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Lyle Odelein, former Canadiens defenseman, dies at 58

Lyle Odelein, the former Montreal Canadiens defenseman who won the Stanley Cup in 1993 and later became the first captain in Columbus Blue Jackets history, died Friday.

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Former Montreal Canadiens Defenseman Lyle Odelein Passes Away

Former Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lyle Odelein has passed away at the age of 58. Word trickled through the NHL on Saturday afternoon that the 1993 Stanley

Montreal Canadiens News / ESPN / October 3

Odelein, defenseman who won Stanley Cup with Canadiens, dies at 58

Lyle Odelein, a defenseman who won a Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1993 and played for several other NHL clubs through the 2005-06 season, has died at 58 years old, it was announced in social media posts by several of the teams he played for.

Montreal Canadiens News / Viral Sports News / October 3

Former Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup Champion Has Died

Lyle Odelein, the Saskatchewan farm kid who grew up wanting only to wear the bleu, blanc et rouge, has died. The former Montreal Canadiens defenceman suffered a heart attack Friday night.

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Mark Scheifele News / NHL Trade Talk / October 3

4 NHL Teams Could Land Mark Scheifele, But Where Do the Canadiens Rank?

The Montreal Canadiens missed out on one of the biggest trades ahead of the regular season, which could open the door for the organization to make a different move.

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 3

Canadiens Have Some Difficult Contract Decisions Coming in 2027

The Montreal Canadiens have done an excellent job locking up most of their young core, but that does not mean Kent Hughes will have a quiet summer following the 2026-27 season.

Josh Anderson News / A Winning Habit / October 3

How Josh Anderson could help the Canadiens overcome their Pittsburgh hurdle

Fresh off a thrilling 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Tuesday's season opener, the Montreal Canadiens continue their road trip Saturday with a

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 3

Three points for Michael Hage and a solid performance by Jacob Fowler

On this Friday night, there were two games for Montreal Canadiens fans to watch: the season opener for the Laval Rocket and Michael Hage in Michigan. For the University of Michigan Wolverines, it was a walk in the park as they faced off against the Bowling Green Falcons.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 2

Martin St-Louis is very involved with Chris Kreider

It took a while for Canadiens fans to put the Kreider-Price incident behind them. When you see what he can bring to the team, it helps calm things down.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 2

Josh Anderson: Craig Button is reportedly willing to give him four more years

Josh Anderson is an important player for the Montreal Canadiens. When you hear Jeff Gorton say that the organization will never trade him… that's a good indication of just how much the veteran is appreciated in Montreal.

Zachary Bolduc News / A Winning Habit / October 2

Canadiens may have finally found the right fit for Zachary Bolduc

We have seen Zachary Bolduc start hot with the Montreal Canadiens before. In his debut season with the Canadiens, he gave fans the impression that they had found something special.

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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.

Oliver Kapanen News / The Sick Podcast / October 2

Status Of Oliver Kapanen Still Uncertain For Saturday vs Penguins

The Montreal Canadiens remain uncertain about the status of Oliver Kapanen for Saturday night’s matchup in Pittsburgh against the Penguins. When asked by the media on Friday about Kapanen’s availability for Saturday’s game, head coach Martin St.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / October 2

Two points for Zharovsky today and a goal by his goalie… into his own net

Alexander Zharovsky and his team, Salavat Yulaev Ufa, were in action today. And the Canadiens prospect stood out in the game. Let's take a look at what happened in his game.

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Samuel Montembeault News / A Winning Habit / October 2

Why the Canadiens might actually get a solid return for Sam Montembeault

It’s no secret that the future between the pipes for the Montreal Canadiens comes down to two names: Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler. One has already fully established himself as the starting netminder, while the other has shown flashes.

Sidney Crosby News / Professor Press Box / October 2

Sidney Crosby's Pick for Most Dangerous Canadiens Weapon?

Every once in a while, somebody else says something about hockey, and you think, well, that's pretty much exactly what I was thinking. That happened this week when Sidney Crosby was asked to identify the Montreal Canadiens' biggest weapon.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / October 2

Jakub Dobes Promises a Stanley Cup

The Canadiens have the foundation of a championship team. We can all agree that there are still some pieces missing. They need a little more help on defense, some grit, and a reliable third-line center.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 2

David Reinbacher won’t be able to match Tristan Luneau’s big contract

The $7.2 million-a-year contract offered to Tristan Luneau has sparked a reaction. From 2027 to 2033, the young player will earn a substantial amount of money, an offer based on his potential.

Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / October 2

Practice: Oliver Kapanen did not practice with the top six

This morning, the Canadiens practiced in Pittsburgh. Naturally, we were keeping an eye on the line combinations. Was Martin St-Louis going to make any changes from what we saw in yesterday's practice?

Kirill Marchenko News / A Winning Habit / October 2

4 trade targets for Montreal Canadiens after missing on Kirill Marchenko

Right before the start of the 2026-27 season, the Montreal Canadiens saw their top trade target all summer, Kirill Marchenko, get traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 2

5 NHL Draft Prospects for the Canadiens to Watch

The 2027 NHL Entry Draft is already generating plenty of attention, especially with hype beginning to build around some of the top names in the class. For the Montreal Canadiens, however, the interesting part of the draft will extend well beyond the players expected to go at the very top.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 2

Juraj Slafkovsky: The CH’s Greatest Asset, According to Sidney Crosby

Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson, Ivan Demidov… The Canadiens are no longer short on talent. But if Sidney Crosby had to choose just one, it wouldn't be any of these four players.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 1

Familiarity Helping The Montreal Canadiens As The Season Begins

While plenty of NHL teams are getting used to roster changes as the 2026-27 NHL regular season gets underway, the Montreal Canadiens feel like they’re benefitting from Familiarity.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Should the Canadiens be worried they can’t get a big trade done?

The big news still reverberating around the NHL is the blockbuster trade between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets that went down on the eve of the season, with Toronto getting winger Kirill Marchenko and Columbus getting winger Matthew Knies in a six-player deal.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 1

5 Canadiens Prospects to Keep an Eye on in 2026-27

The Montreal Canadiens have spent the last several years building one of the more intriguing prospect pools in the NHL. While several young players have already graduated to the NHL, there is still plenty of talent developing throughout the organization.

Kent Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / September 28

Canadiens Hungry: Does Kent Hughes Have Something Up His Sleeve?

With opening night days away, Darren Dreger has fans in Montreal buzzing. On the Ray & Dregs podcast, he didn’t guarantee a deal, but he said it feels like Kent Hughes is working on something and that a trade before game one is possible.