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Montreal Canadiens stuck with Sam Montembeault as goaltending situation shifts

The Montreal Canadiens may be stuck with goaltender Sam Montembeault this season. The team reportedly had been exploring a trade for him, but interest has been minimal so far. This situation leaves Montreal facing a crowded goaltending situation heading into the training sessions.

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Kirill Marchenko: The best (realistic) option for providing better support to Ivan Demidov

Why is Kirill Marchenko an intriguing player for the Montreal Canadiens? Because he has all the tools in his arsenal to provide immediate help to the Habs.

Michael Hage News / The Sick Podcast / July 26

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: Montreal Canadiens Hage-Old Debate

This week, we dig further into the delicate yet much disputed decision from Montreal Canadiens top prospect Michael Hage choosing to return to the NCAA for one more season, and the red hot rumour surrounding Kirill Marchenko.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 26

Hockey Operations: Still Many Issues to Resolve at the CH

The Canadiens didn’t make the acquisition everyone was expecting this summer. But in the eyes of many, they've still improved their coaching staff with the hiring of Derek Lalonde.

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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

Lane Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 25

Everyone Saw Lane Hutson’s Skill: The Playoffs Showed More

Chris Pronger wasn’t exactly subtle when he talked about Lane Hutson earlier this season. The Hall of Famer basically called Hutson a water bug. His arms and legs were flying everywhere, tons of energy, but not always with a clear sense of direction.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Kirill Marchenko News / Dose.ca / July 26

Rumors in Montreal: Kirill Marchenko’s agent comments on the situation

The big news of the day is definitely the story about Kirill Marchenko. He hasn't been traded yet, but it's coming. The Habs are actually in the lead, according to David Ettedgui.

Gleb Pugachyov News / Dose.ca / July 25

'Gleb Pugachyov is a one-of-a-kind player'

Ever since he was selected 26th overall by the Canadiens, Gleb Pugachyov has been the talk of the town among both fans and journalists. The young Russian has promising offensive potential, but it's mainly his toughness and physical play that are drawing attention.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / July 25

Nick Suzuki Left Off Team Canada’s Roster for the All-Star Game

After a two-year hiatus, the All-Star Game will return to the NHL in 2026–27. Keep in mind that this year's format will be different: the competition will feature the best players from each country.

Patrik Laine News / NHL Trade Talk / July 25

Laine Still Has Some Skill: Should the Jets Take a Mulligan?

Patrik Laine is one of those players where people either talk like he’s done or talk like he’s still one hot year away from looking unreal again. And probably, the truth is somewhere in the middle.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / July 25

A 100-point season for Lane Hutson: 'It’s not out of the question'

Over the past two years, Lane Hutson has established himself as one of the NHL's top defensemen. The 22-year-old, who hasn't missed a single game since the start of his career, recorded 66 and 78 points in his first two seasons in the league.

Arber Xhekaj News / The Hockey Writers / July 25

What the Canadiens’ Next Deal with RFA Arber Xhekaj Should Look Like

Anyone growing impatient over Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj remaining unsigned should keep a few things in mind: He’s not exactly alone, with forward Zachary Bolduc, a fellow restricted free agent, having yet to re-sign either.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 24

'David Reinbacher should be ahead of Alexandre Carrier in the pecking order.'

Montreal Canadiens fans are all eager to see David Reinbacher play full-time in the NHL. Of course, there's always the question of his health: Can he play a full season?

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / July 24

NHL Reporter Says Montreal Canadiens Player Has The Best Contract In The NHL

Earlier this week, Dom Luszczyszyn of the Athletic wrote an article about the Top 10 contracts in the NHL, and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson’s contract was at the top of the list.

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The '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 24

3 Teams the Canadiens Could Do Business With

The Montreal Canadiens have done most of the heavy lifting this offseason, but Kent Hughes is rarely finished once free agency slows down. Some of his best moves have come when other organizations were under pressure, whether because of salary cap issues or changing competitive timelines.

Patrik Laine News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 24

Islanders have shown interest in Patrik Laine after Canadiens tenure

Patrik Laine remains one of the more intriguing unrestricted free agents without a new contract as the last days of July tick by. The 28-year-old spent the last two seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, but played in just 57 regular-season games and two Stanley Cup Playoff contests in that span.

Trevor Letowski News / Dose.ca / July 24

The Trevor Letowski mystery is far from solved

On July 8, Eric Engels broke the news on X that the Canadiens had hired Derek Lalonde as an assistant coach. Engels reported that evening that Lalonde would be replacing Trevor Letowski behind the bench.

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / July 24

The 2026–2027 season… will this finally be Kaiden Guhle’s breakout year?

We all know what the problem is with Kaiden Guhle. When he's healthy, he's a really good hockey player. The defenseman can match up against anyone on the ice, which makes him a formidable opponent to face.

NHL News / Dose.ca / July 24

Before joining TVA Sports, Félix Séguin gave RDS one last chance

It's already been 12 years (an entire TV contract) since RDS lost the exclusive rights to broadcast the Canadiens' games in French. From 2014 to 2026, RDS and TVA Sports split the regular-season games (as you know, of course), and the playoffs were on TVA Sports.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 24