Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Canadiens’ Two Biggest RFAs Could Be Part Of Sign-and-Trade Deals

The Montreal Gazette’s Stu Cowan suggested in a recent article that two of the team’s biggest RFA names, Arber Xhekaj and Zack Bolduc, could be on the move.

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Where Did the Sudden Patrik Laine Rumor Wave Come From?

If you’ve noticed Patrik Laine‘s name popping up everywhere over the past few days, you’re not imagining things — but it’s also not entirely clear why he’s suddenly front-page news.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / August 12

Michael Hage: Here’s what it would take to trade him, according to Tony Marinaro

Michael Hage is one of the most highly regarded prospects in the Canadiens' organization. We love him because of his story… but also because of his talent.

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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 / The Sick Podcast / August 12

Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Florian Xhekaj

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.

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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 12

Jakub Dobes is the 11th-best goaltender in the NHL (according to Martin Biron)

If there's one thing to take away from the Canadiens' 25-26 season, it's Jakub Dobes' breakout performance in goal. The young goaltender has proven himself and helped the Habs reach the conference finals in the most recent playoffs.

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / August 12

'David Reinbacher would be the worst player to trade right now.'

Ah, David Reinbacher… It seems like people have always been cautious when talking about him ever since he was drafted three years ago. And that's understandable: the young player has been injured a few times, and we haven't seen him reach his full potential.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / August 12

NHL Rumors: Patrik Laine, and Samuel Montembeault

Herb Zurkowsky of the Montreal Gazette: 28-year-old forward Patrik Laine is still looking for a contract for next season. Since free agency opened, the New York Rangers, Minnesota Wild, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, and recently the Philadelphia Flyers, have been linked to Laine.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 12

Atlantic Division: A Tougher Race For The Montreal Canadiens

It’s hard to believe that we are already in mid-August and that soon, NHL teams will take to the ice for training camp. As the 2026-27 season approaches, the landscape in the Atlantic Division has changed substantially.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 12

Bryce Pickford: A 'luxury dilemma' is looming for Kent Hughes

Bryce Pickford’s value continues to be a topic of discussion. The defenseman, who is recovering from surgery and will likely rejoin the Rocket once he's fit enough to do so, divides opinion when it comes to evaluating him.

Patrik Laine News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Maple Leafs Involved in Latest Patrik Laine's Free Agency Update

Former Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine's search for a new NHL home has stretched well beyond the opening wave of free agency. As things stand, one of the league's most accomplished unsigned scorers is still waiting for his next opportunity, but he might have a franchise waiting for him in the biggest of Montreal's rivals.

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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.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / August 12

Cole Caufield’s 50 Goals: Stéphane Richer Explains How He Handled the Situation

Last year, as we all remember, Cole Caufield scored 50 goals. But above all, we remember that it was tough toward the end. There was a lot of attention focused on the quest for 50 goals because it was an event everyone wanted to witness.

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / August 11

Zachary Bolduc admits it: there are still 'a few details' to work out before signing

Zachary Bolduc has not yet signed his contract for the upcoming season. What's complicating matters? That's a question best directed at Kent Hughes and the player himself.

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Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / August 11

Here are the teams that have been linked to Patrik Laine this summer

Patrik Laine still doesn’t have a contract for next season. Where will he play in '26–'27? Will he have to go through a PTO (professional tryout) to get another chance to play in the National Hockey League?

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 11

Jacob Fowler will play in the LSHL tonight (along with Ivan Demidov)

Canadiens fans really love Jacob Fowler. The American goaltender is seen as Montreal's next great No. 1… and ever since he was drafted three years ago, in 2023, he's been compared to Carey Price.

Phillip Danault News / Professor Press Box / August 11

Phillip Danault Is a Player You Appreciate More Over Time

There are players who make you notice them because they score. Then there are players who make you notice them because the other team suddenly doesn't seem to be getting anything done.

Owen Beck News / The Sick Podcast / August 11

Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Owen Beck

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.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / August 11

Many fans believe that Samuel Montembeault will stay in Montreal

Let’s take a look at the Canadiens’ goalies. Currently, the Canadiens have three goalies capable of playing in the NHL. In reality, the situation hasn't changed since the end of the 2025–2026 season.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / August 11

Juraj Slafkovsky: the first honorary citizen in his city’s history

Juraj Slafkovsky hasn't always had an easy relationship with his country. Let's just put it that way. He's never been afraid to criticize Slovakia's hockey people when things didn't go his way.

Patrik Laine News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 11

Patrik Laine Linked To Multiple Teams

Failing to land a contract for the 2026-27 season through the first few months of the offseason, winger Patrik Laine could find a new home relatively soon.

Ben Chiarot News / The Hockey Writers / August 11

Revisiting the Canadiens’ Ben Chiarot Trade

When Kent Hughes took over as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens in 2022, one of his first major tasks was maximizing the value of the veterans left on a team headed toward a rebuild.

Vinzenz Rohrer News / Professor Press Box / August 10

The Canadiens Are Taking a Patient Approach With Vinzenz Rohrer

Sometimes the most interesting player-development decisions are the ones that don't involve an NHL roster at all. The Montreal Canadiens have loaned forward Vinzenz Rohrer to EV Zug of Switzerland's National League, giving the 21-year-old another opportunity to play meaningful hockey rather than sit around waiting for a chance in North America.

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.