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New contract: Mike Matheson took less money to set an example for others

Mike Matheson has signed a contract extension that will pay him an average of $6 million per season until the summer of 2031. That’s quite a deal for the Canadiens… because the defenseman could have fetched more money elsewhere.

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Nick Suzuki is battling it out with several players for the Olympics (and we know who they are)

Nick Suzuki has all the qualities needed to take part in the next Olympic Games. He’s good offensively and defensively, he can play in any situation, he’s

Cole Caufield News / The Sick Podcast / December 1

Caufield Takes Monthly Honours for 2nd Straight Month

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Monday that Cole Caufield is the recipient of the Molson Cup Trophy for the month of November. This is the 2nd straight month that the Habs sniper has received that honour.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 1

'Stop reading these idiots': When a player’s wife criticized the Montreal media

Do you remember Vladimir Malakhov? We’re talking about a player who played for the Canadiens in the 90s. He wore the Habs jersey from ’94-’95 to ’99-’00, and while he didn’t necessarily dominate the NHL, he had some respectable years in Montreal.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 1

Canadiens, Senators slump into rivalry game after ugly losses

A visit from their Eastern Canadian rival might provide some needed confidence to help the Montreal Canadiens rebound from an ugly defeat. Following an otherwise strong road swing, the Canadiens look to continue their recent success against the struggling Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / December 1

VIDEO: The two Xhekaj brothers practise their fighting skills in practice

Arber Xhekaj has had the opportunity to play with his little brother for the past two weeks. Florian has played four games with the Canadiens, including his first NHL game against the Toronto Leafs.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Lane Hutson News / Breakaway on SI / December 1

Legendary Canadiens Defender Offers Helpful Tip to Lane Hutson

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson has taken the NHL by storm since breaking into the league last season. The 21-year-old puck-mover posted 66 points as a rookie en route to a Calder Trophy and is following that up with 20 points in his first 24 games of this year.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / December 1

Samuel Montembeault to face Senators tomorrow

Martin St-Louis has decided how he will manage his goalkeepers over the next few days. We suspected he had made a decision. What was done was to announce the identity of the goaltender to the media today, since sometimes you have to wait until game day to find out.

Jayden Struble News / Dose.ca / December 1

Jayden Struble absent from practice

Bad news in Montreal. The Canadiens have announced that Jayden Struble is still too injured to take part in today’s practice. He will undergo an evaluation instead of practice today.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / December 1

Islanders hope to draft Alexander Zharovsky

Right now, many people in Montreal are pleased that the Canadiens were able to secure the services of Russian Alexander Zharovsky at the last draft. And rightly so: he’s a talented player.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / December 1

Are Canadiens Showcasing Adam Engstrom Ahead Of Possible Trade?

Earlier this week, Pierre LeBrun dropped an interesting nugget on The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro. He noted that several NHL teams have recently inquired about Adam Engstrom and what it might take to pry the young defenseman out of Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

Canadiens’ Season Would Be Better if They Could Skip the 2nd Period

The Montreal Canadiens have shown encouraging signs throughout the 2025-26 season, with improved structure, better puck movement, and flashes of genuine growth from their young core.

Samuel Blais News / Dose.ca / December 1

Samuel Blais is too good for the AHL right now

The Canadiens made a damned good deal last summer when they signed Québécois forward Samuel Blais. At one year and minimum salary, Blais could only help the Habs (or the Rocket).

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / December 1

David Reinbacher: what if Montreal finally started to see what it can become?

There comes a time when a prospect ceases to be just a name in a pipeline and becomes a real possibility for the organization. For the past few weeks, this is exactly what has been happening with David Reinbacher.

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Alexandre Carrier News / Dose.ca / November 30

Alexandre Carrier in the stands: he can’t be above the call of duty

Some potential decisions are disturbing, not because they’re shocking, but because they upset a status quo we took for granted. Alexandre Carrier is one of those players you’d never think you’d see in the stands… until the day reality hits: nobody is untouchable.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 30

Busy schedule: The Canadiens’ biggest test of the season is coming up

December is just around the corner, and for the Canadiens, it’s not just a calendar, it’s a litmus test. We’re talking about a demanding sequence, a real test of maturity, the kind of sequence that can change a season for better or for worse.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / November 30

Are the Habs Better Off With Slafkovsky Playing With Demidov and Kapanen?

On Thursday night, Marc Dumont of Montreal Hockey Now went on the Sick Podcast to discuss the negative impact that moving Juraj Slafkovsky down to a line with Oliver Kapanen and Ivan Demidov has had on the Canadiens’ top 6.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / November 30

Ivan Demidov needs to play more

Since the start of the season, Ivan Demidov has been playing like a guy who wants to force everyone’s hand. And frankly, he’s succeeding… despite one frankly incomprehensible detail.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 30

Montreal Canadiens Displaying the Power of Team Culture in NHL’s Salary-Cap Era

In an era where rosters are shaped by cap math, winning franchises rely less on outspending and more on culture. Because teams cannot simply outspend one another, success hinges on extracting maximum competitive value from limited cap space.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 30

A grade (A to E) for all Habs players this season

The Canadiens have played 24 games so far this season. Some players are performing up to expectations, others less so… So I thought it might be nice to give a grade to each of the Canadiens guys who have played more than 15 games so far in 25-26.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 29

Canadiens defenseman Jayden Struble sidelined again due to injury

Struble is now in his third NHL season, all spent with the Canadiens.

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Mike Matheson News / The Hockey Writers / November 29

How Mike Matheson’s Contract Extension Will Impact the Canadiens Long-Term

The Montreal Canadiens made a clear statement about the future of their defense when they locked up Mike Matheson to a new extension. This isn’t just about rewarding a player who is performing at a high level today, although he certainly is.

Kaiden Guhle News / Last Word On Sports / November 29

Kaiden Guhle Could be Expendable for the Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens announced a key piece of business on Friday morning. They locked up veteran defenceman Mike Matheson for five more years at $6 million annually.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28

Canadiens handle business with Mike Matheson extension

Canadiens handle important piece of business with Mike Matheson's long-term extension

Another day, another high-value pending unrestricted free agent is taken off the board.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 27

Canadiens claim Sammy Blais

Sammy Blais is headed back to Montreal, as insider Elliotte Friedman has shared that the Canadiens claimed the forward this afternoon. The 29-year-old forward, signed to a one-year deal with the Habs last July, was lost on waivers to Toronto in October, before finding himself back on the wire yesterday.