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Lane Hutson is the sixth-best defenseman in the NHL, according to the NHL Network

As it does at the start of every season, NHL Network ranks the best defensemen, the best wingers, the best centers, and the best goaltenders. A few days ago, it unveiled its list of the best wingers.

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Canada’s best hope for the Stanley Cup isn’t the Canadiens

It has now been 33 years since a Canadian team last won the Stanley Cup. That's a long drought for the country that invented hockey and is home to more than 20% of the NHL's teams.

Vinzenz Rohrer News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 9

Canadiens Loan Vinzenz Rohrer To Switzlerand

The Montreal Canadiens have loaned center prospect Vinzenz Rohrer to EV Zug of Switzerland’s National League for the 2026-27 season. Rohrer will play on a one-year contract with Zug that is believed to be one of the highest-paying deals in Switzerland, ending a three-year run with Zurich SC.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 9

Newhook-Kapanen-Demidov: That second line really isn’t all that bad

As we all know, ideally, the Montreal Canadiens need a really good second-line center—and even another top-6 winger to play alongside Ivan Demidov. However, given the current trade market, we've noticed that prices are exorbitant, and it's not necessarily worth it to acquire a top-6 player.

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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?"

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 9

Points Total for the CH in 2026–2027: Here’s What Fans Are Expecting

The Montreal Canadiens clearly exceeded expectations last season, finishing third in the Atlantic Division with 106 points and advancing to the conference finals.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 9

Hlinka-Gretzky Cup: Canada Routed the United States in the Grand Final

Before we know it, the return of National Hockey League action is quietly approaching, with the season set to begin in September. It's been a very long summer; aside from the Montreal Canadiens' development camp, Montreal hockey fans haven't had much to look forward to.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / August 9

11th Edition of the Kevin Raphaël Classic: Here Are the Highlights from Jakub Dobes and Company

For the past 11 years—since 2015—sports host and comedian Kevin Raphaël has been organizing a hockey event that brings together celebrities and professional players to raise money for good causes.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 9

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: Montreal Canadiens Remarkably Quiet

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: The week’s hottest Montreal Canadiens topics, served without the sugar-coating and with little concern for bruised feelings.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / August 8

Jakub Dobes approves of a threesome

Given Jakub Dobes's performance this season and in the playoffs, he will start—barring a major turnaround—as the Canadiens' number one goaltender. This summer, his outstanding performance last year was rewarded with a three-year contract worth just over five million dollars annually.

Nick Suzuki News / The Hockey Writers / August 8

Canadiens’ Suzuki Has a Great Chance to Win Back-to-Back Selke Trophies

Nick Suzuki has steadily developed into one of the NHL’s most complete centres, and his progression was rewarded in 2025-26 when the Montreal Canadiens captain captured the first Selke Trophy of his career.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / August 8

'As long as Lane Hutson is in Montreal, the Habs will be a contender for the Cup.'

Lane Hutson has been turning heads throughout the NHL since his very first game. The young defenseman is simply exceptional, and in his second NHL season, he came very close to reaching the 80-point mark for the season.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 7

The Canadiens risk losing the rights to a prospect next week

August 15, while it doesn't usually steal the show, is a significant date on the NHL calendar. It's the date on which certain NCAA prospects—if they haven't signed a contract—can become unrestricted free agents.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / August 7

'I think the CH is considering trading Arber Xhekaj.'

Arber Xhekaj still doesn’t have a contract for next season. The CH still holds the defenseman’s rights, but no agreement has been announced yet. Is the matter settled, and will the contract be announced early next week?

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Lane Hutson News / The Sick Podcast / August 7

Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Lane Hutson

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

5 Former Canadiens Still Looking for New Homes in Free Agency

We are now more than a month removed from the opening of NHL free agency, and most of the biggest names have already found homes for the 2026-27 season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

How the Canadiens Realistically Build on Recent Success for 2026-27

It’s getting dangerously close to where the Montreal Canadiens have to win it all just to meet the same season-over-season standards for success they have unofficially established since finishing in last place in 2022.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

Kaiden Guhle and the High-Stakes Dilemma Facing Canadiens GM Kent Hughes

There comes a time in every meticulously planned rebuild when a general manager (GM) has to look at his board, swallow hard, and consider trading away something that genuinely hurts to lose.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 6

Fans believe the CH has improved this summer

Aside from the trade that sent Brendan Gallagher to Vancouver, the Habs haven't made any major external trades or signings this summer. I specifically say “external signings” because, internally, Ivan Demidov extended his contract for eight seasons.

Montreal Canadiens News / Viral Sports News / August 6

Canadiens Could Utilize Secret Weapon to Acquire $9.5 Million Star

The Montreal Canadiens continue searching for a reliable top-six forward as they look to strengthen their roster for the upcoming season. General manager

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / August 5

Canadiens May Have a Good Goaltending Problem

For years, one of the easiest things to say about the Montreal Canadiens was that they were still looking for the next great goaltender. Maybe that problem is disappearing.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / August 5

Montreal’s Cap Wizardry Has Them Poised for a Blockbuster

Salary cap efficiency is the most important thing to building a championship team in the NHL. More than any other sport, having players locked up to team-friendly cap numbers and competing with young players on entry-level contracts leads to success.

Patrik Laine News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 4

Free Agent Profile: Patrik Laine

It’s safe to say that Patrik Laine‘s career has not gone as planned since he was drafted with the second overall pick of the 2016 NHL Draft. In recent years, Laine’s career has been hindered by injuries, significantly diminishing the value he once had.

Kent Hughes News / Trade Talk Sports / August 4

Canadiens Reporter Still Believes Kent Hughes Has a Trade Coming

Aside from extending some of their own players, it’s been a very quiet offseason so far for the Montreal Canadiens. Whether it was Matthew Knies, Robert Thomas, or Kirill Marchenko, fans were expecting a splash from GM Kent Hughes after their run to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Maksymilian Szuber News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 3

Canadiens Sign Maksymilian Szuber To One-Year Contract

The Montreal Canadiens announced today that they have signed defenseman Maksymilian Szuber to a one-year, two-way contract. The 23-year-old finished his 2025-26 season with the Tucson Roadrunners, the AHL affiliate of the Utah Mammoth.

Michael Hage News / NHL Trade Talk / August 3

Canadiens Trying One More Time to Sign Michael Hage

The Montreal Canadiens have not given up on signing top prospect Michael Hage before the start of the 2026-27 season, according to hockey insider Jeff Marek.