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Juraj Slafkovsky: The CH players 'don’t really care' about money

There has been a special culture in Montreal ever since Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes arrived. Players are open to the idea of leaving money on the table to help the team improve, which is why people say the Canadiens now have one of the best salary structures in the National Hockey League.

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The Canadiens Are Giving Sasha Pastujov One More Chance

The Montreal Canadiens didn't exactly make headlines when they acquired Sasha Pastujov from Anaheim last month. It was a one-for-one trade, with Sean Farrell going to the Ducks, and neither player has established himself as an NHL regular.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / August 14

Martin St-Louis: 'A four-year contract extension would make sense'

The Laval Rocket recently announced its coaching staff. Basically, aside from the fact that Daniel Jacob is becoming head coach and David Urquhart is taking his place as an assistant, the staff remains the same as it was at the end of last season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 14

Canadiens Loan of Vinzenz Roher to Europe Avoids AHL Trap

When general manager (GM) Kent Hughes and president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton took the reins in Montreal, they preached a very simple, non-negotiable philosophy regarding player development: environment matters.

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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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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 14

Cole Hutson says that his brother Lane can’t stop talking about Ivan Demidov

Everyone agrees that the duo of Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson will be the driving force behind the Canadiens for many years to come. Together, these guys will terrorize opposing defenses on the power play.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / August 14

3 Wild Predictions for the Montreal Canadiens This Season

The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026-27 season with expectations that are much different than they were only a few years ago. Montreal has established itself as a playoff team, its young core continues to develop, and there is enough talent throughout the lineup to believe another step forward is possible.

Phillip Danault News / Dose.ca / August 14

Phillip Danault supports the Canadiens’ management’s inaction

Hockey players are well-oiled PR machines. Most of the time, anyway. Take Zachary Bolduc, for example. Every time he's been asked about his contract situation over the past two months, he's replied that he wasn't worried and that a deal was on the way.

Carey Price News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Carey Price Sends Strong Message on Canadiens’ 2027 Outlook

The Montreal Canadiens will enter the 2026-27 season with considerably higher expectations after winning nine postseason games and reaching the Eastern Conference Final last year.

Sasha Pastujov News / Daily Faceoff / August 13

Canadiens sign Sasha Pastujov to one-year contract

The Montreal Canadiens have signed winger Sasha Pastujov to a one-year contract with an $850,000 cap hit. Pastujov was a restricted free agent after the conclusion of his three-year entry-level contract with an $825,000 cap hit.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / August 14

Arber Xhekaj would be better off away from Montreal, according to Stu Cowan

Arber Xhekaj's situation in Montreal remains unique. The defenseman is still without a contract as of mid-August, and his spot on the Canadiens' roster is still far from guaranteed.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / August 13

Juraj Slafkovsky, Slovakia’s Player of the Year (for the third consecutive year)

Juraj Slafkovsky is the king of Slovakia! No joke—we all know how popular this young player is in his home country. He's one of Slovakia's biggest stars, and his achievements certainly don't go unnoticed.

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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.

Patrick Roy News / Dose.ca / August 13

IMAGE: When Patrick Roy hangs up his Canadiens jersey

Nostalgia was in the air earlier this week in Terrebonne, as the 7th annual Serge Savard Invitational took place (on Tuesday) at Golf Le Mirage. The event had a special feel to it this year, as it marked the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Stanley Cup victory.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 13

The Montreal Canadiens Sign RFA Forward

The Montreal Canadiens signed RFA forward Sasha Pastuljov to a one-year two-way contract on Thursday. Pastuljov was acquired by the Montreal Canadiens from the Anaheim Ducks in a trade for forward Sean Farrell back on July 27th. The 23-year-old will be looking to make some noise at Montreal Canadiens training camp.

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Sasha Pastujov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 13

Canadiens Sign Sasha Pastujov To One-Year Contract

According to a team announcement, the Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Sasha Pastujov to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 campaign. Montreal acquired Pastujov from the Anaheim Ducks a few weeks ago in exchange for forward Sean Farrell.

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / August 13

Controversy: Zachary Bolduc Doesn’t Want to Be Associated with 'Crazy' Lewis

Have you heard the story of Medusa? Julien Duguay, an influencer who is also known as Medusa, organized a StreamerFest in Florida with content creators from Quebec.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / August 13

I hear that Ivan Demidov is faster than he used to be

This morning, our colleague Marc-Olivier Cook went to check out Brossard. There were still quite a few Canadiens players there. And with guys like Josh Anderson and David Reinbacher in town, you can tell that training camp is getting closer.

David Urquhart News / The Sick Podcast / August 13

Laval Rocket Hire Assistant Coach

On Thursday morning, the Laval Rocket announced that they have hired David Urquhart as an assistant coach. Urquhart has spent the last five seasons as the head coach of the McGill Redbirds.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 13

3 Canadiens Facing a Make-or-Break Training Camp

Training camp is always an important time for players trying to establish themselves in the NHL, but for some members of the Montreal Canadiens organization, this year’s camp could carry even more weight.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 13

Amazon is looking for a tag for the Canadiens’ games

NHL training camps will open in about a month, and the regular season will begin in six weeks. Is it SeptemberOctober yet? We know that 45 of the Canadiens' 84 games will be broadcast on RDS.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 13

Canadiens weighing sign-and-trade options for Arber Xhekaj, Zachary Bolduc

“If I had my druthers, we did it yesterday.” That is what Kent Hughes, general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, said on July 1 after being unable to swing on a big move that he was looking for.

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Josh Anderson News / The Hockey Writers / August 13

Projecting Josh Anderson extension with Montreal

The Montreal Canadiens surprised the hockey world this past season with a run to the Eastern Conference Final. It requires a full team effort to knock off a couple of division rivals in a seven-game series, as the Canadiens did by defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / August 12

Canadiens’ Two Biggest RFAs Could Be Part Of Sign-and-Trade Deals

The Montreal Gazette’s Stu Cowan suggested in a recent article that two of the team’s biggest RFA names, Arber Xhekaj and Zack Bolduc, could be on the move.

Patrik Laine News / NHL Trade Talk / August 13

Where did the sudden Patrik Laine rumor wave come from?

If you’ve noticed Patrik Laine‘s name popping up everywhere over the past few days, you’re not imagining things — but it’s also not entirely clear why he’s suddenly front-page news.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / August 12

NHL Rumors: Patrik Laine, and Samuel Montembeault

Herb Zurkowsky of the Montreal Gazette: 28-year-old forward Patrik Laine is still looking for a contract for next season. Since free agency opened, the New York Rangers, Minnesota Wild, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, and recently the Philadelphia Flyers, have been linked to Laine.

Phillip Danault News / Professor Press Box / August 11

Phillip Danault Is a Player You Appreciate More Over Time

There are players who make you notice them because they score. Then there are players who make you notice them because the other team suddenly doesn't seem to be getting anything done.

Vinzenz Rohrer News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 9

Canadiens Loan Vinzenz Rohrer To Switzlerand

The Montreal Canadiens have loaned center prospect Vinzenz Rohrer to EV Zug of Switzerland’s National League for the 2026-27 season. Rohrer will play on a one-year contract with Zug that is believed to be one of the highest-paying deals in Switzerland, ending a three-year run with Zurich SC.