Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 16

'Justin Carbonneau would definitely be my choice

As the 2025 amateur draft approaches, the Canadiens de Montréal are spoilt for choice as to what to do with their two first-round picks (16th and 17th).

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 16

NHL position in 2025-26: Logan Mailloux’s advantage over David Reinbacher

With the retirement of David Savard, the Canadiens have a hole in their defensive brigade. So the club needs to find a way to fill it… and ideally, it would be with a right-handed defenseman.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 16

'It would be surprising to see the Habs in the running for Sam Bennett.'

Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton have their work cut out for them this summer. Having just seen their team take a big step forward this season, they must now consolidate this progress.

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Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / May 16

Patrik Laine and his fiancée to spend summer in Montreal

More and more Canadiens players are deciding to spend the summer in Montreal. Having been told that it’s a different city in the summer, without the snow, many players choose to experiment.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / May 16

Rocket: Jacob Fowler back in net tonight

Pascal Vincent promised a rotation in front of the Rocket net for the series against Rochester, and that’s exactly what’s going to happen. Young Jacob Fowler, who watched the last game from the bench, will get the chance to play in the second game of the series against the Americans.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 16

Patrik Laine: Maxime Talbot doesn’t want him at camp

Everyone wants to be a multi-millionaire, but not everyone will make it in their lifetime. In life, there’s a difference between what you want and what you can do.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / May 16

KHL Rookie of the Year: Ivan Demidov among the finalists

Surprise… or not. Ivan Demidov has just learned that he has been officially nominated for Rookie of the Year by the KHL, which made the announcement on the league’s social networks.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

Contract Predictions for Canadiens 2025 RFAs

With the 2024-25 season behind them, the Montreal Canadiens are entering another important offseason. While much attention will be placed on the NHL Draft and free agency, internal roster decisions will be just as critical, especially when it comes to restricted free agents (RFAs).

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / May 16

Mike Matheson on Team Canada players: 'It’s better to be with them than against them'

After a 62-point season in 2023-2024, Mike Matheson slowed down a bit in 2024-2025, collecting 31 points. Of course, the arrival of Lane Hutson changed everything: Matheson lost his place on the first power play and had more defensive assignments.

David Savard News / Dose.ca / May 15

Three external defenders who could replace David Savard

With the retirement of David Savard, the defensive line looks like this for next season. Obviously, I’m doing the exercise with the defensemen the Habs are counting on internally.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 15

'Mason McTavish would be a great fit with the Canadiens'

The Canadiens need reinforcements at center. After all, if we take for granted that Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook aren’t guaranteed to play center and that Christian Dvorak will become a free agent, the club has only two center players who are guaranteed a spot in October: Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans.

Carey Price News / Dose.ca / May 15

Boni on Carey Price’s signing: trading his contract will be harder than we thought

The Canadiens may be able to place Carey Price’s contract on the long-term injured list, but it’s clear that trading him would be the simplest way to gain some breathing room.

Cayden Primeau News / Dose.ca / May 15

2025 Series: Cayden Primeau is .865

The Laval Rocket have two good goalies on hand right now: Cayden Primeau and Jacob Fowler. Pascal Vincent said he was going to use both goalies on the heels of the series against the Rochester Americans.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 15

5 RFAs the Canadiens Should Pursue this Summer

With Jeff Gorton recently suggesting he expects to see more offer sheets around the league, the door might be open for the Montreal Canadiens to take an aggressive approach this offseason.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 15

LAH Series: Laval wins first game of series against Rochester

After an eight-day wait, the Laval Rocket began its North Division finals series on Wednesday. Laval visited the Americans in Rochester for the first game of this three-of-five series.

Jonathan Toews News / Dose.ca / May 14

Jonathan Toews: 'If he wants to come to Montreal, go ahead'

I’m not telling you anything new when I say that Jonathan Toews wants to get back into the game. Several teams are in the running for his services, including the Maple Leafs and the Jets.

David Savard News / Dose.ca / May 14

David Savard: 'If Juraj Slafkovský doesn’t perform, it will be difficult to win'

When the Canadiens drafted Juraj Slafkovský first overall in 2022, they did so with one clear goal in mind: to capitalize on his potential to become a dominant player in big games.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 14

What Should the Canadiens Do With 7 Picks in the First 3 Rounds?

With a young core already producing at the NHL level, Montreal Canadiens fans finally have reason to believe the long-term plan is working. Juraj Slafkovsky

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 13

Canucks coaching race coming down to two internal candidates

The Vancouver Canucks are nearing the final days of their search for a new head coach after Rick Tocchet opted to part ways with the club this summer.

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