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Max Pacioretty: JiC would bring him back to Montreal next year

Max Pacioretty had a good time in Montreal. The forward, who was one of the league’s top scorers during his time in town, came close on several occasions to reaching the 40-goal plateau in a season (at a time when he scored fewer goals than he does now).

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David Reinbacher admits his knee injury is still on his mind

David Reinbacher is currently with the Laval Rocket, competing in the AHL playoffs. The defenseman, whose season could have ended as early as practice camp, has managed to come back and play some hockey this season.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / May 8

Nick Suzuki is nursing injuries and will not take part in the World Championship

Only one Canadiens player will be taking part in this year’s World Championship. Nick Suzuki will not be joining Mike Matheson on the Canadian team, as he is still nursing injuries.

Mathieu Darche News / Dose.ca / May 8

Mathieu Darche is a serious candidate for the Islanders

In recent years, Mathieu Darche’s name has been bandied about when it comes to vacant GM positions in the NHL. And that’s still the case today. Julien BriseBois’ right-hand man, who was one of the finalists for the GM position in Montreal (along with Daniel Brière) before Kent Hughes was hired, is still in Tampa Bay today.

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The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

How many NHL players who have scored 60 goals in a season can you name in five minutes?

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 8

Canadiens rumors: Where Montreal will be looking to upgrade this summer

The Montreal Canadiens made huge strides in 2024-25, rectifying back-to-back-to-back eighth-place finishes in the Atlantic Division by advancing to the postseason for the first time since 2020-21.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 8

The Athletic’s mock draft: a winger and a defenseman (left-handed) for the Canadiens

In recent years, the Canadiens have drafted in the top-5. Juraj Slafkovsky, David Reinbacher and Ivan Demidov have been the picks. But this year, the Canadiens won’t have the chance to draft as high.

Cayden Primeau News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

Cayden Primeau’s Future With the Canadiens

As the Montreal Canadiens turn the page on another season of growth and transition, one of the lingering questions surrounds the future of goaltender Cayden Primeau.

Sam Bennett News / Dose.ca / May 7

Sam Bennett is definitely an interesting option for the Canadiens

It’s no secret that the Canadiens need a second center if they are to take the next step. Even if the team’s management won’t say so openly. An interesting option for the Habs will be the free agent market, with several quality center players potentially available this summer.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 7

Kent Hughes may be aggressive in trading Carey Price

That title would have given us all a heart attack 5 years ago. Today, it’s all about numbers, dollars and flexibility. Less scary, less exciting, but just as important for building the Canadiens’ payroll.

Claude Giroux News / Dose.ca / May 7

Claude Giroux would like to play in Montreal

Does Claude Giroux still have gas in the tank to play a season as the Canadiens’ second center? For a second consecutive season in Ottawa, Giroux saw his production drop considerably in 2024-2025.

Logan Mailloux News / Dose.ca / May 7

Seeing Mailloux perform like this in the playoffs is really good news for the Habs

Last night, the DLC team was on hand at Place Bell to attend the Laval Rocket game. And there’s one thing I noticed in particular during the game: Logan Mailloux was very solid on the ice.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / May 7

Laval Rocket's Postseason Bodes Well for Canadiens' Future

The Montreal Canadiens were sent home in five games at the hands of the Washington Capitals, but their loss doesn't spell out no playoff hockey in La Belle Province.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / May 7

Montreal Canadiens Players Who Won’t Be On the Roster in 2025-26

The Montreal Canadiens took the next step in their rebuild this season. The young Canadiens roster qualified for the postseason for the first time since 2021.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / May 7

Originally, Samuel Montembeault was not expected to stay long with the Habs

When Samuel Montembeault was called up to the Canadiens’ 2021 waivers in October, there weren’t many expectations for him. We didn’t necessarily see him as the future starter in Montreal, but he’s proven himself to be where he is right now.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 7

Jakub Dobes to challenge Samuel Montembeault for the #1 spot: the Habs’ plan

Samuel Montembeault is currently the Canadiens’ #1 goaltender. Can that change? Given that the Québécois isn’t Carey Price and that the Habs have two up-and-coming youngsters, it’s possible that things could change one day.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

A Look at the Canadiens’ 2025 Free Agent Class

With the 2024-25 season now officially behind them, the Montreal Canadiens can now shift their attention to what comes next. While the season ended with a first-round exit, there were plenty of positive takeaways, from the emergence of young stars like Lane Hutson to a solid second half that saw the team fight their way into playoff contention.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 6

Crosby: It’s going to take Slafkovsky, Mailloux and at least one first-round pick, according to Antoine Roussel

At this stage of the rebuild, I never thought we’d be talking about buying and not selling. But with the Habs having such a great season, we’re now talking about who Kent Hughes is going to get, not who Hughes is going to trade… And Sidney Crosby, no less, is a name still linked to the Habs.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 6

Mike Matheson: the Habs pull out all the stops to win over Sidney Crosby

The Senior World Championship gets underway in a few days’ time in Sweden and Denmark. Canada will be looking to continue its international success, having won gold at the Four Nations Confrontation.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 6

Renaud Lavoie: Luke Tuch, the two Xhekaj brothers and Mailloux should not be traded

The Canadiens took a beating in the playoffs against the Capitals. We saw Tom Wilson and Alex Ovechkin having fun on the ice with their big shoulder shots, and in the process, we saw that the Canadiens didn’t have what it took to compete physically with the Caps.

Mike Matheson News / Daily Faceoff / May 6

Canadiens’ Mike Matheson joins Canada for 2025 World Championship

Hockey Canada has announced that Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson has joined the team ahead of the 2025 IIHF World Hockey Championship in Sweden and Denmark.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

Montreal Canadiens’ 2024-25 Player Grades: Goaltenders

The 2024–25 season began with Samuel Montembeault and Cayden Primeau sharing duties in goal, but inconsistency and shaky performances left the Canadiens searching for stability early on.

Lane Hutson News / Athlon Sports / May 6

Canadiens React to NHL's Major Lane Hutson Announcement

The Montreal Canadiens took to social media on Monday to highlight a milestone rarely seen in franchise history. “Lane Hutson has been named a finalist for the Calder Trophy!” the club posted on X, celebrating the 21-year-old defenseman’s nomination for the NHL’s rookie of the year award.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5

Canadiens Notes: Hutson, Laine, Free Agents, Dach

Lane Hutson put up historic numbers in his rookie season, and the Canadiens will look to capitalize on that by discussing a long-term extension as he enters the final season of his entry-level contract, general manager Kent Hughes said today (writes Marco D’Amico of RG).

Josh Anderson News / Daily Faceoff / May 2

Canadiens’ Josh Anderson on team’s future: ‘We’re ready to win’

One of the leaders in the Montreal Canadiens dressing room recognizes the team is heading in the right direction. During the team’s locker-clean-out day on Friday, Canadiens forward Josh Anderson stated the team is ready to start competing with the NHL’s top teams.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 2

Canadiens News & Rumors: St. Louis, Suzuki, Montembeault, Laine

It’s been a whirlwind week for the Montreal Canadiens, with major updates on the awards front, injury news, and the team’s growing optimism following a return to playoff action.