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There is a lot of criticism of the Montreal Canadiens for not doing enough at the NHL Trade Deadline, given how wide open the Eastern Conference is. It wasn’t for the lack of effort, as General Manager Kent Hughes told the media last Friday.

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Insider Reveals Canadiens 'Bigger' Deadline Wasn’t Actually Matthew Knies

The Montreal Canadiens may have been connected to Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies ahead of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, but it sounds like he wasn’t the only big-name player GM Kent Hughes kicked tires on before the deadline came and went.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / March 14

Canadiens Scratching Brendan Gallagher: A First in His NHL Career

Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis confirmed on Saturday that veteran forward Brendan Gallagher is a healthy scratch for tonight’s game against the San Jose Sharks at the Bell Centre.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 14

Canadiens’ Success at the Bell Centre Is Becoming a Major Advantage

The Montreal Canadiens have been one of the NHL’s most exciting teams to watch in the league, and a big part of their success has come on home ice. The Bell Centre has long been known as one of the most electric arenas in hockey, but since the start of 2026, it has truly become a major advantage for the Canadiens.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / March 14

Canadiens Stanley Cup Hopes Extend Beyond Locker Room

The Montreal Canadiens believe they are building something special. What began last year as a tangible step forward for the franchise has continued well into this current campaign.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Michael Hage News / The Sick Podcast / March 14

Where Should Michael Hage Start When He Arrives with the Habs?

Montreal Canadiens prospect Michael Hage will be joining the team in the near future, as it is inevitable that he will be joining the Habs as soon as he’s done his season with the Michigan Wolverines.

Patrik Laine News / NHL Trade Talk / March 13

The Unusual $2M Signing Bonus That Scared Off Laine Trade Suitors

The Montreal Canadiens’ trade deadline came and went with Patrik Laine still in the fold. Given how much talk there was about the team’s attempts to move him, that he didn’t go was a bit surprising.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 13

Senators Acquire Riley Kidney From Canadiens

The Ottawa Senators completed a minor-league trade with the Montreal Canadiens, acquiring center Riley Kidney in exchange for center Jake Chiasson and goaltender Hunter Shepard per PuckPedia.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 13

Canadiens Are Building a Contender From Within

The Montreal Canadiens’ rebuild under general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has come in waves. The 2022 NHL Entry Draft class has begun to take on pivotal roles,

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 13

Canadiens Sign Luke Mittelstadt To Entry-Level Deal

The Canadiens announced they’ve signed 23-year-old defender Luke Mittelstadt to a two-year, entry-level contract starting next season. He’ll finish out the year with AHL Laval on a minor-league contract.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / March 13

Canadiens sign Luke Mittelstadt to two-year, entry-level contract

The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to terms with defense prospect Luke Mittelstadt on a two-year, entry-level contract, the club announced Friday afternoon.

Samuel Montembeault News / The Hockey Writers / March 13

Samuel Montembeault’s Time in the Canadiens’ Net Could Be Over

Samuel Montembeault has been a familiar face in the Montreal Canadiens’ crease for the last few seasons. At times, he carried the load during the rebuild and gave the team solid performances when stability in net was hard to find.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / March 13

Michael Hage’s arrival in the NHL: 'I’d try him on the first line'

Michael Hage is one of the Canadiens' top prospects. The forward is having a stellar season in the NCAA… and he could join the Habs once his NCAA campaign comes to an end.

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Luke Mittelstadt News / Dose.ca / March 13

Luke Mittelstadt signs his entry-level contract with the Canadiens

Interesting news from the Canadiens. Defenseman Luke Mittelstadt has signed his entry-level contract with the Montreal club after his NCAA season came to an end.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 13

The possible link between Texier’s contract and Zharovsky’s arrival

On Wednesday, I wondered if the two-year contract extension offered to Alexandre Texier was a mistake. Extending the contract of someone who can't break into your lineup when everyone is healthy is risky.

Matthew Knies News / Dose.ca / March 13

Mysterious Canadiens trade: not Matthew Knies, says Chris Johnston

Matthew Knies is on the Canadiens' radar. That much is clear. But according to Chris Johnston, who discussed the topic on his podcast, we shouldn't assume that the trade the Canadiens failed to complete before last Friday's deadline involved Knies.

Michael Hage News / The Sick Podcast / March 12

Huge Night For Hage As He Helps Michigan Advanced to Big 10 Semifinals

On Wednesday night, Montreal Canadiens top prospect Michael Hage had an incredible performance for the Michigan Wolverines as he displayed his playmaking dominance by getting a season-high 4 assists in a 6-1 Michigan victory over the Notre-Dame Fight Irish in the Big 10 Quarterfinals.

Brendan Gallagher News / The Sick Podcast / March 12

The Time Has Come To Make A Hard Decision With Brendan Gallagher

Forward Brendan Gallagher has been the heart and soul of the Montreal Canadiens for the past 14 seasons since his rookie season back in the 2013 lockout-shortened campaign.

Jacob Fowler News / NHL Trade Talk / March 12

Fans Love Fowler: Is He the Canadiens’ Future in Net?

Every once in a while, a player shows up and changes the story of the night. That’s what happened with Jacob Fowler against Ottawa. Recalled earlier in the day, the 21-year-old stepped in and stopped 32 of 34 shots in a 3–2 Canadiens win.

Lane Hutson News / Breakaway on SI / March 12

Canadiens' Lane Hutson Surpasses Hall of Famer's Assists Record

Lane Hutson surpassed Hall of Famer Sergei Zubov earlier this week with a historic assist that rewrote NHL record books. The Canadiens' star now owns the mark for most assists by a D-Man in their first 150 games, reaching 116 helpers in just 147 contests to eclipse Zubov's previous record of 115.

Alexandre Texier News / The Hockey Writers / March 12