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The Habs 2025-26 Season MVP

Now that the Montreal Canadiens’ season is officially over, there is no better time than now to discuss who is the MVP of the team’s season. While, during

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Have Begun Offseason Plans

The Montreal Canadiens met with the media on Monday following their Friday night loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Canadiens Must Add a Top-4 Defenceman This Summer

The Montreal Canadiens came a long way in 2025–26. They won the Atlantic Division, advanced to the Eastern Conference Final, and proved their young core is ready to compete.

Martin St. Louis News / NHL Trade Talk / June 2

Insider says it 'killed' Martin St. Louis to make tough decision in Montreal

The fact that Martin St. Louis essentially ended Brendan Gallagher‘s career in Montreal isn’t sitting well with some fans and it likely hasn’t sat well with St.

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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?

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 2

NHL Rumors: Sabres have goaltending questions and different directions they could take

Ryan S. Clarke and Kristen Shilton of ESPN: Looking at the keys to the offseason for the Montreal Canadiens after their Conference Finals loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

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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.

Patrik Laine News / NHL Trade Talk / June 2

5 Teams: Laine’s 'Injury' Opens Door to Unique, Low-Risk UFA Deal

When healthy and engaged, Patrik Laine remains one of the NHL’s most dangerous goal scorers. Yet after another injury-plagued season with the Montreal Canadiens, his value entering free agency is difficult to gauge.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Montreal Canadiens 2026 Playoffs Player Report Card: Forwards

The Montreal Canadiens’ playoff run featured plenty of memorable moments, surprising performances, and a few disappointments. While the team received excellent goaltending and strong contributions from its defence corps, the forward group played a major role in helping Montreal advance further than many expected.

Brendan Gallagher News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Oilers Should Target Brendan Gallagher if Canadiens Buy Him Out

The Montreal Canadiens were eliminated from the postseason following a loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final, and while their

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

5 Non-Free Agent Canadiens Least Likely to Return for 2026-27

At the team’s end-of-season media availability, current-Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine confirmed what everyone with brain waves strongly suspected:

Robert Thomas News / Dose.ca / June 2

Robert Thomas’s name is (once again) linked to the Canadiens

During the 2025–26 season, there was a rather glaring issue with the Canadiens. I'm talking about the second-line center position… which was filled by Oliver Kapanen for a (very) good portion of the season.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / June 2

Norris: Lane Hutson officially out of the top 5

We knew Lane Hutson wasn't going to win the Norris. He wasn't even among the three finalists. But one might still have thought that the Canadiens defenseman would finish close to the podium in the voting.

Connor McDavid News / Dose.ca / June 2

Connor McDavid in Montreal: An agent’s revelation fuels the dream

The Canadiens' elimination was so one-sided that by the very next day, we were all already wondering: what will Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton do this summer to ensure the team takes another step forward next year—and not two steps back?

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 2

Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton’s 12 Offseason Tasks

While the Hurricanes and the Golden Knights are gearing up for the Stanley Cup Final, the Montreal Canadiens are wrapping up their season. Naturally, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton will have their work cut out for them this summer.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 2

A former teammate of Brendan Gallagher to coach the Canucks: Manny Malhotra

Yesterday morning, when Brendan Gallagher appeared before the media to speak, everyone was watching to see if he would drop any hints about his future with the Canadiens.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / June 1

Zharovsky To Train With Demidov In Montreal

During the Montreal Canadiens locker room cleanup on Monday, forward Ivan Demidov confirmed that he will be spending his summer training for next season in Montreal for the 2nd year in a row.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 2

RUMOR: The CH is reportedly targeting a Slovak player in the second round of the draft

The Canadiens appear to be gearing up for their next draft already. With just a few weeks to go before the amateur draft, which takes place on June 26 and 27, a name may be starting to circulate within the team's inner circle.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 1

3 Canadiens trade targets after East Final loss to Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens were just one round away from the Stanley Cup Finals, but fell in five games to the Carolina Hurricanes. Now, the Habs will turn their focus to the offseason, looking to win their first Cup since 1993.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 1

The Islanders are reportedly shopping Mathew Barzal: Kent Hughes needs to look into it

We already know that Kent Hughes is likely to be very active this summer. The Canadiens took another step forward this season, but there are still a few pieces to add to help the team reach the next level.

Ivan Demidov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 1

Canadiens, Ivan Demidov Have Mutual Interest In Long-Term Extension

Thanks to some shrewd extensions signed by the front office, the Montreal Canadiens arguably have the healthiest-looking long-term salary cap outlook. They’re expected to use some of that long-term space this summer in the form of a contract extension for Ivan Demidov.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

Fans triggered: Why Montreal’s GM took a shot at the Maple Leafs

At Monday’s season-ending press conference for the Montreal Canadiens, their general manager was asked about the team’s playoff run, plans for the summer, and the lack of production from the team’s top stars in the series versus the Carolina Hurricanes.

Maple Leafs hire Judd Brackett, Freddie Hamilton

Hurricanes back in Stanley Cup Final after Canadiens rout

Mitch Marner, Taylor Hall make strong case for Stanley Cup MVP

Best players in Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights have the star power

Does the NHL have a playoff format problem?

Brendan Gallagher News / Daily Faceoff / June 1

Even with current cap hit, there should be a market for Brendan Gallagher

Things might be changing in la belle province, with one longtime member of the Montreal Canadiens possibly on the move. Forward Brendan Gallagher, the longest-tenured Canadien, is believed to be on his way out of the only franchise he has ever known.

Brendan Gallagher News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 1

Brendan Gallagher Expecting Move Away From Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens held their exit interviews on Monday. Through a wave of insightful interviews, it was winger Brendan Gallagher who caught attention as he discussed his future with the club.

Patrik Laine News / Daily Faceoff / June 1

Canadiens’ Patrik Laine says he could have played back in January

The Montreal Canadiens are just the latest team to see their 2025-26 season come to an end, after losing the Eastern Conference Final to the Carolina Hurricanes in five games.

Cole Caufield News / Daily Faceoff / June 1

'I sucked, plain and simple': Canadiens’ Caufield reacts to playoff performance

One of the top players on the Montreal Canadiens is taking the team’s postseason exit to heart. When speaking to the media during the team’s end-of-season media availability, Canadiens forward Cole Caufield was asked about the style of play during their run to the Eastern Conference Final.

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?