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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.

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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.

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The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

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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 16

The Canadiens have what it takes to draft a football quarterback in the first round

If nothing changes, the Canadiens will be drafting at #16 and #17 next week at the NHL Entry Draft. Even if we’re not talking about the top spot like in 2022, or a top-5 pick like in 2023 and 2024, these are still game-changing picks.

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.

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.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 14

2026 Olympics: listening to Bill Guerin talk, Caufield and Hutson must not like their chances

Next February, the attention of the sporting world will turn to Italy, where the next Olympic Games will be held. And for the hockey world, it will be particularly special… because the NHL players will finally be back.

Adam Engstrom News / Dose.ca / June 14

Adam Engstrom: the prospect who has made the most progress this season, according to Marco D’Amico

Among the Canadiens’ prospects, all eyes are on Ivan Demidov, of course, David Reinbacher and Jacob Fowler. That’s only logical, given that they’re almost certainly the Habs’ best prospects in each of the three positions.

Logan Mailloux News / The Hockey Writers / June 14

Suggestions Canadiens Should Trade Mailloux Make Perfect Sense

It’s obviously great Montreal Canadiens defenseman Logan Mailloux made his second American Hockey League All-Star Classic in two seasons. However, that shouldn’t mean much regarding his overall NHL ceiling.

Brandon Gignac News / Dose.ca / June 14

Brandon Gignac signs two-year contract with EHC Kloten in Switzerland

Since the arrival of Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton at the helm of the team, many young players have taken up important positions in the organization. In fact, especially with the Laval Rocket, we’ve seen a fairly drastic change in terms of average age.

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 / Breakaway on SI / June 11