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Oliver Kapanen to start—but not to end—the season

September 1. School has started, summer vacation is over, the days are getting shorter, and I've pulled out my pants for the evenings that are now without sunlight.

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Montreal Canadiens’ 4 Most Electric Crowd Moments at the Bell Centre

Since it was opened back in 1996, the Bell Centre has made a name for itself as one of the most iconic arenas in the NHL. It boasts a maximum capacity of 21,273, making it the largest hockey arena on the planet.

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / September 1

Is Kaiden Guhle injured? A puzzling scene in Brossard

Is Kaiden Guhle injured? It's a fair question, since this morning in Brossard, my colleague Patrick Guillet observed a situation that was quite curious and unusual.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 1

3 Canadiens’ Prospects Facing Make-or-Break Seasons

The Montreal Canadiens emerged from their rebuild with an appearance in the Eastern Conference Final last season. They also boast one of the deepest prospect pools in the sport, in what amounts to an enviable pairing of having their cake and eating it too.

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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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 1

3 Ways Canadiens Are Better Ahead of 2026-27

Montreal Canadiens fans have heard it all offseason, how the team has improved this summer, despite general manager Kent Hughes not having done anything to add to his roster.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / September 1

'Let’s forget about it!': The explosive behind-the-scenes story of Lane Hutson’s contract

The Canadiens are often in the news because of their salary structure. That's to be expected. To get to this point, Marc Bergevin had to offer Nick Suzuki the right contract, and the new front office had to build on that momentum.

Mike Matheson News / The Hockey Writers / September 1

Canadiens’ Veteran Mike Matheson Embraces Evolving Role

Watching Mike Matheson in public appearances, in warmups, even during the games, you immediately sense the calm and quiet poise of a man who understands exactly where he sits in the universe.

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 1

Michael Hage on Kirill Marchenko: 'The CH won’t falter'

Will Kirill Marchenko be traded by the Blue Jackets? In the medium term, I think it's inevitable. I find it hard to believe that all the rumors from the past few months are false and that he'll happily sign a long-term contract with Columbus a year from now.

Yevgeni Volokhin News / Dose.ca / September 1

Yevgeni Volokhin: Another Contract in Russia for the Canadiens’ Prospect

Goaltender Yevgeni Volokhin has just signed a three-year contract extension in the KHL with HK Spartak Moscow. It's a two-way deal, meaning the goaltender could continue his development in the VHL.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / August 31

RUMOR | The CH is reportedly interested in signing Arber Xhekaj as a winger

Although the start of the season is fast approaching, there has still been no announcement regarding the contract signings of Zachary Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj.

Trevor Letowski News / Dose.ca / August 31

Trevor Letowski: His New Mandate Is Clearer

Recently, the Canadiens announced that Trevor Letowski would no longer be behind the Habs' bench for the upcoming season. As you're no doubt aware by now, Derek Lalonde, the former Red Wings coach, has been tapped to replace him moving forward.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Phillip Danault News / A Winning Habit / August 31

Under-the-radar Canadiens prospect could eventually replace Phillip Danault

The Montreal Canadiens already have one of the youngest rosters in the NHL, and that likely will not change for the next couple of seasons. Montreal has a ton of prospects who could be making the jump in the near future.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Lead / August 31

The Montreal Canadiens Can Expect More Stability in Net

The Montreal Canadiens had a successful season culminating in an Eastern Conference Final appearance. Before next season, several questions remain about Montreal’s goaltending.

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The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 31

Georges Laraque gives Kent Hughes a 9 out of 10 for his summer

It's back-to-school time in the world of radio today, including here at BPM Sports. It's time for some slightly premature predictions and analyses of the CH's summer.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 31

Alexandre Carrier: David Reinbacher Is Putting Pressure on His Position

In just over two weeks, the Canadiens' training camp will get underway. And of course, there are a few storylines we'll be watching closely. Who will emerge as Ivan Demidov's defensive partner?

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 31

Montreal Canadiens Top 10 Prospects: Honourable Mentions

The Montreal Canadiens have seen many of their top prospects graduate to the NHL over the past few seasons. Despite this, the Canadiens still have a very solid prospect group. In the next few days, I will be discussing my top 10 prospects within the Montreal Canadiens organization.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / August 31

Finding a right-handed pitcher wasn’t Kent Hughes’s top priority this summer

When the major media outlets start covering it again, it means hockey season is just around the corner. Those outlets would have loved to report on a big-name signing by the Habs this summer, but in the end, it never happened.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 31

Brossard: Cole Caufield and Arber Xhekaj Take to the Ice for the First Time This Summer

Today is August 31. Tomorrow will be September 1. Where did the summer go? At least September means the golf tournament, rookie camp, and the Canadiens' training camp.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 31

Revisiting the Canadiens’ trade for Nick Suzuki

Marc Bergevin made his fair share of controversial moves during his tenure as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens. Some worked, others did not, but few had a bigger long-term impact on the organization than the trade that sent Max Pacioretty to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 31

Sam Poulin Will Get a Fresh Start With the Canadiens

Getting selected in the NHL Draft is hard. Being selected in the first round? Even more so. The first 32 spots are reserved only for prospects believed to be the most skilled in their class and much further along in their development than their peers.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 30

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: The Canadiens’ Good Problem

The week’s hottest Montreal Canadiens topics, served without the sugar-coating and with little concern for bruised feelings. There was a time when looking at the Canadiens depth chart was a little like opening the refrigerator after a long weekend away.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / August 29

The Most Regretted Trades By The Montreal Canadiens

Since their founding in 1909, the Montreal Canadiens have been involved in several trades with teams across the NHL over multiple decades. There have been some high-profile players moved in and out of the team, with the Canadiens by far the most successful team in league history.