Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Lack of Depth Leads To Canadiens' Exit vs. Capitals

With the Montreal Canadiens' season officially over thanks to a 4-1 series loss against Alex Ovechkin and the Stanley Cup-hopeful Washington Capitals, the burning question is what went wrong for the Habs?

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Lane Hutson contract: if Matt Coronato earns $6.5 million a year…

When you look at the CH’s upcoming summer, one thing stands out: the famous second center. In the eyes of just about everyone, this has to be Kent Hughes’ top priority: he needs someone to step in for Nick Suzuki and play center to Ivan Demidov next year.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 3

Juraj Slafkovský’s advice to Ivan Demidov: don’t listen to people’s comments

Juraj Slafkovský has been a fixture in Montreal for several years now. The forward, who celebrated his 21st birthday in March, now has three seasons with the CH behind his tie… and that makes him a little less the flavor of the moment.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 3

Jakub Dobes not sold to Laval (unlike Cayden Primeau)

With the Montreal Canadiens’ season now over, all efforts now turn to the Laval Rocket. Pascal Vincent’s team finished first in the AHL, and currently leads their three-of-five first-round series against the Cleveland Monsters 2-0.

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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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?

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 3

Gabriel D’Aigle: young Quebec goalie dreams of being drafted by the CH

The Montreal Canadiens have filled their bank of prospects and young players very well since the start of their rebuild. Of course, when Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton arrived, the CH already had a few good young players like Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield, as well as a few good prospects like Kaiden Guhle.

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What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.

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Martin St. Louis News / The Hockey Writers / May 3

Canadiens St. Louis a Deserving Jack Adams Finalist… Not Winner

There were many worthwhile Jack Adams Award candidates in 2024-25. So, it speaks to Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis’ legitimacy as a fourth-year bench boss that he earned one of the final three finalist spots, alongside Scott Arniel (Winnipeg Jets) and Spencer Carbery (Washington Capitals).

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / May 3

Lane Hutson is already back on the ice in Montreal

The Montreal Canadiens’ season is unfortunately over. It only lasted a week and a half longer than the 16 NHL teams that didn’t make the playoffs, but it was a VERY important week and a half for the future.

Martin St. Louis News / Athlon Sports / May 3

Canadiens React to NHL's Announcement on Coach Martin St. Louis

This season, the Montreal Canadiens surprised the league by earning a playoff berth for the first time since 2021, finishing with a 40-31-11 record and 91 points.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / May 2

Jacob Fowler earns first career AHL shutout

The Laval Rocket won their first playoff game in Cleveland against the Monsters. Fowler was solid and the first trio led the charge offensively. On this Friday night, it was the second game of the series between the Rocket and the Monsters.

Alexandre Carrier News / Dose.ca / May 2

Alexandre Carrier would have returned in game #4 if there had been overtime

In the playoffs, things get a little shaky, as we saw in the series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Washington Capitals. Many players play injured, and we learn this when we look back on the season.

Samuel Montembeault News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 2

Canadiens’ Sam Montembeault gets real on injury suffered in Capitals series

The Montreal Canadiens were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Washington Capitals. All in all, their season was a success. Few expected them to make the postseason.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / House of Hockey / May 2

Canadiens Star Juraj Slafkovsky Calls Out Journalist in Post-Season Press Conference

Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky fired a shot at media members during his interview on locker room clean out day at Bell Centre following their postseason loss to the Capitals.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 2

Playoff atmosphere will help CH attract free agents (Suzuki and Carrier)

The Canadiens have only played two playoff games at the Bell Centre this year. And do you know what? It’s enough to remind us just how special the atmosphere in the CH’s amphitheatre is when the going gets tough.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 2

It was David Savard who asked Kent Hughes not to trade him

On Wednesday evening, David Savard’s career officially came to an end. The defenseman, who enjoyed a fine career spanning 14 seasons (including the last four in Montreal), had announced that he would hang up his skates when the CH season came to an end.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 2

Canadiens’ Josh Anderson on team’s future: ‘We’re ready to win’

One of the leaders in the Montreal Canadiens dressing room recognizes the team is heading in the right direction. During the team’s locker-clean-out day on Friday, Canadiens forward Josh Anderson stated the team is ready to start competing with the NHL’s top teams.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 2

Martin St-Louis and Pascal Vincent at the top of their game: CH is in good hands

This afternoon, Martin St-Louis was named a finalist for the Jack Adams Trophy. What he’s done with the CH this year (taking this team, which had a few tough years and had a terrible start to the season, to the playoffs) is truly impressive.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 2

Canadiens News & Rumors: St. Louis, Suzuki, Montembeault, Laine

It’s been a whirlwind week for the Montreal Canadiens, with major updates on the awards front, injury news, and the team’s growing optimism following a return to playoff action.

Martin St. Louis News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

Canadiens Head Coach Martin St. Louis Named Jack Adam Finalist

After leading the Montreal Canadiens to a largely unexpected playoff berth, head coach Martin St. Louis finds himself in the running for the Jack Adams Award as one of three finalists.

Joel Armia News / Dose.ca / May 2

Joel Armia in talks to sign a new contract with the Canadiens

Joel Armia isn’t afraid to say it: he wants to stay in Montreal. The Habs made the decision not to trade him as a rental and to keep him for the playoff race.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 2

Canadiens’ Sam Montembeault tore groin, Patrik Laine broke finger during playoffs

A number of players were going through some significant injuries during the Metropolitan Division Semifinals. During the team’s locker-clean-out day on Friday, it was revealed that Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault suffered a torn groin during Game 3 of the team’s first-round series against the Washington Capitals.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

Reviewing the Montreal Canadiens’ 2024-25 Season

The Montreal Canadiens’ 2024-25 campaign came to an unfortunate end with a first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Washington Capitals. Despite a valiant effort, the Habs were eliminated in five games, cutting short what had become a promising and encouraging season for a rebuilding franchise.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / May 1