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On YouTubeChris Kreider is set to play alongside Ivan Demidov starting on Day 1
Chris Kreider is officially a member of the Montreal Canadiens. It still feels a little strange to write that, but we'll get used to it. Because yes, even though he hasn't been a fan favorite for the past 12 years, this signing couldn't be better.
Chris Kreider News / Daily Faceoff / September 12
Canadiens sign Chris Kreider to one-year contract
The Montreal Canadiens announced Saturday they signed forward Chris Kreider to a one-year contract. According to PuckPedia, the deal is worth $2.15 million.
Chris Kreider News / Yardbarker / September 12
Canadiens signing Chris Kreider shows time heals all wounds
A strong argument can be made that Chris Kreider has been one of the most hated rival players in the modern era of the Montreal Canadiens.
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?"
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.
Rookie Camp: Here Are the CH Players Who Stood Out Today
This afternoon, the Canadiens' rookies were in action in Gatineau for their first game of the rookie tournament. For the occasion, the CH's young players faced off against the Jets.
Francis Bouillon News / Dose.ca / September 12
Did Francis Bouillon receive a promotion (that wasn’t announced)?
Over the summer, there were some changes in the Canadiens' player development department. The club saw Rob Ramage, who served as director of player development, retire.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 12
CH: Here are the first images of the deal that fell through at the deadline
We all remember the infamous 2026 trade deadline, when the Montreal Canadiens didn't make a single trade and thus failed to strengthen their roster ahead of the playoffs.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 12
3 Questions Canadiens Face Heading into 2026 Training Camp
Montreal Canadiens training camp opens next week, as fans inch closer to what is looking like a memorable 2026-27 season. In that time, as the roster takes shape, the Habs will indirectly answer a few questions on the minds of fans, with the decisions they make.
Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 12
3 Montreal Canadiens under pressure to deliver in critical contract years
This is a big season for the Montreal Canadiens as a team, as they want to prove that last season was not a fluke and that they are one of the best in the Eastern Conference.
Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / September 12
Quitting Hockey: Mike Matheson Might Never Have Joined the Habs
Since joining the Montreal Canadiens, Mike Matheson has been a reliable presence on the Habs' defensive corps, both offensively and defensively. He's had his ups and downs, but for the past two seasons, he's masterfully stabilized the Habs' top six, logging a lot of strong minutes per game.
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 / The Hockey Writers / September 12
Canadiens Should Pursue Kreider Despite the History
Chris Kreider and the Montreal Canadiens have a complicated history, to put it mildly. For more than a decade, Kreider has been one of the least popular opposing players among Canadiens fans.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 12
Three Bold Predictions For The Montreal Canadiens Season
With training camp just around the corner, it is time for me to make my three bold predictions for the Montreal Canadiens season. This year, I tried to go with some predictions that may seem far-fetched but also possible in the realm of things for the Montreal Canadiens. 1.
If you were Kent Hughes, would you target Kreider or Marchenko?
So it seems that Chris Kreider, a “fan favorite” in Montreal since 2014—and THE player Trevor Timmins would have drafted in 2009 instead of Louis Leblanc, had it not been for those very same fans—is on the verge of returning to the East.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 11
Owen Beck deserves to play for a top-tier club much more than Florian Xhekaj
The big question as the Montreal Canadiens' training camp approaches is: Who will make the team? Of course, one might wonder if any young players will break into the lineup by the start of the season.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 11
The Two Areas the Canadiens Need to Improve to Succeed in the Playoffs
The Canadiens continue to make progress. They were eliminated in the conference finals during the most recent playoffs, and that's interesting because we can see that the team is improving year after year.
Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / September 11
Cole Caufield’s (hilarious) reaction to his face in NHL 27
The new NHL 27 game has been released, and it's making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The game's quality isn't as good as players would have liked, and that's led to (already) a lot of criticism of the game even though it just came out.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 11
NHL Rumors: Simon Edvinsson still waiting for the Detroit Red Wings to hire a GM
The Sick Podcast with Tony Marino: Marco D’Amico, on the Montreal Canadiens, on how it’s possible that center Oliver Kapanen could become a trade asset.
Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / September 11
Contract: The longer Zachary Bolduc waits, the more trouble he gets himself into
Zachary Bolduc doesn’t yet have a contract lined up for next season. Neither does Arber Xhekaj. If things continue this way, there's a real risk that he'll miss the start of the Canadiens' training camp, which wouldn't be good news for anyone.
Kaiden Guhle News / The Hockey Writers / September 11
Canadiens’ Kaiden Guhle Has Plenty to Prove in a Crucial 2026-27 Season
The Montreal Canadiens are getting closer to training camp, and while most of the attention has been directed toward contract negotiations, roster battles and expectations for the upcoming season, there is another situation worth keeping an eye on.
Martin St. Louis News / Professor Press Box / September 10
St. Louis Shows Why We’ve Been Getting the 'Players’ Coach' Thing Wrong
There’s a funny thing about hockey coaches. If they yell at everybody, they’re tough. If they’re quiet, they’re mysterious. And if they actually get along with their players, well, apparently they must be too soft.
Wayne Gretzky News / Yardbarker / September 9
Barry Melrose was one of NHL's biggest personalities, and one of its biggest advocates
Whether you agreed with him, disagreed with him, or followed his career as a coach or player, you knew who Barry Melrose was if you were even a casual hockey fan.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 9
Andre Pronovost Passes Away At 90
In an unfortunate update, the Montreal Canadiens announced that former winger André Pronovost has passed away at the age of 90. Given his lengthy life, it’s no surprise that it’s been some time since Pronovost last appeared in an NHL contest.
Montreal Canadiens News / Viral Sports News / September 9
Former Montreal Canadiens Star Has Reportedly Died
Andre Pronovost, a former Montreal Canadiens left winger who won four consecutive Stanley Cups during one of the NHL’s most dominant stretches, has died.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 9
Montreal Canadiens Prospects Pushing For Limited Opportunities
A total 23 of the Montreal Canadiens’ prospects will begin Rookie Camp on September 11, with five days to do what every young hockey player dreams of doing: make someone upstairs wonder how the hell they are going to find room for him.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 8
Montreal Canadiens Top 10 Prospects: #2-#1
The Montreal Canadiens have seen many of their top prospects graduate to the NHL over the past few seasons. Despite this, the Canadiens still have a very solid prospect group. Over the next week, I’ll discuss my top 10 prospects in the Montreal Canadiens organization.
Arber Xhekaj News / NHL Trade Talk / September 8
GM and Coach Misaligned in Montreal on What to Do with Arber Xhekaj?
There’s been talk of late about what the Montreal Canadiens should do with defenseman Arber Xhekaj. Still unsigned, trade speculation has surfaced, as has the idea of moving him from the blue line to forward, simply because he doesn’t have a guaranteed spot as a defender with this current roster.
Ivan Demidov News / NHL Trade Talk / September 7
Canadiens’ Demidov Knew What He Was Doing with Unexpected Deal
In a time when some players are grabbing as much of their piece of the pie as they can, Ivan Demidov‘s agent, Dan Milstein, says his client wanted his eight-year deal done quickly and to leave money on the table so that the Montreal Canadiens could sign other players.
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