Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The Jaroslav Halak deal still pays off (handsomely) for the Canadiens

This morning, we learned that Jaroslav Halak has announced his professional retirement. The goalie, who broke all records in the playoffs with the Habs 15 years ago, has hung up his pads.

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Just how good can the Canadiens be in 2025-26?

The Montreal Canadiens’ 2024-25 season was a success, as the team finished 40-31-11 with 91 points, fifth in the Atlantic Division and clinching a playoff birth with the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Joshua Roy News / Dose.ca / July 18

It will be interesting to see Joshua Roy’s role this season (especially in Laval)

You can’t say Joshua Roy is at a crossroads right now. He’ll be celebrating his 22nd birthday in a few weeks (August 6) and still has time to explode. But… it’s fair to say that he’ll have to work even harder if he ever wants to establish himself as a regular NHL player in Montreal.

Jaroslav Halak News / House of Hockey / July 18

Multi-Time NHL Award Winner, Former Canadiens Goalie Announces Retirement

Goaltender Jaroslav Halak, who played just shy of 600 games in the NHL, has announced his retirement from the sport of hockey. He hasn't played professional hockey in over two years, but Jaroslav Halak has now officially announced his retirement from hockey.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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NHL News / Dose.ca / July 18

Logan Mailloux wants to see Florian Xhekaj in the NHL this season

Logan Mailloux now belongs to the St. Louis Blues. The defenseman, as you know, was traded to the Blues in return for the services of Québécois Zachary Bolduc.

NHL News / Dose.ca / July 18

Listening to Éric Raymond, Jakub Dobes is way ahead of Kaapo Kahkonen

Kaapo Kahkonen’s signing with the Canadiens may not have pleased Jakub Dobes. The latter took advantage of Cayden Primeau’s poor performances to carve out a position as number-two goaltender with the Habs last season, and let’s just say he did pretty well for a rookie.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 17

Logan Thompson gives credit to Habs fans: In the playoffs, the atmosphere was incredible

For the first time since 2021, the Canadiens were able to make the playoffs last season. But it wasn’t the same. It wasn’t the same because in 2021, the Bell Centre wasn’t full because of the COVID-19.

NHL News / Dose.ca / July 17

Logan Mailloux praises David Reinbacher 'He’s going to be an exceptional player'

If David Reinbacher has been selected 5th overall in 2023, it’s for a reason. And that reason isn’t hard to understand. The defender is talented and has great potential.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Breakaway on SI / July 17

Canadiens Forward Could Shine in Olympics and Playoffs

Juraj Slafkovsky is one of the most polarizing players, while being a bit of a question mark at the same time. He is infamous for cold streaks, and his hot streaks tend to come more in the final 41 games of the season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Canadiens’ New Additions Will Fuel Internal Competition

Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens have made a few groundbreaking trades this offseason and quietly addressed a crucial need that separates playoff teams from those watching in spring: depth.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / July 17

Top goaltenders 25 and under: NHL ranks Jacob Fowler #5

Jacob Fowler’s two years in the NCAA have shown us that the goalkeeper has talent. A lot of talent. He was dominant at Boston College and put his name on the map.

Joe Veleno News / The Sick Podcast / July 17

Joe Veleno Signs with Canadiens: A Cultural Fit Under Marty St. Louis

The Montreal Canadiens added a familiar name to their roster this week, signing forward Joe Veleno to a one-year, one-way contract worth $900,000. The 25-year-old native of Kirkland, Quebec, returns home after several seasons split between Detroit and Chicago, with hopes of revitalizing his NHL career under head coach Marty St.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 17

Lane Hutson seems to have grown in stature over the summer

Sometimes a photo can be misleading. The adage a picture is worth a thousand words is not valid in 100% of situations. Remember Alex Ovechkin in the summer, the handshake between Carey Price and Andrei Vasilevskiy?

Michael Hage News / Breakaway on SI / July 17

Canadiens Shouldn't Trade Michael Hage

Michael Hage has been a polarizing prospect since, and before being selected 21st overall in the 2024 NHL Draft by the Montreal Canadiens. The forward is polarizing due to his personal life, passion for hockey and a mutual love for the Canadiens, all backed by an exciting package that fuels an elite prospect.

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NHL News / Dose.ca / July 17

In 2018, Jeff Gorton didn’t draft Joe Veleno (who was released two rows later)

In 2018, Jeff Gorton was GM of the New York Rangers. And Nick Bobrov was also in the organization, by the way. Drafted 28th, his club had a say in the draft.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Top 10 Must-See Canadiens Games in 2025-26

Montreal Canadiens games are always must-see television, at least in Montreal during the long cold winter. However, some games stand out more than others, with the NHL having just released its 2025-26 regular-season schedule.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 16

Here’s what the Canadiens’ line-up looks like as of today

The Canadiens turned a corner in 2024-25. The club, hoping to be in the mix, was finally in the playoffs… and the young core of the group showed some great things.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Canadiens Could Still Fall Short of the Playoffs Next Season

The Montreal Canadiens took several steps forward this offseason, and after making the playoffs, adding key players like Noah Dobson and Zachary Bolduc, and with a full season from top prospect Ivan Demidov ahead, it’s easy to believe the arrow is pointing straight up.