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An unexpected spot on the Canadiens defense opens up a fierce three way battle

The Montreal Canadiens appear to already have a major injury concern before training camp has even begun. However, that injury opens up a huge opportunity and creates a fascinating training camp battle that should interest all fans.

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Montreal Canadiens Make Josh Anderson An Alternate Captain

The Montreal Canadiens announced at their annual golf tournament on Monday morning that veteran forward Josh Anderson will be an alternate captain for the 2026-27 season.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / September 14

Martin St-Louis: Just like his players, he left money on the table

This morning, we learned that Martin St-Louis signed a new contract with the Canadiens. The coach, who had one year remaining on his contract through the 2026-27 season, saw the club terminate his current deal to offer him a new four-year contract.

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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?"

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Chris Kreider News / Dose.ca / September 14

40 Goals for Chris Kreider in 26-27: Tony Marinaro’s (Bold) Prediction

I wonder what kind of impact Chris Kreider will have on the Montreal Canadiens’ lineup. And I'm certainly not the only one wondering that, either. We know the guy is physically strong, that he can disrupt the opposition with his presence in front of the net, and that he has a knack for scoring.

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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.

Martin St. Louis News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

Canadiens Sign Head Coach Martin St. Louis to Extension

The Canadiens continue to get some housekeeping out of the way ahead of 2026-27. After signing forwards Zachary Bolduc and Chris Kreider over the weekend, the Habs inked head coach Martin St.

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / September 14

Kaiden Guhle will miss the start of the season

Bad news. The Canadiens will have to do without Kaiden Guhle for the start of the season, according to what Renaud Lavoie (TVA Sports) was able to confirm this morning.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / September 14

Nick Suzuki’s Goal for 2026-27: Top of the Atlantic Division

There was “sign of progress”… Then there was the famous “mix”… Then we were treated to the word starting with “p”… Let's just say the Habs' goals have been getting more and more ambitious over the past few seasons.

Chris Kreider News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

Kreider Adds Another Layer of Competition to Canadiens’ Forward Group

The Montreal Canadiens added another significant piece to their forward group over the weekend, signing veteran winger Chris Kreider. While much of the immediate attention will understandably be on what Kreider himself can bring to Montreal, his arrival also creates an interesting situation throughout the rest of the lineup.

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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.

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / September 14

Zachary Bolduc: The length of the contract was the sticking point in the negotiations

Yesterday afternoon, Zachary Bolduc (finally) signed a new contract with the Canadiens. The Quebec native, who had no contract in place for the upcoming season, ultimately signed a four-year deal.

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Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / September 14

'He’s got more guts': Juraj Slafkovsky on Adam Nicholas’s progress

Adam Nicholas is quite a character. If you're lucky enough to go to Brossard to watch a Canadiens practice, you'll understand why I say that. He helps the guys with his intensity, and above all, he sends the right message on the ice.

Martin St. Louis News / NHL Trade Talk / September 14

Martin St. Louis Signs Multi-Year Extension With Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have made it clear that Martin St. Louis remains the man they want leading the next stage of their rise. Montreal announced Monday that St.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / September 14

Canadiens president Jeff Gorton: Chris Kreider called us, not the other way around

According to Montreal Canadiens’ president Jeff Gorton, Chris Kreider called them, not the other way around. Gorton spoke with reporters Monday during the team’s annual golf tournament, and explained the process around how the team was able to sign Kreider to a one-year contract over the weekend.

Martin St. Louis News / Field Level Media / September 14

Canadiens extend head coach Martin St. Louis

Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension on Monday. He was a finalist for the Jack Adams Award in 2024-25 and led the team to the Eastern Conference finals in 2025-26.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 14

Chris Kreider will wear Cole Caufield’s former jersey number in Montreal

Chris Kreider has always worn #20 in the NHL. The Canadiens already have their #20 (Juraj Slafkovsky), and just because Kreider is going to help Slaf doesn't mean that's going to change.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / September 14

Kent Hughes confirms it: he doesn’t want three goalies to start the season

All summer long, we expected the Canadiens to trade Samuel Montembeault. The Quebec native was sidelined last season, and many expected his time in town to be over.

Arber Xhekaj News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 14

Canadiens, Arber Xhekaj Nearing Contract Extension

According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, Arber Xhekaj is nearing a contract extension to stay a Habitant. That would be a habitant of the Montreal area, of course.

Nick Suzuki News / NHLFanCentral / September 14

Nick Suzuki’s Latest NHL Ranking Has Canadiens Fans Asking Questions

Captain Nick Suzuki of the Montreal Canadiens. The Montreal Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki. As he continues to contribute in a big way to the Montreal Canadiens, it isn’t really any surprise that he was among the top 30 players in the NHL this season. But, when the list was announced, Suzuki was quite low on it. Should he have been higher?

Zachary Bolduc News / Field Level Media / September 13