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Juraj Slafkovsky could benefit the most from being named assistant captain

Brendan Gallagher's departure for Vancouver leaves an assistant captain position open in Montreal. Two candidates are being considered to wear an “A” on their jerseys and support Nick Suzuki and Mike Matheson next season.

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Lane Hutson was on the ice Saturday morning for a fundraiser

Lane Hutson is such a weirdo. He's always on the ice as soon as he gets the chance. Sometimes, even on December 25, he goes out to skate with fans. We know he loves Montreal and its fans, but he also makes time for his community.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 29

Top 15 CH Prospects: Demidov, Hage, and Fowler on the Podium

Following last week's rankings from 6 to 4, today marks the conclusion of our annual list of the CH's 15 top prospects. You'll find a summary of our analysis series at the end of this article.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / August 29

The Most Regretted Trades By The Montreal Canadiens

Since their founding in 1909, the Montreal Canadiens have been involved in several trades with teams across the NHL over multiple decades. There have been some high-profile players moved in and out of the team, with the Canadiens by far the most successful team in league history.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 29

Starting the season with three goalies: 'The chances are close to zero'

Everyone remembers the three-goalie rotation we saw a few seasons ago with the Montreal Canadiens, featuring Samuel Montembeault, Jake Allen, and Cayden Primeau.

Andrei Markov News / Professor Press Box / August 29

Andrei Markov and the Lost Art of Being Indispensable

There is a funny thing about hockey history. We tend to remember the players who demanded our attention. The big scorers. The loud personalities. The players who made something happen and then made sure everyone knew about it.

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 29

Top Canadiens Storylines Set to Define Their 2026-27 Season

As things stand, Oliver Kapanen is the logical choice to play No. 2 centre for the Montreal Canadiens. He may be seen as a complement to last year’s rookie-scoring-leader, Ivan Demidov, but, in scoring 22 goals, Kapanen undeniably put up numbers.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 29

3 Things to Watch Ahead of Canadiens Training Camp

The Montreal Canadiens are getting closer to opening training camp, and unlike in previous years, there may not be a long list of roster spots available.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / August 29

Jacob Fowler draws comparisons to a young Carey Price after top prospect ranking

Jakub Dobes has been garnering all the attention from Montreal Canadiens fans and media. Rightfully so, Dobes was arguably the best goalie in the NHL during the second half of the season and carried that momentum into the playoffs.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / August 29

Arber Xhekaj: His agent refuses to comment on the matter

Now that Cale Makar has signed his contract extension, another top defenseman is waiting to sign his deal. Quinn Hughes Arber Xhekaj still doesn't have a contract lined up for next season, and time is running out before the season starts.

NHL News / Dose.ca / August 28

Stop comparing Lane Hutson to Cale Makar

Cale Makar signed a massive contract a few hours ago. $20.4 million… per year… for eight years. It's the most lucrative contract in history. Ever since the signing, people haven't stopped praising Kent Hughes for the deal he offered Lane Hutson.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / August 28

Did Kent Hughes Just Get Another Chance With Montembeault?

There is something funny about the way NHL trades work. A player can be sitting there all summer, available, and nobody wants him. Then somebody gets hurt.

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.

Ivan Demidov News / The Sick Podcast / August 28

Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Ivan Demidov

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.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / August 28

Lane Hutson: Corey Pronman Admits He Was Wrong… Or Almost

There's been a lot of talk about Corey Pronman in recent days. His recent rankings have sparked a lot of discussion… which is always the case year after year.

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Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / August 28

Kent Hughes’ Next Challenge

Unless proven otherwise, the Canadiens will start the upcoming season with essentially the same lineup as the one we saw in the most recent playoffs. In Nick Suzuki's view, that's good news.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 28

Bolduc and Xhekaj are still waiting (and the reason could be a major trade)

Earlier this summer, Connor Hellebuyck or his agent had let it be known that he wanted to be traded. As of yesterday, this is no longer just a rumor; Connor Hellebuyck has publicly stated that he wants to play for another team because he wants to win.

Dylan Larkin News / The Hockey Writers / August 28

Unpacking the Latest Dylan Larkin to the Canadiens Trade Rumours

The Montreal Canadiens have been connected to plenty of big names over the last couple of years, and one of them is starting to make his way back into the rumour mill.

Connor Hellebuyck News / A Winning Habit / August 28

Canadiens have a few reasons to watch the Connor Hellebuyck rumors closely

The big news around the NHL was Connor Hellebuyck making his trade request from the Winnipeg Jets public. While the Montreal Canadiens should not be interested in trading for Connor Hellebuyck, there are a few reasons that they need to pay attention closely as this unfolds.

Kirby Dach News / The Hockey Writers / August 28

Kirby Dach Needs to Finally Cement Role With Canadiens or Be Replaced

The Montreal Canadiens began a rebuild when Kent Hughes was hired as their general manager on Jan. 18, 2022. Interestingly, instead of just adding as many future draft picks as possible, he also focused on bringing in young players that can help expedite the building process.

Nick Suzuki News / A Winning Habit / August 28

Why Nick Suzuki's latest comments put subtle pressure on the Canadiens front office

One of the big questions still lingering around the Montreal Canadiens is what they do with restricted free agents Zachary Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj. If Nick Suzuki has a say in the matter, he would like to see both return.

NHL News / Dose.ca / August 28

Pat Brisson let his chance with Nick Suzuki slip away

Even the best can miss one. Pat Brisson is one of the best-known agents in the world of hockey. His job involves, among other things, trying to identify the next big stars before they become stars.

Nick Suzuki News / A Winning Habit / August 27

Nick Suzuki explains why Canadiens stars are taking less money

NHL contracts have exploded this offseason. The Chicago Blackhawks traded for and signed Bowen Byram to a massive six-year, $75 million contract. Leo Carlsson shocked the hockey world when he signed the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet, forcing the Anaheim Ducks to match a five-year, $90 million contract.

Oliver Kapanen News / The Sick Podcast / August 27