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Kent Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / June 6
Revisiting Kent Hughes’ Key Moves for the Canadiens in 2025-26
When a team makes a deep playoff run, it becomes easier to look back at the moves made by management and evaluate their impact. While some transactions take years to fully judge, Kent Hughes deserves credit for several decisions that helped strengthen the Montreal Canadiens both in the short and long term.
Matthew Knies News / The Hockey Writers / June 6
Canadiens Hypothetically Adding Knies Comes at Great Cost
To admittedly state the obvious, were the Montreal Canadiens to actually trade for Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies, the price tag would be exorbitant.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Forkball / June 6
Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield Win Major NHL Awards
The Montreal Canadiens’ resurgence received further validation Friday when captain Nick Suzuki and star winger Cole Caufield earned two of the NHL’s most respected individual awards.
The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz
How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?
Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / June 6
Samuel Montembeault: 'There will be interest from all corners of the NHL'
Jakub Dobes is clearly the Montreal Canadiens' No. 1 goaltender; there's no longer any doubt about that given how the season ended and, above all, the Canadiens' goaltender's performance in the playoffs.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 5
3 players Canadiens must trade after disappointing East Final loss
The 2025-26 NHL season for the Montreal Canadiens ended in disappointing fashion at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes, who eliminated them in five games in the Eastern Conference Final and are now battling the Vegas Golden Knights for hockey’s ultimate prize — the Stanley Cup.
Frederik Andersen News / Dose.ca / June 6
The Canadiens completely shut down Frederik Andersen
Frederik Andersen has undoubtedly been one of the best goalies since the start of the 2026 playoffs. Before the series against the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Finals, his stats were mind-blowing.
NHL News / The Sick Podcast / June 5
Details On The Overdue Trade Deadline Deal Are Released
According to Dave Pagnotta of the Fourth Period, the Montreal Canadiens trade deadline deal that was, in fact, filed a minute too late and therefore couldn’t
Brendan Gallagher News / The Hockey Writers / June 5
5 Trade Destinations for Canadiens’ Brendan Gallagher
After 14 seasons and over 900 games in a Canadiens uniform, the Brendan Gallagher era in Montreal is coming to an end. Following an emotional end-of-season press conference where Gallagher made it clear he would be moving on, his agent Gerry Johansson has reportedly been granted permission to speak with other teams to facilitate a possible trade.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 5
Rangers, Canadiens discussed potential Laine-Lafreniere trade
The Montreal Canadiens showed throughout the season that they had the talent to make a Stanley Cup run, and they made it as far as the Eastern Conference Finals, ultimately losing to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Cole Caufield News / Field Level Media / June 5
Canadiens' Cole Caufield wins Lady Byng Trophy
Canadiens forward Cole Caufield thought he was in the Montreal locker room Friday to surprise teammate Nick Suzuki with the Frank J. Selke Trophy, but there was another card to be flipped.
Nick Suzuki News / Field Level Media / June 5
Canadiens' Nick Suzuki runs away with Selke Trophy
Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki is the decisive winner of the 2025-26 Frank J. Selke Trophy. The honor awarded Friday goes to the forward who "best excels in the defensive aspects of the game" and is voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 5
Canadiens' Cole Caufield shows 'hero' Johnny Gaudreau love after winning Lady Byng Trophy
The league announced that Cole Caufield has been voted the winner of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, which is presented annually to the player who exhibits a high standard of sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct and playing ability.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 5
Canadiens’ Caufield and Suzuki Win Lady Byng and Selke Memorial Trophies
Fresh off historic seasons for the Montreal Canadiens, captain Nick Suzuki and star Cole Caufield were rewarded for their efforts with significant awards.
Cole Caufield News / Daily Faceoff / June 5
Canadiens’ Cole Caufield wins 2026 Lady Byng Trophy
The National Hockey League announced Friday that Montreal Canadiens’ forward Cole Caufield has been awarded the 2026 Lady Byng Trophy. According to the
Nick Suzuki News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 5
Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki Wins Frank J. Selke Trophy
Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki has won the 2025-26 Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL forward who “best excels in the defensive aspects of the game,” the league announced today.
Nick Suzuki News / Daily Faceoff / June 5
Canadiens' Nick Suzuki wins 2026 Selke Trophy
The leader of one of the NHL’s most prominent franchises has taken home some hardware.
Matthew Knies News / Trade Talk Sports / June 5
Matthew Knies Was Almost a Montreal Canadien
We all know the Montreal Canadiens had a trade of substance fall through at the last minute at this year’s deadline involving a player that GM Kent Hughes would and could target again this offseason.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 5
Canadiens rumors: 3 places Montreal is looking to upgrade this summer
A great season ended when the Montreal Canadiens fell to the Carolina Hurricanes in five games. But they have a plan in the offseason to make some upgrades to their roster.
Dylan Larkin News / Trade Talk Sports / June 5
Montreal Canadiens Seen as Landing Spot for Dylan Larkin
The NHL offseason turned up a notch with the news that Dylan Larkin had requested a trade out of Detroit on Thursday. A new star potentially becoming available on the trade market has stirred things up league-wide, and everyone is now trying to determine the best landing spots for the Red Wings captain.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 5
4 Canadiens Prospects Who Dominated During the 2025-26 Season
The Montreal Canadiens are enjoying the benefits of years of rebuilding. With the team coming off a strong playoff run and expectations continuing to rise, it is easy to focus exclusively on the current roster.
Matthew Knies News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 4
Canadiens nearly acquired Matthew Knies at NHL trade deadline
Around the trade deadline, it was reported that the Montreal Canadiens had completed a significant trade with an unidentified team; however, the other team was unable to file the trade by the 3 p.m.
Ivan Demidov News / NHL Trade Talk / June 4
Extension Close as Canadiens and Demidov Get Ahead of NHL Contract Rule Change
Expect a long-term deal between the Montreal Canadiens and Ivan Demidov to get finalized and officially announced almost immediately as the calendar turns from June to July.
Brendan Gallagher News / Daily Faceoff / June 3
Report: Brendan Gallagher’s agent granted permission to speak with teams to facilitate trade
Just days after openly admitting that he would likely be leaving the Montreal Canadiens this offseason, Brendan Gallagher and his agent, Gerry Johansson, have reportedly been granted permission to speak with other teams to facilitate a possible trade.
Oliver Kapanen News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3
The Canadiens Big Offseason Question: To Trade Oliver Kapanen?
Is Oliver Kapanen headed out of Montreal this offseason? The short answer is maybe. And there are decent arguments for both keeping him and moving him.
Jakub Dobes News / Trade Talk Sports / June 3
Could the Montreal Canadiens sell high on Jakub Dobes?
Jakub Dobes was the backbone and arguably the MVP of the Montreal Canadiens’ run to the Eastern Conference Final. Despite his team not having its best game on many nights, Dobes almost always stood tall and gave them a chance to win, and his fiery, emotional play made him a fan favorite throughout.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / June 2
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Have Begun Offseason Plans
The Montreal Canadiens met with the media on Monday following their Friday night loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final.
Martin St. Louis News / NHL Trade Talk / June 4
Insider says it 'killed' Martin St. Louis to make tough decision in Montreal
The fact that Martin St. Louis essentially ended Brendan Gallagher‘s career in Montreal isn’t sitting well with some fans and it likely hasn’t sat well with St.
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