argue.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 23

Canadiens Will Be Well Represented in the NCAA Tournament

The Montreal Canadiens’ rebuild has been defined by patience, development, and smart drafting, and this year’s NCAA tournament is shaping up to be another strong showcase of that philosophy.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / March 20