Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

RUMOR: Patrik Laine is reportedly about to sign a contract

It's September 15, and Patrik Laine still doesn't have a team lined up for the upcoming NHL season. But things could change quickly. According to the Urheilucast podcast—which is very well-known in Finland—Laine is reportedly on the verge of signing a contract.

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The impact of Chris Kreider on the power play is underestimated

Do you like Chris Kreider’s signature? As for me, I don't just like it—I love it. Montreal was missing that kind of player, after all—a guy with a solid build, who's willing to get in the thick of the action, who knows how to score goals, and who can also play on the top six.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 15

The CH might have a hard time keeping Josh Anderson

Josh Anderson is an important player for the Canadiens. He's one of the top leaders in the team's locker room, and it's no coincidence that he's been named assistant to captain Nick Suzuki for the upcoming season.

Arber Xhekaj News / Professor Press Box / September 15

What Will the Canadiens Do with Arber Xhekaj Long-Term?

A certain kind of optimism exists only in Montreal. It usually arrives somewhere between the end of the season and the beginning of training camp, when every contract negotiation still seems capable of ending well, and every young player is about to become exactly the player everybody hopes he will be.

Macklin Celebrini News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Chris Kreider News / The Hockey Writers / September 15

Chris Kreider Signing Proves Canadiens Are Again a Destination for NHL Players

For years, one of the biggest questions surrounding the Montreal Canadiens’ rebuild was whether the organization could eventually become an attractive destination for established NHL players.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Kent Hughes News / The Sick Podcast / September 15

Hughes Nixes Three-Goalie Rotation For Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes seemed to squash any talk that the Montreal Canadiens could carry three goalies on their NHL roster to start the upcoming season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 15

Canadiens Make Anderson Alternate Captain While Passing Over Hutson

Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson isn’t a bad choice to be named alternate captain, which he was to start the week. There were better options, though.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 15

Gleb Pugachyov Recalled, Cam Tablot’s Impact on the CH, and Patrik Laine Is Still Waiting

The Gleb Pugachyov situation continues to be the talk of the town. After all, in recent weeks, his commitment to becoming the best hockey player he can be has been called into question in Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 15

Chris Kreider signing makes Canadiens’ next trade target obvious (and it's not Kirill Marchenko)

The Montreal Canadiens got their Top 6 upgrade over the weekend by signing veteran Chris Kreider. General manager Kent Hughes has been searching all summer, and even with Kreider now on the team, he shouldn't stop there.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Chris Kreider News / Dose.ca / September 14

When Chris Kreider’s signing derailed Toronto’s plans

Chris Kreider's signing with the Montreal Canadiens has caused quite a stir—and not just in Montreal. All across the NHL, people are talking about this signing—a real steal for a young, already-strong team that was lacking a bit of experience on its roster.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 14

Juraj Slafkovsky wants to learn from Chris Kreider

We know that Chris Kreider will be a huge asset to the young Montreal Canadiens team. His experience, leadership, grit, and ability to score goals are all very important assets to add when you have the chance.

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Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 14

An unexpected spot on the Canadiens defense opens up a fierce three way battle

The Montreal Canadiens appear to already have a major injury concern before training camp has even begun. However, that injury opens up a huge opportunity and creates a fascinating training camp battle that should interest all fans.

Josh Anderson News / The Sick Podcast / September 14

Montreal Canadiens Make Josh Anderson An Alternate Captain

The Montreal Canadiens announced at their annual golf tournament on Monday morning that veteran forward Josh Anderson will be an alternate captain for the 2026-27 season.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / September 14

Martin St-Louis: Just like his players, he left money on the table

This morning, we learned that Martin St-Louis signed a new contract with the Canadiens. The coach, who had one year remaining on his contract through the 2026-27 season, saw the club terminate his current deal to offer him a new four-year contract.

Martin St. Louis News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

Canadiens Sign Head Coach Martin St. Louis to Extension

The Canadiens continue to get some housekeeping out of the way ahead of 2026-27. After signing forwards Zachary Bolduc and Chris Kreider over the weekend, the Habs inked head coach Martin St.

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / September 14

Kaiden Guhle will miss the start of the season

Bad news. The Canadiens will have to do without Kaiden Guhle for the start of the season, according to what Renaud Lavoie (TVA Sports) was able to confirm this morning.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / September 14

‘Young kid, pretty bad skater at the time:’ Canadiens’ Kreider on 2014 collision with Price

Chris Kreider says there wasn’t any hesitation he felt from the Montreal Canadiens to sign him ahead of the 2026-27 season, despite his most infamous run-in with the Habs being a collision in the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs with then-goaltender Carey Price.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / September 14

Nick Suzuki’s Goal for 2026-27: Top of the Atlantic Division

There was “sign of progress”… Then there was the famous “mix”… Then we were treated to the word starting with “p”… Let's just say the Habs' goals have been getting more and more ambitious over the past few seasons.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / September 14

Canadiens president Jeff Gorton: Chris Kreider called us, not the other way around

According to Montreal Canadiens’ president Jeff Gorton, Chris Kreider called them, not the other way around. Gorton spoke with reporters Monday during the team’s annual golf tournament, and explained the process around how the team was able to sign Kreider to a one-year contract over the weekend.

Arber Xhekaj News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 14

Canadiens, Arber Xhekaj Nearing Contract Extension

According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, Arber Xhekaj is nearing a contract extension to stay a Habitant. That would be a habitant of the Montreal area, of course.

Martin St. Louis News / Daily Faceoff / September 14

Canadiens sign head coach Martin St. Louis to multi-year extension

One of the rising stars in the coaching ranks is staying in La Belle Province for a couple more years. On Monday, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced that the team has signed head coach Martin St.

Nick Suzuki News / NHLFanCentral / September 14

Nick Suzuki’s Latest NHL Ranking Has Canadiens Fans Asking Questions

Captain Nick Suzuki of the Montreal Canadiens. The Montreal Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki. As he continues to contribute in a big way to the Montreal Canadiens, it isn’t really any surprise that he was among the top 30 players in the NHL this season. But, when the list was announced, Suzuki was quite low on it. Should he have been higher?

Zachary Bolduc News / Field Level Media / September 13

Canadiens bring back F Zachary Bolduc on 4-year deal

Forward Zachary Bolduc signed a four-year, $16.8 million contract to return to the Montreal Canadiens, the team announced on Sunday. The 23-year-old was a restricted free agent as of July 1 after his first season with the Canadiens.

Zachary Bolduc News / NHL Trade Talk / September 13

Canadiens Sign Zachary Bolduc to 4-Year Contract Extension

The Montreal Canadiens have signed Zachary Bolduc to a four-year contract extension, as per a report by NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. Early reactions are that this is another solid deal from GM Kent Hughes, who continues to make shrewd moves.