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Arber Xhekaj on the attack: his junior coach is (very) skeptical

With less than two weeks to go before training camp begins, Arber Xhekaj has still not reached an agreement with the Canadiens (neither has Zachary Bolduc).

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Jakub Dobes may be on a much shorter leash with the Canadiens than fans realize

The Montréal Canadiens absolutely hit the jackpot last season with Jakub Dobes between the pipes. Only Jordan Binnington and Ron Hextall have won seven of nine games on the road through their first playoff series experiences, and Dobes joined that list this past season.

David Reinbacher News / A Winning Habit / September 4

David Reinbacher has his best chance yet to make the Canadiens roster

No Montreal Canadiens prospect has more to prove this season than David Reinbacher. He was a contentious pick when the Canadiens selected him with the fifth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, passing on players like Matvei Michkov, Ryan Leonard, and Zachary Benson.

Jacob Fowler News / Professor Press Box / September 4

Should the Canadiens Trade Jacob Fowler?

What happens when a team develops two young goalies who both look like they could be the answer? That’s what might be happening right now in Montreal with Jacob Fowler.

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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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / September 4

'It’s not impossible that Jacob Fowler could be used as a bargaining chip.'

As of today, Samuel Montembeault is still in Montreal. The goaltender, who has seen Jakub Dobes (and even Jacob Fowler) move ahead of him in the pecking order, was viewed by many as someone who might leave.

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 / September 4

23 players invited to the Canadiens’ rookie camp

The season is fast approaching. Before we get to see the team's veterans and stars in action, there will be rookie camp. This season, the camp will take place from September 11 to 15.

Luke Evangelista News / A Winning Habit / September 4

Montreal Canadiens decision to pass on Luke Evangelista speaks volumes

The Montreal Canadiens need a Top 6 forward, and the rest of the league watched as the Nashville Predators traded Luke Evangelista to the New Jersey Devils.

Gleb Pugachyov News / Dose.ca / September 4

Gleb Pugachyov Is Not on Torpedo’s Roster for the Start of the Season

The other day, Gleb Pugachyov took part in his KHL team's official photo. My colleague Charles-Alexis Brisebois then wondered what lay ahead for the young man.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 4

What would be considered a successful season for the Montreal Canadiens?

The Montreal Canadiens' rebuild was called a resounding success after their steady ascent over the past couple of seasons. After three straight finishes at the bottom of the Atlantic Division, the Canadiens returned to the playoffs in 2024-25 and lost in the first round to the Washington Capitals.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 4

Montreal Canadiens Top 10 Prospects: #6-#5

The Montreal Canadiens have seen many of their top prospects graduate to the NHL over the past few seasons. Despite this, the Canadiens still have a very solid prospect group. Over the next week, I’ll discuss my top 10 prospects in the Montreal Canadiens organization.

Phillip Danault News / Dose.ca / September 4

Stop being disrespectful to Phillip Danault

Damn, sometimes I just don’t get what the crowd is thinking. Sometimes I'm the problem—I'll admit it—but other times, it's clearly the crowd. Since Brendan Gallagher left, the Canadiens have been left with a captain (Nick Suzuki) and just one assistant captain (Mike Matheson).

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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 / September 4

Details on the Canadiens’ two new jerseys

In recent years, the Canadiens have had two alternate jerseys. Both times, they featured blue. They looked better than the centennial pajama collection, let's be honest… but the Canadiens haven't exactly been successful when they've worn blue.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 4

5 Canadiens players who are most likely on the trade block entering training camp

It has been a relatively quiet offseason for the Montreal Canadiens but that doesn't mean that general manager Kent Hughes isn't going to make any moves.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 4

The Mystery Behind the Delay in the Announcement of Broadcasting Rights

It's now official: TVA Sports will broadcast 32 Canadiens games per season for the next 12 seasons. We know that Amazon will air seven Canadiens games (here's this year's list, by the way) and that the other 45 games will be on RDS, which will therefore broadcast the majority of the games.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

Top Canadiens Trade Chips Heading Into 2026-27

It’s hard to see Montreal Canadiens goalie Sam Montembeault as a trade “chip.” He may very well be traded in the weeks ahead, but that would probably be

Cole Caufield News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

What Should the Canadiens Expect From Cole Caufield in 2026-27?

Cole Caufield has already established himself as one of the Montreal Canadiens’ biggest offensive weapons, but his 2025-26 season took things to another level.

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / September 4

Kaiden Guhle: A Reassuring Update, But…

The Kaiden Guhle situation is concerning. On Tuesday, we reported—based on footage obtained by our colleague Patrick Guillet—that Kaiden Guhle was not practicing with the rest of the team on the ice.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 4

3 major questions for the Montreal Canadiens with training camp quickly approaching

Training camp is quickly approaching for the Montreal Canadiens as rookies are set to report soon, with veterans about a week after that, and the first preseason game on September 19th.

Alex Newhook News / Dose.ca / September 4

Aaron Ward would like to see Alex Newhook with an 'A'

With Brendan Gallagher’s departure, a spot is now open on the Canadiens’ leadership group. Nick Suzuki obviously wears the “C,” and Mike Matheson already has an “A.” Now it remains to be seen who should round out the group.

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / September 3

A player comparable to Zachary Bolduc complicates negotiations, according to David Ettedgui

Zachary Bolduc is still without a contract, and—slowly but surely—the clock is starting to tick against both sides. The Canadiens' training camp begins on September 16.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / September 3

Lane Hutson is among the top 3 contenders for the next Norris Trophy, according to Daily Faceoff

Will Lane Hutson continue to improve this season, and if so, how far will he go? After recording 66 and 78 points, respectively, in his first two NHL seasons, the 22-year-old defenseman is expected to boost his offensive output this year.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 3

Do The Canadiens Have A Good Enough Second Line?

The Montreal Canadiens are hoping to move from young up-and-comers to Stanley Cup contenders. Some folks might argue that their Eastern Conference Finals appearance last season proves they are already Stanley Cup contenders, but their performance in that series against the Carolina Hurricanes showed just how far away they still are.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 3

Canadiens’ Smart Cap Management Could Lead to Bigger Deals in the Next Few Years

The Montreal Canadiens have spent the last few years assembling one of the NHL’s most exciting young cores, but simply finding talented players is only part of building a contender.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / September 2

Canadiens Insider Believes Montreal Is Building a Real Case to Land 30-Goal Scorer

He’s been linked to more than one team this summer, but speculation connecting Kirill Marchenko to the Montreal Canadiens isn’t going away. The latest report comes from podcast host Tony Marinaro and insider Jimmy Murphy, both of whom think it has real substance.

Owen Beck News / Professor Press Box / September 2

Owen Beck Might Be Better Than Anyone Is Expecting

Owen Beck seems to have quietly fallen into that dangerous category of hockey prospect: the guy people have started writing off before he's really been given much of a chance.