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Mathias Brunet has the impression that the Habs are shopping Patrik Laine around

The Canadiens have done a great job these days. They’ve acquired their number-one right-handed defenseman and a very important player in the middle of the lineup.

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The Habs would like to see Zachary Bolduc’s competitiveness rub off on Ivan Demidov

The addition of Zachary Bolduc brings offensive punch to the Canadiens’ lineup. He’s got a special talent for scoring goals, and he’s proven it since his junior days.

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.

Alex Barre-Boulet News / Daily Faceoff / July 4

Avalanche sign Alex Barre-Boulet to one-year, two-way deal

The Colorado Avalanche announced Friday the signing of forward Alex Barre-Boulet to a one-year, two-way contract. According to PuckPedia, the deal will pay Barre-Boulet $775,000 at the NHL level, $475,000 in the minors with $500,000 guaranteed.

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Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / July 4

'The Canadiens aren’t even sure Michael Hage will play center in the NHL'

Over the past few days, Michael Hage has been stealing the spotlight at the Habs’ development camp. That’s not necessarily a surprise, given that he was (by far) the biggest name at the camp, but it did attract attention.

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 / Dose.ca / July 4

Development camp: Canadiens prospects learn about the club’s history

The Montréal Canadiens’ development camp is over. In the last few days, some of the Canadiens’ top prospects showed up in Brossard to test, practice and play an intra-squad game in front of hundreds of fans.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 4

Canadiens May Have Found Another Draft-Day Gem with L.J. Mooney

When the Montreal Canadiens selected L.J. Mooney with the 113th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, it didn’t dominate headlines.

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.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / July 3

No need to find a second center: Michael Hage will be one soon enough

Ahh, the famous search for the second center. When will it end? A lot of rumors and ideas have been floating around for a while. Guys like Evgeni Malkin, Mason McTavish, Trevor Zegras and many more have been linked to the Habs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 3

Alexander Zharovsky: The Habs were the only NHL club he followed before the draft

On Saturday, the Canadiens moved up in the draft to select Alexander Zharovsky. We’re talking about one of Ivan Demidov’s good buddies… and we’re talking about a super-talented player with the puck.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 3

Canadiens Found a Late Round Steal in 2025 NHL Draft

The Montreal Canadiens went into the 2025 NHL Entry Draft looking to add some grit and compete to the system to build a playoff-ready lineup for years to come.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3

Canadiens’ most realistic trade acquisition in 2025 NHL offseason

The Montreal Canadiens have been busy in the trade market this 2025 NHL offseason. They have made two deals already, including bringing in Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / July 3

Wait before you try to get Mike Matheson out of Montreal!

Last year, Lane Hutson was the Canadiens’ best defenseman. But even so, I see no irony in saying that Mike Matheson was the Habs’ most important defenseman.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 3

What the Canadiens Will Miss Most About Their Departed Free Agents

Free agency is always a time of renewal. For teams like the Montreal Canadiens, it’s a chance to add fresh faces, take steps forward in their rebuild, and fill out the roster with complementary talent.

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3

Canadiens GM’s latest comments will fire up fans

The Montreal Canadiens made one of the biggest trades of the offseason, picking up Noah Dobson. After making the postseason for the first time since 2021, they needed a big addition to push their core forward.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / July 3

Arber Xhekaj, still out of the line-up according to DailyFaceoff

During the season, quite a few of us consult the pages of the DailyFaceoff site on an almost daily basis. Whenever there’s a practice, an injury, a recall or a trade, the site hastens to give the new trios and defensive pairings for each team.

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / July 3

Deciphering Canadiens' Second Power Play Unit

Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes set out with a clear offseason plan: add as much talent as possible. Up to this point, he has been successful, though the elusive second-line center remains in hiding.

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / July 3

Zachary Bolduc to wear #76 in Montreal

It’s done. Zachary Bolduc has chosen to keep his #76 in Montreal. It’s the number he wore when he played for the St. Louis Blues, and he’s decided not to change the recipe.

P.K. Subban News / House of Hockey / July 3

Controversy Emerges in Montreal as Newly-Acquired Forward Disrespects PK Subban

The Montreal Canadiens recently acquired Zack Bolduc in a trade with St. Louis, and now he's made a controversial move with his choice of number. This

Cedric Desruisseaux News / Inside The Rink / July 2

ECHL: Cedric Desruisseaux Returns To Trois-Rivières

The Trois-Rivières Lions have signed forward Cedric Desruisseaux for the 2025-26 season. Desruisseaux, 25, has spent the 2024-25 season playing in Romania and France.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Canadiens sign Sean Farrell, Marc Del Gaizo to one-year contracts

The Montreal Canadiens announced Wednesday that the club has signed center Sean Farrell and defenseman Marc Del Gaizo to one-year, two-way contracts. In 67 appearances last season with the AHL affiliated Laval Rocket, Farrell recorded 20 goals and 24 assists for 44 points to finish fourth in team scoring.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / July 2

Canadiens' Free Agency Day One Deals

The Montreal Canadiens' biggest offseason move was acquiring No. 1 defenseman Noah Dobson, but with Free Agency opening on July 1, there is ample time for general manager Kent Hughes to make more moves to improve the Canadiens.