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Next destination: Patrik Laine is said to be picky

Patrik Laine still doesn't have a contract lined up for the upcoming season. And with a week to go before the season opener, it's safe to assume his season won't start in September like everyone else's.

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David Reinbacher: There is a strong need for him to fill a position

Things have been going really well for David Reinbacher since the start of the Canadiens' training camp. The defenseman, who is looking to secure a full-time spot in the NHL, is one of the players who has stood out the most after two nights of preseason games.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 22

Florian Xhekaj: Anthony Martineau sees him starting on the third line

One of the big questions of this training camp is whether Florian Xhekaj will start the season in Montreal. It's not that he doesn't deserve it, but there are a lot of forwards on the team, and it will be tough for him to earn a spot.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 22

Lariviere: Montreal Canadiens Should Keep ‘Kid Line’ Together

Until they can either acquire a second line center or top prospect Michael Hage arrives, the Montreal Canadiens may just have the right mix for a second line.

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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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Connor McDavid News / Dose.ca / September 22

'It’s not impossible that McDavid could end up in Montreal'

As we've known and said for a long time, the Canadiens have offered their players very good contracts, making them one of the teams with the most payroll flexibility.

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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.

Derek Lalonde News / Dose.ca / September 22

Derek Lalonde and How His Arrival Has Helped the Penalty Kill

The addition of Derek Lalonde to the Canadiens' coaching staff this summer may have gone somewhat unnoticed. We were expecting a big move from Kent Hughes and wanted to see the Habs' GM land a big-name player, but… it didn't happen.

Connor Hellebuyck News / The Sick Podcast / September 22

NHL Source: Canadiens Not Interested In Connor Hellebuyck

While it won’t come as a surprise to most, an NHL source has confirmed to TheSickPodcast.com, that the Montreal Canadiens have not expressed any interest in Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 22

A Love Triangle in Montreal: Imagine If Jordan Binnington Were There

Yesterday's game highlighted a reality within the Habs' camp: the role of young players on the Canadiens. Whether it's Florian Xhekaj or David Reinbacher, we're seeing young players pushing the veterans from behind right now.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 22

Florian Xhekaj, Kirby Dach, Reinbacher: Meritocracy Put to the Test

Training camp is (very short) this year. The players have only about ten days to prove to management that they deserve to start the season in Montreal.

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / September 22

It’s a good thing David Reinbacher doesn’t play for Rod Brind’Amour

It's a good thing David Reinbacher doesn't play for Rod Brind'Amour. Why do I say that? Because the Carolina Hurricanes' coach doesn't believe preseason games matter.

NHL News / A Winning Habit / September 22

3 players who stood out in Canadiens 3-2 overtime preseason win against Ottawa

While wins may not be important in the preseason, it still makes it more enjoyable when the Montreal Canadiens come away with the win. After winning both games against the Maple Leafs, the Canadiens won another overtime thriller with a final score of 3-2 over the Ottawa Senators at Hockeyville.

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 22

There are still rumors of a trade involving Kirby Dach: Florian Xhekaj has caught on

Did you enjoy last night's game in Trois-Rivières? The Canadiens won 3-2 in overtime against the Sens. And several key Canadiens players stepped up during the game.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / September 22

Cole Caufield Secures Another Overtime Win for the Canadiens

After two wins against the Leafs on Saturday, the Habs were back in action tonight in Trois-Rivières. They faced the Senators and tried to remain undefeated in preseason play.

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Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / September 21

Hutson-Reinbacher: The Perfect Pair on Paper

Lane Hutson is having a great training camp. Are you surprised? It's a bit more surprising in David Reinbacher's case, but he's set to start the season in Montreal.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / September 21

Michigan is preparing Michael Hage to be an impact player this season in Montreal

Michigan has quite the team this season. This team's goal for the season: to win the Frozen Four—nothing less. In addition to Michael Hage, of course, Landon DuPoint, J.P.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / September 21

'It’ll be the Montembeault of two years ago': Tony Marinaro still believes in the goalie

Today, the Canadiens brought a strong lineup with them to Trois-Rivières. Most of the players who will take the ice have already secured a spot on the roster for next season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 21

Lariviere: Florian Xhekaj Could Make Things Difficult For Canadiens

It may be early in training camp, but Montreal Canadiens forward prospect Florian Xhekaj has been one of the biggest standouts. If he continues to play this well, he might force management’s hand into giving him a spot on the opening night roster.

Chris Kreider News / Dose.ca / September 21

Here’s why Kreider didn’t 'steal' Slaf’s spot on the first line

Chris Kreider didn’t steal Juraj Slafkovsky’s spot on the Canadiens’ top line. Because, in reality… the Habs had planned to move Slaf down to the second line.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 20

Juraj Slafkovsky and Ivan Demidov could solve a major Canadiens problem

The Montreal Canadiens are off to a winning start. It is just the preseason, so do not overreact, but there were plenty of positives to take away from both games.

Samuel Montembeault News / NHL Trade Talk / September 20

Maybe We Were Too Quick to Write Off Sam Montembeault

Remember all the chatter about Samuel Montembeault being done in Montreal? Losing the starting job, then losing the backup job too, basically getting written off as a guy the Canadiens would just try to quietly move before the season even started?

Chris Kreider News / NHL Trade Talk / September 21

Chris Kreider’s confused reaction to Canadiens tradition goes viral for all the right reasons

Chris Kreider‘s move to Montreal has already produced one of the more amusing moments of training camp, as the veteran winger found himself swept up in the Canadiens’ now-famous “power of friendship” celebration — looking visibly unsure of what exactly was happening around him.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / September 19

The Canadiens Aren’t Chasing Last Year. They’re Building on It

After making it to the Eastern Conference Final last season, it’s pretty easy to look at the Montreal Canadiens and say, “Well, now they have to win the Stanley Cup.” Perhaps, but also perhaps not.

Jacob Fowler News / Professor Press Box / September 19

Canadiens' Jacob Fowler Is Taking Away One More Doubt

Jacob Fowler has drawn a lot of attention this summer, and most of it has been pretty positive. The Montreal Canadiens goalie has been sitting near the top of prospect lists, and after getting a taste of the NHL last season, it is not hard to understand why.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Three Canadiens who could be traded before opening night

The Montreal Canadiens have reached an interesting point in their rebuild. For years, the organization was focused on accumulating young talent, draft picks and opportunities for players to prove themselves.