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Canadiens, Ivan Demidov Have Mutual Interest in Long-Term Extension

The Montreal Canadiens and their fans are still getting over the disappointment of being eliminated in five games by the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals, though everyone is now starting to turn the page toward what’s to come.

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Brendan Gallagher Expecting Move Away From Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens held their exit interviews on Monday. Through a wave of insightful interviews, it was winger Brendan Gallagher who caught attention as he discussed his future with the club.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / June 1

Brendan Gallagher Confirms He’s Leaving Canadiens, Open To Joining Home Team

Brendan Gallagher will not be returning to the Montreal Canadiens next season. Speaking with the media on Monday, the veteran forward revealed that he’s moving on and will likely be traded to finish out his current contract with another team.

Cole Caufield News / Daily Faceoff / June 1

'I sucked, plain and simple': Canadiens’ Caufield reacts to playoff performance

One of the top players on the Montreal Canadiens is taking the team’s postseason exit to heart. When speaking to the media during the team’s end-of-season media availability, Canadiens forward Cole Caufield was asked about the style of play during their run to the Eastern Conference Final.

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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?

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Brendan Gallagher News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

NHL Rumors: Canadiens Trade Plans, Gallagher Gone, Carle to Maple Leafs Buzz

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Brendan Gallagher reveals that his time with the Montreal Canadiens is done. Meanwhile, Canadiens management spoke as well, outlining their plans for the offseason.

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.

Brendan Gallagher News / Daily Faceoff / June 1

‘It’s pretty clear I’ll be moving on here’: Gallagher on future with Canadiens

After a difficult season with the Montreal Canadiens, capped off by sitting out all but three of their 19 playoff games, veteran forward Brendan Gallagher all but confirmed Monday that he’ll be moving on from the club this summer.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

Canadiens Next Step: From Underdogs to Contenders

The Montreal Canadiens didn’t enter these playoffs as a finished product, and nothing about the way they played suggested they were supposed to be. Finishing sixth overall in the NHL, they handled the fifth and fourth overall seeds with a growing sense of conviction, giving themselves a real first look at what meaningful postseason hockey demands.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / June 1

Canadiens 'Contacting Teams', Reveal the Trade They Won’t Make

“I’ve started to make the rounds in terms of contacting teams.” Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes and President Jeff Gorton spoke with the media on Monday to talk about their playoff run and what comes next for the team.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

Montreal Canadiens 2026 Playoffs Player Report Card: Defencemen and Goaltender

The Montreal Canadiens‘ playoff run featured plenty of surprises, breakout performances, and a few disappointments. While the team exceeded expectations by making a deep run, not every player performed at the same level.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 1

Alexander Zharovsky will train in Montreal with Ivan Demidov

Alexander Zharovsky isn't ready for the NHL yet. That's not unusual. But the fact remains that the Russian is a top prospect for the Canadiens, who will be better the day the 2025 second-round pick plays for the team.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / June 1

Patrik Laine is disappointed that he wasn’t traded at the deadline

Patrik Laine has been a bit of a headache this season. The Finnish forward played five games early in the season, then underwent surgery… and was completely sidelined after that.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / June 1

Samuel Montembeault wants to stay with the Canadiens

Samuel Montembeault isn’t the type to hold a grudge. Yes, he's frustrated with his season and his situation—he hasn't played in months and was the third-string goalie at the end of the season and in the playoffs.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / June 1

Cole Caufield says he’s been terrible in the playoffs

The guys on the first line were under a lot of pressure in the playoffs. Everyone knows that. Juraj Slafkovsky and Nick Suzuki (who sees the playoffs as

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / June 1

Ivan Demidov: The Canadiens want to sign him to a long-term contract

Ivan Demidov had a strong rookie season. Even though he didn't have the luxury of playing alongside a top-tier center on his line, the Russian racked up 19 goals and 62 points in his first year in the Bettman League.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 1

The message from management is clear: the Habs’ defense needs to change

During the regular season, the Canadiens showed everyone that they had the offensive talent to achieve great things. A 50-goal scorer, a 100-point scorer, the sixth-highest goal total in the entire league (283)… Defensively, however, things were more complicated.

Brendan Gallagher News / Dose.ca / June 1

Brendan Gallagher breaks down in tears in front of the media: he knows it’s over in Montreal

This season, there were three problem areas: Patrik Laine, Brendan Gallagher, and Samuel Montembeault. All three players were sidelined, to varying degrees, during the season.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / June 1

Mystery trade: The case is still open, according to Kent Hughes

At the last trade deadline, Kent Hughes made headlines… for what he didn't do. The GM barely made a move, but he mentioned during his post-deadline press conference that the team had nearly completed a secret trade that ultimately fell through.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / June 1

New contract: Talks with Martin St-Louis have not yet begun

Martin St-Louis has just had a great season behind the Canadiens' bench. The coach's run ended on a bit of a sour note against the Hurricanes, but that doesn't take away from the rest of his season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 1

All That for This: Martin 'Ben Affleck' St-Louis and the Urgent Need for Action

Was that all there was to it? That was my first reaction on Friday night, as the Habs’ fourth loss became official (and the team finished their run with just one goal in 120 minutes).

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 1

Does the NHL have a playoff format problem?

It was a rather anti-climactic end to the conference portion of the playoffs, and continued what has been a recent trend of the conference finals ending quickly and without long, back-and-forth series.

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Winners, losers from Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes back in Cup Final after Canadiens rout

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Jakub Dobes News / The Sick Podcast / May 31

The Habs Playoff MVP: Jakub Dobes

There were a few players for the Montreal Canadiens who stood out with positive impacts during the first two rounds of the postseason, but when it comes down to it, there was only one Hab that played well in the Eastern Conference Finals, Jakub Dobes.

Patrik Laine News / NHL Trade Talk / June 1

Canadiens deal to unload Laine at the trade deadline fell through

In a recent article for Daily Faceoff, the Montreal Canadiens — who were recently eliminated from the playoffs in the Eastern Conference Final — tried to move one of their stars at the NHL trade deadline.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 30

‘We’re still far off, and we know it’: Canadiens’ Hutson on Eastern Conference Final loss

While their run to the Eastern Conference Final might’ve been fun and memorable, at times, the Montreal Canadiens didn’t seem to be in the same league as their opponent.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 30

Hurricanes back in Stanley Cup Final after Canadiens rout

Winners, losers from Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes back in Cup Final after Canadiens rout

Thanks to the Carolina Hurricanes' 6-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night, the 2026 Stanley Cup Final is now officially set.

Hurricanes to play Golden Knights in Cup Final after ousting Canadiens

Martin St. Louis was ultimately undone by his refusal to make changes

Canadiens eliminated, still way ahead of schedule despite tough playoff exit

Canadiens will have the 28th pick in the upcoming NHL Draft

Bruce Cassidy speaks out against Golden Knights over blocked interviews

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 29

Did the Montreal Canadiens make a mistake at the trade deadline?

One loss is what separates the Montreal Canadiens from a trip to summer vacation. With Friday night’s Game 5 on the horizon from Raleigh, the Montreal faithful are preparing what may be the last dance for the 2025-26 version of their beloved Canadiens. Even with a loss tonight, this season is an unequivocal success for the Canadiens.