Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Brossard: Cole Caufield and Arber Xhekaj Take to the Ice for the First Time This Summer

Today is August 31. Tomorrow will be September 1. Where did the summer go? At least September means the golf tournament, rookie camp, and the Canadiens' training camp.

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Finding a right-handed pitcher wasn’t Kent Hughes’s top priority this summer

When the major media outlets start covering it again, it means hockey season is just around the corner. Those outlets would have loved to report on a big-name signing by the Habs this summer, but in the end, it never happened.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 31

Revisiting the Canadiens’ trade for Nick Suzuki

Marc Bergevin made his fair share of controversial moves during his tenure as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens. Some worked, others did not, but few had a bigger long-term impact on the organization than the trade that sent Max Pacioretty to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 31

Sam Poulin Will Get a Fresh Start With the Canadiens

Getting selected in the NHL Draft is hard. Being selected in the first round? Even more so. The first 32 spots are reserved only for prospects believed to be the most skilled in their class and much further along in their development than their peers.

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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

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Dylan Larkin News / A Winning Habit / August 31

The real reason a Dylan Larkin trade for the Canadiens is not possible right now

The Montreal Canadiens are still searching for a center to lead their second line, and on paper, Detroit Red Wings' Dylan Larkin is a perfect fit. He made it clear that he wants out of Detroit after publicly requesting a trade earlier this summer.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / August 30

The Canadiens Made It All the Way; Now What Do They Do With It?

Last year around this time, I wrote that Montreal felt like a team crossing a threshold — scarred in the right ways, finally aligned, with real help still coming.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / August 30

3 Canadiens players with the most to prove in training camp

The Montreal Canadiens are heading into next season with a roster very similar to the team that lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final in May.

Dylan Larkin News / Dose.ca / August 30

'Dylan Larkin might come to Montreal'

Ever since Dylan Larkin requested a trade, three teams have emerged as the main contenders: the Panthers, the Wild, and the Knights. The problem is that two of those teams don't need him.

NHL News / Dose.ca / August 30

The Hellebuyck market could break the deadlock in the Montembeault market

With just a few days to go before training camp begins, the Canadiens still have a few issues to work out. Their goaltending trio is one of them. Will Samuel Montembeault be traded before the start of the season?

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 30

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: The Canadiens’ Good Problem

The week’s hottest Montreal Canadiens topics, served without the sugar-coating and with little concern for bruised feelings. There was a time when looking at the Canadiens depth chart was a little like opening the refrigerator after a long weekend away.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / August 30

Shorthanded: The CH Needs Kaiden Guhle to Stay Healthy

Kaiden Guhle is truly a solid, defensively minded defenseman in the National Hockey League's top four, and at just 24 years old, he still has tremendous potential.

Dylan Larkin News / Professor Press Box / August 30

The Canadiens Can Afford Dylan Larkin. Should They?

The Dylan Larkin-to-Montreal rumour keeps coming back, and it's easy to understand why. On paper, the fit is almost too obvious. The Canadiens have Nick Suzuki as their No.

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The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

Cale Makar News / A Winning Habit / August 30

Cale Makar's massive new contract is actually a warning for the Canadiens

Cale Makar made NHL history by being the first NHL player to sign a contract with an AAV over $20 million. It is a steep price to pay, and for Montreal

Kent Hughes News / A Winning Habit / August 30

Kent Hughes' bet on internal growth is the riskiest move of the NHL offseason

The Montreal Canadiens did not expect to be here already. Even though we knew they drafted incredibly well, made shrewd moves to build the top six, and signed players to incredible contracts, the way the Canadiens played this past season was incredible. Everything went right last season.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / August 30

The CH should try Kirby Dach at center on the second line during the preseason

Kirby Dach has been the talk of the town since his arrival in Montreal. Unfortunately, it's mostly for the wrong reasons. Sometimes, he pulls off some

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / August 29

Alexander Zharovsky earned a point in the final preseason game

Yesterday, two prospects from the Montreal Canadiens saw action in preseason play. Alexander Zharovsky and Gleb Pugachyov played their final preseason game in the KHL.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 29

The CH absolutely must perform better at home this season

Montreal is a hockey mecca, and the Bell Centre is considered one of the best arenas to play in. It's also one of the most intimidating places in the NHL for opposing players.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / August 29

Lane Hutson was on the ice Saturday morning for a fundraiser

Lane Hutson is such a weirdo. He's always on the ice as soon as he gets the chance. Sometimes, even on December 25, he goes out to skate with fans. We know he loves Montreal and its fans, but he also makes time for his community.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 29

Top 15 CH Prospects: Demidov, Hage, and Fowler on the Podium

Following last week's rankings from 6 to 4, today marks the conclusion of our annual list of the CH's 15 top prospects. You'll find a summary of our analysis series at the end of this article.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / August 29

The Most Regretted Trades By The Montreal Canadiens

Since their founding in 1909, the Montreal Canadiens have been involved in several trades with teams across the NHL over multiple decades. There have been some high-profile players moved in and out of the team, with the Canadiens by far the most successful team in league history.

Andrei Markov News / Professor Press Box / August 29