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What the Canadiens Will Miss Most About Their Departed Free Agents

Free agency is always a time of renewal. For teams like the Montreal Canadiens, it’s a chance to add fresh faces, take steps forward in their rebuild, and fill out the roster with complementary talent.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3

Canadiens GM’s latest comments will fire up fans

The Montreal Canadiens made one of the biggest trades of the offseason, picking up Noah Dobson. After making the postseason for the first time since 2021, they needed a big addition to push their core forward.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / July 3

Arber Xhekaj, still out of the line-up according to DailyFaceoff

During the season, quite a few of us consult the pages of the DailyFaceoff site on an almost daily basis. Whenever there’s a practice, an injury, a recall or a trade, the site hastens to give the new trios and defensive pairings for each team.

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William Trudeau News / Daily Faceoff / July 3

Canadiens sign William Trudeau to one-year, two-way contract

The Montreal Canadiens announced Thursday they signed defenseman William Trudeau to a one-year, two-way contract. According to PuckPedia, the contract will pay Trudeau, who was a restricted free agent, $775,000 at the NHL level and $90,000 in the minors, with a guaranteed salary of $100,000.

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / July 3

Deciphering Canadiens' Second Power Play Unit

Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes set out with a clear offseason plan: add as much talent as possible. Up to this point, he has been successful, though the elusive second-line center remains in hiding.

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / July 3

Zachary Bolduc to wear #76 in Montreal

It’s done. Zachary Bolduc has chosen to keep his #76 in Montreal. It’s the number he wore when he played for the St. Louis Blues, and he’s decided not to change the recipe.

P.K. Subban News / House of Hockey / July 3

Controversy Emerges in Montreal as Newly-Acquired Forward Disrespects PK Subban

The Montreal Canadiens recently acquired Zack Bolduc in a trade with St. Louis, and now he's made a controversial move with his choice of number. This

Joe Veleno News / Dose.ca / July 3

Joe Veleno: the Canadiens would be among the three finalists

Two days ago, Marc-Olivier Beaudoin mentioned that Joe Veleno had an offer on the table from the Montreal Canadiens. We’re talking about a short deal (one year at $1 million) for the player who was recently bought out by the Seattle Kraken after a difficult end to the season with the Blackhawks.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 3

A year from now, Lane Hutson and Zachary Bolduc will no longer be on a rookie salary

The summer of 2025 isn’t over for Kent Hughes, of course. There are still contracts to be signed for Jakub Dobes, Jayden Struble and William Trudeau… in addition to seeing what happens on the market.

Cedric Desruisseaux News / Inside The Rink / July 2

ECHL: Cedric Desruisseaux Returns To Trois-Rivières

The Trois-Rivières Lions have signed forward Cedric Desruisseaux for the 2025-26 season. Desruisseaux, 25, has spent the 2024-25 season playing in Romania and France.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 2

Pierre McGuire thinks the Habs have the best defense in the NHL

The Canadiens have struck a blow by acquiring Noah Dobson and securing his services for the next eight years. The arrival of the defenseman solidifies the Habs’ entire blue line.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / July 2

L.J. Mooney models his playing on that of Cole Caufield

It was the second day of the Canadiens’ development camp, and the first time the players took to the ice. For many youngsters, it was also the first opportunity to don a Habs (practice) uniform.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / July 2

Mike Matheson, the only obvious choice for a 2nd center?

At the end-of-season review, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton shared one of their objectives for the summer. They wanted to get their hands on a 2nd center.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Canadiens Avoid Weak Free Agent Class to Fill Needs

The Montreal Canadiens have been making headlines this offseason. The club surprised almost everyone by making the playoffs last season, barely three seasons into their rebuild.

Kaapo Kahkonen News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Canadiens’ Goalie Battle More Intriguing With Sneaky Good Kaapo Kahkonen Signing

The Montreal Canadiens made a handful of moves on the opening day of free agency, but one of the most intriguing, and potentially impactful, was the signing of veteran goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen to a one-year contract worth $1.15 million.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / July 2

Michael Hage receives invitation to Junior Team Canada summer camp

Michael Hage didn’t take part in the last World Junior Championship. And he wasn’t even invited to Canada’s training camp for the tournament… That said, there’s a good chance we’ll see him defend the Unifolié colors next winter.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Canadiens sign Sean Farrell, Marc Del Gaizo to one-year contracts

The Montreal Canadiens announced Wednesday that the club has signed center Sean Farrell and defenseman Marc Del Gaizo to one-year, two-way contracts. In 67 appearances last season with the AHL affiliated Laval Rocket, Farrell recorded 20 goals and 24 assists for 44 points to finish fourth in team scoring.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 2

Canadiens: prospect Arseni Radkov to play for the Armada in 2025-2026

Last year, the Canadiens drafted Mikus Vecvanags, a goaltender from Europe. Martin Lapointe had said that the young man would play with the Armada… but he was eventually chosen by the Titan in the European draft.