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Kent Hughes repeats: he will overpay to make a deal

Kent Hughes has a good batting average as GM of the Canadiens. Often, when he makes a decision, it goes well for him and his club. But he doesn’t see it that way.

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A three-year contract for Mike Matheson: David Pagnotta believes it’s possible

Mike Matheson’s case is becoming increasingly important in Montreal. Especially when you see the way he performs on the ice. He’s one of the Canadiens’ most important players, and that’s why they love him around town.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 27

The Canadiens send a (big) bill to Max Lalonde

For the past year, Max Lalonde has been an occasional member of the Canadiens’ press gallery for BPM Sports. And by necessity, he sometimes goes to dinner at the Bell Centre, in the Jacques-Beauchamp lounge.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 27

Montreal dominates, Dobes vs. the Law of Numbers and Xhekaj plays (too little)

Today is October 27. If you’d told me that without the addition of a second center and a strong forward, the Canadiens would be tied with the Avalanche for third overall in the entire NHL after ten games, I wouldn’t have believed you.

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How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / October 27

Canadiens Must Consider Top-Six Upgrades

Should the Montreal Canadiens pursue another forward to add to their top-six? That’s the million dollar question for Kent Hughes and Jeff Gordon after scoring winger Patrik Laine underwent abdominal surgery and will be out for three to four months.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 27

The Importance of The Habs Veteran Line

The Montreal Canadiens are a very young team throughout their lineup; however, the team has a line of veterans that are key to its success. Together, the line of Josh Anderson, Jake Evans, and Brendan Gallagher forms a trio of veteran players with experience that can help the younger players take them as an example.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / October 27

Demidov Promotion Could Change Everything for Canadiens… and Laine

The Montreal Canadiens’ top power-play unit has a new weapon — and it could mark the start of something special. Meanwhile, the promotion could mean trouble for Patrik Laine, who, as a pending UFA, served a specific purpose on the Canadiens roster and might be replaced while out of the lineup with a long-term injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 27

Martin St-Louis and Lane Hutson praise Ivan Demidov

The Canadiens are exciting this year. The fact that they’re always in a position to come back must be giving Martin St-Louis gray hairs, but it’s making the games fun for fans.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 27

Two goalies: more than a month to go before the next two-games-in-two-nights sequence

Who will be in net tomorrow? That’s the question of the moment in Montreal, as the goaltending situation is the talk of the town these days. Jakub Dobes’ start to the season and Samuel Montembeault’s have created a debate.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

How the Canadiens’ Youth Movement Is Leading the Team

The average age of the Montreal Canadiens is 26.8 years old, and the oldest on the team is Brendan Gallagher, who is 33 and in his 14th season in the NHL.

Alexander Zharovsky News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

Canadiens Add Another Draft Gem to the Roster in Zharovsky

Because of the trade of their two first-round picks to the New York Islanders for defenceman Noah Dobson, the Montreal Canadiens didn’t make a selection in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft for the first time since 2008.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 27

Grant McCagg thinks the Canadiens are a Stanley Cup contender

Grant McCagg has never been afraid to speak his mind, and he’s proved it once again. The former Canadiens scout, who is now very active on social networks, caused a stir when he said that the Canadiens could be a real Stanley Cup contender.

Arber Xhekaj News / The Sick Podcast / October 26

Could Arber Xhekaj Sit Out On Tuesday?

Over the past few games, Montreal Canadiens Head Coach Martin St Louis has used defenseman Arber Xhekaj less than anybody else on the roster by a large margin.

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Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / October 26

Kent Hughes: his contract negotiations took 15 minutes

A few days ago, my colleague Félix Forget wrote that Kent Hughes had also wanted to sign at a discount, like the majority of Canadiens players. This assertion takes on even more meaning today, following the posting of an exclusive interview granted by the Canadiens’ GM to TVA Sports’ Jonathan Bernier.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / October 26

Olympic Games: Jakub Dobes could take part

If I had told you before the start of the season that Jakub Dobes would have as many starts as Samuel Montembeault after 10 games, nobody would have believed me.

Ivan Demidov News / The Sick Podcast / October 26

How Demidov Changes The Power Play For The Better

On Thursday night, the Montreal Canadiens made a key change on the power play by going back to what worked during their playoff series against the Washington Capitals.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / October 26

HFTV insider reports that Alexander Zharovsky wants to get to Canada fast

The HFTV team is starting to gain momentum on social networks. We often see the two guys who roll the page (Alex and Cédrik) at the Bell Centre chatting with fans, and last year, the two guys got the scoop on Ivan Demidov’s arrival in April.

Ivan Demidov News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Canadiens Rookie Ivan Demidov Making Early Waves

The start of the season has been a little like watching a new play unfold — some surprises, some expected moves, and a few moments that make you stop and say, “Wow.” For the Montreal Canadiens, some of those Wow moments belong to Ivan Demidov.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 26

Double playing time: Jayden Struble has clearly moved ahead of Arber Xhekaj

At practice camp, there were several battles between different Canadiens players, including one between Arber Xhekaj and Jayden Struble. The two players were battling for the position of sixth defenseman, while the rest of the defensive brigade was pretty much decided.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / October 26

Top rookie scorers: Ivan Demidov ranks first in the NHL

The Montreal Canadiens’ rookies have been putting on a show since the start of the 2025-2026 season. Of course, the Habs can count on established players such as Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield, but the rookies’ performances are a big help to the NHL’s youngest team.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 25

Canadiens erase early deficit to edge Canucks

Ivan Demidov collected a goal and two assists and Juraj Slafkovsky had one of each, fueling the visiting Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25

Canadiens announce devastating Patrik Laine news

Canadiens get devastating Patrik Laine news for second straight season

A tough start to the season for Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine just got even tougher.

Kings captain Anze Kopitar to return sooner than previously thought

Penguins’ Caleb Jones to miss eight weeks with lower-body injury

Kraken place Jared McCann on IR, Montour returns from leave of absence

Alex Ovechkin plays 1,500th NHL game vs. Ottawa Senators

Karel Vejmelka has been a calming presence in net for Utah

Jakub Dobes News / Last Word On Sports / October 25

Jakub Dobes Making Case for Montreal Canadiens Starter’s Crease

Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Montreal Canadiens Sam Montembeault was the team’s clear starter. He has been one of the most underrated goaltenders in the NHL since being picked up off waivers by the Habs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22