Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 2

The big question is whether Ivan Demidov is best surrounded by

It’s been a busy few days, hasn’t it? Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton (as well as quite a few people at the Canadiens, in fact) have been hard at work laying the foundations for what the Canadiens of 2025-2026 will look like.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 1

Alexander Zharovsky: the Canadiens have told him they’re counting on him

Kent Hughes has done a lot of work in recent days to improve his team. He had to give up prospects like Emil Heineman and Logan Mailloux to do so, but other players have taken their place.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 1

Cole Caufield says goodbye to his friend Christian Dvorak

The Canadiens lost the services of Christian Dvorak today. Daniel Brière and the Flyers signed him for one season at $5.4 million. The Habs wouldn’t have given him that kind of money.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 1

The departures of Dvorak and Armia will transform the Habs’ last two trios

Today, the Canadiens lost two important players. And here, you’ll understand that I’m talking about Christian Dvorak and Joel Armia. Both veterans played on the Habs’ bottom-6… and ultimately, their respective departures mean that there will be changes in Martin St-Louis’ line-up next season.

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Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / July 1

Nick Suzuki will have to sacrifice powerplay for disadvantage

More and more, we’re starting to get a good picture of what the Canadiens of 2025-26 will look like. Noah Dobson and Zachary Bolduc are the Habs’ two big acquisitions… and you have to wonder if the Habs are at the end of their shopping spree.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 1

Ivan Demidov and Zachary Bolduc in the middle: anything is possible, says Kent Hughes

The Canadiens are not expected to add their second center forward today. In his press conference, Kent Hughes said he was prioritizing trades on the free agent market.

Logan Mailloux News / Dose.ca / July 1

Logan Mailloux 'ready for the NHL', believes Blues GM

Logan Mailloux is no longer part of the Canadiens organization. The defenseman was sent to St. Louis today, when the Habs acquired Zachary Bolduc. In Montreal, the club needed help on the forward line, and Bolduc fills that need.

Joel Armia News / Dose.ca / July 1

Joel Armia would have liked to stay in Montreal if the Habs had matched the Kings’ offer

Joel Armia is no longer with the Canadiens. The veteran will continue his career in Los Angeles after signing a two-year contract ($2.5 million per year) with the Kings.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 1

Listening to Kent Hughes, Kaapo Kahkonen is ahead of Jakub Dobes

This afternoon, the Habs reached an agreement with Kaapo Kahkonen. It was known that the Habs might be looking for a veteran goaltender, possibly with a view to being the team’s #2 next year.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 1

Kent Hughes 'sees himself continuing' with Mike Matheson in Montreal

With the arrival of Noah Dobson in Montreal, the Canadiens have several defensemen on hand. And ultimately, you might think there’s not enough room for a guy like Mike Matheson.

Montreal Canadiens News / Inside The Rink / July 1

Montreal Canadiens Sign Four Players To Contracts

The Montreal Canadiens stayed busy on July 1st as they made a trade with the St.Louis Blues and signed four more players to contracts. Montreal has signed goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen and forward Sammy Blais to one-year, one-way deals.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 1

Center: Kent Hughes ready to start the season with Dach and Newhook

Kent Hughes is working hard to improve the team. On Friday, he acquired Noah Dobson and earlier today, he traded Logan Mailloux for Zachary Bolduc. That doesn’t solve the problem of the second center, but it’s not going to be solved at any cost, in all likelihood.

Alex Belzile News / Dose.ca / July 1

Alex Belzile signs contract with the Canadiens

Alex Belzile left the Canadiens organization in the summer of 2023. He signed a two-year contract with the New York Rangers… but never played a single NHL game for the Blue Shirts .

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Kaapo Kahkonen News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Montreal Canadiens Add Pair of Free Agents

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that they have signed a pair of free agents. Goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen has signed a one-year deal worth $1.15 million.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Canadiens sign Sammy Blais to one-year contract

A Stanley Cup champion is staying north of the border. On Tuesday, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced the team has signed forward Sammy Blais.

Samuel Blais News / Dose.ca / July 1

Samuel Blais arrives in Montreal

The Canadiens have announced that Samuel Blais is coming to town. While the Habs have announced that Kaapo Kahkonen has signed a one-year, one-part contract, we’ve also learned that Québécois Samuel Blais is coming to town on a one-year deal.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / July 1

Eric Engels: I hear Ivan Demidov’s skating has improved

When you look at all his qualities on the ice, you realize that Ivan Demidov is a good hockey player. Talent comes out of both his ears, and he knows how to use it to his advantage.

Michael Pezzetta News / Dose.ca / July 1

Michael Pezzetta signs two-year contract with Maple Leafs

Michael Pezzetta was drafted by the Canadiens in 2016. Today, however, we learn that he’s leaving the Montreal organization. El Pezz has signed a two-year (!) contract with the Toronto Leafs.

Logan Mailloux News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Canadiens acquire Zac Bolduc from Blues in exchange for Logan Mailloux

The Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Zac Bolduc from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for defenseman Logan Mailloux. TSN’s Chris Johnston was the first to confirm the two players were involved in the deal.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Canadiens’ Top Unrestricted Free Agent Targets at Centre

When the Canadiens traded for Noah Dobson last week, they didn’t just make a huge splash, arguably putting the entire league on notice. They also addressed a pressing need, filling a hole on the right side on defense that got created with the retirement of David Savard.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

3 Depth Forwards the Canadiens Should Target in Free Agency

With NHL free agency opening, the Montreal Canadiens find themselves with some holes to fill in the bottom six. Following the acquisition of Noah Dobson on draft day, an aggressive and exciting move for the organization, the focus now shifts to building around the core and ensuring depth throughout the lineup.

Cayden Primeau News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Hurricanes acquire Cayden Primeau’s negotiating rights from Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired the negotiating rights for goaltender Cayden Primeau from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a 7th-round pick in 2026.

Mike Matheson News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Mike Matheson gives Canadiens a great trade chip

The Montreal Canadiens came out of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft with a handful of prospects, but also with the biggest splash of the weekend, acquiring Noah Dobson for their two first-round picks and Emil Heineman.

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