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Everything points to Oliver Kapanen starting the season as the Montreal Canadiens’ second-line center. I know, I know… It's not necessarily the ideal scenario.

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Canadiens Camp Notes: Ivan Demidov Out Again

For the second day in a row, forward Ivan Demidov had a therapy day and wasn’t on the ice at Montreal Canadiens training camp. Demidov was replaced by Kirby Dach on his line with Oliver Kapanen and Juraj Slafkovsky during Thursday’s on-ice session.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / September 24

Intra-team match: Caufield on fire, a tough game for Monty… and one player who went unnoticed

I was in Brossard this morning for the intra-squad game at the Montreal Canadiens’ training camp. Let's talk about it! Some guys played well, others were invisible… and I'd like to share my personal observations with you.

Ivan Demidov News / Professor Press Box / September 24

The Canadiens Can’t Afford to Rush Ivan Demidov

Nothing’s quite like a young player getting hit in the foot by a puck and suddenly making everyone in hockey an amateur doctor. Ivan Demidov took a shot to the foot in Monday’s preseason game, and now he’s taken a second day of maintenance.

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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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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.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / September 24

How Martin St-Louis Uses Instagram to Improve Himself

Martin St-Louis is a modern coach. He isn't just a carbon copy of the coaches who led him 20 years ago. He's taken elements from his former coaches, but he's also learned to work with the younger generation.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / September 24

Practice: Kirby Dach also had a message

Another day of training camp has begun in Brossard. And it's going to be a busy one. Before the intra-squad game, we noticed that Ivan Demidov was still absent from practice.

Florian Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / September 24

Florian Xhekaj and Owen Beck with the LAH team | Ivan Demidov (once again) absent

What’s happening in Brossard? There's a practice this morning. All the players at camp are on the ice at the same time since the players from both groups are each using one rink.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 24

Nick Suzuki breaks down the contrast between Chris Kreider and Juraj Slafkovsky

One of the first big decisions the Montreal Canadiens made at training camp this year was to have Chris Kreider play on the top line with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield.

Josh Anderson News / A Winning Habit / September 24

Josh Anderson reveals what is changing on the Canadiens penalty kill

After last season, one of the areas that the Montreal Canadiens could clearly improve is their penalty kill. In the regular season, they had a penalty kill percentage of 78.2%, which ranked 18th in the league, with a slightly lower percentage in the playoffs at 78.1%.

Alex Galchenyuk News / Professor Press Box / September 23

Whatever Happened to ex-Canadiens Alex Galchenyuk?

The Montreal Canadiens once had a pretty exciting young player. Alex Galchenyuk went third overall in the 2012 NHL Draft, and pretty quickly it became clear why.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / September 23

Former Canadiens owner George Gillett Jr. passes away at 87

A former majority owner of the Montreal Canadiens, George Gillett Jr. passed away at age 87, the hockey club confirmed on Wednesday. Gillett owned a majority stake in the hockey club from Jan.

Chris Kreider News / Dose.ca / September 23

Chris Kreider can speak Russian

Chris Kreider is a man of many talents. He knows how to score goals, he's great at deflecting shots on the ice… but it doesn't stop there. The American also has a trick up his sleeve: he knows how to speak Russian.

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Nikita Kucherov News / NHL Trade Talk / September 23

Kucherov to Montreal? A Wild Scenario That Could Suddenly Be Real

The Montreal Canadiens are quietly sitting in one of the strongest cap positions in the NHL. While other teams are scrambling to survive the post–Leo Carlsson contract boom, the Habs already have their core locked into smart, team‑friendly deals.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 23

Lariviere: David Reinbacher Perfect Partner For Lane Hutson

Could Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Reinbacher become the perfect partner for their superstar defenseman Lane Hutson? Ever since the Canadiens drafted Reinbacher fifth overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, they’ve viewed him as the perfect partner to complement Lane Hutson.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 23

'He’s having a great camp': Martin St-Louis sings Samuel Montembeault’s praises

What will the Canadiens do with their goalies between now and next week? Good question. We know the team doesn't want to start the season with three goalies.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 23

Kirby Dach: 'The more time goes by, the more he looks like Jonathan Drouin'

Kirby Dach had a job to do. Just one. He had to show up at the Canadiens' training camp and prove that he was ready to take things seriously. He should have been one of those guys who takes it on the chin at camp because he has something to prove.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 23

Martin St-Louis’s message to Florian Xhekaj

Florian Xhekaj is having a good training camp. And I think we can all agree that this isn't exactly a well-kept secret around town. Josh Anderson put it well: Florian is doing everything he can to stand out on the ice.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 23

Martin St-Louis Comments on Ivan Demidov’s Health

This morning, there was plenty of action in Brossard. First off, the new groups caught everyone's attention. The Canadiens really drew a line in the sand by dividing the groups into those who have a shot at making the team and those who don't.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

Florian Xhekaj & Reinbacher Are Forcing the Canadiens Into Tough Decisions

Training camp is supposed to answer questions for NHL teams, but sometimes it creates even more of them. That may be exactly what is happening for the Montreal Canadiens with Florian Xhekaj and David Reinbacher.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 23

Practice: New groupings that speak volumes about the Canadiens’ intentions

The Canadiens shuffled their groups this morning. Basically, Group A has 14 forwards, eight defensemen, and three goaltenders. Kaiden Guhle (injured) and Ivan Demidov (absent from today's practice) are not in the mix.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / September 23

Ivan Demidov Misses Practice

After a day off yesterday, the Canadiens players were back on the ice to continue training camp 2026. What stands out is that, for the second day this week, Kaiden Guhle took to the ice.

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 23

Logan Cooley is really into Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson

Logan Cooley turned a few heads—including that of our reporter Patrick Guillet—this summer in Brossard. The Mammoth center, who was in Montreal to shoot a commercial for CCM, took the opportunity to lace up his skates alongside Ivan Demidov.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 23

Lagrange: Prospects Changing Roster For Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have reached the stage of their rebuild where smart drafting, trades and free agent signings have their top prospects challenging to steal lineup spots from some veteran players.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Lead / September 21

Which Canadiens Prospects Have the Best Chance of Making the Roster?

Training camp for the Montreal Canadiens began on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The Canadiens are hosting 57 players for their 2026-2027 training camp. This roster features 31 forwards, 19 defensemen, and seven goaltenders. All players in this group are either under contract with the Canadiens or their AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket.

Chris Kreider News / NHL Trade Talk / September 21

Chris Kreider’s confused reaction to Canadiens tradition goes viral for all the right reasons

Chris Kreider‘s move to Montreal has already produced one of the more amusing moments of training camp, as the veteran winger found himself swept up in the Canadiens’ now-famous “power of friendship” celebration — looking visibly unsure of what exactly was happening around him.