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Grant McCagg sees Kirby Dach on the first line to start the season

The Canadiens were unable to sign a top-6 forward during the offseason. At least, not yet. On Thursday night, Grant McCagg revealed his projected lineup for the Canadiens at the start of the upcoming season.

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Season 26-27: My Expectations for Suzuki, Caufield, and Slafkovsky

The Canadiens were able to achieve so much success last season in part thanks to the brilliance of Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Juraj Slafkovsky. The three players, who play on the same line (Slaf played a bit with Ivan Demidov on the second line, but anyway), had their best seasons ever in the National Hockey League.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 30

New dad? No problem: Monty is already back in training

Yesterday, we learned that Samuel Montembeault has become a dad. His wife announced the news via an Instagram post, saying she was happy to celebrate her new baby's first week.

Arber Xhekaj News / NHL Trade Talk / July 30

Multiple Teams Want Xhekaj — Montreal Holding Firm on Trade Stance

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj remains unsigned, which has apparently opened the door for rival GMs to dial up Kent Hughes and explore what it might cost to acquire him in a trade.

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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

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / July 30

Here’s what Nick Suzuki needs to work on this summer (according to Pierre McGuire)

Nick Suzuki just had the best season of his career, racking up 101 points (in 82 games). The Canadiens' captain has established himself as one of the NHL's best players, while also being utilized in every situation by Martin St-Louis.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / July 30

3 Early Targets for the Canadiens in the 2027 NHL Draft

The 2026 NHL Entry Draft has been completed a bit over a month ago, but that does not mean NHL teams have stopped preparing for the next one. Scouts are already spending countless hours watching the players eligible for the 2027 NHL Entry Draft, trying to identify the next wave of talent before the rest of the league catches up.

Kirill Marchenko News / Dose.ca / July 30

'I don’t know if Kirill Marchenko is a good fit for the Canadiens.'

Kirill Marchenko is the hottest name in Montreal right now. I wonder why… He's not a perfect player—he wasn't the Blue Jackets' best player when the team was trying to make a push for the playoffs in recent months.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / July 30

Michael Hage: An Injury That Could Prove Costly

Last spring, the Canadiens were ready to sign Michael Hage to an NHL contract. Because he wasn't in top physical shape (he finished his NCAA season sidelined by an injury), he wasn't able to play in the playoffs with the Habs—or even the Rocket.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / July 30

Samuel Montembeault has become a dad

Samuel Montembeault's future in Montreal remains unclear. In the meantime, the goaltender continues to train in Brossard and had a wonderful moment last week.

Jacob Fowler News / The Sick Podcast / July 29

Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Jacob Fowler

As we get into the dog days of summer and until training camp, thesickpodcast.com will profile Montreal Canadiens players based on their expected role for the 2026-27 NHL season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 29

Arber’s agent, Xhekaj, thinks Kent Hughes is 'tough'

Arber Xhekaj still doesn't have a contract lined up for next season. The defenseman, who finds himself caught between being the team's sixth and seventh defensemen, needs to reach an agreement with the CH by the start of the season.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Jacques Lemaire News / Dose.ca / July 29

Jacques Lemaire thought the CH would win the Stanley Cup last spring

The Montreal Canadiens gave us some thrilling moments last spring. The team's playoff run ignited passion throughout the city, and the good news is that we might see this scenario play out again before long.

Sasha Pastujov News / NHL Trade Talk / July 29

The Canadiens See Something Others Missed in Sasha Pastujov

The Montreal Canadiens getting Sasha Pastujov from the Anaheim Ducks is one of those trades that doesn’t scream “big splash.” However, it probably matters more than it looks on the surface—especially if you’re watching Montreal’s long game.

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The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

The 'Most passing-TD's by NFL team' quiz

NHL News / Dose.ca / July 29

Laine’s Forged Signature, Aho the Rockstar, and the New Leafs

Those idiots with fake accounts on X… Seriously, I always wonder: 1. Who gets a kick out of fooling people? 2. Who falls for it without checking? Whatever, they exist and we have to deal with them.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 29

Jake Allen didn’t like the love triangle in Montreal (and he made sure to point that out)

In his final season with the Canadiens, Jake Allen played a total of 21 games. But it's worth noting that in '23–'24, the Habs decided to stick with three goalies for a long time.

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / July 28

David Reinbacher: Very Reassuring News About His Summer Training

David Reinbacher hasn't had an easy journey since being drafted in 2023. The fifth overall pick in that draft has been plagued by injuries, which have slowed his development.

Sean Farrell News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 28

Ducks Sign Sean Farrell

The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Sean Farrell to a one-year, two-way contract. This deal comes on the heels of Anaheim’s acquisition of Farrell in a deal that sent winger Sasha Pastujov back to the Montreal Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 28

'Adam Engström was the most sought-after player on the Canadiens at the trade deadline'

For the past few months, the Canadiens have been on the hunt for big names. The team wants to surround its core with other quality players and is trying to make trades to achieve that.

Phillip Danault News / The Sick Podcast / July 28

Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Phillip Danault

As we get into the dog days of summer and until training camp, thesickpodcast.com will profile Montreal Canadiens players based on their expected role for the 2026-27 NHL season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 28

5 Canadiens Chasing Milestones in 2026-27

While team success will remain the Montreal Canadiens’ top priority in 2026-27, several key players will also have the opportunity to reach significant career milestones along the way.

Sasha Pastujov News / The Hockey Writers / July 28

Canadiens’ Prospect Pipeline Gets Bigger, Younger with Pastujov Trade

The Montreal Canadiens gave fans, who had been disappointed prospect Sean Farrell hadn’t progressed as anticipated, a renewed sense of hope something good could come out of his development.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 27

Canadiens, Ducks Complete Minor Swap

The Anaheim Ducks announced that they have acquired forward Sean Farrell from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forward Sasha Pastujov. Both players remain without contracts for the 2026-27 season. Farrell, 24, used to be an intriguing prospect for the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / July 27

2026-27 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.

Samuel Montembeault News / NHLFanCentral / July 26

Montreal Canadiens stuck with Sam Montembeault as goaltending situation shifts

The Montreal Canadiens may be stuck with goaltender Sam Montembeault this season. The team reportedly had been exploring a trade for him, but interest has been minimal so far. This situation leaves Montreal facing a crowded goaltending situation heading into the training sessions.

Lane Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 25

Everyone Saw Lane Hutson’s Skill: The Playoffs Showed More

Chris Pronger wasn’t exactly subtle when he talked about Lane Hutson earlier this season. The Hall of Famer basically called Hutson a water bug. His arms and legs were flying everywhere, tons of energy, but not always with a clear sense of direction.