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'I’d try a line with Patrik Laine, Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovský'

Patrik Laine has been the talk of Montreal for all the right reasons over the past few days. The Finnish forward, who’s had a special first season in a

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What Role Will Patrik Laine Play for the Canadiens This Season?

It’s hard to predict what kind of impact Patrik Laine will have with the Montreal Canadiens this season. Once viewed as one of the NHL’s premier goal-scorers, Laine arrived in Montreal with more questions than answers.

Lane Hutson News / Last Word On Sports / 8 hours ago

Contract Comparables for the Montreal Canadiens Defenceman Lane Hutson

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson has established himself as one of the NHL’s elite at his position in only his first season. The young blueliner had a historic rookie season.

Mike Matheson News / NHL Trade Talk / 16 hours ago

Proposed Matheson Trade Makes Little Sense for Canadiens or Maple Leafs

A recent trade pitch from Heavy.com has the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring veteran defenseman Mike Matheson from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Simon Benoit, restricted free agent Nick Robertson, and a 2028 third-round pick.

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NHL News / Dose.ca / 17 hours ago

Wager: The Sens are twice as likely as the Habs to win the Cup

After a relatively busy start to the off-season for the Montreal Canadiens, fans are eager to see the newcomers in action, with Noah Dobson certainly attracting the most attention.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / 19 hours ago

Juraj Slafkovsky: The habs with the most checks last season

Juraj Slafkovsky is known for his offensive qualities: he has great vision, 50 and 51 points in his last two NHL seasons… and he’s capable of helping the Canadiens in the opposition zone.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / 22 hours ago

Tony Marinaro: 'I think Michael Hage will be a 2nd center in Montreal'

Ah… the famous subject of a 2nd center in Montreal. We’ve been talking about it for a long time, after all. And to this day… there haven’t really been any answers to these questions.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / July 25

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Montreal Canadiens’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / July 24

Splitting up the 1st line: an idea that may well become logical (especially if Demidov explodes)

The Canadiens’ first line has proven its worth: Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovsky have shown that they have chemistry together, and these three guys form one of the best lines in the National League.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / July 24

Seven potential trade destinations for Jason Robertson

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson has a year left on his contract and it still an important piece to their blue line. Lane Hutson will need a new deal after next season, and it could exceed Noah Dobson’s $9.5 million.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / July 24

Lane Hutson works on his shooting this summer

Lane Hutson is an electrifying player. It was anyone’s guess how well his NCAA prowess would translate to the NHL, and he proved that it wasn’t exactly a problem.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 24

Canadiens’ Prospect Zharovsky Takes First Steps Towards NHL Dream

Salavat Yulaev forward Alexander Zharovsky earned his share of the spotlight during the most recent Gagarin Cup campaign. The 18-year-old made his debut in some of the toughest games of the season and managed to catch the eye not only of fans, but also of experts.

Bogdan Konyushkov News / Dose.ca / July 24

Canadiens: Bogdan Konyushkov signs contract extension in Russia

A surprise in Russia: Canadiens prospect Bogdan Konyushkov has extended his contract in Russia by one season. This means he’ll be tied to his team (Torpedo) until the end of the 2026-2027 season, leaving him with two years left on his contract there.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / July 24

Kirby Dach: the Canadiens have no choice but to be patient with him

Three years ago, the Canadiens traded Alexander Romanov for Kirby Dach. Basically, that was the deal, which also involved a high first-round pick who ultimately went from New York to Chicago.The surplus on the left meant that Romanov wasn’t becoming indispensable to Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 24

Canadiens Still Have Room for Beck But He Faces Uphill Battle

Around this time last year, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes traded defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic. The implication was clear, how, despite his right side being among the Habs’ weakest positions from a depth perspective, Hughes was clearing a path for either Logan Mailloux or David Reinbacher to make the team out of training camp.

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Lane Hutson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 23

Calder Trophy winner faces unprecedented season with Canadiens

Calder Trophy winner faces another unprecedented season with Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson cemented himself in hockey history with his Calder Trophy-winning rookie season last year. His 60 assists tied Larry Murphy for the most ever recorded by a rookie defender, while his 66 total points ranked fifth in history.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 23

Stanley Cup in Montreal: 'It could happen within three years'

Montreal has been dreaming of a Stanley Cup since 1993. The team has come close a few times, notably in 2021, but that’s about it. Since that famous final against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Habs fans have had to wait a long time for a good team, but the time for long springs may come sooner than expected.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / July 23

Nick Suzuki: sixth-highest scorer among NHL centers last year

Nick Suzuki can no longer be ignored by Team Canada. I don’t know if he’s part of the country’s plans for the next Olympics and international competitions, but one thing’s for sure: he deserves to be in the top 12 forwards.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / July 23

Former Canadiens Defenseman Announces Retirement

Veteran defenseman Nathan Bealieu is retiring after 11 NHL seasons, five of which came with the Montreal Canadiens. The NHLPA announced his retirement Wednesday morning.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / July 23

Logan Mailloux Praises Underrated Canadiens Prospect

Sporting No. 63 for the Laval Rocket, the Montreal Canadiens' American Hockey League affiliate, Florian Xhekaj hasn't made waves yet across the National Hockey League landscape.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / July 23

Size Isn’t Hurting Canadiens Prospect

LJ Mooney is a polarizing selection for the Montreal Canadiens because he is undersized at five-foot-eight and 157 pounds. But like his current idols Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson, Mooney is keen on proving everyone wrong by following the path of many small, skilled forwards who have carved out NHL careers.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / July 22

Montreal Canadiens’ Power Play Could Crack the NHL’s Top 10 in 2025-26

On a recent episode of The Sick Podcast, Tony Marinaro made a bold yet very believable claim: “No reason why the Canadiens shouldn’t have a top 10 power play in the league.” With fresh young talent and a few strategic changes, the Montreal Canadiens are shaping up to surprise a lot of people when it comes to special teams this season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / July 22

Why the Canadiens are the Atlantic Division’s Newest Powerhouse

When we look back at the 2024-25 season, the Montreal Canadiens were the biggest surprise team in the NHL. Having finished bottom-5 in the previous three campaigns, most pegged the Canadiens to be in that vicinity once more.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / July 22

Summer Series and the Defining Moments of the New Era of Montreal Canadiens

Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise, and an entire league, for that matter.

Lane Hutson News / The Sick Podcast / July 21

Lane Hutson Contract Delay: What’s Really Happening?

Lane Hutson emerged as one of the brightest young talents in the NHL during the 2024–25 season. His electrifying speed, elite puck movement, and power play quarterbacking turned heads across the league and cemented his status as a foundational piece for the Montreal Canadiens’ future.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / July 21

Canadiens' Jason Robertson trade proposal sparks attention

The Dallas Stars, Jason Robertson and the Montreal Canadiens are at the center of growing NHL trade rumors as Dallas faces salary-cap challenges and a bold proposal leaves Stars fans wondering what could happen next.

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