The Canadiens are banking on having center Kirby Dach available for their opening night lineup after he underwent surgery on his right knee in February, EVP of hockey operations Jeff Gorton told Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.
On paper, the Canadiens have a great team, with some talented players on the roster, and that’s exciting for fans of the club, who’ve had a tough time of it in recent years.
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Andrei Markov, nearing the end of his NHL career, didn’t have an agent, so he talked to Marc Bergevin himself. I have the impression that the main interested party quickly realized why players have agents, after all, negotiating is hard work.
Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.
This may be my boldest prediction yet: I have the Montreal Canadiens making the playoffs and shocking their First Round opponents by winning the series.
The Montreal Canadiens’ prospect pool has been one of the most closely watched in the NHL in recent years, with names like Lane Hutson, Ivan Demidov, and David Reinbacher drawing the bulk of attention.
On Saturday afternoon, Montreal Canadiens prospect Filip Eriksson began his SHL regular season by putting up a dominant performance for Lulea to help lead the way in a 5-0 victory against Malmo.
The start of training camp is fast approaching, with the Montreal Canadiens’ annual golf tournament starting on Monday, and the first pre-season game the following Monday, September 22.
The Montreal Canadiens have been hitting home runs with quite a few draft picks lately. Not only is Lane Hutson the reigning Calder Trophy winner, but they could have another star rookie in Ivan Demidov this season.
On Saturday night, the Montreal Canadiens prospects took on the Winnipeg Jets prospects in their first of two Rookie Showcase games on the weekend. Despite having control of the game for the majority of the time, the Canadiens lost 4-3.
Finally! Hockey was back in full swing last night, with the first game for the Montreal Canadiens’ prospects, as they took on the Winnipeg Jets’ hopefuls.
The Kirby Dach issue has been the talk of the town this summer, with many questioning whether the center will start the season on time due to his knee injury.
When you think of the Habs’ top prospects, Adam Engström isn’t necessarily the name that catches your eye. After all, it’s easy to forget him in a group that also includes Ivan Demidov, Michael Hage, David Reinbacher and Jacob Fowler.
The Montreal Canadiens are in a position to move forward with their rebuild to the point that they could soon be Stanley Cup contenders. The team made the playoffs last season earlier than expected and has made moves to improve this season by acquiring Noah Dobson.
The Laval Rocket had an absolutely terrific season in 2024-2025, finishing first in the AHL under Pascal Vincent. What made the Rocket such a great team was, of course, the perfect mix of veterans and young talent, but it was also the rugged side of the team with guys like Florian Xhekaj.
Richard Labbe of LA Press: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson is entering the final year of his contract at a $4.8 million cap hit. The 31-year-old isn’t looking to move.
The Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins have been in conversations for a possible trade of Pavel Zacha, something that could solve one of Montreal's biggest issues.
The 2025 edition of the Montreal Canadiens training camp is less than two weeks away. The Canadiens rookie showcase is already underway as we ramp up into the preseason.
Mike Matheson has been a staple on the Montreal Canadiens’ blue line since being traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins in the summer of 2022. The 31-year-old posted a career-high of 62 points over a full 82-game slate in 2023-24, and he’s been on the top pairing for his entire tenure.
Penguins star Sidney Crosby and his agent did not rule out a potential trade when questioned about the interest of the Montreal Canadiens. The franchise icon opting for a change of scenery would put the Penguins in a difficult position.
The Montreal Canadiens were in quite a state of disarray during the 2021-22 season following their Cinderella Stanley Cup finals run, which saw them lose to Tampa, before totally falling apart under head coach Dominique Ducharme's guidance.
The 2024-25 season was all about growth for the Montreal Canadiens. But it didn’t start that way, at least. By the start of December, it all looked like one big disaster.
The Montreal Canadiens took a chance on Florian Xhekaj, who was known more for his fisticuffs and rough-and-tumble play than his scoring, though he showed signs of something more.
Okay, we are back, and it is time for Ivan Demidov 2025-26 Montreal Canadiens point projection. You know, the man with the quick mitts and when it comes to point estimates, you know you’re coming in with a high ceiling.
Each sport has its share of figures whose impact on the game extends well beyond their playing or coaching careers. National Hockey League Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden was one of those people.
Early Saturday morning, the Canadiens announced that their long-time goaltender and Hall of Famer Ken Dryden passed away Friday at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer.