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Elliotte Friedman reveals Canadiens got creative in attempt to acquire Kirill Marchenko

There is no question that fans were disappointed to see Kirill Marchenko traded after the Montreal Canadiens seemingly were chasing him all summer. General manager Kent Hughes wasn't able to get the deal done, but it certainly wasn't due to a lack of trying, according to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman.

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Familiarity Helping The Montreal Canadiens As The Season Begins

While plenty of NHL teams are getting used to roster changes as the 2026-27 NHL regular season gets underway, the Montreal Canadiens feel like they’re benefitting from Familiarity.

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / October 1

'David Reinbacher would be playing for at least ten NHL teams right now.'

One of the biggest surprises of training camp is undoubtedly the fact that David Reinbacher was cut from the main squad. In my opinion (and that of many others), he was one of the best defensemen, and I saw him starting the season in Montreal alongside Lane Hutson.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 1

Trade: Teams the Canadiens Should Keep an Eye On

It's no longer a secret: the Canadiens tried very hard to improve through trades this summer. Even though they missed out on Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies (who were traded for one another), Kent Hughes isn't done shopping yet.

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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?"

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Josh Anderson News / Dose.ca / October 1

Contract Extension: Josh Anderson Is Confident That Negotiations Will Begin Soon

Josh Anderson is a key player for the Canadiens. We saw that during the last playoffs: he's dynamic and a power forward. I don't know if Montreal would have made it to the semifinals without him.

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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.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / October 1

Kirby Dach: 'Several clubs' offered the Canadiens a second-round pick this summer

Kirby Dach didn’t have a great training camp. But when he plays the right way, he's a guy who can help the Canadiens. We saw that on Tuesday, when he stood out in the game against the Leafs thanks to his solid play.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Should the Canadiens be worried they can’t get a big trade done?

The big news still reverberating around the NHL is the blockbuster trade between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets that went down on the eve of the season, with Toronto getting winger Kirill Marchenko and Columbus getting winger Matthew Knies in a six-player deal.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 1

Draft: Alexis Joseph Is Eyeing the Role of Second Center for the Canadiens

Who will be the Canadiens' second-line center in the long run? That's the question. Obviously, right now, Michael Hage is a strong internal candidate. After all, he has the potential to become a top-tier player in the NHL.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 1

3 Montreal Canadiens prospects who could make their NHL debut in 2026-27

The Montreal Canadiens have one of the best prospect pipelines in the NHL, and they had to make some tough decisions as they cut down the roster for this season.

Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / October 1

Oliver Kapanen is at CH practice

Oliver Kapanen was not in uniform for the Canadiens’ season opener. On Monday, the team announced that their center was injured. But today, Kapanen is back at practice with his teammates in Pittsburgh.

Sidney Crosby News / A Winning Habit / October 1

Canadiens can do something this season they have never done against Sidney Crosby

With a win against an archrival in the books to start the season, the Montreal Canadiens will continue their season-opening road trip, taking on the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.

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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.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / October 1

Martin St-Louis’s First Challenge of the Season

Réjean Tremblay read my article from yesterday morning all the way through… and he was particularly struck by my report about Luc Gélinas. From what I've learned over the past few hours, the 2026–27 season will likely be Luc Gélinas's last at RDS.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 1

5 Canadiens Prospects to Keep an Eye on in 2026-27

The Montreal Canadiens have spent the last several years building one of the more intriguing prospect pools in the NHL. While several young players have already graduated to the NHL, there is still plenty of talent developing throughout the organization.

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Alex Newhook News / A Winning Habit / October 1

Alex Newhook quietly delivered exactly what the Canadiens needed

The Montreal Canadiens were forced to shuffle their expected lineup ahead of the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, with Oliver Kapanen day-to-day with an injury.

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 30

The Predators are interested in three Canadiens defensemen

The Canadiens still have a surplus of left-handed defensemen within their organization. It's a lesser evil given the current situation with Kaiden Guhle sidelined, but it's still not ideal.

Connor McDavid News / Dose.ca / September 30

Connor McDavid in Montreal: 'It’s not entirely out of the question'

Okay. So when are we going to find out that Connor McDavid has been traded to the Montreal Canadiens? I'm asking for a friend… hehe. Seriously, we can all agree that would be absolutely huge.

Alexandre Carrier News / The Sick Podcast / September 30

Lariviere: The Importance Of Alexandre Carrier To The Montreal Canadiens

In his first game of a contract year, defenseman Alexandre Carrier once again proved his value to the Montreal Canadiens. Carrier scored the eventual game-winning goal on Tuesday night and also added an assist in the Canadiens’ 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Jakub Dobes News / A Winning Habit / September 30

Jakub Dobes joins elite Canadiens goalie royalty after Opening Night win

For the first time in his career, Jakub Dobes took the ice as the starter in the first game of the regular season. After a shaky preseason, Dobes bounced back and looked like the dominant goalie he was in the playoffs, helping Montreal secure a 3-2 win on the road over the Toronto Maple Leafs.