Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Two Habs Players Walk Away With Major NHL Awards

On Friday, the NHL officially announced that Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki had won the Selke Trophy as the league’s best defensive forward (although he really won for his dominant two-way play) for the 2025-26 season.

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How Nick Suzuki Earned the NHL’s Ultimate Two-Way Honour

All season long, the conversation kept circling back to the same idea in Montreal: if the Selke Trophy is supposed to reward complete forwards, then what exactly more did Nick Suzuki have to do?

Patrik Laine News / Professor Press Box / June 6

Would Patrik Laine Be Worth the Risk for the Maple Leafs?

I know what a lot of Toronto Maple Leafs fans are probably thinking the second they see this name. Patrik Laine? Really? And honestly, that reaction makes sense.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 6

Reflecting on Brendan Gallagher’s Canadiens Tenure

I’ve followed the Montreal Canadiens closely for a long time, almost obsessively. At every draft, I delved deeply into the prospects, searching for any glimmer of hope during a period when hope was in short supply in Montreal.

Mitch Marner News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

The 'Stanley Cup captains since 2000' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / June 6

Jakub Dobes thanks (in French) the CH fans

Jakub Dobes became a fan favorite in Montreal during the Canadiens' playoff run. The goalie was absolutely dominant… and his candor with the media made a lot of people grow to love him.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Kent Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / June 6

Revisiting Kent Hughes’ Key Moves for the Canadiens in 2025-26

When a team makes a deep playoff run, it becomes easier to look back at the moves made by management and evaluate their impact. While some transactions take years to fully judge, Kent Hughes deserves credit for several decisions that helped strengthen the Montreal Canadiens both in the short and long term.

Matthew Knies News / The Hockey Writers / June 6

Canadiens Hypothetically Adding Knies Comes at Great Cost

To admittedly state the obvious, were the Montreal Canadiens to actually trade for Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies, the price tag would be exorbitant.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Forkball / June 6

Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield Win Major NHL Awards

The Montreal Canadiens’ resurgence received further validation Friday when captain Nick Suzuki and star winger Cole Caufield earned two of the NHL’s most respected individual awards.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / June 6

Samuel Montembeault: 'There will be interest from all corners of the NHL'

Jakub Dobes is clearly the Montreal Canadiens' No. 1 goaltender; there's no longer any doubt about that given how the season ended and, above all, the Canadiens' goaltender's performance in the playoffs.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 5

3 players Canadiens must trade after disappointing East Final loss

The 2025-26 NHL season for the Montreal Canadiens ended in disappointing fashion at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes, who eliminated them in five games in the Eastern Conference Final and are now battling the Vegas Golden Knights for hockey’s ultimate prize — the Stanley Cup.

Frederik Andersen News / Dose.ca / June 6

The Canadiens completely shut down Frederik Andersen

Frederik Andersen has undoubtedly been one of the best goalies since the start of the 2026 playoffs. Before the series against the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Finals, his stats were mind-blowing.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 6

How top prospects handle the draft year pressure

It won’t be long before the top 2026 NHL Draft prospects become hockey stars, known to fans around the world. But at this moment, they’re just teenagers enjoying life.

Gavin McKenna reflects on potentially going 1st overall to Leafs: ‘I’d be pretty fortunate to go there’

Gavin McKenna confirms John Chayka traveled to Whitehorse to meet him, will meet again in coming weeks

The 'Last 50-goal NHL season by team' quiz

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / June 5

Details On The Overdue Trade Deadline Deal Are Released

According to Dave Pagnotta of the Fourth Period, the Montreal Canadiens trade deadline deal that was, in fact, filed a minute too late and therefore couldn’t

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The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz

The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

Brendan Gallagher News / The Hockey Writers / June 5

5 Trade Destinations for Canadiens’ Brendan Gallagher

After 14 seasons and over 900 games in a Canadiens uniform, the Brendan Gallagher era in Montreal is coming to an end. Following an emotional end-of-season press conference where Gallagher made it clear he would be moving on, his agent Gerry Johansson has reportedly been granted permission to speak with other teams to facilitate a possible trade.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 5

Rangers, Canadiens discussed potential Laine-Lafreniere trade

The Montreal Canadiens showed throughout the season that they had the talent to make a Stanley Cup run, and they made it as far as the Eastern Conference Finals, ultimately losing to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Cole Caufield News / Ball Exclusives / June 5

Cole Caufield wins the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

Cole Caufield is the 2026 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy winner, awarded “to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.” The award is voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

Cole Caufield News / Field Level Media / June 5

Canadiens' Cole Caufield wins Lady Byng Trophy

Canadiens forward Cole Caufield thought he was in the Montreal locker room Friday to surprise teammate Nick Suzuki with the Frank J. Selke Trophy, but there was another card to be flipped.

Nick Suzuki News / Field Level Media / June 5

Canadiens' Nick Suzuki runs away with Selke Trophy

Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki is the decisive winner of the 2025-26 Frank J. Selke Trophy. The honor awarded Friday goes to the forward who "best excels in the defensive aspects of the game" and is voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 5

Cole Caufield shows Johnny Gaudreau love after winning Lady Byng

Canadiens' Cole Caufield shows 'hero' Johnny Gaudreau love after winning Lady Byng Trophy

The league announced that Cole Caufield has been voted the winner of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, which is presented annually to the player who exhibits a high standard of sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct and playing ability.

Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki wins 2026 Selke Trophy

Maple Leafs have reached out about trade for Rangers' $40M center

Dylan Larkin trade request shows how far once-proud Red Wings have fallen

Assessing trade destinations for disgruntled Red Wings center Larkin

Three NHL teams under major pressure this offseason

Nick Suzuki News / Daily Faceoff / June 5

Canadiens' Nick Suzuki wins 2026 Selke Trophy

The leader of one of the NHL’s most prominent franchises has taken home some hardware.

Canadiens' Cole Caufield shows 'hero' Johnny Gaudreau love after winning Lady Byng Trophy

The 'Last 70-assist season by NHL team' quiz

Matthew Knies News / Trade Talk Sports / June 5

Matthew Knies Was Almost a Montreal Canadien

We all know the Montreal Canadiens had a trade of substance fall through at the last minute at this year’s deadline involving a player that GM Kent Hughes would and could target again this offseason.

Dylan Larkin News / Trade Talk Sports / June 5

Montreal Canadiens Seen as Landing Spot for Dylan Larkin

The NHL offseason turned up a notch with the news that Dylan Larkin had requested a trade out of Detroit on Thursday. A new star potentially becoming available on the trade market has stirred things up league-wide, and everyone is now trying to determine the best landing spots for the Red Wings captain.

Matthew Knies News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 4

Canadiens nearly acquired Matthew Knies at NHL trade deadline

Around the trade deadline, it was reported that the Montreal Canadiens had completed a significant trade with an unidentified team; however, the other team was unable to file the trade by the 3 p.m.

Dylan Larkin trade request shows how far once-proud Red Wings have fallen

Assessing trade destinations for disgruntled Red Wings center Dylan Larkin

Four teams that could land Dylan Larkin in a blockbuster trade

Potential trade destinations for Oilers’ Darnell Nurse

The 'Last 70-assist season by NHL team' quiz

Brendan Gallagher News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 4

Canadiens rumors: Montreal gives Brendan Gallagher’s agent permission to facilitate a trade

The Montreal Canadiens’ season ended in the Eastern Conference Finals, losing to the Carolina Hurricanes. After the series, it came out that Brendan Gallagher would likely not be back with the club.

Ivan Demidov News / NHL Trade Talk / June 4

Extension Close as Canadiens and Demidov Get Ahead of NHL Contract Rule Change

Expect a long-term deal between the Montreal Canadiens and Ivan Demidov to get finalized and officially announced almost immediately as the calendar turns from June to July.

Oliver Kapanen News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3

The Canadiens Big Offseason Question: To Trade Oliver Kapanen?

Is Oliver Kapanen headed out of Montreal this offseason? The short answer is maybe. And there are decent arguments for both keeping him and moving him.

Jakub Dobes News / Trade Talk Sports / June 3

Could the Montreal Canadiens sell high on Jakub Dobes?

Jakub Dobes was the backbone and arguably the MVP of the Montreal Canadiens’ run to the Eastern Conference Final. Despite his team not having its best game on many nights, Dobes almost always stood tall and gave them a chance to win, and his fiery, emotional play made him a fan favorite throughout.

Martin St. Louis News / NHL Trade Talk / June 4

Insider says it 'killed' Martin St. Louis to make tough decision in Montreal

The fact that Martin St. Louis essentially ended Brendan Gallagher‘s career in Montreal isn’t sitting well with some fans and it likely hasn’t sat well with St.