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Joe Veleno: a better face-off option than Alex Newhook

Since the departure of Christian Dvorak, the Montreal Canadiens have had only one left-handed center: Alex Newhook. And as we all know, he’s not the most efficient in the face-off circle.

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'If the Habs are in a playoff race, I don’t see Michael Hage joining the club.'

Michael Hage showed great things at the rookie development camp. Many believe he’s the solution to the Habs’ second-center problem. Hage surprised many in his rookie season with the University of Michigan when he scored 34 points, including 13 goals, in 33 games.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 6

Kovalchuk convinced Demidov has the personality to shine in Montreal

The Ivan Demidov era has finally begun with the Canadiens. The prospect broke the ice and took his first NHL step when he joined the Habs last April. In two regular-season games and five playoff games, Demidov picked up four points (one goal, three assists) and showed several interesting flashes.

Jordan Kyrou News / Dose.ca / July 6

'The Canadiens are still trying to get Jordan Kyrou'

Jordan Kyrou is a name that has caused a lot of chatter in Montreal in recent weeks. The Blues forward was seen as a big Habs target until July 1, when his no-trade clause came into effect.

Joe Thornton News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'NHL Vezina Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 6

Canadiens’ Summer Work Might Already Be Done

It’s been a busy summer for the Montreal Canadiens. Following a surprising 2024–25 season that saw the team clinch a playoff berth ahead of schedule, general manager Kent Hughes wasted no time getting to work in the offseason.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 6

Kent Hughes: Elliotte Friedman says there isn’t a more aggressive GM

As soon as the Montreal Canadiens’ season came to an end, everyone’s primary goal for the off-season was to get their hands on a second center. It was pretty clear that this was the mandate Kent Hughes would have between now and the start of the next campaign.

Tyler Thorpe News / Breakaway on SI / July 6

Canadiens' Prospect Tyler Thorpe Ready For Laval

Montreal Canadiens 2024 fifth-round 130 overall selection Tyler Thorpe impressed in 2024-2025 during the team's training camp and preseason window, and he was once again impactful during the club's recent development camp.

Cayden Primeau News / Blade of Steel / July 6

Canadiens Waste No Time Replacing Cayden Primeau With Goalie Signing

The Canadiens were able to fill their need in the crease rather quickly following the exit of Cayden Primeau, as they have locked up a goalie to a two-year deal.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / July 6

Canadiens Reward Rookie Goaltender with Two-Year Contract

The Montreal Canadiens have locked up promising young netminder Jakub Dobeš, agreeing to terms on a two-year, one-way contract worth $965,000 annually.

Jakub Dobes News / Daily Faceoff / July 6

Canadiens sign Jakub Dobes to two-year contract extension

The Montreal Canadiens announced Sunday that the club has signed goaltender Jakub Dobes to a two-year, one-way contract extension worth $965,000 per season.

Jakub Dobes News / Last Word On Sports / July 6

Montreal Canadiens Come to Terms with Young Goaltender

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that they have signed goaltender Jakub Dobes to a two-year contract extension. The deal comes with a cap hit of $965K.

Jakub Dobes News / The Hockey Writers / July 6

Canadiens Re-Sign Critical Piece in Goalie Dobes for Two Years

The Montreal Canadiens just re-signed their arguably biggest restricted free agent in goalie Jakub Dobes. It’s a two-year, $1.93 million deal ($965,00 cap hit) for a goalie with a high ceiling who emerged as starter Sam Montembeault’s backup down the stretch.

Luke Mittelstadt News / Dose.ca / July 6

Luke Mittelstadt: the Habs would really have liked to see him join the Rocket in 25-26

The Montreal Canadiens’ development camp is always an interesting event to follow, as it features the vast majority of the Habs’ prospects, from the most obscure to the best-known.

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The 'MLB ballpark names' quiz

The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

The 'Leading scorer by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / July 6

Standouts From Canadiens Development Camp Scrimmage

The Montreal Canadiens recently hosted their annual post-draft development camp, and let's cut to the chase: the scrimmage is what brought intrigue to every Canadiens fan.

Jayden Struble News / Dose.ca / July 5

Jayden Struble has requested salary arbitration

Jayden Struble is currently a restricted free agent. The Habs defenseman, who just completed two 56-game seasons with the club, needs a new contract for next season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 5

Projected line-up: Cole Caufield would go to the Olympics, but not Lane Hutson

In a few months’ time, the Olympic Games will be held in Milan-Cortina, Italy. And for hockey fans, it will also be the first time in 12 years that NHL players will be taking part in the Olympics.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 5

Surprise for the Rocket: Xavier Simoneau returns for the 25-26 season

Kent Hughes’ primary mandate as General Manager of the Montreal Canadiens is to make the Habs the best team they can be in order to win the Stanley Cup.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / July 5

Demidov and Zharovsky: the 'Russian factor' is an advantage thanks to Nick Bobrov

For some years now, Russia has been a hot topic around the world, and so it is in the National Hockey League, given the large number of Russian players.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 5

Habs: a nucleus approaching the elite | Flash analysis of the development camp

Noah Dobson, Ivan Demidov, Zachary Bolduc and David Reinbacher should all be in the starting line-up next October. Reinbacher may be less certain, but I like his chances.

NHL News / Dose.ca / July 4

Insider on Canadiens' playoff chances: 'Wait until after the Olympics when the Habs get Sidney Crosby'

Sidney Crosby has been, and for a long time will be, linked with the Canadiens.

Every NHL player to score 500 goals

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

Nazem Kadri News / Dose.ca / July 4

2nd center in Montreal: why not Nazem Kadri?

We’ve said it before, but Montreal didn’t find its second center at the draft or on the free-agent market. Kent Hughes tried, but in the end, the price was too high and too many teams were in the running to acquire a top-6 center.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 4

Grading the Montreal Canadiens’ Offseason Moves

After a surprising season that saw the Montreal Canadiens return to the playoffs ahead of schedule, general manager Kent Hughes was suddenly at the center of a pivotal offseason.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / July 4

Canadiens Draft Pick Goes Viral for Crazy Old Video

With the 113th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, the Montreal Canadiens used their fourth-round selection on L.J. Mooney from the United States National Development Team.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / July 4

A Review of the Montreal Canadiens 2025 Free Agency

The Canadiens already made their major splash of the summer by acquiring defenceman Noah Dobson from the Islanders prior to the NHL Draft. Therefore, heading into 2025 free agency, they weren’t expected to be major players for some of the top free agents.

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.