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Longtime Montreal Canadiens Defenseman Returns to Hockey in New Role After Nearly a Decade

Josh Gorges retired from the NHL after the 2017/18 season, and now the long-time Canadiens blue liner has joined the Kelowna Rockets as an assistant coach.

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Canadiens Should Run From This Nazem Kadri Trade Proposal

Trade proposals are a fun way to pass the summer lull in NHL news. But, not all trade pitches are great ideas. A recent hypothetical linking the Calgary Flames and Nazem Kadri to the Montreal Canadiens does not quite pass the smell test.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / 17 hours ago

How the Canadiens’ Patience Turned a Rebuild Into a Playoff Push

The Montreal Canadiens aren’t just turning a corner—they’re already halfway down the street. After years of laying the groundwork, they’ve reached a point where a playoff spot isn’t a pipe dream; it’s an expectation.

Owen Beck News / The Sick Podcast / 18 hours ago

The Habs Top 10 Prospects: #5 Owen Beck

From the moment the Montreal Canadiens drafted centre Owen Beck, he seemed primed to be at the very most an NHLer, but his potential on what he’ll become has grown over the past few years since that faithful day in 2022.

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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?

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Carey Price News / The Hockey Writers / 21 hours ago

Canadiens Moving Price’s Contract Could Open the Door for Other Moves

The Montreal Canadiens may soon clear one of the biggest obstacles on their salary cap sheet, Carey Price’s $10.5 million cap hit. While Price has not played since the 2021–22 season, his contract has remained a constant factor in the Canadiens’ roster management.

Lane Hutson News / Breakaway on SI / August 13

Canadiens Legend Shares High Praise for Star Defenseman

The game has evolved plenty since defenseman Serge Savard graced the ice for the Montreal Canadiens, and since his retirement, he has had a keen eye on the Canadiens, with a certain Lane Hutson leaving quite the impression on the eight-time Stanley Cup winner.

Carey Price News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 12

Canadiens rumors: Montreal’s trade strategy tied to Carey Price

The Montreal Canadiens made multiple moves in NHL free agency to improve their roster. After making the playoffs but being eliminated in the first round by the Washington Capitals, the young core of players hope to improve in 2025-26.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / August 12

Canadiens Must Address Center Issues By Committee

The Montreal Canadiens best unkept secret is their need for a second-line center, who can allow the offensive attack to be more balanced throughout the top-six.

Montreal Canadiens News / Sporting News / August 12

Canadiens trade push sees them trade fan favorite for heated rival's forward

The Montreal Canadiens could potentially send fan favorite Arber Xhekaj to the rival Bruins for Casey Mittelstadt according to an article from Heavy.com

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / August 12

Canadiens' Goaltending In Good Spot

The Montreal Canadiens are one of the most storied and successful franchises in the NHL history, and a big part of that has been their fantastic goaltending.

Carey Price News / NHL Trade Talk / August 12

Canadiens Could Make Big Trade Once Price’s Contract Off the Books

According to Marco D’Amico of RG.org, the Montreal Canadiens are staying patient this offseason, strategically waiting to move a major contract before making any significant trades.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

Who Will Be the Canadiens’ Next 100-Point Player?

When you think of the Montreal Canadiens and their long, storied history, you expect to find dozens of players who have reached the magical 100-point plateau in a single season.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 12

Matthew Tkachuk remains undecided on whether to have surgery that would keep him out two, three months

Marco D’Amico of RG.org: The Montreal Canadiens continue to look for ways to improve their roster, and would prefer to use futures and not weaken a part of their current roster.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

Canadiens’ Deficiencies on Defense Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Any suggestion the Montreal Canadiens’ defense will be one of the best in the NHL in 2025-26 should be met with a healthy dose of skepticism. At the other

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Justin Ducharme News / Inside The Rink / August 11

ECHL: Justin Ducharme Heads Overseas

Trois-Riviéres Lions forward Justin Ducharme is heading to the EIHL to join the Fife Flyers. He will be joining former Lion Charles-Antoine Paiement. The 25-year-old began the season playing in Slovakia and Czechia, where he put up four goals and three assists for seven points in 23 games.

NHL News / House of Hockey / August 11

Toronto-Based Network Shows Bias Against the Montreal Canadiens With New Post

TSN have always had a little bias against teams outside of Toronto, and now that's been shown perfectly with their latest disrespect towards the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 11

Expectations for Canadiens’ Next Wave of Goaltenders

For a team still defining its future core, the Montreal Canadiens have quietly assembled a solid group of goaltending prospects. From highly regarded NCAA graduates ready to turn pro, to raw junior talents just beginning their development path, the organization’s depth in net is deeper than it’s been in years.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 11

The Habs Top 10 Prospects: #7 Alexander Zharovsky

In this year’s NHL Entry Draft, the Montreal Canadiens selected a Russian winger with their first pick for a 2nd year in a row by taking Alexander Zharovsky at pick #34.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 11

The Canadiens head to Chicoutimi to hire a video coach: Enrick Corneau

The Canadiens have tapped Quebec to make a hire. Enrick Corneau, who has been a video coach in the QMJHL (Chicoutimi Saguenéens) for the past two years, has received the call from the Canadiens for a position on the coaching staff.

Montreal Canadiens News / Trade Talk Sports / August 11

Can the Canadiens Make the Playoffs in 2025–26?

The Montréal Canadiens enter the 2025–26 season with a much-improved roster and a growing sense of optimism. After years of building through the draft and making targeted trades, this is a team that might be ready to make a serious push—not just for a playoff spot, but potentially for a top-three finish in the Atlantic Division.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 10

Patrik Laine: Alexandre Carrier predicts a 50-goal season… in 2026-27

Patrik Laine is a guy who gets a lot of attention on the ice for his goal-scoring ability. Last year was no exception: even in just 52 games and while

Alexandre Carrier News / Dose.ca / August 10

Alexandre Carrier: 'Clearly, expectations of the team will be different'

Last season, the word that kept ringing out at the Montreal Canadiens’ annual golf tournament was the famous mix. Neither Kent Hughes, Jeff Gorton nor Martin St-Louis dared talk of the playoffs as a goal, while mix remained the popular and cautious word.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 8

Best fits for fringe NHL playoff teams to complete their roster

Some NHL teams aggressively added to their roster this offseason in hopes of improving their Stanley Cup odds, while others traded assets for a better shot at a high pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / August 8

Montreal Canadiens 2026 Olympic Hopefuls

The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2025-26 season with several players vying for Olympic participation. All eight of these players will have to prove their merit to their respective countries during the first half of the season.

Kirby Dach News / NHL Trade Talk / August 5

Status of Canadiens’ Kirby Dach Explains Trade Talk

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach may not be ready for the start of the 2025-26 season, according to a report by Maxime Truman of Dans Les Coulisses.