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Oliver Kapanen: Jeff Gorton praises a trait for which he is often criticized

Oliver Kapanen had a 2025-26 season that was quite… unusual. The Finnish player held his own at center on the second line for much of the season, but he completely ran out of steam toward the end of the campaign.

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Justin Barron on the ballot: We’re a long way from all that with Alexandre Carrier

In December 2024, the Canadiens completed a trade with the Predators. With the Habs' defensive corps struggling, the club sent Justin Barron to Nashville to acquire veteran goaltender Alexandre Carrier.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / September 26

Kirby Dach: Here’s What the CH Was Offered (and Turned Down)

Kirby Dach isn't having a great training camp. The forward, who is in his final year before becoming a unrestricted free agent, had a great opportunity to prove that he deserves to stay in Montreal long-term.

Gleb Pugachyov News / Dose.ca / September 26

VIDEO: Gleb Pugachyov Earns His First Point in Russia This Season

Gleb Pugachyov hasn’t had the start to the season he’d hoped for in Russia. The Canadiens’ most recent first-round pick suffered a concussion early in the season, forcing him to miss a few games.

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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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Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / September 26

Surprise: Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov won’t be playing in Ottawa either

This morning, we learned that Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov won't be playing at the Bell Centre tonight. It was a bit surprising, but there was still a chance we might see both of them play in Ottawa.

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 26

The Canadiens Announce a First Round of Roster Cuts

As of this morning, the Canadiens still hadn't made a single cut since the start of training camp. That made sense, considering the team still has two games to play tonight and needed players to fill out the roster… but there were still too many of them.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 26

Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson will not be playing at the Bell Centre tonight

The Montreal Canadiens wrap up their training camp today, as they play their final two preseason games against the Ottawa Senators simultaneously. One team will face the Sens at the Bell Centre, and the other will face the Sens at the Canadian Tire Centre.

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / September 26

Kaiden Guhle could once again defy the doctors’ predictions

Kaiden Guhle is once again out with an injury for the Montreal Canadiens. It's become a recurring theme, as the Habs defenseman has spent more time on the sidelines than on the ice since the start of his career in Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 26

3 Canadiens Keys to a Successful 2026-27 Season

If you’re the Montreal Canadiens, there are certain things you can’t count on happening in 2026-27 that undeniably contributed to their successful 106-point season and eventual third-round finish.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 26

'Kent Hughes loves to disagree,' says Jeff Gorton

Kent Hughes is an excellent general manager. There's plenty of evidence of this since he took the helm of the Montreal Canadiens; he's managed to turn a mediocre team into one of the best in the NHL, and most importantly, he's built what is likely the best-constructed team in the entire league.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 26

Canadiens' long-term contracts look even better with recent salary cap news

Montreal Canadiens fans are reminded every day how lucky they are to have players willing to fit within a certain salary structure. With massive contracts

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 25

Florian Xhekaj: He Could Face the Same Fate as His Brother

When will the Xhekaj brothers make their regular-season debut with the Montreal Canadiens? Florian Xhekaj is certainly impressing at training camp, and many are wondering if he should make the team.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / September 25

JiC: 'Because he’s returning to Michigan, Michael Hage is becoming a decoy'

When Michael Hage announced that he was returning to Michigan for another season, it sparked a huge reaction, but it also surprised a lot of people. Montreal Canadiens fans are all really looking forward to seeing Hage in the Habs' uniform, and we all felt he was ready to make the jump.

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Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 25

Jayden Struble and Adam Engstrom are fighting for one spot with the Canadiens

With just the split-squad games against the Ottawa Senators left, the Montreal Canadiens still have a couple of roster battles to watch. Florian Xhekaj and Owen Beck are still fighting to start the season on the Canadiens roster, but the more interesting conversation is which defenceman is on the outside looking in.