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Chances of induction among active players: No Habs player, according to The Athletic

The next Canadiens player to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame is sure to be Carey Price. He hasn’t been inducted in his first year of eligibility, but it’s only a matter of time.

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NHL Network analyst sees the Canadiens in the playoffs this season

The Canadiens qualified for the playoffs on the back foot last season. A return to the playoffs is possible, but nothing is guaranteed. The good news for Montreal is that Kent Hughes went out and got reinforcements during the off-season with the arrival of Noah Dobson and Zachary Bolduc.

Aatos Koivu News / Dose.ca / August 1

WJSS: Aatos Koivu leads tournament with six goals in four games

All eyes were on Michael Hage’s performance at the World Juniors Summer Showcase, but Aatos Koivu stole the show! Hage has nothing to be ashamed of with three goals and an assist in three games, but Koivu simply exceeds all expectations.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / August 1

Canadiens Defenseman Ready to Take on Former Teammate

During the recent Alex Newhook & Friends Golf Classic Fan Fest, his current teammate Arber Xhekaj and former teammate Michael Pezzetta, both revered for their scrappy play, gave fans a glimpse of how the first Toronto Maple Leafs-Montreal Canadiens game of the 2025-26 season might go down.

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / August 1

Canadiens Prospects Bring Fiery Energy to WJSS

Despite playing together during the Montreal Canadiens development camp, shortly after the 2025 NHL Draft, prospects Michael Hage and Aatos Koivu familiarized themselves with one another during the World Junior summer showcase competition.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / August 1

Mike Matheson: A new contract that also comes with a new role

If Jeff Gorton says Mike Matheson is an important player in Montreal, it’s not for nothing. And if Kent Hughes says he sees himself continuing with Mike Matheson in Montreal, it’s not for nothing either.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 1

Hutson and Struble on the 2nd pair: DailyFaceoff’s (illogical) projection

Noah Dobson’s arrival has changed the Canadiens’ defensive brigade in a big way. The addition of a defenseman like him really improves the club’s top-4… but there’s one question in particular to ask in view of next season:what will Martin St-Louis’ defensive pairings be?

Samuel Montembeault News / The Hockey Writers / August 1

Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Samuel Montembeault

The offseason leading into the 2025-26 season continues, and with major events such as the NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear on as NHL management groups take a bit of a breather before training camps begin.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 1

Bank of prospects: The Habs’ prospects rank 2nd in the NHL (according to Bleacher Report)

When you think about the future of the Canadiens, it’s exciting to think about. The club has some good young players – who have already proven themselves – in place right now, and there are some good prospects within the organization as well.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 1

4 Reasons the Canadiens Are the Most Improved Team in the Atlantic Division

The Montreal Canadiens might not be Stanley Cup favourites just yet, but there’s no denying that they’ve taken a significant step forward this offseason.

Arber Xhekaj News / House of Hockey / August 1

Real Cause of Bench Battle Between the Canadiens and Capitals in the Playoffs Revealed by Arber Xhekaj

Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj revealed that the reason for the bench brawl in the playoffs with the Capitals was due to Jakub Dobes constantly chirping from the bench.

Joe Veleno News / Breakaway on SI / August 1

Canadiens' Newest Signee is Perfect for This Position

The Montreal Canadiens' newest off-season signee, Joe Veleno, is a former Exceptional Status player, the first ever in the QMJHL, meaning he started playing major junior hockey as a 15-year-old, a year earlier than the league's general age limit.

Patrik Laine News / Athlon Sports / August 1

Canadiens Holding Off On Key Forward Trade Decision

Patrik Laine’s name has been in the rumor mill amid trade speculation that has been ongoing since the Montreal Canadiens acquired him a year ago as part of their 2024 offseason moves.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / August 1

NHL Legend Has Kind Words for Canadiens Rookie

Former NHL All-Star and Russian hockey legend Ilya Kovalchuk believes that Ivan Demidov has put himself in the Canadiens' good graces; by choosing to stay in Montreal during the offseason to acclimate to life in a new city, the language and especially time on the ice to sharpen his skating and work on passing, shooting and stickhandling.

NHL News / Dose.ca / July 31

Arber Xhekaj foreshadows a rivalry with Michael Pezzetta next season

Michael Pezzetta was a valued teammate in the Canadiens dressing room, but it was time for him to leave the team. The Habs are pleased to see Pezzetta leave the team, as he may have the chance to play more games than last year, but he has decided to rejoin his childhood team, the Toronto Maple Leafs.