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A theory that might explain why Anthony Mantha isn’t in Montreal

Anthony Mantha did not sign with the Canadiens. He chose the Devils. We know the Habs were keeping tabs on the situation, but it seems likely that Kent Hughes didn't make an offer to try to bring the Quebec native to Montreal.

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Patrik Laine: Another Club to Watch

I don’t know which team Patrik Laine will sign with this summer. But I do know it won’t be the Canadiens. Because, in reality, there are several teams interested in signing Laine—who is talented—to a contract structured around bonuses.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Canadiens’ 5 Worst Contracts for 2026-27 Season

Seeing as the Montreal Canadiens retained salary upon trading Brendan Gallagher to the Vancouver Canucks, he technically could be eligible for consideration on this list of the Habs’ worst contracts for 2026-27.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 16

The Canadiens have improved this summer, according to The Athletic

The Canadiens haven’t (yet) managed to improve at the NHL level this summer. Is it too late to do so? No. But we can all agree that at this point, the teams we're seeing across the Bettman League are pretty much the ones we'll see in September.

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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

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Mike Matheson News / The Sick Podcast / July 15

Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Mike Matheson

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / July 15

David Reinbacher: Here’s what the CH wants him to work on this summer

David Reinbacher made progress last season. The defenseman played a total of 63 games in 25-26 (including two with the Canadiens), and even though he was injured a few times, the fact that he played so much is good news.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 15

Canadiens: Several Road Games to Start the Season

We now know when the 32 teams will play their first home game of the 2026–2027 season. For the Montreal Canadiens, the season will kick off at the Bell Centre with a game on October 6 (a Tuesday) against the defending champions, the Carolina Hurricanes.

NHL News / Dose.ca / July 15

Anthony Mantha in New Jersey: What’s next for Kent Hughes?

The Canadiens haven’t improved their roster for the upcoming season. Yes, they've acquired some players from the minors… but the same issues keep coming up when it comes to the Habs, who have lost the services of Brendan Gallagher and Joe Veleno.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

What Every Young Canadiens Player Needs to Improve This Summer

Montreal was the youngest team in the NHL last season and will again be among the league’s youngest this season. This is largely because general manager Kent Hughes and executive vice president Jeff Gorton resisted making major roster changes this summer, instead betting on the continued development of the team’s young core.

Josh Anderson News / The Sick Podcast / July 15

Why The Montreal Canadiens Should Sign Josh Anderson To A Contract Extension

The Montreal Canadiens should and need to sign veteran winger Josh Anderson to a contract extension. There is an old saying in hockey that you only truly appreciate a player after he’s gone.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 15

Scott Wheeler believes Jacob Fowler will surpass Jakub Dobes

Yesterday, Scott Wheeler released his list of the top 100 NHL draft prospects. Three players from the Canadiens' organization (Michael Hage, Alexander Zharovsky, and David Reinbacher) made the list.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / July 15

Kent Hughes Has a Tough Call to Make on Arber Xhekaj

The interesting part of the Arber Xhekaj trade rumours isn’t that teams are calling. Every NHL team gets calls on players who have something the rest of the league wants.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 15

Grant McCagg draws a connection between Gleb Pugachyov and a Canadiens legend

The selection of Gleb Pugachyov in the first round continues to be a topic of discussion. At the time of the draft, many fans were hoping the Canadiens would select a different prospect.

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / July 14

Analyzing What Zack Bolduc’s Next Contract Could Look Like

The Montreal Canadiens will be signing RFA forward Zack Bolduc at some point this summer. Here is a breakdown on how much it should cost the Canadiens

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 14

Wild Reminding Canadiens of Insane Value It Has Locked In on Its Young Core

Starting in 2027-28, the Montreal Canadiens will have four of their most important players locked up for a combined cap hit of $33.45 million — and while the club was already highly regarded as the one with the most team-friendly contracts, that number just got a whole lot more attractive following news out of Minnesota.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 14

Daniel Jacob’s hiring has truly been met with unanimous approval

The Rocket has found its new head coach. Yesterday, the Montreal Canadiens announced the hiring of Daniel Jacob, a man who was already familiar within the organization.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / July 14

Canadiens Weighing Risk and Reward on Free-Agent Winger

The Montreal Canadiens’ pursuit of a top-six scoring winger has sparked rumors about a particular UFA: Anthony Mantha. The 31-year-old, 6-foot-5 forward is coming off a career year, posting 33 goals and 64 points in 81 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins — numbers that have several teams interested in his services.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

Canadiens’ Best Contracts for 2026-27

While Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes has been largely silent on the free-agent front this summer, forward Kirby Dach’s arbitration hearing is scheduled for July 30.

Anthony Mantha News / Dose.ca / July 14

Anthony Mantha in Montreal: 'I don’t really see how he fits in'

Anthony Mantha is still a free agent. Even though it's already mid-July, he's still on the list of free agents available on the market and waiting to sign a contract.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

Canadiens Organization Chooses Continuity With Daniel Jacob Hire

The Laval Rocket had big shoes to fill after Pascal Vincent accepted an assistant coaching position with the Seattle Kraken. Vincent helped transform the Rocket into one of the American Hockey League’s best teams while continuing to establish Laval as one of the premier development organizations in hockey.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / July 13