Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Ivan Provorov’s huge contract: Mike Matheson’s value increased today

The NHL free-agent market opens tomorrow at noon… but for the past few hours, the league has been abuzz with activity. Mitch Marner, Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand have all signed new contracts, so there won’t be much left tomorrow.

Jack Gorniak News / Inside The Rink / June 30

ECHL: Fort Wayne Komets Bring Back Jack Gorniak and Josh Groll

The Fort Wayne Komets started the week off by announcing the re-signing of forwards Jack Gorniak and Josh Groll. Fort Wayne now has three players signed for the 2025-26 season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 30

Rafaël Harvey-Pinard: The Canadiens would not have made him a qualifying offer

It’s been a tough season for Rafaël Harvey-Pinard. He came back from a major injury, played only 40 games with the Rocket… and didn’t break anything in the AHL.

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In the history of the NHL Draft, 61 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in six minutes?

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Mike Matheson News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Mike Matheson gives Canadiens a great trade chip

The Montreal Canadiens came out of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft with a handful of prospects, but also with the biggest splash of the weekend, acquiring Noah Dobson for their two first-round picks and Emil Heineman.

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Every Conn Smythe winner in NHL history

The '30-goal scorers in the 2024-25 NHL season' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Jordan Kyrou News / Dose.ca / June 30

Jordan Kyrou: The Canadiens will have to give 'a lot' if they want to acquire him

The Canadiens have their noses in the Jordan Kyrou pie. The Habs and Blues held talks over the weekend about a possible deal, but the two sides were unable to reach an agreement in the end.

Bryan Rust News / Dose.ca / June 30

Bryan Rust interests the Canadiens (according to Arpon Basu)

The Canadiens have managed to improve in recent days. The acquisition of Noah Dobson on defense is a game-changer, and by next year, the Habs will have one of the NHL’s best defensive brigades when you look at the lineup on paper.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 30

Canadiens development camp: five prospects to keep an eye on

The Canadiens’ development camp kicks off tomorrow. There will be 31 prospects in attendance, none with NHL experience. This means that Ivan Demidov is one of the big names who could have shown up.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Grading the Montreal Canadiens’ 2025 Draft Class

The Montreal Canadiens didn’t wait long to make waves at the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Just hours before the first round began, general manager Kent Hughes swung a blockbuster deal, sending both of Montreal’s first-round picks (16th and 17th overall) along with winger Emil Heineman to the New York Islanders in exchange for defenceman Noah Dobson.

Michael Pezzetta News / Dose.ca / June 30

Michael Pezzetta: look out for the Maple Leafs tomorrow (among several clubs)

I don’t expect to see Michael Pezzetta back in Montreal in 2025-2026. Pezz had a very, very small role this season and warmed the bench more than anything else.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / June 30

No Canadiens veterans at Patrik Laine’s wedding

While we were all glued to our screens to follow the draft, the 1001 trade rumors, the arrival of Noah Dobson and the speculation leading up to the opening of the free agent market (tomorrow at noon), our phones were pretty much all relaying something else over the weekend: photos of Patrik Laine’s wedding.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 30

The Canadiens are copying the Panthers’ model

The Florida Panthers are currently the model to follow in the NHL. The club, which has played in the last three Stanley Cup finals and won the two most recent editions, relies on talented players and heavyweights.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 30

Development camp: don’t expect to see Alexander Zharovsky

Tomorrow, the eyes of the hockey world will be on the autonomy market. It’s only natural. But it’s also important to remember that the Canadiens will be holding their development camp.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 30

2025-2026: the Canadiens are the only club currently above the salary cap

It’s June 30. Tomorrow, the autonomy market opens. Tomorrow, the face of the NHL will change. And I’m not just talking about guys changing teams: I’m also talking about contract extensions coming into effect or guys retiring, for example.

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Jordan Kyrou News / Dose.ca / June 29

Jordan Kyrou file: the Canadiens would have competition

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27

Noah Dobson trade a rare win-win for Islanders, Canadiens

Here's how we would grade the Noah Dobson trade from both the Isles and Candiens' perspective.

David Pastrnak rumored to be 'heavily pursued' by Panthers, per source

Tampering concerns casting shadow over Mitch Marner, Brad Marchand

Bruins make announcement on new captaincy following Marchand's exit

Blue Jackets, Avalanche pull off huge trade involving players, draft picks

Sabres' asking price from Canucks for Bowen Byram has been revealed

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

Canadiens need to add another top-six forward this offseason

While many in Quebec are joyous about how the Montreal Canadiens performed last season, it’s widely known that the team needs to continue to improve in order to be a sustainable threat.

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