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Canadiens winning the Chris Kreider pursuit shows they are officially in their contention window

The Montreal Canadiens did what nobody thought was on the table. When Chris Kreider mutually terminated his contract with the Anaheim Ducks, the expectation was that his desire was to come back out east.

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'Kent Hughes is working hard to make another acquisition.'

The CH announced early this evening that it had reached an agreement with Chris Kreider. The club has signed a player who, for several years now, hasn't been a fan favorite.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / September 13

Runoff Election: A Way to Get Rid of Samuel Montembeault

Now that Kent Hughes has found his top-6 forward, the next issue to address is the identity of his goaltenders. Will Jacob Fowler start the season in the AHL?

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 12

It’s Daniel Brière’s fault, and Kreider’s hit on Bolduc and Slafkovsky

It’s all Daniel Brière’s fault. No, Luc Gélinas hasn't written a new book. It's literally Daniel Brière's fault that the Habs acquired Chris Kreider for a song.

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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

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.

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 12

Chris Kreider is set to play alongside Ivan Demidov starting on Day 1

Chris Kreider is officially a member of the Montreal Canadiens. It still feels a little strange to write that, but we'll get used to it. Because yes, even though he hasn't been a fan favorite for the past 12 years, this signing couldn't be better.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 12

Canadiens sign Chris Kreider to one-year contract

The Montreal Canadiens announced Saturday they signed forward Chris Kreider to a one-year contract. According to PuckPedia, the deal is worth $2.15 million.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 12

Canadiens signing Chris Kreider shows time heals all wounds

A strong argument can be made that Chris Kreider has been one of the most hated rival players in the modern era of the Montreal Canadiens.

Golden Knights sign Mark Stone to two-year extension

Dylan Larkin reporting to Red Wings camp, but stripped of captaincy

Connor Ingram announces retirement from hockey at age 29

John Klingberg retires from NHL after legendary 700-game career

Canucks' Quinn Hughes mistake is now the Wild's problem

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.

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 12

Rookie Camp: Here Are the CH Players Who Stood Out Today

This afternoon, the Canadiens' rookies were in action in Gatineau for their first game of the rookie tournament. For the occasion, the CH's young players faced off against the Jets.

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The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

Francis Bouillon News / Dose.ca / September 12

Did Francis Bouillon receive a promotion (that wasn’t announced)?

Over the summer, there were some changes in the Canadiens' player development department. The club saw Rob Ramage, who served as director of player development, retire.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 12

CH: Here are the first images of the deal that fell through at the deadline

We all remember the infamous 2026 trade deadline, when the Montreal Canadiens didn't make a single trade and thus failed to strengthen their roster ahead of the playoffs.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 12

3 Questions Canadiens Face Heading into 2026 Training Camp

Montreal Canadiens training camp opens next week, as fans inch closer to what is looking like a memorable 2026-27 season. In that time, as the roster takes shape, the Habs will indirectly answer a few questions on the minds of fans, with the decisions they make.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 12

3 Montreal Canadiens under pressure to deliver in critical contract years

This is a big season for the Montreal Canadiens as a team, as they want to prove that last season was not a fluke and that they are one of the best in the Eastern Conference.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / September 12

Quitting Hockey: Mike Matheson Might Never Have Joined the Habs

Since joining the Montreal Canadiens, Mike Matheson has been a reliable presence on the Habs' defensive corps, both offensively and defensively. He's had his ups and downs, but for the past two seasons, he's masterfully stabilized the Habs' top six, logging a lot of strong minutes per game.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 12

Canadiens Should Pursue Kreider Despite the History

Chris Kreider and the Montreal Canadiens have a complicated history, to put it mildly. For more than a decade, Kreider has been one of the least popular opposing players among Canadiens fans.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 12

Three Bold Predictions For The Montreal Canadiens Season

With training camp just around the corner, it is time for me to make my three bold predictions for the Montreal Canadiens season. This year, I tried to go with some predictions that may seem far-fetched but also possible in the realm of things for the Montreal Canadiens. 1.

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 12

If you were Kent Hughes, would you target Kreider or Marchenko?

So it seems that Chris Kreider, a “fan favorite” in Montreal since 2014—and THE player Trevor Timmins would have drafted in 2009 instead of Louis Leblanc, had it not been for those very same fans—is on the verge of returning to the East.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 11

Owen Beck deserves to play for a top-tier club much more than Florian Xhekaj

The big question as the Montreal Canadiens' training camp approaches is: Who will make the team? Of course, one might wonder if any young players will break into the lineup by the start of the season.

David Reinbacher News / A Winning Habit / September 11

Rocket coaches believe David Reinbacher is knocking on the door of the NHL

Montreal Canadiens top defenceman prospect David Reinbacher will draw a lot of attention during training camp. The 2023 5th overall pick has had a tough start to his professional career in North America.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 11

NHL Rumors: Simon Edvinsson still waiting for the Detroit Red Wings to hire a GM

The Sick Podcast with Tony Marino: Marco D’Amico, on the Montreal Canadiens, on how it’s possible that center Oliver Kapanen could become a trade asset.

Kaiden Guhle News / The Hockey Writers / September 11

Canadiens’ Kaiden Guhle Has Plenty to Prove in a Crucial 2026-27 Season

The Montreal Canadiens are getting closer to training camp, and while most of the attention has been directed toward contract negotiations, roster battles and expectations for the upcoming season, there is another situation worth keeping an eye on.

Martin St. Louis News / Professor Press Box / September 10

St. Louis Shows Why We’ve Been Getting the 'Players’ Coach' Thing Wrong

There’s a funny thing about hockey coaches. If they yell at everybody, they’re tough. If they’re quiet, they’re mysterious. And if they actually get along with their players, well, apparently they must be too soft.

Wayne Gretzky News / Yardbarker / September 9

Barry Melrose was one of NHL's biggest personalities, and one of its biggest advocates

Whether you agreed with him, disagreed with him, or followed his career as a coach or player, you knew who Barry Melrose was if you were even a casual hockey fan.

Arber Xhekaj News / NHL Trade Talk / September 8

GM and Coach Misaligned in Montreal on What to Do with Arber Xhekaj?

There’s been talk of late about what the Montreal Canadiens should do with defenseman Arber Xhekaj. Still unsigned, trade speculation has surfaced, as has the idea of moving him from the blue line to forward, simply because he doesn’t have a guaranteed spot as a defender with this current roster.