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3 Things We Learned About the Canadiens This Season

The Montreal Canadiens took another significant step forward this season. While there were ups and downs throughout the year, the organization learned a lot about where it stands in its rebuild and what the future may hold.

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'Lane Hutson can’t be your best defenseman' — an NHL scout

Is Lane Hutson getting the recognition he deserves in the NHL? It's a valid question. After all, even though he nearly averaged a point per game this season, he didn't make the Olympic team.

Elias Pettersson News / Dose.ca / June 16

Elias Pettersson in Montreal: David Ettedgui praises the idea

Elias Pettersson has seen his star fade recently in Vancouver. From a 102-point center to a player who can't make a difference (and who was at the center of a major conflict with J.T.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / June 15

The Canadiens’ Most Interesting Storylines

The Canadiens continue to move in the right direction under Jeff Gorton, Kent Hughes and Martin St-Louis. The organization has accumulated young talent, improved its prospect pool, developed their young players and appears much closer to becoming a legitimate contender than it did just a year ago.

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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?

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz

The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / June 16

Here’s what Demidov plans to do with Zharovsky in Montreal this summer

Ivan Demidov seems to have found his place in Montreal. Even though many European players are taking advantage of the summer to return home, he's staying in the city to continue training for the upcoming season.

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 15

2027 Stanley Cup: The Habs are (quite) far from being among the favorites

Canadiens fans have had a spring they won't soon forget. After all, few people expected the Habs to reach the Eastern Conference Final with such a young core.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / June 15

Samuel Montembeault: Here’s what might help the Habs trade him

The summer of 2026 is shaping up to be a busy one in Montreal. After seeing the Habs reach the conference finals, Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him to take his team to the next level… and to clean house.

Bryce Pickford News / Dose.ca / June 15

Surgery: Bryce Pickford may miss several months of action

Bryce Pickford had a breakout season in the WHL. The defenseman tallied 45 goals and 83 points in 55 games with Medicine Hat, earning him the title of Defenseman of the Year in the CHL.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 15

The buyout period and other key dates for the Canadiens

The Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup. As my colleague Maxime Truman said this morning, the Hurricanes have the potential to dominate for a few more years.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 15

PHOTOS: Alexander Zharovsky and Ivan Demidov practiced in Brossard this morning

Alexander Zharovksy is in Montreal. The young man will be spending a few weeks in the city this summer, which is a good thing because he'll be able to get familiar with the Canadiens' facilities.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 14

Pick #28: A 6-foot-4 player from Quebec could be selected by the Canadiens

The National Hockey League Draft is fast approaching, as it will take place at the end of the month, on June 26 and 27. It will once again be a very important and decisive event for the future of each of the 32 NHL teams.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / June 13

Canadiens Off-Season Blueprint: Spend Smart, Don’t Move Core

The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026 offseason in an excellent position. After a strong 48-24-10 regular season (106 points), they battled through two competitive playoff series — including a hard-fought second-round win — before falling to the more experienced Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / June 13

Two Habs Players Make NHL All-Rookie Team

The NHL revealed its three positional All-Star teams as well as its all-rookie squad, which included three Montreal Canadiens players receiving honours.

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The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / June 13

The Canadiens' Success Has Created New Problems

For years, the Montreal Canadiens had a simple mission: accumulate young talent and be patient. That's easy to say and incredibly difficult to do. But to their credit, the organization stuck with it.

Brendan Gallagher News / Daily Faceoff / June 13

Which teams could use Brendan Gallagher’s experience?

With the NHL’s upcoming class of unrestricted free agents looking less than enticing, many contending teams could instead turn to the trade market this summer to bolster their roster for next season.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / June 13

'The CH should consider keeping Samuel Montembeault'

Samuel Montembeault had a dismal 2025–26 season. The Quebec native started the year as the No. 1 goaltender, but his poor performances quickly saw him drop to third in the pecking order.

Nathan Clurman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 13

Pending UFA Nathan Clurman Signs In Swedish League

Last summer, defenseman Nathan Clurman signed with Montreal, hoping that he might have a better pathway to NHL playing time. However, that didn’t materialize and instead of testing his luck in July, he has opted to take a different path, as SHL Rogle announced that they’ve signed him to a one-year deal for next season.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / June 13

Lane Hutson: The Habs shouldn’t be any dumber than the other teams

Lane Hutson has just had (another) strong season in a Habs uniform. The defenseman scored 12 goals and tallied 78 points in 82 regular-season games before adding 16 points in 19 playoff games.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 13

Likeliest Canadiens Candidates to Regress in 2026-27

Few if any people had the Montreal Canadiens reaching the Eastern Conference Final on the strength of 106 points in the standings on their bingo card for this past season.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 12

Canadiens Circle Back to Trade For Ducks’ $42M Center

According to reporter James Murphy, the Montreal Canadiens have circled back on trade talks to try to acquire Mason McTavish. Having kicked tires on his

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 12

Canadiens Fans Upset With Jack Adams Award Results Are Missing the Bigger Picture

The debate surrounding Martin St. Louis and the Jack Adams Award ultimately comes down to what you value more: a narrative-driven, overachieving turnaround or established, veteran excellence.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 12

3 Laval Rocket Players Who Could Make the Jump to the Canadiens in 2026-27

The Montreal Canadiens took a major step forward this season, but the organization knows the work is far from over. One of the biggest reasons for optimism is the amount of young talent still developing within the system.

Ivan Demidov News / NHL Trade Talk / June 10

Rule Change Creates Urgency in Negotiations Between Canadiens and Demidov

The Montreal Canadiens and Ivan Demidov may not need months to hammer out a long-term deal — and a looming NHL rule change is a big reason why. While Lane Hutson’s eight-year, $8.85 million AAV contract came together because the Canadiens and GM Kent Hughes were prepared to wait, Montreal doesn’t really have that luxury with Demidov.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 7

Free Agent Focus: Montreal Canadiens

Free agency is now less than a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

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