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Would Canadiens Risk Unknown with Key Center for Offensive Upgrade?

Montreal Canadiens fans are waiting, hoping that the team finds a solution to their second-line center problem. With speculation about the health of Kirby Dach, it’s hard to know how effective he’ll be, if at all, this season.

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Team USA Disrespects Canadiens Star Lane Hutson: Fans are Furious

Team USA did not include Montreal Canadiens defenseman and Calder Trophy winner Lane Hutson on their preliminary roster, and there is considerable backlash.

Kirby Dach News / The Hockey Writers / August 19

Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Kirby Dach

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.

Joe Veleno News / The Hockey Writers / August 19

Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Joe Veleno

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.

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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

Patrik Laine News / The Sick Podcast / August 19

Re-visiting the Patrik Laine Trade 1 Year Later

It has been officially one year since the Montreal Canadiens traded defenseman Jordan Harris to the Columbus Blue Jackets for forward Patrik Laine and a 2026 2nd-round pick.

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Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

There is no title celebration quite like the captain of an NHL team hoisting the Stanley Cup. We mean, unless you love to see sweaty racecar drivers dump milk all over their heads.

Filip Mesar News / The Hockey Writers / August 19

Canadiens’ Prospect Filip Mesar Facing Make-or-Break 2025-26 Season

In hockey, first-round picks come with expectations. Teams hope these players will one day become key contributors in the NHL, and fans follow their progress closely.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / August 19

Canadiens Defenseman Needs A Big Year

The Montreal Canadiens' blueline underwent some changes since the beginning of the offseason, and Jayden Struble's importance has risen significantly with the need for an NHL defenseman who can log minutes and produce offence.

Montreal Canadiens News / House of Hockey / August 18

Montreal Canadiens Linked to 40-Goal Scoring Center by Insiders

The Montreal Canadiens took a huge step forward last season, and now according to Tony Marinaro, the team are showing interest in Kraken star Jared McCann.

Patrik Laine News / Sporting News / August 18

Patrik Laine provides offseason update ahead of year two as a Montreal Canadien

Montreal Canadiens star winger Patrik Laine shared how this offseason has gone, both physically and mentally, after a difficult few years of injuries and struggles.

Montreal Canadiens News / House of Hockey / August 18

'The Perfect Goalie': Retired NHLer Nate Thompson Praises Recent Hall-Of-Fame Snub on Social Media

Retired NHLer Nate Thompson recently praised former Canadiens' goalie Carey Price as being the best ever after he was snubbed from being entered in the Hall of Fame.

Nick Suzuki News / The Sick Podcast / August 18

Captain Suzuki Setting Example for His Teammates

On Friday night’s episode of the Sick Podcast, Stu Cowan mentioned how captain Nick Suzuki has changed the way Montreal Canadiens players approach the summer.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Breakaway on SI / August 18

Canadiens Power Forward Ready For Next Step

Juraj Slafkovsky has had sky-high expectations since being selected first overall in the 2022 NHL Draft, and while many argue he hasn't met them, he has steadily improved each season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 18

Montreal Canadiens’ 2025–26 Season Is All About Health and Depth

The Montreal Canadiens are gearing up for what could be a defining season. There’s real hope building—no longer the kind tied to long-term rebuilds or far-off prospects, but hope based on what’s actually on the roster today.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 18

3 Bold Montreal Canadiens Predictions for 2025-26

The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2025-26 season with more optimism than they’ve had in years. After an aggressive offseason that brought in scoring punch and bolstered the defence, the Habs look ready to take another step in their rebuild-to-contender transition.

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The '2024 NFL rushing TD leaders' quiz

The 'Second-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Season rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

Patrik Laine News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Patrik Laine

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

3 Canadiens Prospects to Watch in 2025-26

The Montreal Canadiens head into the 2025-26 season with a roster that has started to take shape under Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton’s patient rebuild. While some young stars like Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov are already carving out NHL roles, the Canadiens still boast a deep pool of prospects ready to push the organization forward.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 17

TSN Analyst Shoots Down Bold Canadiens-Ducks Trade Idea

Speculation swirled this week about a possible blockbuster trade between the Montreal Canadiens and Anaheim Ducks, but TSN/Forbes legal analyst Eric Macramalla was quick to pour cold water on the idea.

Ivan Demidov News / The Sick Podcast / August 17

The Habs Top 10 Prospects: #1 Ivan Demidov

The Montreal Canadiens’ top prospect is none other than Russian forward Ivan Demidov. Not only is he the best Habs prospect, but he is considered by many as currently the best drafted NHL prospect.

Patrik Laine News / House of Hockey / August 16

Patrik Laine Hints at Leaving the Montreal Canadiens in Free Agency in Home-Country Interview

Patrik Laine has recently done a major interview in his home country, and in that interview, he hinted at testing the waters in free agency next summer.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / August 15

Canadiens Sniper Made Huge Impact Despite Shortened Season

Patrik Laine's start with the Montreal Canadiens was more of the same, in terms of more injury frustration before the regular season ever started. Laine suffered an injury to his knee that from first look appeared much worse than it actually was, but it did reduce his season down from 82 games to 52.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / August 15