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Brendan Gallagher’s Role Going Forward

Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Montreal Canadiens have more depth at the wing positions than they have had in years. As a result, a veteran leader like Brendan Gallagher may end up getting less ice time than he has ever had in previous seasons.

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Team USA Loyalty Runs Through Canadiens Star Defenseman

It's been well-documented that many believe Team USA snubbed Montreal Canadiens star defenseman Lane Hutson for their Olympic Orientation Camp. This event has sparked many conversations, and recently, Hutson's father, Rob, teased about his kids being Canadian.

Max Domi News / The Sick Podcast / September 7

Montreal Canadiens One-Season Wonders: Max Domi

Compared to the first Montreal Canadiens One-Season Wonders, this player is much more recent but equally, if not more deserving of being given the name of One-Season Wonder.

Jared McCann News / Dose.ca / September 7

Jared McCann: the Canadiens have the space under the ceiling to go get him

Now that Carey Price is gone, the Canadiens’ off-season can continue. As our colleague Maxime Truman explained last month, we can expect the Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 7

The Case for a Canadiens Reunion on Defense Between Hutson and Struble

The Montreal Canadiens find themselves with a very good problem to have on defense, heading into 2025-26. They have far too many eggs to even try to put in a single basket, with Lane Hutson having just captured the Calder Memorial Trophy and then the acquisition of top-pairing defenseman Noah Dobson earlier this offseason.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 7

Lane Hutson and Team Canada: Brad Marchand gets involved

Rob Hutson has found a way to get people talking about him this week, anyway. He’s no doubt realized that saying publicly that his son, beloved by Montreal Canadiens fans, could play for Team Canada is an eeeeeeexcellent way to get people talking about him.

Carey Price News / Dose.ca / September 7

Carey Price never wanted to be a burden on the team

The news of the weekend is the trade of Carey Price’s contract to the San Jose Sharks.As I wrote yesterday, the goaltender has given and sacrificed a lot for the Canadiens organization.In an article by Arpon Basu published on The Athletic, we learn how throughout his career, Price never wanted to be a liability for the Habs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Total Apex Sports / September 6

Hockey Legend Ken Dryden Dead At 78

Ken Dryden lived an amazing life as he conquered pretty much every other profession he touched. The Montreal Canadiens legend passed away Friday at 78 from cancer, and honestly, it feels like we lost someone who proved you could be more than just a guy who stopped pucks for a living.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 6

Expectations for Habs Forward Prospects in Europe

Many of the Montreal Canadiens’ prospects over in Europe will see their seasons start over the next few days, and therefore, it seems like a good time to discuss expectations for some of the Canadiens’ more high-profile prospects over in Europe.

NHL News / House of Hockey / September 6

Lane Hutson's Olympic Future Set Straight After Fiery Comments From His Father

The Olympic future of Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson, who won the Calder Trophy, has been made clear after controversial comments from his father.

Montreal Canadiens News / House of Hockey / September 6

'End of an Era': Longtime Montreal Canadiens Head Coach Retires at 61

Former Montreal Canadiens head coach Michel Therrien, who also coached the Pittsburgh Penguins to the 2008 SCF, has officially retired at 61 years old after a long career behind the bench.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 6

Lane Hutson’s dad calls out Bill Guerin after Team USA snub

Despite winning the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie in 2024-25, Montreal Canadiens star defenseman Lane Hutson was left off of Team USA’s Olympic orientation camp in August.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / September 6

Legendary Russian Goaltender Pays Tribute to Ken Dryden

The entire hockey world mourns the loss of Montreal Canadiens legend Ken Dryden. The six-time Stanley Cup champion and five-time Vezina Trophy-winner passed away at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / September 6

The Truth About Lane Hutson, Team USA, and the Olympics

RG.org’s Marco D’Amico tried to bring a little clarity to the Lane Hutson and Team USA controversy this week with a post suggesting there is no controversy.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / September 6

Ken Dryden, hockey’s noble scholar, did things his way

On any given night at the Montreal Forum in the 1970s, it was a familiar sight to see the Montreal Canadiens rushing the puck up the ice, asserting their status as the standard of the NHL.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 6

Remembering Canadiens Legend Ken Dryden

The Montreal Canadiens and the team’s fans are all in mourning today as the legendary Ken Dryden passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 78.

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Ken Dryden's impact on NHL went beyond his playing career

Each sport has its share of figures whose impact on the game extends well beyond their playing or coaching careers. National Hockey League Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden was one of those people.

Dryden dies at 78

Dryden remembered for off-ice exploits as much as six Cup wins

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dartsnews.com / September 6

Tyler Thorpe captures his first-ever PDC Development Tour title

A new winner Saturday afternoon on the PDC Development Tour. Tyler Thorpe managed to capture his first title at the Robin Park Leisure Centre in Wigan during the eighteenth event of the season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 6

Longtime Canadiens goaltender Ken Dryden passes away

Early Saturday morning, the Canadiens announced that their long-time goaltender and Hall of Famer Ken Dryden passed away Friday at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer.

Lane Hutson News / The Hockey Writers / September 6

How Canadiens’ Lane Hutson Could Represent Canada in the Future

Every time Lane Hutson hits the ice, he finds a way to make headlines. The young Montreal Canadiens defenceman has already turned heads with his dazzling rookie season, his Calder Trophy win, and his ability to change the flow of a game with a single rush.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / September 6

Legendary Habs G Ken Dryden, 6-time Cup winner, dies at 78

Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden, a six-time All-Star, six-time Stanley Cup winner and an integral part of Montreal's dynasty of the 1970s, died Friday after a battle with cancer, the Canadiens announced.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / September 6

Hockey Hall of Famer Ken Dryden passes away at 78

One of the greatest goaltenders in Montreal Canadiens history has passed away. The Canadiens announced on Saturday morning that Ken Dryden has passed away after a battle with cancer.

Carey Price News / Trade Talk Sports / September 6

The Canadiens’ Logic in Moving Carey Price’s Contract

The Montreal Canadiens just offloaded the last year of Carey Price’s $84 million contract to the San Jose Sharks today. Although the legendary goaltender

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 5

Canadiens trade Carey Price's contract, get a player in return

Canadiens actually trade away Carey Price's contract — and get a player in return

The Montreal Canadiens have traded Carey Price’s contract.

Oilers star speaks out about his future in Edmonton amid uncertainty

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10-year NHL veteran retires

Jake Evans News / Breakaway on SI / September 5

Why Canadiens Center Chose Montreal Over Money

Jake Evans welcomed twins this offseason, but well before he was ready to officially become a dad, he signed a deal with the Montreal Canadiens that ensured he would be with the team through the 2028-29 season.