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Josh Anderson: Negotiations for a new contract could begin soon

In 2020, Josh Anderson arrived in Montreal. The power forward, who had been playing for Columbus, was acquired in a trade that sent Max Domi to the Blue Jackets.

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Canadiens Sign Head Coach Martin St. Louis to Extension

The Canadiens continue to get some housekeeping out of the way ahead of 2026-27. After signing forwards Zachary Bolduc and Chris Kreider over the weekend, the Habs inked head coach Martin St.

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / September 14

Kaiden Guhle will miss the start of the season

Bad news. The Canadiens will have to do without Kaiden Guhle for the start of the season, according to what Renaud Lavoie (TVA Sports) was able to confirm this morning.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / September 14

Nick Suzuki’s Goal for 2026-27: Top of the Atlantic Division

There was “sign of progress”… Then there was the famous “mix”… Then we were treated to the word starting with “p”… Let's just say the Habs' goals have been getting more and more ambitious over the past few seasons.

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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?"

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Chris Kreider News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

Kreider Adds Another Layer of Competition to Canadiens’ Forward Group

The Montreal Canadiens added another significant piece to their forward group over the weekend, signing veteran winger Chris Kreider. While much of the immediate attention will understandably be on what Kreider himself can bring to Montreal, his arrival also creates an interesting situation throughout the rest of the lineup.

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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.

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / September 14

Zachary Bolduc: The length of the contract was the sticking point in the negotiations

Yesterday afternoon, Zachary Bolduc (finally) signed a new contract with the Canadiens. The Quebec native, who had no contract in place for the upcoming season, ultimately signed a four-year deal.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / September 14

'He’s got more guts': Juraj Slafkovsky on Adam Nicholas’s progress

Adam Nicholas is quite a character. If you're lucky enough to go to Brossard to watch a Canadiens practice, you'll understand why I say that. He helps the guys with his intensity, and above all, he sends the right message on the ice.

Martin St. Louis News / NHL Trade Talk / September 14

Martin St. Louis Signs Multi-Year Extension With Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have made it clear that Martin St. Louis remains the man they want leading the next stage of their rise. Montreal announced Monday that St.

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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.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / September 14

Canadiens president Jeff Gorton: Chris Kreider called us, not the other way around

According to Montreal Canadiens’ president Jeff Gorton, Chris Kreider called them, not the other way around. Gorton spoke with reporters Monday during the team’s annual golf tournament, and explained the process around how the team was able to sign Kreider to a one-year contract over the weekend.

Martin St. Louis News / Field Level Media / September 14

Canadiens extend head coach Martin St. Louis

Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension on Monday. He was a finalist for the Jack Adams Award in 2024-25 and led the team to the Eastern Conference finals in 2025-26.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 14

Chris Kreider will wear Cole Caufield’s former jersey number in Montreal

Chris Kreider has always worn #20 in the NHL. The Canadiens already have their #20 (Juraj Slafkovsky), and just because Kreider is going to help Slaf doesn't mean that's going to change.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / September 14

Kent Hughes confirms it: he doesn’t want three goalies to start the season

All summer long, we expected the Canadiens to trade Samuel Montembeault. The Quebec native was sidelined last season, and many expected his time in town to be over.

Arber Xhekaj News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 14

Canadiens, Arber Xhekaj Nearing Contract Extension

According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, Arber Xhekaj is nearing a contract extension to stay a Habitant. That would be a habitant of the Montreal area, of course.

Martin St. Louis News / Daily Faceoff / September 14

Canadiens sign head coach Martin St. Louis to multi-year extension

One of the rising stars in the coaching ranks is staying in La Belle Province for a couple more years. On Monday, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced that the team has signed head coach Martin St.

Chris Kreider News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

Grading Canadiens’ 1-Year Contract for Chris Kreider

The Anaheim Ducks shocked some of the league when they decided to move forward with a mutual contract termination with forward Chris Kreider. It is well known that the Ducks needed to clear cap space to give Cutter Gauthier a new contract, but most fans thought they would try and go a different direction to find the money.

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / September 14

Payroll: Here’s the Canadiens’ payroll after signing Zachary Bolduc

So, how was your weekend? Kent Hughes, for his part, undoubtedly had a great one. The signings of Chris Kreider and Zachary Bolduc have put the team's GM in a better position than he was in 48 hours ago.

Nick Suzuki News / NHLFanCentral / September 14

Nick Suzuki’s Latest NHL Ranking Has Canadiens Fans Asking Questions

Captain Nick Suzuki of the Montreal Canadiens. The Montreal Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki. As he continues to contribute in a big way to the Montreal Canadiens, it isn’t really any surprise that he was among the top 30 players in the NHL this season. But, when the list was announced, Suzuki was quite low on it. Should he have been higher?

Zachary Bolduc News / Field Level Media / September 13

Canadiens bring back F Zachary Bolduc on 4-year deal

Forward Zachary Bolduc signed a four-year, $16.8 million contract to return to the Montreal Canadiens, the team announced on Sunday. The 23-year-old was a restricted free agent as of July 1 after his first season with the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / September 13

Canadiens sign Zach Bolduc to four-year contract

The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Zach Bolduc to a four-year contract that will pay him an average annual value of $4.2 million, according to Sportsnet hockey insider Elliotte Friedman.

Zachary Bolduc News / NHL Trade Talk / September 13

Canadiens Sign Zachary Bolduc to 4-Year Contract Extension

The Montreal Canadiens have signed Zachary Bolduc to a four-year contract extension, as per a report by NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. Early reactions are that this is another solid deal from GM Kent Hughes, who continues to make shrewd moves.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 13

Last-minute move Canadiens must make ahead of 2026-27 season

The Montreal Canadiens have been making serious progress. They turned themselves into a playoff team two years ago and the progress continued last year when they finished the season with a 48-24-10 record that resulted in a tie for second place in the Atlantic Division with the Tampa Bay Lightning and 106 points.