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Alex Newhook Became One of Montreal’s Most Important Players

The old takes on Alex Newhook are officially dead. For a while, people loved to write him off. He wasn’t seen as a true second-line centre. He wasn’t a clutch player, and he couldn’t drive a line.

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Should the Habs Qualify Kirby Dach?

Now that the Montreal Canadiens’ season is over, there are plenty of storylines to cover as the off-season has started. One of those storylines happens to be what the Habs should do with restricted free agent Kirby Dach, as it is a very debatable topic on whether or not they should give him his qualifying offer for the next season.

David Reinbacher News / Professor Press Box / June 2

What Canadiens Fans Need to Know About David Reinbacher

What should Montreal Canadiens fans actually know about David Reinbacher — and why is he such a big deal for what comes next? In a recent post in The Hockey Writers, William Simoneau shared insights about this young Montreal Canadiens blueliner.

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

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Ivan Demidov News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Predicting Ivan Demidov’s Next Contract With the Canadiens

Today’s NHL is governed by an unyielding economic reality: the most critical stretch of a franchise’s championship window relies on maximizing the value of its elite talent following their entry-level contracts (ELC), and for Montreal Canadiens General Manager (GM) Kent Hughes, the clock is now ticking.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / June 2

The Habs 2025-26 Season MVP

Now that the Montreal Canadiens’ season is officially over, there is no better time than now to discuss who is the MVP of the team’s season. While, during

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / June 2

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Have Begun Offseason Plans

The Montreal Canadiens met with the media on Monday following their Friday night loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Canadiens Must Add a Top-4 Defenceman This Summer

The Montreal Canadiens came a long way in 2025–26. They won the Atlantic Division, advanced to the Eastern Conference Final, and proved their young core is ready to compete.

Martin St. Louis News / NHL Trade Talk / June 2

Insider says it 'killed' Martin St. Louis to make tough decision in Montreal

The fact that Martin St. Louis essentially ended Brendan Gallagher‘s career in Montreal isn’t sitting well with some fans and it likely hasn’t sat well with St.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 2

Two questions following the emptying of lockers

Yesterday, the Canadiens held their end-of-season press conferences. And in fact, there was quite a bit of activity that day, with some significant statements made.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 2

NHL Rumors: Sabres have goaltending questions and different directions they could take

Ryan S. Clarke and Kristen Shilton of ESPN: Looking at the keys to the offseason for the Montreal Canadiens after their Conference Finals loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Patrik Laine News / NHL Trade Talk / June 2

5 Teams: Laine’s 'Injury' Opens Door to Unique, Low-Risk UFA Deal

When healthy and engaged, Patrik Laine remains one of the NHL’s most dangerous goal scorers. Yet after another injury-plagued season with the Montreal Canadiens, his value entering free agency is difficult to gauge.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Montreal Canadiens 2026 Playoffs Player Report Card: Forwards

The Montreal Canadiens’ playoff run featured plenty of memorable moments, surprising performances, and a few disappointments. While the team received excellent goaltending and strong contributions from its defence corps, the forward group played a major role in helping Montreal advance further than many expected.

Brendan Gallagher News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Oilers Should Target Brendan Gallagher if Canadiens Buy Him Out

The Montreal Canadiens were eliminated from the postseason following a loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final, and while their

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

5 Non-Free Agent Canadiens Least Likely to Return for 2026-27

At the team’s end-of-season media availability, current-Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine confirmed what everyone with brain waves strongly suspected:

Robert Thomas News / Dose.ca / June 2

Robert Thomas’s name is (once again) linked to the Canadiens

During the 2025–26 season, there was a rather glaring issue with the Canadiens. I'm talking about the second-line center position… which was filled by Oliver Kapanen for a (very) good portion of the season.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / June 2

Norris: Lane Hutson officially out of the top 5

We knew Lane Hutson wasn't going to win the Norris. He wasn't even among the three finalists. But one might still have thought that the Canadiens defenseman would finish close to the podium in the voting.

Connor McDavid News / Dose.ca / June 2

Connor McDavid in Montreal: An agent’s revelation fuels the dream

The Canadiens' elimination was so one-sided that by the very next day, we were all already wondering: what will Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton do this summer to ensure the team takes another step forward next year—and not two steps back?

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 2

Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton’s 12 Offseason Tasks

While the Hurricanes and the Golden Knights are gearing up for the Stanley Cup Final, the Montreal Canadiens are wrapping up their season. Naturally, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton will have their work cut out for them this summer.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 2

A former teammate of Brendan Gallagher to coach the Canucks: Manny Malhotra

Yesterday morning, when Brendan Gallagher appeared before the media to speak, everyone was watching to see if he would drop any hints about his future with the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / June 1

Zharovsky To Train With Demidov In Montreal

During the Montreal Canadiens locker room cleanup on Monday, forward Ivan Demidov confirmed that he will be spending his summer training for next season in Montreal for the 2nd year in a row.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 2

RUMOR: The CH is reportedly targeting a Slovak player in the second round of the draft

The Canadiens appear to be gearing up for their next draft already. With just a few weeks to go before the amateur draft, which takes place on June 26 and 27, a name may be starting to circulate within the team's inner circle.

Ivan Demidov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 1

Canadiens, Ivan Demidov Have Mutual Interest In Long-Term Extension

Thanks to some shrewd extensions signed by the front office, the Montreal Canadiens arguably have the healthiest-looking long-term salary cap outlook. They’re expected to use some of that long-term space this summer in the form of a contract extension for Ivan Demidov.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 1

Brendan Gallagher Expecting Move Away From Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens held their exit interviews on Monday. Through a wave of insightful interviews, it was winger Brendan Gallagher who caught attention as he discussed his future with the club.

Patrik Laine News / Daily Faceoff / June 1

Canadiens’ Patrik Laine says he could have played back in January

The Montreal Canadiens are just the latest team to see their 2025-26 season come to an end, after losing the Eastern Conference Final to the Carolina Hurricanes in five games.

Cole Caufield News / Daily Faceoff / June 1

'I sucked, plain and simple': Canadiens’ Caufield reacts to playoff performance

One of the top players on the Montreal Canadiens is taking the team’s postseason exit to heart. When speaking to the media during the team’s end-of-season media availability, Canadiens forward Cole Caufield was asked about the style of play during their run to the Eastern Conference Final.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 1

Does the NHL have a playoff format problem?

It was a rather anti-climactic end to the conference portion of the playoffs, and continued what has been a recent trend of the conference finals ending quickly and without long, back-and-forth series.

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