Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Will The Canadiens Pick Another Russian With Their 1st Pick In The 2026 NHL Entry Draft?

It is officially Draft Day, and while it was rumoured early on that the Montreal Canadiens were looking to move their 1st round pick in this year’s draft, it is now seeming more and more likely that they will step up to the podium and pick at #28 tonight.

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The Canucks, the Canadiens, and the Laine Question

It's almost certain that the Montréal Canadiens want to move Patrik Laine. And one reader suggested he might be a nice, low-budget addition for the Vancouver Canucks.

Kirill Marchenko News / The Sick Podcast / June 26

Murphy’s Hockey Law: Canadiens’ Cost For Marchenko; Draft Plan Update

The Sick Podcasts Network has confirmed the numerous reports that the Montreal Canadiens are interested in Blue Jackets winger Kirill Marchenko. “All true but they’re not the only ones and the price will be high,” an NHL source told Murphy’s Hockey Law on Friday morning. “What that price will be is TBD right now.

Kirill Marchenko News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26

Canadiens put massive offer on the table for Kirill Marchenko

NHL insider Frank Seravalli said on Frankly Hockey Friday afternoon that the Montreal Canadiens are making a big play for a stud forward from the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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 26

The CH’s preseason schedule has been released (and it’s different than usual)

We knew that the Montreal Canadiens would face the Senators three times during their upcoming preseason schedule. But the full schedule for those games hadn't been officially announced yet.

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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 / NHL Trade Talk / June 26

Canadiens Calling on Big Names Just Hours Before the 2026 NHL Draft

According to NHL insider and The Athletic columnist Pierre LeBrun, the Montreal Canadiens have several irons in the fire head into Friday night’s NHL draft.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Montreal Canadiens Acquire Brett Berard

The Montreal Canadiens are acquiring forward Brett Berard from the New York Rangers in exchange for prospect defenseman William Trudeau. The trade was first reported by Peter Baugh of The Athletic, while Mollie Walker of the New York Post first reported Trudeau’s inclusion.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 26

'The Canadiens are going to get a top-6 forward—maybe even two.'

All right. We're just a few hours away from the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft… and in Montreal, we're all hoping for the same thing. We're all waiting to see what Kent Hughes does, because the Eastern Conference teams have gotten stronger in recent days.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

3 Bounce-Back Trade Targets the Canadiens Should Consider

One thing Kent Hughes has shown during his tenure as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens is that he isn’t afraid to bet on talent. The acquisition of Kirby Dach in 2022 was the perfect example.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Canadiens’ 2026 Draft Storylines to Follow

The last time the NHL Entry Draft was hosted in Buffalo was 2016. Back then, the Montreal Canadiens arrived under a cloud of existential dread, still recovering from a season that crumbled the moment Carey Price’s knee gave out.

Mathew Barzal News / Dose.ca / June 26

RUMOR | The Canadiens are inquiring about Mathew Barzal

The Montreal Canadiens are doing everything they can to improve. Naturally, that means Kent Hughes is on the phone. He's calling executives who have players to sell, but also teams that haven't necessarily put any players on the trading block.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 26

David Ettedgui throws in the towel: he’s bracing for the worst

We're just a few hours away from the draft, and the Canadiens haven't made a move yet. Samuel Montembeault, Brendan Gallagher, and Kirby Dach are all still

Matthew Knies News / Dose.ca / June 26

The Canadiens came close to letting Matthew Knies slip away last night

Will the Maple Leafs finally manage to trade Matthew Knies? We know Kyle Dubas tried to do it (in exchange for Marc-André Fleury) back in the day. We also know Brad Treliving came close to sending him to Montreal.

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Mason Marchment News / Dose.ca / June 26

Canadiens: Here’s Why Signing Mason Marchment Is Unlikely

The Montreal Canadiens are interested in Mason Marchment. I'm not surprised. After all, when you look at his stats, you see that the 6'5” Ontarian has been scoring around 20 goals and racking up about 50 points per season for the past three years.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / June 26

A trade involving Jakub Dobes: a real possibility

The Canadiens haven’t made a move yet—except for Luke Tuch. Will it happen today? If the answer is no, we'll have some questions to ask ourselves, since that would mean the 28th overall pick was used to acquire a prospect.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25

Canadiens, Blue Jackets Swap Luke Tuch And Hunter McKown

The Canadiens and Blue Jackets have made a small prospect trade. Montreal has acquired forward Hunter McKown from Columbus in exchange for winger Luke Tuch; both teams have announced the swap.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

What is the Montreal Canadiens’ top priority this summer?

The Montreal Canadiens are coming off a successful season that followed a 2024-25 campaign in which they made the playoffs as a wild card before getting bounced in the first round.

Lane Hutson News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

Could Xavier Villeneuve make NHL scouts look silly again?

Every small defenseman wants to mimic Lane Hutson these days – and why wouldn’t they? For Xavier Villeneuve, the comparison makes a ton of sense. He’s a sub-six-foot blueliner who skates like the wind, and might be one of the most skilled – and smartest – defensemen in the 2026 NHL Draft.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 25