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Kent Hughes has never drafted an American player in the first round

Since being named general manager of the Canadiens, Kent Hughes has never drafted an American in the first round. Two Slovaks (Juraj Slafkovsky and Filip Mesar), one Austrian (David Reinbacher), one Russian (Ivan Demidov), and one Canadian (Michael Hage): these are the Canadiens' first-round picks since 2022.

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Kent Hughes can no longer afford to wait

Reaching the Eastern Conference Final was one thing. Getting back there is likely to be an even bigger challenge for the Canadiens. The past few hours have served as a reminder of just how much stronger the Atlantic Division will be this season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / June 21

The Weirdest NHL All-Star Game You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Back on January 18, 1967, the Montreal Canadiens hosted the NHL All-Star Game at the Forum as defending Stanley Cup champions. What was supposed to be a fun mid-season exhibition turned into something straight out of the Twilight Zone.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Canadiens Positioned to End Rebuild on Draft Floor

The Montreal Canadiens have successfully transitioned from a rebuild to consecutive playoff berths. Since 2022, management has weaponized draft capital to make an astonishing 39 selections, building a premier talent pipeline.

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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

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 21

NHL Trade: The Canadiens Might Want to Take a Page from the Kraken’s Book

As the NHL free agency period approaches, some teams seem eager to accelerate their efforts to contend for the championship. On Sunday, the Seattle Kraken sent a clear message by acquiring forward Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers.

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 / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Canadien Players Set to Rebound in 2026-27 From Poor Seasons

Both Brendan Gallagher and Sam Montembeault are coming off bad seasons for the Montreal Canadiens, but neither will appear on this list of the likeliest Habs to rebound in 2026-27.

Shane Wright News / Dose.ca / June 21

Should the Canadiens take a chance on Shane Wright if their other options don’t work out?

With the free-agent market approaching, many Montreal Canadiens fans are wondering what Kent Hughes's next big move will be. The goal is now clear: after proving they can compete with the best teams, the Canadiens want to add the pieces needed to contend for the Stanley Cup.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / June 21

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: Canadiens Pre-Draft Edition

By JD Lagrange – Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: The week’s hot topics, served without sugar-coating or concern for bruised feelings. This week, we dive into the trade rumour mill and one of the most misunderstood players currently being linked to the Montreal Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 21

Draft: The CH Could Land the OHL’s Rookie of the Year and Leading Scorer

The first round of the 2026 National Hockey League Draft will take place on Friday night, and all eyes will be on what the Montreal Canadiens do with their 28th pick.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 20

Canadiens Fans Should Be Okay With a Quiet Offseason

It is undeniable that the Montreal Canadiens’ progress over the last two seasons has been meteoric. Given Kent Hughes’ and Jeff Gorton’s history of making significant trades in previous off-seasons, many expect more of the same this summer.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 20

Four potential draft picks for the CH

Believe it or not, we're less than a week away from the NHL Draft. With the Canadiens' rebuild now at a very advanced stage, interest in the 2026 draft has dropped dramatically around town compared to the last four “summer Christmases”!

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 20

3 Forwards the Canadiens Could Target in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft

The Montreal Canadiens have done an excellent job building their prospect pool over the last few years. With young stars already in place at the NHL level

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 20

The Marlies are AHL champions: the Rocket will have suffered the same fate as the Canadiens

As everyone knows by now, the Carolina Hurricanes are the Stanley Cup champions of the 2025–2026 National Hockey League season. They had an impressive playoff run, winning all 16 games needed to claim the Cup while suffering only three losses in total.

Oliver Kapanen News / The Sick Podcast / June 19

Can The Habs Continue With Oliver Kapanen As 2nd Line Centre?

For the majority of the 2025-26 season, rookie forward Oliver Kapanen was the Montreal Canadiens’ 2nd-line centre alongside fellow rookie Ivan Demidov on his wing.

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The 'College World Series winners' quiz

The 'NBA assist champions' quiz

The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 19

Canadiens Offseason Focus Needs to be Fixing Bottom Six

It is a brutal, unyielding truth as old as the Stanley Cup itself: you can’t survive the punishing, bone-crushing gauntlet of the playoffs on skill alone when your bottom-six gets physically overwhelmed.

Mark Scheifele News / Trade Talk Sports / June 19

Could Mark Scheifele Unexpectedly Become Canadiens’ Top 2C Target?

The Montreal Canadiens have long been searching for a second-line center behind Nick Suzuki, and after this year’s run to the Eastern Conference Finals, it feels like GM Kent Hughes will especially prioritize finding one this offseason.

Oliver Kapanen News / The Hockey Writers / June 19

Trusting Kapanen Means the Canadiens Can Dream Big on the Wing

Whenever general manager (GM) Kent Hughes drops a hint about his next big move, he creates the kind of excitement that has defined the Montreal Canadiens’

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 19

3 Defencemen the Canadiens Could Target in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft

The Montreal Canadiens have spent the last few years building one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL. With players like Lane Hutson, David Reinbacher and Noah Dobson already in the organization, the blue line looks promising for both the present and the future.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 19

Joe Pavelski Thanks Martin St-Louis

Martin St-Louis didn’t follow the typical path of a National Hockey League coach. He didn't have to work his way up through multiple leagues to make a name for himself in the coaching world, and he didn't have to struggle before getting his big break.

Zachary Bolduc News / The Hockey Writers / June 19

Canadiens’ Bolduc a Good Candidate for a Bridge Deal

The free-agent focus this summer is clearly on Montreal Canadiens rookie Ivan Demidov, despite the fact his entry-level deal only expires in 2027. Re-signing restricted-free-agent (RFA) forward Zachary Bolduc still represents a more-pressing need, as his deal expires in the coming weeks.

Josh Anderson News / Dose.ca / June 19

RUMOR | Josh Anderson has reportedly put his Montreal home up for sale

There are several reasons to sell your home. You're thinking about starting a family and need more space… Your kids have moved out and you want something smaller… You're getting divorced and need a new place to call home… You're making more money than before and want to live in something even more luxurious… Or the opposite!