Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL Rumours: Contract Expectations for Lane Hutson and the Montreal Canadiens

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We’re in the dog days of summer but the rumours are still swirling around the league.

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Patrik Laine: 'Anyone who bets against me will lose their money'

Patrik Laine has talent. He wasn’t selected 2nd overall in the 2016 draft because he’s good-looking or nice: it’s because he has skills that can help an NHL club on the ice.And we saw that last season in Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / Total Apex Sports / August 4

How Good Can The Montreal Canadiens Defense Be This Season?

The Montreal Canadiens had an excellent offseason. The big acquisition was the trade of Defenseman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders at the end of June.

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / August 4

Michael Hage’s Dominance Clear at World Juniors Showcase

The World Junior Showcase showed the dominance of multiple Montreal Canadiens prospects this past week. After discussing Koivu’s play in the mini tournament earlier today, it is now time for a discussion on the 21st overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, Michael Hage.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 4

Canadiens Prospect Aatos Koivu Opened Eyes at the World Junior Summer Showcase

The World Junior Summer Showcase has now wrapped up, offering hockey fans and NHL scouts an early glimpse of what December’s tournament might look like.

Arber Xhekaj News / The Hockey Writers / August 4

Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Arber Xhekaj

The offseason leading into the 2025-26 season continues, and with the major events such as the NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear on as NHL management groups take a bit of a breather before the training camps begin.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / August 4

Knee operation: Kirby Dach not yet back on his feet

Two years ago to the day, Canadiens fans were optimistic about Kirby Dach’s future in Montreal: the 6’4 forward had just collected 38 points in 58 games – in his first campaign in Quebec – and many wondered whether Dach had a better chance of establishing himself as a first NHL center than captain Nick Suzuki.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 4

Every year, Kent Hughes carries out a major transaction in August

It’s August 4. The bulk of the 32 NHL teams’ off-season work was done in June and July. Basically, what you see is what you’ll get.But does this mean that nothing will change, and that a major transaction is therefore impossible between now and the start of camp on the Bettman circuit?

Lane Hutson News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Canadiens Face Big Contract Test with Lane Hutson, Claims Pierre McGuire

Montreal Canadiens rookie Lane Hutson can call himself a Calder Trophy winner and a core piece of the team’s future following his breakout 2025 season.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 4

1 move Montreal Canadiens should’ve made in 2025 NHL offseason

The Montreal Canadiens made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in a surprising turn this past season. Many expected this year to be a rough one for the young Habs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 3

NHL’s best defensive brigades: the Habs rank 5th, according to Thomas Hickey

When the Canadiens made it to the Stanley Cup Final in 2021, they did so thanks in part to the brilliance of their defensive quartet. Shea Weber, Jeff Petry, Ben Chiarot and Joel Edmundson all played spectacular hockey… and helped the club make it a long way to the playoffs.

Aatos Koivu News / Breakaway on SI / August 3

Canadiens Prospect Earns Praise From Finnish Head Coach

Aatos Koivu is an interesting prospect for the Montreal Canadiens because, when he was drafted, the Koivu name stood out, of course, but he was viewed as a future bottom-six depth forward in the NHL.

Lane Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / August 3

Montreal’s Cap Strategy: Canadiens Face Hutson Contract Dilemma

As the NHL salary cap begins to rise significantly, young restricted free agents are finding themselves at the heart of a shifting contract landscape. For the Montreal Canadiens and defenseman Lane Hutson, that means determining a new contract that reflects his actual value—without disrupting the team’s internal structure.

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The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'NFL mascot names' quiz

The '250-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL TD catch leaders' quiz

Lane Hutson News / The Hockey Writers / August 3

Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Lane Hutson

Noah Dobson News / House of Hockey / August 2

Canadiens Defenseman May Be Snubbed From Team Canada at the 2026 Olympics, Per Analyst

New Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson, who was acquired earlier this summer, could be snubbed from Canada's roster in the 2026 Milan Olympics.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / August 2

'I think Samuel Montembeault is guaranteed to be at the next Olympics'

Team Canada has released the list of 42 players invited to the August 26-28 orientation camp, which will be used to evaluate players who could potentially make the roster for this winter’s Olympic Games, which will also mark the return of NHL players for the first time since 2012.

Montreal Canadiens News / House of Hockey / August 2

Nick Suzuki's True Colours Revealed by Carey Price's Wife

Carey Price attended Nick Suzuki's wedding, and after the event, his partner Angela revealed Suzuki's kind heart after a beautiful gesture at the wedding.

Martin St. Louis News / Breakaway on SI / August 2

Martin St. Louis' Passion Pushing Canadiens Towards Greatness

The Montreal Canadiens have come a long way from their losing days, and while there is still plenty of work to muck through, head coach Martin St. Louis' mind and passion for hockey have shone through and resonated with each player, whether in the dressing room or on the bench.