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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.

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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.

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 12

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.

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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 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

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.

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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.

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.

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / September 11

David Reinbacher looks more muscular

The coming weeks will be important for David Reinbacher. The Canadiens defenseman will have to work hard to try to earn a spot on the team at training camp.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 11

Practice: Kirby Dach is no longer on the second line | Mike Matheson is out

Yesterday, the Canadiens announced their lineups for today’s intra-squad game. We've said it before and we'll say it again: take it with a grain of salt.

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.

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 11

The plan was to trade Kirby Dach, but Kent Hughes didn’t have a successful summer

To say that Kent Hughes had a quiet summer is an understatement. At the end of June, the Canadiens' GM had expressed confidence that he would complete a trade or bring a big name to Montreal over the summer.

NHL News / A Winning Habit / September 11

Fraser Minten's new contract could be huge for Zachary Bolduc's negotiations

The Montreal Canadiens and Zachary Bolduc could be getting a bit antsy as training camp approaches with no signs of a contract extension. Both Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj are still holding out for a better deal, hoping it won't stretch into the start of camp.

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David Savard News / Dose.ca / September 11

David Savard: Here’s How He Continues to Help the Habs Today

David Savard has decided to retire at the end of the 2024–25 season. The defenseman, who spent the last four years of his career with the Habs, helped the club through its rebuilding process.

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 10

Chris Kreider: His arrival wouldn’t (really) help Zachary Bolduc

Since yesterday, Chris Kreider has been a hot topic around town. The power forward had his contract bought out by the Anaheim Ducks and is now a free agent.

Lane Hutson News / The Hockey Writers / September 10

How the Canadiens Put Hutson in the Best Position to Succeed in 2026-27

The Montreal Canadiens find themselves in an enviable position regarding defenseman Lane Hutson. There’s of course his eight-year, $70.8 million contract, which ranks among the best on the team (and in the league).

Nick Suzuki News / A Winning Habit / September 10

Nick Suzuki’s next step could cement him as an elite Eastern Conference center

Montreal Canadiens fans are well aware of Nick Suzuki's impact on the organization. He is the steady two-way center they need at the top of the lineup and has become an increasingly important offensive force, recording career highs in points and ultimately hitting the 100-point mark this past season (29 goals and 72 assists).

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 Hockey Writers / September 9

What Is the Montreal Canadiens’ Ceiling in 2026-27?

The Montreal Canadiens are no longer entering a season simply hoping to see progress from their young core. After what they accomplished in 2025-26, expectations have changed significantly.

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.

Michael Hage News / Professor Press Box / September 8

Should the Canadiens Michael Hage Stay in College?

There’s a funny thing about prospects. Everybody wants to know when they’re coming, but sometimes the better question is whether they’re actually ready when they get there.

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.