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Second center: Tony Marinaro mentions Evgeni Malkin as plan B for Montreal

The biggest debate right now among the Montreal Canadiens is who will be the club’s #2 center for next season. We know that Ivan Demidov needs more support, and a true center for the 2nd line would be ideal.

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Carey Price at the Temple on Saint Jean-Baptiste Day: there’s a real chance!

One week from today, it will officially be four years since Artturi Lehkonen scored the St. Jean-Baptiste Day goal. We’re talking about the goal that sent the Habs to the Stanley Cup Final… when nobody expected them to be there.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / June 17

Olympic Games 2026: 'Nick Suzuki is a little ahead of the game for his position with Canada'

In 2024-25, Nick Suzuki took his Habs career to another level. The captain, who led his team into the playoffs, collected 30 goals and 89 points in 82 games, becoming the first player to collect a point per game in Montreal since Alex Kovalev.

Logan Mailloux News / Dose.ca / June 17

Marco D’Amico: If you trade Mailloux, it’s only to get a quality 2nd center

Logan Mailloux is – and always will be – a polarizing player in Montreal. That’s been the case since he was selected by the Canadiens in the 2021 draft, despite the circumstances… and it’s never going to change.

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The '5+ goals in one Stanley Cup Final in the Modern Era' quiz

How many of the players to score five goals in a single Stanley Cup Final series since the Modern Era began (1967-68) can you name in five minutes?

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Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / June 17

These Rocket Players Would Up Canadiens' Physical Game

The Laval Rocket were the American Hockey League’s top dog all year, and hadn’t been tested until they reached the Calder Cup final, when the Charlotte Checkers stopped them dead in their tracks.

Vinzenz Rohrer News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Canadiens Add Another Promising Piece With Vinzenz Rohrer Signing

The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Vinzenz Rohrer to a three-year entry-level contract, finalizing a deal well deserved for the young prospect. The

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 17

The Athletic mock draft: Carter Bear at #16

In 10 days, the Canadiens and the other 31 NHL teams will not be meeting in Los Angeles for the first round of the draft. Hopefully, by 2026, we’ll be able to frame the whole thing differently.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Canadiens’ Slafkovsky Set to Defend Olympics MVP Title with Slovakia

Say you were to hypothetically forget Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky won the tournament MVP title at the 2022 Winters Olympics. Slafkovsky making Slovakia’s preliminary roster for the 2026 edition of the event would still be absolutely no surprise.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 17

It feels like the end for Rafaël Harvey-Pinard in the Habs organization

two years ago, Rafaël Harvey-Pinard was racking up points at an incredible rate in the Canadiens organization. After a great first half of the season in Laval, he was called back to finish the year in Montreal… and he played some great hockey.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 16

Crosby in Montreal: 'yes, if we don’t touch Demidov, Hage and Reinbacher'

The more the days go by, the slimmer the chances that Sidney Crosby will stay in Pittsburgh. After all, he doesn’t have many seasons of good hockey left, and his team isn’t going anywhere.

Logan Mailloux News / House of Hockey / June 16

Controversial Canadiens Prospect Logan Mailloux Involved in Blockbuster Trade Talks Per Several Reports

Logan Mailloux has shown flashes of being a solid player in the NHL, but now, the controversial young defenseman has officially been placed on the trade block.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 16

These Habs players who could make it to the Olympics

The next Olympic Games will be staged in February 2026, in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. This morning, some countries(like Canada) revealed the identities of the first six players selected from their respective nations.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / June 16

Montembeault: We can’t rule out his presence at the Olympics, but…

Samuel Montembeault was selected to take part in the 4 Nations Confrontation in February. The Canadiens’ goalie didn’t play for Canada, but still. The fact that he was chosen by the management was satisfying for Monty, and gave him the opportunity to gain experience by practicing with the best players in Canada.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / June 16

Juraj Slafkovsky named to Slovakia’s Olympic team

Unsurprisingly, Juraj Slafkovsky will be going to the Olympic Games. The news broke this morning, as the Olympic hockey teams announced the first six players on their rosters for next winter’s event in Italy.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 15

Caleb Desnoyers really took his interview with the Habs seriously

I’m going to start my text with a statement. Although the chances are slim, I’d really, really like to see the Canadiens draft Caleb Desnoyers in less than two weeks.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Blade of Steel / June 15

Martin St. Louis Sends a Clear Message About Canadiens Defenseman Arber Xhekaj

Arber Xhekaj has been pigeonholed into his current role in the NHL, but Head Coach Martin St. Louis believes the talented young star is capable of much more.

Patrik Laine News / Breakaway on SI / June 15

What's Next For Canadiens Sniper Patrik Laine?

It was a step in the right direction, but Patrik Laine's 2024-25 regular season was a stepping stone year. The Montreal Canadiens took off after the Four Nations Face-Off, and Laine's scoring was integral for the team's attack, and he can be so much better than that.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

Canadiens News & Rumours: Hutson, Mailloux, Hague & More

In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has a busy offseason ahead of him as the rebuild continues. The Canadiens are coming off of a season where they earned the final wild card position and now have options on how to proceed with improving the team.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 14

Red Wings goalie prospect decommits from Yale

Detroit Red Wings 2023 sixth-round selection goalie Rudy Guimond is no longer committed to Yale University, per Mark Divver of NHL.com. The Moncton Wildcats, Guimond’s QMJHL team, also announced his return.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / June 14

'If Lane Hutson signs for eight years this summer, it would be more like $9M a year.'

Ever since Lane Hutson won the Calder Trophy this week, the subject of his contract has once again become the talk of the town. Just about everyone expects him to sign a huge contract, but no one can agree on when it will happen, and more importantly, what his annual salary will be.

Vinzenz Rohrer News / Daily Faceoff / June 14

Canadiens sign Vinzenz Rohrer to entry-level contract

A talented young European has inked his first NHL contract. On Saturday, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced the team has signed forward Vinzenz Rohrer to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Brandon Gignac News / House of Hockey / June 14

Former Montreal Canadiens Forward Leaves the NHL and Signs Multi-Year Contract Overseas

Brandon Gignac played 15 games with the Laval Rocket this past season, but now the former third-round pick is officially departing North America on a new deal.

Logan Mailloux News / Breakaway on SI / June 14

Logan Mailloux Selected To AHL Top Prospects Squad

Logan Mailloux was recently awarded the honor of being selected to the American Hockey League's top prospects team. Mailloux's 2024-25 season saw his numbers dip, but his plus/minus improved significantly, and while his game comes with its warts, he is the type of player that, once he puts it all together, could be a matchup nightmare.

Lane Hutson News / Daily Faceoff / June 10

Canadiens’ Lane Hutson wins 2025 Calder Trophy

This year’s rookie of the year is wearing le bleu, blanc et rouge. The NHL announced Tuesday that Montreal Canadiens’ defenseman Lane Hutson has won the 2025 Calder Trophy.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / June 8

Did Canadiens’ success in 2024-25 change team’s long-term outlook?

Nearly everything went better than planned for the Montreal Canadiens in the 2024-25 NHL season, as they returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since making the final in 2020-21.