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On YouTubeMontreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 5
Martin St-Louis prefers to go with 13 forwards: Samuel Blais to be waived
Now that the preparatory schedule is finally over, the various NHL teams will be making their final cuts and adjustments in preparation for the regular season.
Noah Dobson News / Dose.ca / October 5
Noah Dobson clearly doesn’t play like a $9.5M guy
The Montreal Canadiens played their final pre-season game for the 2025-2026 season last night, and it was a game Martin St-Louis’ team lost 3-1 to the Ottawa Senators.It wasn’t a great game for the Habs, but at least now the pre-season is finally over and we can get on with the real business.
Sidney Crosby News / Dose.ca / October 4
'Montreal would do everything in its power to obtain Sidney Crosby'
The Canadiens aren’t necessarily the favourites to win the Stanley Cup, we agree, but if Sidney Crosby were to come to town, it would be a game-changer.
The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz
In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?
Filip Mesar News / Dose.ca / October 4
Filip Mesar throws down the gauntlet during a Rocket prep game
Filip Mesar was the talk of the rookie camp. The CH’s first-round pick in 2022 said out of the blue that he intended to fight harder this year… which is surprising when you know the player.At least, it really surprised Pascal Vincent when he heard about it.
The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season
Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.
NHL News / The Sick Podcast / October 4
LJ Mooney Shows Off Moves In NCAA Debut
Montreal Canadiens prospect LJ Mooney started his NCAA hockey career on Friday night with the University of Minnesota Gophers. It didn’t take long for the small, shifty forward to put his elite skills on display.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 4
Previewing The Final Habs Preseason Game
The Montreal Canadiens will play their final preseason game tonight at the Bell Centre, when they host the Ottawa Senators at 7 pm ET. The Canadiens will be looking to finalize a few roster spots with tonight’s game at forward.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 4
Martin St-Louis: 'The Newhook-Kapanen-Demidov line has shown me enough'
The Canadiens’ season begins in just a few days’ time. The club will play its first game of the campaign on Wednesday night, when it takes on the Maple Leafs in Toronto.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 4
Why Canadiens star Lane Hutson won’t make more than Jackson LaCombe, Luke Hughes
With his entry-level contract nearing a close, Montreal Canadiens star Lane Hutson may not make as much money as some of his other peers on the blue line have in recent weeks.
Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / October 4
Where Canadiens' Lane Hutson Contract Talks Stand, According to Elliotte Friedman
The Montreal Canadiens have kept quiet on Lane Hutson’s next deal, but Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman believes the silence is deliberate. With the market
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 4
Last preparatory game: Ivan Demidov and Zachary Bolduc will not play
Tonight, the Montreal Canadiens will play their final preparatory game before opening the regular season on Wednesday, October 8, in Toronto. In preparation for this game, which doesn’t count, the Canadiens held a practice this morning, giving us an idea of what the line-up will look like tonight.
Michael Hage News / The Sick Podcast / October 4
Michael Hage Dominates In Season Opener
Montreal Canadiens prospect Michael Hage and the Michigan Wolverines started their NCAA season on Friday night against the Mercyhurst Lakers. The Wolverines
Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / October 4
'Jacob (Fowler) didn’t have a teddy bear, but rather a mini habs stick.'
There’s a lot of hope in Jacob Fowler, and rightly so. Montreal Canadiens fans see him as a future National Hockey League goaltender of the first rank, as well as the next #1 goaltender for the Habs.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 4
Canadiens Face Easy Choice Between Backup Goalies Dobes and Kahkonen
The Montreal Canadiens goalie signed Kaapo Kahkonen for a reason. While it was logically for additional depth in net and as insurance policy, it’s hard
Habs – Sens: the rivalry has moved to the AHL with three fights in 13 minutes
Tuesday’s preseason match-up between the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators saw a number of brawls erupt in the Habs’ 5-0 victory, with brothers Xhekaj and Jayden Struble making short work of the Sens players, even sending Zack MacEwen packing.
Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / October 3
Two goals and three assists: Michael Hage gets his season off to a flying start
Tonight was the start of the NCAA hockey season and two Canadiens prospects were in action as LJ Mooney, with the University of Minnesota, and Michael Hage, with the University of Michigan, both played.
Jayden Struble News / Dose.ca / October 3
'Jayden Struble would be on the top-4 of several very good teams.'
On the eve of the start of the NHL season, the Canadiens find themselves with a battle on their hands on the blue line. While we knew that the Habs’ defensive positions were pretty well all filled, we’re currently witnessing a good battle between Jayden Struble and Arber Xhekaj for the team’s sixth defenseman.
Lane Hutson News / The Sick Podcast / October 3
Lane Hutson’s Extension Could Come In Cheaper Than Expected
According to Marco D’Amico of RG Media, the Montreal Canadiens could end up being creative with a Lane Hutson contract extension to lower the cap hit. In an article that D’Amico wrote on Friday afternoon, he goes into detail about how the Canadiens could save more money than many fans expect when it comes to Hutson’s upcoming contract.
Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / October 3
'Everyone in Montreal, including Lane Hutson, wants to leave money on the table.'
For the past few years, there has been a well-established salary scale in Montreal. Nick Suzuki, the club’s captain, earns $7.875 million a year… and the
Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / October 3
Zachary Bolduc: Renaud Lavoie is (very) reassuring about his state of health
This morning, we learned that Zachary Bolduc is injured. The forward didn’t hop on the ice with his teammates this morning, and there was talk of a lower-body injury.The club said Bolduc would be assessed on a daily basis, which was reassuring.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 3
Canadiens Need Early Wins to Solidify Playoff Hopes
The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2025-26 season with higher expectations than they’ve seen in years. The core is coming together, the front office has been aggressive in reshaping the roster, and fans are eager to see playoff hockey return to the Bell Centre for a second-straight season.
Lane Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / October 3
Canadiens and Hutson on 5-Yard Line of Massive Extension
As per Elliotte Friedman on the latest episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast, Montreal Canadiens fans have been on a social media freakout about Lane Hutson and what the recent deals for Luke Hughes and Jackson LaCombe mean.
Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / October 2
Montreal Canadiens 2025-26 Training Camp Standouts
The NHL preseason is now coming to a close. The Montreal Canadiens have just one game remaining before they kick off their regular season on October 7th in Toronto.
Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / October 2
Undersized Canadiens Prospect Fired Up By Fanbase
There aren't many teams that can boast about their fanbase the way the Montreal Canadiens can. In fact, very few have fans lining up out the doors of their practice facility in the middle of the summer, to get a glimpse of the team, but the Canadiens surely do.
Ivan Demidov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1
Will Canadiens' Ivan Demidov miss time after suffering injury in preseason game?
In one of the more violent preseason contests in recent memory, the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens combined for 150 PIMs yesterday evening. Unfortunately,
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