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Following the early ends to their respective seasons, the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers could both benefit from an offseason shake-up. TVA Sports insider Jean-Charles Lajoie proposed a bold idea that could address key needs on both sides.

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Insider Suggests $68 Million Star as Canadiens’ Top Trade Target

The Montreal Canadiens are coming off their first postseason appearance in three years, and team leadership has made it clear that upgrades are on the table heading into the offseason.

Josh Anderson News / Dose.ca / May 10

Josh Anderson’s transformation: a lot of credit goes to Martin St-Louis

It was a transformed Josh Anderson who showed up for 2024-2025. While the vast majority of fans had given up on his performance, he returned to being a hungrier player and, above all, effective in all situations.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / May 9

CDM: Could Juraj Slafkovsky’s criticism be the reason for his absence?

As some of you may have noticed, the World Hockey Championship kicked off today (Friday). Heineman did very well in his match against Slovakia. The Slovaks could very well have benefited from the services of Juraj Slafkovsky, but the latter is not taking part in the tournament, which is rather curious.

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

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 9

4 Canadiens trade targets after Capitals series loss

The Montreal Canadiens came out of the rebuild in a big way in 2024-25. After back-to-back-to-back last place finishes in the Atlantic Division, the Habs rectified three years of futility by returning to the postseason for the first time since 2020-21.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 9

Mike Matheson 'legendary in the gym': reminiscent of Andrei Markov

Yesterday, Arpon Basu appeared on Mitch Melnick’s show on TSN 690. You can listen to the excerpt by clicking here. In the segment, he talked about the young Canadiens players who won’t be going to the World Championships.

Montreal Canadiens News / Blade of Steel / May 9

Montreal Canadiens Place Future Hall Of Famer on the Trade Block

According to multiple reports, the Montreal Canadiens could trade a future Hall-of-Famer to a rebuilding organization this summer. The Habs have big plans for the offseason, and Kent Hughes is likely to consider trading a player who had a big impact on the team.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 9

Caufield and Slafkovsky: two absences that are the talk of the town

The World Junior Championship is of great interest to any hockey fan during the holiday season. However, the (senior) World Championship in May doesn’t attract as much interest from North American fans.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 9

Here’s how the Canadiens could draft Caleb Desnoyers

If nothing changes, the Canadiens will be drafting(among others) 16th and 17th at the next auction. But hey. You know as well as I do that, between now and then, Kent Hughes could trade one or more of these picks to move up in the draft, or even to get immediate help.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 9

How the Canadiens Should Use Their Two 1st-Round Picks in 2025 NHL Draft

Now that the NHL Draft Lottery is complete and the Montreal Canadiens have officially been eliminated from the playoffs in the first round, their draft position is set.

Nick Suzuki News / Athlon Sports / May 9

Canadiens' Nick Suzuki Makes Final Decision on Hockey Canada's Call

Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki’s season ended with a five-game playoff loss to the Washington Capitals. Judging by the latest reports, the Habs forward won’t be extending his campaign overseas.

Max Pacioretty News / Dose.ca / May 9

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).

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / May 8

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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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.

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 / Full Press Hockey / May 7

Montreal Canadiens Sticking to the Plan Under Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes

The Montreal Canadiens took the next step in their rebuilding plan by playing meaningful games at the end of the season in March and April. As documented by Full Press Hockey, the Canadiens made it their goal to be in that position and potentially make the playoffs.

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 / 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).