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Canadiens bring back Kirby Dach on $3.6 million contract

There will be no arbitration happening between the Montreal Canadiens and forward Kirby Dach. The two sides will be running it back for at least one more year after they agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million contract extension.

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Jesse Ylonen’s offside calls put Mathieu Perreault in a great scoring position

Fourth-line players always have special stories to tell. They experience the game in a very different way from the star players. This time, it's a story involving Mathieu Perreault, who played 25 games with the Canadiens during the 2021–22 season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / July 16

The Montreal Canadiens Schedule for the 2026-27 Season Has Been Revealed

The NHL released their schedule for the entire 2026-27 season on Thursday afternoon. For the first time since the 1993-94 season, the league is moving

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / July 16

Michael Hage on L.J. Mooney: 'It’s frustrating to play against him'

In Montreal, Canadiens fans love talented players, but above all, they love players who perform with pride and heart. That's certainly true of L.J. Mooney, who stood out at the Canadiens' most recent development camp.

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How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Kirby Dach News / Daily Faceoff / July 16

Canadiens sign Kirby Dach to one-year extension

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Thursday that they have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension for forward Kirby Dach that will ensure the two camps do not have to go through the arbitration process.

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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.

Kirby Dach News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Canadiens Re-Sign Dach to One-Year Deal to Avoid Arbitration

The Montreal Canadiens came to terms with restricted-free-agent Kirby Dach, re-signing the 25-year-old to a one-year deal on Thursday. Per reporter Elliotte Friedman, the deal is worth $3.6 million and one-way in nature, which is key.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 16

The Canadiens Can Afford To Be Patient This Summer

There is no NHL team better positioned to become a dynasty than the Montreal Canadiens. That said, there is perhaps no fanbase more surprised by their front office this offseason than Canadiens fans, given the lack of movement in Montreal and the lack of urgency that could come across to some as indifference.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / July 16

VIDEO: Juraj Slafkovsky Uses His Hands in Practice

Since the Canadiens' season ended, we haven't really heard anything from Juraj Slafkovsky. The young Canadiens player has returned home to train for the upcoming season… and there's a video circulating of him in training.

Kirby Dach News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 16

Canadiens Re-Sign Kirby Dach

The Montreal Canadiens have avoided salary arbitration with forward Kirby Dach. The two sides have agreed on a one-year contract with a cap hit of $3.6MM.

Brendan Gallagher News / Dose.ca / July 16

Here’s when Brendan Gallagher will be back at the Bell Centre

On June 29, the Montreal Canadiens traded Brendan Gallagher to the Vancouver Canucks. The news wasn't exactly a huge surprise because we knew it was coming. It's going to feel strange to see him play for a team other than the Habs.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 16

The Canadiens defenseman still drawing trade interest

The Montreal Canadiens have assembled one of the deepest blue lines in the National Hockey League, and that depth could soon come at a cost. Arber Xhekaj,

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 16

CH: Important Dates on the Calendar 26–27

So? Are you looking forward to the Montreal Canadiens' next season? We've been waiting for July 16 because that's the day the team's schedule for the upcoming season was unveiled.

Anthony Mantha News / Dose.ca / July 16

A theory that might explain why Anthony Mantha isn’t in Montreal

Anthony Mantha did not sign with the Canadiens. He chose the Devils. We know the Habs were keeping tabs on the situation, but it seems likely that Kent Hughes didn't make an offer to try to bring the Quebec native to Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Where Do the Canadiens Rank in a Loaded Atlantic Division?

The Montreal Canadiens surprised many people last season by reaching the Eastern Conference Final, proving that their rebuild is well ahead of schedule.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / July 16

Patrik Laine: Another Club to Watch

I don’t know which team Patrik Laine will sign with this summer. But I do know it won’t be the Canadiens. Because, in reality, there are several teams interested in signing Laine—who is talented—to a contract structured around bonuses.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Canadiens’ 5 Worst Contracts for 2026-27 Season

Seeing as the Montreal Canadiens retained salary upon trading Brendan Gallagher to the Vancouver Canucks, he technically could be eligible for consideration on this list of the Habs’ worst contracts for 2026-27.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 16

The Canadiens have improved this summer, according to The Athletic

The Canadiens haven’t (yet) managed to improve at the NHL level this summer. Is it too late to do so? No. But we can all agree that at this point, the teams we're seeing across the Bettman League are pretty much the ones we'll see in September.

Mike Matheson News / The Sick Podcast / July 15

Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Mike Matheson

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.

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / July 15

David Reinbacher: Here’s what the CH wants him to work on this summer

David Reinbacher made progress last season. The defenseman played a total of 63 games in 25-26 (including two with the Canadiens), and even though he was injured a few times, the fact that he played so much is good news.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / July 15

Kent Hughes Has a Tough Call to Make on Arber Xhekaj

The interesting part of the Arber Xhekaj trade rumours isn’t that teams are calling. Every NHL team gets calls on players who have something the rest of the league wants.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 14

Wild Reminding Canadiens of Insane Value It Has Locked In on Its Young Core

Starting in 2027-28, the Montreal Canadiens will have four of their most important players locked up for a combined cap hit of $33.45 million — and while the club was already highly regarded as the one with the most team-friendly contracts, that number just got a whole lot more attractive following news out of Minnesota.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / July 14

Canadiens Weighing Risk and Reward on Free-Agent Winger

The Montreal Canadiens’ pursuit of a top-six scoring winger has sparked rumors about a particular UFA: Anthony Mantha. The 31-year-old, 6-foot-5 forward is coming off a career year, posting 33 goals and 64 points in 81 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins — numbers that have several teams interested in his services.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / July 13

Teams Are Calling the Canadiens About This Physical Defenseman

While the preference would be to get an extension signed, the Montreal Canadiens are reportedly fielding trade interest in restricted free agent defenseman Arber Xhekaj.

Bogdan Konyushkov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 10

Canadiens Sign Bogdan Konyushkov To Entry-Level Contract

According to a team announcement, the Montreal Canadiens have signed defenseman Bogdan Konyushkov to his entry-level contract. Montreal drafted Konyushkov with the 110th overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft, and he’s been playing in the KHL ever since.