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If Joel Armia really did sign for two years and $2.5 M per year, the Habs must take advantage of it

Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton have their work cut out for them this summer. Not only is there the draft, the crying need for a #2 center and the need to replace David Savard, there will also be a possible congestion in the attack at the next practice camp.

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Rocket: Filip Mesar doesn’t even play in the playoffs (and that’s saying a lot)

The Laval Rocket kicks off its second-round LAH series on Wednesday evening, when it takes on the Rochester Americans, the Sabres’ training club. Once again, the series will be a 3-of-5 affair, with the Rocket playing two games on the road before three at home.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / May 12

Canadiens’ Insider Dives Into Crosby-to-Montreal Speculation

Sportsnet’s Eric Engels addressed the buzz and recent speculation surrounding Sidney Crosby potentially joining the Montreal Canadiens, calling the idea purely speculative and rooted in fantasy.

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The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

How many NHL players who have scored 60 goals in a season can you name in five minutes?

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 12

Radio-Canada could once again broadcast Canadiens games

We were all pretty surprised to learn just over a month ago that Rogers (Sportsnet) had once again won the bid for the NHL’s national broadcasting rights.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / May 12

Analyzing the Montreal Canadiens Upcoming RFA’s

With the Canadiens season over, the teams focus now shifts to the offseason. For General Manager Kent Hughes, the offseason is poised to be pivotal in the Canadiens future.

Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Canadiens Could Trade $84 Million NHL's Quarter-Century Team Member

The Montreal Canadiens could consider making a huge offseason move by removing one of the franchise legends from their roster, effectively finishing a 20-year partnership.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 12

Canadiens’ No. 16 & 17 Picks in 2025 NHL Draft Could Be Gold

The Montreal Canadiens will head into the 2025 NHL Draft with back-to-back selections at 16th and 17th overall, barring any trade activity. While all eyes tend to be on the top 10, the middle of the first round has historically been a rich ground for finding NHL-caliber talent.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / May 11

The Canadiens could draft a defenseman with a similar style to Arber Xhekaj

The Canadiens will draft 16th and 17th in the next NHL Amateur Draft. As my colleague Raphael Simard just explained, historically, the Habs haven’t been lucky with their 16th and 17th picks.

Kent Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

Canadiens GM Kent Hughes Opted for Busy Draft Week Over Active Trade Deadline

The Montreal Canadiens’ season ended after they lost to the Washington Capitals in the first round of the playoffs in only five games. Which sounds upsetting, except it wasn’t.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 10

Georges St-Pierre thinks he could be a good moral support for the Canadiens

The Canadiens still haven’t replaced Alexandre Burrows. Last summer, he stepped down as assistant coach. Could Georges St-Pierre be a good replacement?

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 10

Emil Heineman seems to be insinuating that Juraj Slafkovsky is injured

At this stage of the season, all the players are recovering from minor injuries. Now that the Habs have been eliminated, we know more about the guys’ injuries.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 10

Advance to the draft: listen to Scott Wheeler, the Habs can forget about it

The Canadiens hold the 16th and 17th picks in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. He needed the Flames not to win the lottery to keep the 16th pick… and that’s what happened last Monday.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / May 10

Canadiens Captain Chose Rest Over Gold Medal Chase

It wasn't all rosy for Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki to start the 2024-2025 season; it was a slow start, which kept him off Team Canada's squad at the mid-season Four Nations Face-Off.

Spencer Carbery News / Dose.ca / May 10

'Having played in Montreal will help us': Spencer Carbery gives love to the Bell Centre

Over the past few weeks in Montreal, we’ve been able to discover just what a class act Spencer Carbery is. The Capitals coach, who saw his club end the Canadiens’ season, was a true prince during the series.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 10

Sean Farrell: Pascal Vincent has made him worthwhile again

The Laval Rocket has had, and continues to have, an incredible season, which could very well end with a Calder Cup victory. The team is very well built, with a good mix of veterans, experienced young players and rookies.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 10

How Canadiens Fill Hole at Centre on Dach Line

The Montreal Canadiens are suddenly under the gun. At management’s end-of-season press conference, while executive vice president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton said he didn’t see the unexpected playoff finish as “fast-forwarding anything” (i.e., the rebuild), he did concede it’s a stepping stone.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 10

NHL Trade Idea Swaps Recent Rangers and Canadiens No. 1 Picks

Following the early ends to their respective seasons, the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers could both benefit from an offseason shake-up. TVA Sports insider Jean-Charles Lajoie proposed a bold idea that could address key needs on both sides.

Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / May 10

Insider Suggests $68 Million Star as Canadiens’ Top Trade Target

The Montreal Canadiens are coming off their first postseason appearance in three years, and team leadership has made it clear that upgrades are on the table heading into the offseason.

Montreal Canadiens News / Blade of Steel / May 10

Montreal Canadiens could trade future Hall of Famer this offseason

A new report suggests that another rebuilding team could agree to take on his contract.

How the Canadiens should use their two first-round picks in 2025 NHL Draft

Beloved recently retired NHLer Pat Maroon makes unexpected return to hockey world

Connor Bedard facing major criticism for refusing to play for Team Canada at World Championship

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Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / May 9

Canadiens' Nick Suzuki Makes Final Decision on Hockey Canada's Call

Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki’s season ended with a five-game playoff loss to the Washington Capitals. Judging by the latest reports, the Habs forward won’t be extending his campaign overseas.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 8

Canadiens rumors: Where Montreal will be looking to upgrade this summer

The Montreal Canadiens made huge strides in 2024-25, rectifying back-to-back-to-back eighth-place finishes in the Atlantic Division by advancing to the postseason for the first time since 2020-21.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / May 7

Montreal Canadiens Players Who Won’t Be On the Roster in 2025-26

The Montreal Canadiens took the next step in their rebuild this season. The young Canadiens roster qualified for the postseason for the first time since 2021.

Montreal Canadiens News / Full Press Hockey / May 7

Montreal Canadiens Sticking to the Plan Under Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes

The Montreal Canadiens took the next step in their rebuilding plan by playing meaningful games at the end of the season in March and April. As documented by Full Press Hockey, the Canadiens made it their goal to be in that position and potentially make the playoffs.

Mike Matheson News / Daily Faceoff / May 6

Canadiens’ Mike Matheson joins Canada for 2025 World Championship

Hockey Canada has announced that Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson has joined the team ahead of the 2025 IIHF World Hockey Championship in Sweden and Denmark.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5

Canadiens Notes: Hutson, Laine, Free Agents, Dach

Lane Hutson put up historic numbers in his rookie season, and the Canadiens will look to capitalize on that by discussing a long-term extension as he enters the final season of his entry-level contract, general manager Kent Hughes said today (writes Marco D’Amico of RG).