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Alexander Zharovsky says Juraj Slafkovský reminds him of a player who played alongside both of them

Alexander Zharovsky says Juraj Slafkovský reminds him of a player who played alongside both of them

Alexander Zharovsky has just had a great season in Russia. The CH prospect scored 16 goals and 42 points in 59 games, all against adults who were physically much more mature than he is.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 20
Canadiens Fans Should Be Okay With a Quiet Offseason

Canadiens Fans Should Be Okay With a Quiet Offseason

It is undeniable that the Montreal Canadiens’ progress over the last two seasons has been meteoric. Given Kent Hughes’ and Jeff Gorton’s history of making significant trades in previous off-seasons, many expect more of the same this summer.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 20
Four potential draft picks for the CH

Four potential draft picks for the CH

Believe it or not, we're less than a week away from the NHL Draft. With the Canadiens' rebuild now at a very advanced stage, interest in the 2026 draft has dropped dramatically around town compared to the last four “summer Christmases”!

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 20
3 Forwards the Canadiens Could Target in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft

3 Forwards the Canadiens Could Target in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft

The Montreal Canadiens have done an excellent job building their prospect pool over the last few years. With young stars already in place at the NHL level

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 20

The Marlies are AHL champions: the Rocket will have suffered the same fate as the Canadiens

As everyone knows by now, the Carolina Hurricanes are the Stanley Cup champions of the 2025–2026 National Hockey League season. They had an impressive playoff run, winning all 16 games needed to claim the Cup while suffering only three losses in total.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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.

Oliver Kapanen News / The Sick Podcast / June 19
Can The Habs Continue With Oliver Kapanen As 2nd Line Centre?

Can The Habs Continue With Oliver Kapanen As 2nd Line Centre?

For the majority of the 2025-26 season, rookie forward Oliver Kapanen was the Montreal Canadiens’ 2nd-line centre alongside fellow rookie Ivan Demidov on his wing.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 19
Canadiens Offseason Focus Needs to be Fixing Bottom Six

Canadiens Offseason Focus Needs to be Fixing Bottom Six

It is a brutal, unyielding truth as old as the Stanley Cup itself: you can’t survive the punishing, bone-crushing gauntlet of the playoffs on skill alone when your bottom-six gets physically overwhelmed.

Mark Scheifele News / Trade Talk Sports / June 19
Could Mark Scheifele Unexpectedly Become Canadiens’ Top 2C Target?

Could Mark Scheifele Unexpectedly Become Canadiens’ Top 2C Target?

The Montreal Canadiens have long been searching for a second-line center behind Nick Suzuki, and after this year’s run to the Eastern Conference Finals, it feels like GM Kent Hughes will especially prioritize finding one this offseason.

Oliver Kapanen News / The Hockey Writers / June 19
Trusting Kapanen Means the Canadiens Can Dream Big on the Wing

Trusting Kapanen Means the Canadiens Can Dream Big on the Wing

Whenever general manager (GM) Kent Hughes drops a hint about his next big move, he creates the kind of excitement that has defined the Montreal Canadiens’

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 19
3 Defencemen the Canadiens Could Target in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft

3 Defencemen the Canadiens Could Target in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft

The Montreal Canadiens have spent the last few years building one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL. With players like Lane Hutson, David Reinbacher and Noah Dobson already in the organization, the blue line looks promising for both the present and the future.

Zachary Bolduc News / The Hockey Writers / June 19
Canadiens’ Bolduc a Good Candidate for a Bridge Deal

Canadiens’ Bolduc a Good Candidate for a Bridge Deal

The free-agent focus this summer is clearly on Montreal Canadiens rookie Ivan Demidov, despite the fact his entry-level deal only expires in 2027. Re-signing restricted-free-agent (RFA) forward Zachary Bolduc still represents a more-pressing need, as his deal expires in the coming weeks.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 19
Brendan Gallagher situation: Canucks hoping for a sweet deal from Canadiens

Brendan Gallagher situation: Canucks hoping for a sweet deal from Canadiens

The Brendan Gallagher saga is far from over. 

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Alexander Zharovsky News / The Sick Podcast / June 18

Habs Should Tread Lightly Regarding Trading Zharovsky

Over the past week, Montreal Canadiens prospect Alexander Zharovsky has been on the ice every day in Brossard with childhood friend and Habs star forward Ivan Demidov.

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Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / June 18
Patrik Laine’s name continues to be linked to the Kings

Patrik Laine’s name continues to be linked to the Kings

The fact that Patrik Laine is eligible to sign a contract based on performance bonuses will help him find a new team this summer. There will be interest in his services from all corners of the NHL, and the player will have a decision to make.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 18
Eric Engels: If Ivan Demidov signs an 8-year contract, he’ll make more money than Lane Hutson

Eric Engels: If Ivan Demidov signs an 8-year contract, he’ll make more money than Lane Hutson

Ivan Demidov had a strong first season in the National League. We've seen his talent, and we've seen that he has the offensive tools to become a very dangerous player in a few years.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 18
3 Goaltenders the Canadiens Could Target in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft

3 Goaltenders the Canadiens Could Target in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft

The Montreal Canadiens appear to be in a strong position when it comes to their future in goal. Jacob Fowler remains one of the organization’s top prospects, while Jakub Dobes has already shown he can contribute at the NHL level.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 18
Possible buyout for Gallagher; no talks between Dach and the Habs; and Dobes’ contract

Possible buyout for Gallagher; no talks between Dach and the Habs; and Dobes’ contract

The Canadiens said they wanted to handle the Brendan Gallagher situation with respect. That's only natural, because we all know just how highly regarded the veteran is within the Montreal organization.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / June 18
Three Signs Pointing to Samuel Montembeault’s Return to Montreal

Three Signs Pointing to Samuel Montembeault’s Return to Montreal

If you dig a little deeper, you can find clues pointing to Samuel Montembeault's return to Montreal this fall. But be careful: clues don't tell the whole story.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 18
Canadiens: 11 days to decide the fate of 11 players

Canadiens: 11 days to decide the fate of 11 players

Today is June 18. The draft is eight days away, and the free-agent market opens in less than two weeks. Man, time sure flies when the Canadiens make it to the conference finals… There's one important date, however, that very few people are talking about right now across the NHL: June 29.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18
1 player Canadiens must sign in 2026 NHL Free Agency

1 player Canadiens must sign in 2026 NHL Free Agency

The Montreal Canadiens went all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2026. It was certainly an inspiring run from a Montreal team that arguably overachieved this season.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 17
Canadiens rumors: Montreal has no trade interest in $39 million veteran center

Canadiens rumors: Montreal has no trade interest in $39 million veteran center

The Montreal Canadiens made the Eastern Conference Finals in 2026. It was a largely successful season for the most storied franchise in the NHL. However, work is needed this summer if Montreal wishes to go further in 2027.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / June 17
A Front and Center Look at the Canadiens Biggest Need

A Front and Center Look at the Canadiens Biggest Need

By JD Lagrange – With the NHL Draft on June 26 rapidly approaching, rumour season is in full swing, and as expected, the Montreal Canadiens find themselves in the middle of the conversation.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Lead / June 17
Who Is the Best Offseason Target for the Montreal Canadiens?

Who Is the Best Offseason Target for the Montreal Canadiens?

Montreal’s biggest need this offseason is clear. It’s time to commit to finding the team a second-line center. After Oliver Kapanen’s surprise rookie season and a strong postseason from Jake Evans, the Canadiens still have a clear gap to address.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / June 17
Canadiens’ Goalie Logjam Becomes Oilers’ Big Chance

Canadiens’ Goalie Logjam Becomes Oilers’ Big Chance

Yesterday, Trade Talk Sports published a post by Jackson Weber, under the headline: “Oilers reportedly interested in Canadiens goaltender.” Obviously, he wrote the post from an Edmonton perspective.

Samuel Montembeault News / Trade Talk Sports / June 16
Oilers reportedly interested in Canadiens goaltender

Oilers reportedly interested in Canadiens goaltender

The Oilers tried to make changes to solidify the goaltending position last season, but they didn’t work.

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