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Patrik Laine: Mike Rupp would do everything he could to sign with the Lightning

Patrik Laine is still a free agent. And the more time goes by, the more it seems he might have to settle for a tryout just to land a spot in the National Hockey League.

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Carey Price will be inducted into the Canadiens’ Hall of Fame (on November 10)

Carey Price is still receiving tributes. The day after his official induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, the former Montreal Canadiens goaltender will make a highly anticipated return to the Bell Centre to celebrate with Montreal fans.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 18

NHL 27: Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield Are (Very) Highly Rated

The Montreal Canadiens players are gaining more and more respect throughout the National Hockey League. And the new ratings in NHL 27 prove it once again!

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 18

Canadiens Invite Alexei Vlasov To Rookie Camp

According to an announcement from the QMJHL’s Victoriaville Tigres, the Montreal Canadiens have invited forward Alexei Vlasov to their rookie camp in mid-September.

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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

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Jake Evans News / The Sick Podcast / August 18

Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Jake Evans

As we get into the dog days of summer and until training camp, thesickpodcast.com will profile Montreal Canadiens players based on their expected role for the 2026-27 NHL season.

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.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / August 18

VIDEO: A beautiful goal by Zharovsky… who played center today

Alexander Zharovsky continues to make headlines. The young prospect for the Montreal Canadiens scored a beautiful goal today in Salavat Yulaev Ufa's second preseason game.

Zachary Bolduc News / NHL Trade Talk / August 18

Trouble in Contract Talks Between the Canadiens and Zachary Bolduc?

In a rare “hockey trade,” the Montreal Canadiens acquired Zachary Bolduc from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Logan Mailloux at the start of free agency last summer on July 1, 2025.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 18

Canadiens Have Built a Modern Elite Defence Corps

When general manager (GM) Kent Hughes and president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton stepped up to the microphones to conduct their summer exit interviews, there was a distinct energy hanging in the air.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / August 18

Analyst Says He Thinks Canadiens 'About to Make a Move'

“Does Pierre McGuire know something we don’t about a move coming for the Montreal Canadiens?” That’s the question one social media account asked after watching an interview video where the long-time NHL analyst suggested the Canadiens were “about to make a move.” What move he didn’t say.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 18

5 Young Players the Canadiens Gave Up On Too Soon

The Montreal Canadiens have won the most Stanley Cups in National Hockey League (NHL) history. They have produced some of the greatest dynasties in the history of the sport, won well over a hundred individual awards and have seen dozens of their former players inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Ivan Demidov News / The Hockey Writers / August 18

How Canadiens’ Demidov Can Avoid a Sophomore Slump in 2026-27

When Montreal Canadiens fans saw their team’s Stanley Cup playoff journey come to an end in the Eastern Conference Final last season, the loss probably wasn’t the only thing that was bothering them.

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 18

3 Under-the-Radar Montreal Canadiens Prospects

The Montreal Canadiens have built one of the deeper prospect pools in the NHL over the past few years. Names like Michael Hage, Alexander Zharovsky, Jacob Fowler and David Reinbacher naturally receive most of the attention.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 18

Corey Pronman Underestimates Jacob Fowler, Michael Hage, and Adam Engstrom

We talked about this this morning, but The Athletic (Corey Pronman) has released its ranking of the 32 teams, based on the quality of players aged 23 and under.

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Arber Xhekaj News / The Hockey Writers / August 18

Suggested Trade Sees Canadiens Deal Arber Xhekaj to the Ducks

The Montreal Canadiens and Anaheim Ducks both had solid campaigns last season. The Canadiens got to the Eastern Conference Final, where they were eliminated

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 18

Rookie Camp: The Canadiens Invite the QMJHL’s 4th-leading scorer

We often keep an eye on the players drafted by the Canadiens at rookie camp, but it's important to keep an eye out for invited players who weren't drafted into the NHL.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 17

Canadiens’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season

The Montreal Canadiens made the Eastern Conference Finals in 2026 after an incredible season. It was quite the run for Montreal, the NHL’s most storied franchise.

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / August 17

David Reinbacher: A prediction of 40 games played this season

Since being drafted by the CH in 2023, David Reinbacher has played only two games for the big club. That's very few, considering he was selected fifth overall.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 17

'I think the CH is going to make a trade soon.'

According to many, the CH was one of the teams that improved the most. How? By trading Brendan Gallagher, perhaps? Because aside from that trade, Kent Hughes hasn't done much.

Jakub Dobes News / The Sick Podcast / August 17

Montreal Canadiens Goalie Cracks Top 10 Ranking

On Sunday, NHL Network released its list of top 10 goalies in the league, which featured Montreal Canadiens netminder Jakub Dobes as the 10th best goalie.

David Reinbacher News / Professor Press Box / August 17

Can David Reinbacher Finally Make the Canadiens Roster?

There is an interesting little battle developing on the Montreal Canadiens' blue line, and it could tell us quite a bit about where David Reinbacher is in his development.

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / August 17

Zachary Bolduc’s Contract: Two Options, According to Réjean Tremblay

Zachary Bolduc's future with the Canadiens could be decided in the coming weeks, but more importantly, his next contract could reveal a lot about how Kent Hughes views his potential.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / August 17

The Canadiens May Have Already Made Their Goalie Decision

The odd man out for the Montreal Canadiens in goal probably isn’t Jakub Dobes—it’s Sam Montembeault. On paper, it’s simple: Jakub Dobes is the incumbent, and nothing should change in training camp because he basically played the role of “No.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 16

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: An Incomplete Montreal Canadiens Top-6

The week’s hottest Montreal Canadiens topics, served without the sugar-coating and with little concern for bruised feelings. Before the Montreal Canadiens can legitimately call themselves Stanley Cup contenders, despite making it all the way to the Conference Final last season, Kent Hughes still has some work to do with this roster.

Sasha Pastujov News / Daily Faceoff / August 13

Canadiens sign Sasha Pastujov to one-year contract

The Montreal Canadiens have signed winger Sasha Pastujov to a one-year contract with an $850,000 cap hit. Pastujov was a restricted free agent after the conclusion of his three-year entry-level contract with an $825,000 cap hit.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 13

Canadiens weighing sign-and-trade options for Arber Xhekaj, Zachary Bolduc

“If I had my druthers, we did it yesterday.” That is what Kent Hughes, general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, said on July 1 after being unable to swing on a big move that he was looking for.

Projecting Josh Anderson extension with Montreal

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