Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Lane Hutson: don’t expect a contract extension today

The 2024-2025 season is over: here we are in 2025-2026. Starting at noon, NHL free agents will be able to sign a contract with a new NHL team. Will it happen at noon this year?

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / July 1

Canadiens' Prospect Psyched to Play With Friend

Very seldom does a team select a player 34th overall that was their 16th ranked (2025) prospect on their draft list, but that is exactly what the Montreal Canadiens have done.

Mikael Granlund News / Dose.ca / June 30

'The Canadiens probably hold Mikael Granlund in very high regard'

It’s been a busy day in the NHL. Most of the big names set to hit the independent market tomorrow already have a new deal in their pocket… so it’s likely to be pretty quiet tomorrow.

Jordan Kyrou News / Dose.ca / June 30

Jordan Kyrou with the Canadiens: '70% chance of it happening'

As Kent Hughes said last year: watch for the summer of 2025. It’s already started in earnest for the Canadiens’ GM, who managed to acquire and sign Noah Dobson on a long-term basis.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / House of Hockey / June 30

Montreal Canadiens Trade Goalie to Conference Rival

The Montreal Canadiens have just traded goaltender Cayden Primeau to the Carolina Hurricanes, just hours before he was set to become an unrestricted free agent.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Hurricanes acquire goaltender in trade with Canadiens

The Hurricanes have added some extra goaltending depth heading into next season, acquiring Cayden Primeau from the Canadiens in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick.

Canadiens trade talks for Jordan Kyrou intensifying

Why NHL Draft weekend was a dud for major trades

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Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / June 30

Ivan Provorov’s huge contract: Mike Matheson’s value increased today

The NHL free-agent market opens tomorrow at noon… but for the past few hours, the league has been abuzz with activity. Mitch Marner, Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand have all signed new contracts, so there won’t be much left tomorrow.

Jack Gorniak News / Inside The Rink / June 30

ECHL: Fort Wayne Komets Bring Back Jack Gorniak and Josh Groll

The Fort Wayne Komets started the week off by announcing the re-signing of forwards Jack Gorniak and Josh Groll. Fort Wayne now has three players signed for the 2025-26 season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 30

Rafaël Harvey-Pinard: The Canadiens would not have made him a qualifying offer

It’s been a tough season for Rafaël Harvey-Pinard. He came back from a major injury, played only 40 games with the Rocket… and didn’t break anything in the AHL.

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.

Grading the Canadiens’ 2025 draft class

Why NHL Draft weekend was a dud for major trades

2025 NHL Draft winners, losers: Big night for Islanders but not for the fans

Every Conn Smythe winner in NHL history

The '30-goal scorers in the 2024-25 NHL season' quiz

Jordan Kyrou News / Dose.ca / June 30

Jordan Kyrou: The Canadiens will have to give 'a lot' if they want to acquire him

The Canadiens have their noses in the Jordan Kyrou pie. The Habs and Blues held talks over the weekend about a possible deal, but the two sides were unable to reach an agreement in the end.

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Bryan Rust News / Dose.ca / June 30

Bryan Rust interests the Canadiens (according to Arpon Basu)

The Canadiens have managed to improve in recent days. The acquisition of Noah Dobson on defense is a game-changer, and by next year, the Habs will have one of the NHL’s best defensive brigades when you look at the lineup on paper.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 30

Canadiens development camp: five prospects to keep an eye on

The Canadiens’ development camp kicks off tomorrow. There will be 31 prospects in attendance, none with NHL experience. This means that Ivan Demidov is one of the big names who could have shown up.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Grading the Montreal Canadiens’ 2025 Draft Class

The Montreal Canadiens didn’t wait long to make waves at the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Just hours before the first round began, general manager Kent Hughes swung a blockbuster deal, sending both of Montreal’s first-round picks (16th and 17th overall) along with winger Emil Heineman to the New York Islanders in exchange for defenceman Noah Dobson.

Michael Pezzetta News / Dose.ca / June 30

Michael Pezzetta: look out for the Maple Leafs tomorrow (among several clubs)

I don’t expect to see Michael Pezzetta back in Montreal in 2025-2026. Pezz had a very, very small role this season and warmed the bench more than anything else.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / June 30

No Canadiens veterans at Patrik Laine’s wedding

While we were all glued to our screens to follow the draft, the 1001 trade rumors, the arrival of Noah Dobson and the speculation leading up to the opening of the free agent market (tomorrow at noon), our phones were pretty much all relaying something else over the weekend: photos of Patrik Laine’s wedding.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 30