Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Reinbacher’s return, no P. Diddy for the Habs and the end of Kotkaniemi

It’s October 16, 2025. The Canadiens – who have won three of their first four games of the season – are about to play their fifth game of the campaign.

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Alexander Zharovsky: two more points (including a superb goal) today

Alexander Zharovsky could one day be added to the Canadiens’ core. He was drafted by the Canadiens not to break into the NHL at 18, but to add top-end talent to the Habs’ roster of prospects.

Ivan Demidov News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Ivan Demidov Is the Canadiens’ Future Star in the Making

Ivan Demidov’s first full season in the NHL is already generating the kind of buzz that Montreal Canadiens fans haven’t felt since Cole Caufield’s breakout.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 16

Jakub Dobes in net tonight | Arber Xhekaj in the stands

Let’s talk about the Canadiens’ line-up: tonight, when the Nashville Predators come to town, the Canadiens will have a slightly different line-up than we’ve seen all season.

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Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / October 16

Olympics: Lane Hutson added to U.S. preliminary list

Good news for Lane Hutson. The Canadiens defenseman has been added to the U.S. preliminary roster for the 2026 Olympic Games, just a few months away. Frank Seravalli broke the news.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

How long is Steve Yzerman's leash with the Detroit Red Wings?

Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

One rookie to watch on all 32 NHL teams in 2025-26

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Canadiens’ Prospects Are Also Off to a Great Start to 2025-26

For the Montreal Canadiens, the 2025-26 season isn’t just about what’s happening in the NHL. While the big club has started the season on a positive note, several of the organization’s top prospects are lighting it up around the world.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Looking to Extend Another Defenceman

Welcome back to NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We’re in week two of the NHL regular season. Teams are settling in to see exactly where they stand in terms of competition and figuring out where they might need to improve.

Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / October 15

NHL Insiders Hint at Possible Blockbuster Scenario for the Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens started the 2025 NHL season on a positive note, with a record of 3-1-0, and are currently in third place in the Atlantic Division.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 15

Zachary Bolduc: 40-goal seasons ahead, believes Jonathan Marchessault

Although he didn’t have his best game last night, Zachary Bolduc is off to a great start for the Habs. The 22-year-old has an excellent shot and knows where to go to score goals.

Tyler Toffoli News / Dose.ca / October 15

'He was more of a nuisance to Montreal than anything else': Renaud Lavoie picks up Tyler Toffoli

Tyler Toffoli is a player who was appreciated in town during his time in Montreal. The forward, who spent just over a year in town (he was traded in his second season with the Habs), scored 37 goals and 70 points in 89 games with the Habs.And he quickly became a crowd favorite, but also in the locker room.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 15

Sidney Crosby in Montreal: 'It’s bound to happen if Mike Matheson stays'

For the past 24 hours, Mike Matheson has been the talk of Montreal. The defenseman is suddenly the most important file in town, now that Lane Hutson and

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 15

Should The Habs Re-Sign Mike Matheson?

The Montreal Canadiens have completed new extensions for Lane Hutson, Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes over the last few days, which has reportedly turned the focus for contract talks towards veteran defenseman Mike Matheson.

Cole Caufield News / Field Level Media / October 15

Predators next up to try to slow Cole Caufield, Canadiens

Cole Caufield and the Montreal Canadiens have responded to their season-opening loss with a flourish. Fresh off capping his two-goal performance by scoring in overtime, Caufield will look to continue to heat up on Thursday when the Canadiens host the Nashville Predators.

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Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / October 15

Ivan Demidov’s pass: Martin St-Louis had him practice it yesterday morning

Last night, Ivan Demidov put on a show at the Bell Centre. The young Russian scored the tying goal late in the third period, earning a standing ovation from the crowd.He even took the time to thank the fans… in French.But above all, in the first period, he stole the show on Alex Newhook’s goal.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / October 15

Ivan Demidov wants to be able to speak to people in French

Last night, after the Canadiens’ win over the Kraken, we heard Ivan Demidov say a few words in French. He thanked the fans for their support during the game and stepped out of his comfort zone to speak to them in French.It made for a great moment.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 15

The Habs Home Opener Ceremony Electric

On Tuesday night, the Montreal Canadiens held a pre-game ceremony to kick off their home opener. This year, it allowed the players to be more involved in how they wanted it to be, as opposed to previous years, where there was a set plan in place, in which the players had no impact on how they were presented to the sold-out crowd.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Canadiens on verge of Stanley Cup contention, but still too young

One of the hot and rising teams in the NHL is the Montreal Canadiens. Yet, despite recent success, are they quite in the realm of being considered championship material?

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Canadiens’ Early Extensions Set the Tone for 2025-26 Season

The Montreal Canadiens have made stability a priority to open the 2025-26 season. Within the last week, the organization checked off two major items on its to-do list: signing Calder Trophy winner Lane Hutson to an eight-year extension and signing general manager Kent Hughes and (now) president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton to new deals.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / October 15

NHL Rumors: After a Few Extensions Last Week, What’s Next for the Montreal Canadiens?

The Montreal Canadiens will have salary cap space to work with going forward … Area of need, and pending UFA Mike Matheson TSN: After the Montreal Canadiens extended Lane Hutson, they have a core group of six players signed at about $47 million, which is tremendous value with the salary cap ceiling going up over $100 million.

Lane Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15