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Surprise: Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov won’t be playing in Ottawa either

This morning, we learned that Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov won't be playing at the Bell Centre tonight. It was a bit surprising, but there was still a chance we might see both of them play in Ottawa.

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The Canadiens Announce a First Round of Roster Cuts

As of this morning, the Canadiens still hadn't made a single cut since the start of training camp. That made sense, considering the team still has two games to play tonight and needed players to fill out the roster… but there were still too many of them.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 26

Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson will not be playing at the Bell Centre tonight

The Montreal Canadiens wrap up their training camp today, as they play their final two preseason games against the Ottawa Senators simultaneously. One team will face the Sens at the Bell Centre, and the other will face the Sens at the Canadian Tire Centre.

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / September 26

Kaiden Guhle could once again defy the doctors’ predictions

Kaiden Guhle is once again out with an injury for the Montreal Canadiens. It's become a recurring theme, as the Habs defenseman has spent more time on the sidelines than on the ice since the start of his career in Montreal.

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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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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 26

3 Canadiens Keys to a Successful 2026-27 Season

If you’re the Montreal Canadiens, there are certain things you can’t count on happening in 2026-27 that undeniably contributed to their successful 106-point season and eventual third-round finish.

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 26

'Kent Hughes loves to disagree,' says Jeff Gorton

Kent Hughes is an excellent general manager. There's plenty of evidence of this since he took the helm of the Montreal Canadiens; he's managed to turn a mediocre team into one of the best in the NHL, and most importantly, he's built what is likely the best-constructed team in the entire league.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 26

Canadiens' long-term contracts look even better with recent salary cap news

Montreal Canadiens fans are reminded every day how lucky they are to have players willing to fit within a certain salary structure. With massive contracts

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 25

Florian Xhekaj: He Could Face the Same Fate as His Brother

When will the Xhekaj brothers make their regular-season debut with the Montreal Canadiens? Florian Xhekaj is certainly impressing at training camp, and many are wondering if he should make the team.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / September 25

JiC: 'Because he’s returning to Michigan, Michael Hage is becoming a decoy'

When Michael Hage announced that he was returning to Michigan for another season, it sparked a huge reaction, but it also surprised a lot of people. Montreal Canadiens fans are all really looking forward to seeing Hage in the Habs' uniform, and we all felt he was ready to make the jump.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 25

Jayden Struble and Adam Engstrom are fighting for one spot with the Canadiens

With just the split-squad games against the Ottawa Senators left, the Montreal Canadiens still have a couple of roster battles to watch. Florian Xhekaj and Owen Beck are still fighting to start the season on the Canadiens roster, but the more interesting conversation is which defenceman is on the outside looking in.

Jeff Gorton News / Dose.ca / September 25

Jeff Gorton: You Don’t Need a HUGE Defensive Lineup to Win the Stanley Cup

It's often been said in recent years that you need a strong defense to win the Stanley Cup. The Panthers did it back-to-back with a pretty formidable blue line.

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 25

3 Montreal Canadiens under the most pressure entering final preseason game

The Montreal Canadiens are set to wrap up the preseason on Saturday night with two games, with half the roster in Montreal to play the Senators and the other half in Ottawa.

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / September 25

We need to trade David Reinbacher, also known as Norman Flynn

David Reinbacher has been playing some great hockey lately. He's making his mark with the team he's familiar with, and that's a good thing because we know just how much he can help the Canadiens on the right side of the defense.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 25

Training: Here Are the Canadiens’ Special Units

This morning, during practice, the Canadiens worked on special teams. Naturally, you won't be surprised to learn that the five regular members of the first power-play unit were in their usual positions this morning.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / September 25

Kent Hughes would (really) like to complete a trade

It's that time of year when the Canadiens' management makes the rounds to visit media partners—or at least, outlets that the organization favors. That's how it goes at the end of every training camp.

Kirby Dach News / NHL Trade Talk / September 25

Insider: Oilers 'Drooling' Over Opportunity to Acquire Canadiens Forward

Kirby Dach is facing an uphill battle to crack the Montreal Canadiens’ opening-night lineup, and the scrutiny on him this camp has been intense. The injury

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 25

Kaiden Guhle, Ivan Demidov, and Florian Xhekaj Attend Canadiens Practice

This morning at club practice, there were a few things to keep an eye on. The first was Ivan Demidov's situation. We expected to see him take to the ice today (after a few days of treatment) because that's what had been announced.

Nikita Kucherov News / Dose.ca / September 25

Nikita Kucherov in Montreal: Jeff Mark Floats the Idea

The Montreal Canadiens want to take it to the next level. Could that happen with Kirill Marchenko, a client of Dan Milstein who wants to leave Columbus?

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 25

Projections: The salary cap will be excessive in two years

Currently, the salary cap is $104 million. It is expected to rise to $113.5 million next year. And with the NHL becoming increasingly healthy, we can expect to see a salary cap in 2028–2029 that will be significantly higher—much to the delight of the players.

Owen Beck News / A Winning Habit / September 25

Owen Beck is NHL-ready but Canadiens have nowhere to put him

Having too many NHL-ready players is a great problem to have, and that is exactly where the Montreal Canadiens find themselves at training camp. To start, the Canadiens’ forward group is already a tight-knit group, with nearly everyone returning.

Dylan Larkin News / A Winning Habit / September 25

Canadiens appear to move on from Dylan Larkin as new trade target emerges

General manager Kent Hughes seemingly was going big-game hunting this offseason, and if he was going to make a trade, it was going to be a big splash move for the Montreal Canadiens.

Owen Beck News / Dose.ca / September 25

Owen Beck is starting to get the hang of the cassette

Owen Beck is starting to get the hang of it. For the past few years, the Canadiens' prospect has arrived at training camp with the same goal in mind. He wants to earn a spot on the Montreal roster, make the most of every opportunity, and convince the organization that he's ready to stay.

Kirby Dach News / The Sick Podcast / September 24

Kirby Dach Opens Up: ‘Ive Been Through A Lot’

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach showed some brutal honesty after the team held an intra-squad scrimmage at training camp on Thursday. When asked what he’s learned from the ups and downs of his injury-plagued four seasons with Montreal Canadiens, a somewhat emotional Dach opened up to the assembled media scrum.

Kirill Marchenko News / NHL Trade Talk / September 24

Canadiens Trade Package for Kirill Marchenko — Would You Accept?

Kirill Marchenko’s name refuses to leave the rumour mill. He’s been linked to half the league all summer, but one team keeps popping up more than anyone else: the Montreal Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

Florian Xhekaj & Reinbacher Are Forcing the Canadiens Into Tough Decisions

Training camp is supposed to answer questions for NHL teams, but sometimes it creates even more of them. That may be exactly what is happening for the Montreal Canadiens with Florian Xhekaj and David Reinbacher.