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Joshua Roy: it’s reassuring to see that he knows time is running out

Joshua Roy is at a crossroads. Whereas this time last year, he had a training camp spot to lose, this year, a place with the big club would be almost an achievement for him.

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Montreal Canadiens Prepared to Trade Former First Round Pick Defenseman Amid Contract Standoff

Per a new report from NHL analyst Frank Seravalli of The Daily Faceoff, the Montreal Canadiens could be preparing to trade former 1st round pick Mike Matheson.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 7

The Canadiens currently have no scouts assigned to the QMJHL

The subject of Québécois players with the Canadiens is one that always gets people talking. The fact that the Habs are based in Québéc puts pressure on them to seek out Québécois talent and, as far as possible, make them part of their squad.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 7

L.J. Mooney: a serious knee injury helped him fall in the draft

For the past few days, L.J. Mooney has been a popular prospect in Montreal. The diminutive forward, selected in the fourth round of the last draft, impressed at the development camp.

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Mike Matheson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 7

Canadiens open to trading Mike Matheson to clear cap space

The Montreal Canadiens remain one of the NHL’s busiest teams as the offseason rolls on, and defenseman Mike Matheson’s future with the club is now drawing attention.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 7

2026 Olympics: Nick Suzuki in NHL.com’s projected lineup, but not Samuel Montembeault

More and more, we’re starting to prepare for the 2026 Olympics, when NHL players will be making their comeback. We’re wondering what the different teams will look like, and in Montreal, we’re trying to figure out who will join Juraj Slafkovský and take part in the competition.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

What the Canadiens Could Offer to Land Jordan Kyrou

After making waves by acquiring defenseman Noah Dobson and forward Zachary Bolduc, it would have been easy to assume that general manager Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens were done taking big swings.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 7

Betting sites: Habs to select 8th overall in upcoming draft

The Canadiens made the playoffs last season. And it was a surprise, in fact, because we didn’t see the club succeeding in this mission. One thing’s for sure: the rebuilding is going the right way.

Marc-Andre Fleury News / NHL Rumors / July 7

Five teams inquired if Marc-Andre Fleury would come out of retirement

SDPN Sports: Agent Allan Walsh said five teams called him on July 1st to see if Marc-Andre Fleury would come out of retirement and play one more year.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 7

Frank Seravalli: 'Mike Matheson could get traded'

There are two ways of looking at the idea of trading Mike Matheson. 1. The Canadiens are counting on him, and the defenseman has an important role in the lineup.

Jakub Dobes News / Field Level Media / July 7

Canadiens re-sign G Jakub Dobes to 2-year deal

The Montreal Canadiens re-signed goaltender Jakub Dobes to a two-year, $1.93 million contract this weekend. Dobes, 24, appeared in 16 games in 2024-25 and finished 7-4-3 with one shutout, a 2.74 goal-against average and a .909 save percentage.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / July 7

Canadiens Linked to Returning Russian Star

The Montreal Canadiens have already had an active offseason, adding Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders, but they might not be done bolstering their lineup.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 7

Three potential landing spots for Pittsburgh Penguins' Rickard Rakell

Marco D’Amico of RG.org: The Canadiens hope to avoid using LTIR (Carey Price) to start the year. They are currently $5.42 million over the cap with RFA Jayden Struble left to sign.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Canadiens Need to Overpay for a Top Centre

The Montreal Canadiens were very active in the days leading up to the 2025 NHL Draft, making several moves to trade up, but also to add a top-pair right-handed defenceman in Noah Dobson.

Evgeny Kuznetsov News / Dose.ca / July 7

Evgeny Kuznetsov in the Canadiens’ sights

This morning, I wrote about the issues that are still on the habs GM’s desk this summer. Among them? Continuing to explore the possibility of adding top-6 talent to the team, which is looking to surround Ivan Demidov for his first full season in Montreal.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Fallout of Canadiens’ Dobson Trade Just Taking Shape

Trading defenseman Logan Mailloux was just the first domino to fall for the Montreal Canadiens, after they traded for and signed Noah Dobson to an eight-year, $76 million deal before the NHL Entry Draft.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 7

Summer 2025: Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton’s next projects

A GM like Kent Hughes is always on the move. It’s not me saying it, it’s Elliotte Friedman. Even though the Canadiens have had a good off-season so far and the summer rush is over, there are still projects on the table for Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton.

NHL News / Dose.ca / July 6

Joe Veleno: a better face-off option than Alex Newhook

Since the departure of Christian Dvorak, the Montreal Canadiens have had only one left-handed center: Alex Newhook. And as we all know, he’s not the most efficient in the face-off circle.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / July 6

'If the Habs are in a playoff race, I don’t see Michael Hage joining the club.'

Michael Hage showed great things at the rookie development camp. Many believe he’s the solution to the Habs’ second-center problem. Hage surprised many in his rookie season with the University of Michigan when he scored 34 points, including 13 goals, in 33 games.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 6

Kovalchuk convinced Demidov has the personality to shine in Montreal

The Ivan Demidov era has finally begun with the Canadiens. The prospect broke the ice and took his first NHL step when he joined the Habs last April. In two regular-season games and five playoff games, Demidov picked up four points (one goal, three assists) and showed several interesting flashes.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 6

Canadiens’ Summer Work Might Already Be Done

It’s been a busy summer for the Montreal Canadiens. Following a surprising 2024–25 season that saw the team clinch a playoff berth ahead of schedule, general manager Kent Hughes wasted no time getting to work in the offseason.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / July 6

Canadiens Reward Rookie Goaltender with Two-Year Contract

The Montreal Canadiens have locked up promising young netminder Jakub Dobeš, agreeing to terms on a two-year, one-way contract worth $965,000 annually.

Jakub Dobes News / Daily Faceoff / July 6

Canadiens sign Jakub Dobes to two-year contract extension

The Montreal Canadiens announced Sunday that the club has signed goaltender Jakub Dobes to a two-year, one-way contract extension worth $965,000 per season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / July 4

A Review of the Montreal Canadiens 2025 Free Agency

The Canadiens already made their major splash of the summer by acquiring defenceman Noah Dobson from the Islanders prior to the NHL Draft. Therefore, heading into 2025 free agency, they weren’t expected to be major players for some of the top free agents.

William Trudeau News / Daily Faceoff / July 3

Canadiens sign William Trudeau to one-year, two-way contract

The Montreal Canadiens announced Thursday they signed defenseman William Trudeau to a one-year, two-way contract. According to PuckPedia, the contract will pay Trudeau, who was a restricted free agent, $775,000 at the NHL level and $90,000 in the minors, with a guaranteed salary of $100,000.