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It would be understandable if Arber Xhekaj wanted to leave

Arber Xhekaj finds himself in a somewhat precarious situation. He still hasn't signed his contract for next season, and the Canadiens' training camp is set to begin in just a few days.

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Calder: Jacob Fowler Among the Favorites

Porter Martone, Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg, Cole Hutson, Anton Frondell, Roman Kantserov, James Hagens, Ilya Protas, Tij Iginla… All these guys have one thing in common: they are (most likely) about to start their first full season in the NHL.

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / September 1

Zachary Bolduc wants an offensive role: Is the Habs ready to give him one?

Zachary Bolduc has little left to prove when it comes to his desire to stay in Montreal. The young forward wants to wear the Canadiens' jersey and be part of the team's success in the city.

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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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Montreal Canadiens News / Trade Talk Sports / September 1

Kris Letang Has Sky-High Expectations for Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov

Ivan Demidov has had Montreal Canadiens fans buzzing from the moment he was drafted, and through his first 84 career games, he hasn’t let them down. The Russian winger was the runner-up to Matthew Schaefer for the Calder Trophy last season and flashed glimpses of greatness during Montreal’s run to the Eastern Conference Finals.

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.

Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / September 1

Oliver Kapanen to start—but not to end—the season

September 1. School has started, summer vacation is over, the days are getting shorter, and I've pulled out my pants for the evenings that are now without sunlight.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 1

Montreal Canadiens’ 4 Most Electric Crowd Moments at the Bell Centre

Since it was opened back in 1996, the Bell Centre has made a name for itself as one of the most iconic arenas in the NHL. It boasts a maximum capacity of 21,273, making it the largest hockey arena on the planet.

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / September 1

Is Kaiden Guhle injured? A puzzling scene in Brossard

Is Kaiden Guhle injured? It's a fair question, since this morning in Brossard, my colleague Patrick Guillet observed a situation that was quite curious and unusual.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 1

3 Canadiens’ Prospects Facing Make-or-Break Seasons

The Montreal Canadiens emerged from their rebuild with an appearance in the Eastern Conference Final last season. They also boast one of the deepest prospect pools in the sport, in what amounts to an enviable pairing of having their cake and eating it too.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 1

3 Ways Canadiens Are Better Ahead of 2026-27

Montreal Canadiens fans have heard it all offseason, how the team has improved this summer, despite general manager Kent Hughes not having done anything to add to his roster.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / September 1

'Let’s forget about it!': The explosive behind-the-scenes story of Lane Hutson’s contract

The Canadiens are often in the news because of their salary structure. That's to be expected. To get to this point, Marc Bergevin had to offer Nick Suzuki the right contract, and the new front office had to build on that momentum.

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.

Mike Matheson News / The Hockey Writers / September 1

Canadiens’ Veteran Mike Matheson Embraces Evolving Role

Watching Mike Matheson in public appearances, in warmups, even during the games, you immediately sense the calm and quiet poise of a man who understands exactly where he sits in the universe.

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 1

Michael Hage on Kirill Marchenko: 'The CH won’t falter'

Will Kirill Marchenko be traded by the Blue Jackets? In the medium term, I think it's inevitable. I find it hard to believe that all the rumors from the past few months are false and that he'll happily sign a long-term contract with Columbus a year from now.

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Yevgeni Volokhin News / Dose.ca / September 1

Yevgeni Volokhin: Another Contract in Russia for the Canadiens’ Prospect

Goaltender Yevgeni Volokhin has just signed a three-year contract extension in the KHL with HK Spartak Moscow. It's a two-way deal, meaning the goaltender could continue his development in the VHL.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / August 31

RUMOR | The CH is reportedly interested in signing Arber Xhekaj as a winger

Although the start of the season is fast approaching, there has still been no announcement regarding the contract signings of Zachary Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj.

Trevor Letowski News / Dose.ca / August 31

Trevor Letowski: His New Mandate Is Clearer

Recently, the Canadiens announced that Trevor Letowski would no longer be behind the Habs' bench for the upcoming season. As you're no doubt aware by now, Derek Lalonde, the former Red Wings coach, has been tapped to replace him moving forward.

Phillip Danault News / A Winning Habit / August 31

Under-the-radar Canadiens prospect could eventually replace Phillip Danault

The Montreal Canadiens already have one of the youngest rosters in the NHL, and that likely will not change for the next couple of seasons. Montreal has a ton of prospects who could be making the jump in the near future.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Lead / August 31

The Montreal Canadiens Can Expect More Stability in Net

The Montreal Canadiens had a successful season culminating in an Eastern Conference Final appearance. Before next season, several questions remain about Montreal’s goaltending.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 31

Georges Laraque gives Kent Hughes a 9 out of 10 for his summer

It's back-to-school time in the world of radio today, including here at BPM Sports. It's time for some slightly premature predictions and analyses of the CH's summer.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 31

Alexandre Carrier: David Reinbacher Is Putting Pressure on His Position

In just over two weeks, the Canadiens' training camp will get underway. And of course, there are a few storylines we'll be watching closely. Who will emerge as Ivan Demidov's defensive partner?

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 31

Montreal Canadiens Top 10 Prospects: Honourable Mentions

The Montreal Canadiens have seen many of their top prospects graduate to the NHL over the past few seasons. Despite this, the Canadiens still have a very solid prospect group. In the next few days, I will be discussing my top 10 prospects within the Montreal Canadiens organization.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / August 31

Finding a right-handed pitcher wasn’t Kent Hughes’s top priority this summer

When the major media outlets start covering it again, it means hockey season is just around the corner. Those outlets would have loved to report on a big-name signing by the Habs this summer, but in the end, it never happened.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 30

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: The Canadiens’ Good Problem

The week’s hottest Montreal Canadiens topics, served without the sugar-coating and with little concern for bruised feelings. There was a time when looking at the Canadiens depth chart was a little like opening the refrigerator after a long weekend away.

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 / 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.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / August 27