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NHL Rumors: Not Moving Carey Price’s Contract Would Severely Handcuff the Montreal Canadiens

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: The Montreal Canadiens are about $5 million over the salary cap, and moving Carey Price’s $10.5 million cap hit would allow them to accrue cap space throughout the season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 4

Habs Players Getting A Head Start on Training Camp

Even though NHL training camps don’t start for the next two weeks, the Montreal Canadiens have already gotten a head start by hitting the ice as a team.

Owen Protz News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

Canadiens’ Prospect Owen Protz Could Open Eyes in 2025-26

Every year at Canada’s World Junior Summer Camp, there are a few players who sneak onto the roster and raise eyebrows. While most of the headlines go to first-round picks and top-end talent, sometimes it’s the quieter names that make the biggest impression.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / September 4

Mike Matheson’s next contract: '$6.5M is the base'

In a year’s time, next July, three Canadiens defensemen will need new contracts: Mike Matheson, Lane Hutson and Arber Xhekaj. Xhekaj, who will be a restricted free agent, shouldn’t be too hard to deal with in terms of salary.

David Reinbacher News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

Canadiens’ Reinbacher Receiving NHLPA Showcase Invite Signals Big 2025-26

It’s finally September, and for NHL fans, that means that they will finally have hockey to watch this month. It will be training camps, preseason games and prospect showcases, but it is still NHL hockey.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 4

David Reinbacher: 'it’s up to him' if he starts the year in Montreal, says Kent Hughes

David Reinbacher is a great project in the organization, and the Canadiens believe in him to the point where he was drafted ahead of Matvei Michkov and many other top players.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / September 4

How the Montreal Canadiens Defence Core Stacks up Around the NHL

In the 2023-24 season, the Montreal Canadiens had one of the worst defensive cores in the NHL. They were reeling after Shea Weber’s retirement and had just shipped out veterans like Jeff Petry, Ben Chiarot, and Joel Edmundson.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / September 4

Canadiens Prospect Ready to Make Big Statement

Joshua Roy has treated the 2025-26 offseason as the most important of his career, and with his contract set to expire next year, he is training in preparation to convince the Montreal Canadiens he is worth their time and money.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / September 3

Best U23 players: Corey Pronman justifies Lane Hutson’s 34th place with… Adam Fox

Over the past few months, Corey Pronman(The Athletic) has been the talk of the town with his assessments of Lane Hutson. The prospect expert doesn’t seem

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 3

Canadiens GM addresses potential Carey Price trade

Trade attention has once again zoned in on Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price as the league announces changes to the use of long-term injured reserve and salary cap in the postseason.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 3

The Battle for a Spot on the 3rd Pairing Will Be Interesting

Heading into training camp, the Montreal Canadiens have a clear top five defensemen who will be regulars in the lineup this season, but there will be a serious battle between two and maybe even a 3rd defenseman to earn that final 6th spot in training camp for opening night against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 3

Lane Hutson ignored at U.S. camp: Bill Guerin defends his decision

As you know, Lane Hutson wasn’t invited to the U.S. orientation camp this summer. The decision caused quite a stir, considering his great season… and the

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / September 3

David Reinbacher says he’s '100% now'

David Reinbacher played 23 games in 24-25. 10 in the regular season… and 13 in the playoffs. The reason? The defenseman suffered a serious knee injury during the Canadiens’ practice camp.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 3

The Habs won’t be going on a closed retreat at Mont-Tremblant this year

For several years now, before the start of the season, the Canadiens have gone to Mont-Tremblant for a closed retreat. This allows the guys to build chemistry, get to know each other better and bond as a group off the ice.

Doug Jarvis News / The Sick Podcast / September 3

Underrated Habs Player: Doug Jarvis

Today’s edition of underrated Habs players, I chose a player who played a key checking line role during the dynasty of the late 1970s, centreman Doug Jarvis.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 3

35 Years and Counting: Why No Canadien Has Hit 50 Goals Since Richer

The last time a Montreal Canadiens player scored 50 goals in a season was in 1989–90. Stéphane Richer lit the lamp 51 times that year, and since then, nothing.

Carey Price News / NHL Trade Talk / September 3

GM Confirms Canadiens Weighing Trade Options for Carey Price

As the Montreal Canadiens prepare for the 2025–26 season, Carey Price’s name continues to surface in trade discussions, though general manager Kent Hughes insists no move is required to do what the team needs to do this season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 3

Will the Canadiens Be Able To Handle Added Pressure

On Monday night’s episode of the Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro, Eric Engels mentioned how the Montreal Canadiens will have added pressure to win games, as teams will now not take them as lightly as they had in the past.

Oliver Kapanen News / The Hockey Writers / September 3

Canadiens Prospect Oliver Kapanen Has a Chance to Claim an NHL Role

For Oliver Kapanen, the upcoming training camp feels like more than just another step in his development. After a year filled with movement between leagues, countries, and levels of competition, the Swedish forward now faces a golden opportunity to prove he can be part of the Montreal Canadiens’ lineup moving forward.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 3

Ex-Canadiens the Habs Would Like Back Heading into 2025-26

Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price’s tenure appears on the verge of ending. With his signing bonus having been due on Sept. 1, his contract, which has one year left, is a potentially attractive asset to teams looking to stay above the salary-cap floor in 2025-26.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 3

Kent Hughes wants more from Patrik Laine

These days, Kent Hughes is in Detroit on the heels of a meeting with the other GMs and coaches, whichis one of the reasons we’ve seen news of the playoff salary cap.

Carey Price News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Carey Price Trade Now a ‘Long Shot’ as Canadiens Face Major Hurdle

The Montreal Canadiens are again at the center of trade speculation as rumors are getting louder regarding the possibility of the Habs imminently moving Carey Price’s contract.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 1

Canadiens make decision on Carey Price's contract

Despite not having played since the 2021-22 season, goaltender Carey Price and his contract continue to weigh down the Canadiens' salary cap flexibility.

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Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey is fully recovered from knee injury

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Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / August 30

Bold Montreal Canadiens 2025-26 Predictions

Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Montreal Canadiens are facing higher expectations. After qualifying for the postseason, Kent Hughes has added to his young roster.