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Canadiens' Nick Suzuki runs away with Selke Trophy

Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki is the decisive winner of the 2025-26 Frank J. Selke Trophy. The honor awarded Friday goes to the forward who "best excels in the defensive aspects of the game" and is voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

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Canadiens’ Cole Caufield Wins Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

A second member of the Montreal Canadiens’ first line has won an NHL award today. The league announced that Cole Caufield has been voted the winner of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, which is presented annually to the player who exhibits a high standard of sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct, and playing ability.

Nick Suzuki News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 5

Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki Wins Frank J. Selke Trophy

Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki has won the 2025-26 Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL forward who “best excels in the defensive aspects of the game,” the league announced today.

Matthew Knies News / Trade Talk Sports / June 5

Matthew Knies Was Almost a Montreal Canadien

We all know the Montreal Canadiens had a trade of substance fall through at the last minute at this year’s deadline involving a player that GM Kent Hughes would and could target again this offseason.

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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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Dylan Larkin News / Trade Talk Sports / June 5

Montreal Canadiens Seen as Landing Spot for Dylan Larkin

The NHL offseason turned up a notch with the news that Dylan Larkin had requested a trade out of Detroit on Thursday. A new star potentially becoming available on the trade market has stirred things up league-wide, and everyone is now trying to determine the best landing spots for the Red Wings captain.

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 5

4 Canadiens Prospects Who Dominated During the 2025-26 Season

The Montreal Canadiens are enjoying the benefits of years of rebuilding. With the team coming off a strong playoff run and expectations continuing to rise, it is easy to focus exclusively on the current roster.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 5

Nick Suzuki wins the Selke Trophy | Cole Caufield takes home the Lady Bing

Nick Suzuki has had quite a season. And he continues to add major accomplishments to his young NHL career! We learned this morning that the Montreal Canadiens captain has won the Frank J.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 5

Combine: The CH is making headlines for its… very strange questions

Every year at the combine, NHL teams have the opportunity to interview the top prospects ahead of the draft. Every club has its own way of trying to learn more about a young player's personality… and according to what's been going around for the past few years, the Canadiens always have some slightly odd questions to ask the young players.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / June 5

Why The Habs Have The Best Goaltending Tandem For The Future

One thing that became very clear during the Montreal Canadiens’ playoff run was just how good their situation in between the pipes is looking right now.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 4

Canadiens nearly acquired Matthew Knies at NHL trade deadline

Around the trade deadline, it was reported that the Montreal Canadiens had completed a significant trade with an unidentified team; however, the other team was unable to file the trade by the 3 p.m.

Dylan Larkin trade request shows how far once-proud Red Wings have fallen

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Ivan Demidov News / Professor Press Box / June 4

Canadiens Expected to Move Quickly on Ivan Demidov Extension

The Montreal Canadiens appear poised to make Ivan Demidov a major part of their future, and all signs point toward a contract extension becoming a priority once July arrives.

Dylan Strome News / Dose.ca / June 4

Dylan Strome could be the solution at the Canadiens’ second-line center position

When a player of Dylan Larkin's caliber requests a trade, the rumor mill starts turning—and that often involves the Canadiens. One thing is certain: acquiring Dylan Larkin would come at a very high cost for the Habs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 4

Alexis Lafrenière in Montreal: Frank Seravalli reveals what the trade might have looked like

Now that the Habs' season is over, many are wondering what the team's next moves will be. It's not just in Montreal that people believe Kent Hughes is cooking up something big.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / June 4

Stu Cowan believes Samuel Montembeault will bounce back in 2026–2027

It's no secret that Samuel Montembeault had a terrible 2025–2026 season. We know the Olympics got to him, and he clearly wasn't himself. He's aware he still has a contract with the Canadiens, and unlike Brendan Gallagher, he hasn't asked for a trade—at least not publicly.

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Matthew Knies News / Dose.ca / June 4

Matthew Knies: Here is the offer the Canadiens reportedly submitted by the deadline

During the last trade deadline, a rumor circulated involving the Canadiens and the Leafs. According to the buzz, the Habs were close to acquiring Matthew Knies… but that rumor was never officially confirmed.

Brendan Gallagher News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 4

Canadiens rumors: Montreal gives Brendan Gallagher’s agent permission to facilitate a trade

The Montreal Canadiens’ season ended in the Eastern Conference Finals, losing to the Carolina Hurricanes. After the series, it came out that Brendan Gallagher would likely not be back with the club.

Ivan Demidov News / NHL Trade Talk / June 4

Extension Close as Canadiens and Demidov Get Ahead of NHL Contract Rule Change

Expect a long-term deal between the Montreal Canadiens and Ivan Demidov to get finalized and officially announced almost immediately as the calendar turns from June to July.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 4

Canadiens Can Address Depth & Size With Bargain Free Agent Market

Every summer, NHL general managers gather in a collective exercise of structural self-sabotage known as unrestricted free agency (UFA). July 1 presents a seductive landscape: proven NHL commodities available for nothing more than the currency of a wealthy owner.

Kent Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / June 4

3 Priorities for Kent Hughes and the Canadiens This Offseason

The Montreal Canadiens took another significant step forward this season. After years of rebuilding, developing young talent, and accumulating assets, the organization is no longer simply focused on the future.

Brendan Gallagher News / Daily Faceoff / June 3

Report: Brendan Gallagher’s agent granted permission to speak with teams to facilitate trade

Just days after openly admitting that he would likely be leaving the Montreal Canadiens this offseason, Brendan Gallagher and his agent, Gerry Johansson, have reportedly been granted permission to speak with other teams to facilitate a possible trade.

Oliver Kapanen News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3

The Canadiens Big Offseason Question: To Trade Oliver Kapanen?

Is Oliver Kapanen headed out of Montreal this offseason? The short answer is maybe. And there are decent arguments for both keeping him and moving him.

Jakub Dobes News / Trade Talk Sports / June 3

Could the Montreal Canadiens sell high on Jakub Dobes?

Jakub Dobes was the backbone and arguably the MVP of the Montreal Canadiens’ run to the Eastern Conference Final. Despite his team not having its best game on many nights, Dobes almost always stood tall and gave them a chance to win, and his fiery, emotional play made him a fan favorite throughout.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / June 2

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.

Martin St. Louis News / NHL Trade Talk / June 4

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.

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.

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.