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Montreal Canadiens Linked to 40-Goal Scoring Center by Insiders

The Montreal Canadiens took a huge step forward last season, and now according to Tony Marinaro, the team are showing interest in Kraken star Jared McCann.

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Patrik Laine provides offseason update ahead of year two as a Montreal Canadien

Montreal Canadiens star winger Patrik Laine shared how this offseason has gone, both physically and mentally, after a difficult few years of injuries and struggles.

Montreal Canadiens News / House of Hockey / August 18

'The Perfect Goalie': Retired NHLer Nate Thompson Praises Recent Hall-Of-Fame Snub on Social Media

Retired NHLer Nate Thompson recently praised former Canadiens' goalie Carey Price as being the best ever after he was snubbed from being entered in the Hall of Fame.

Nick Suzuki News / The Sick Podcast / August 18

Captain Suzuki Setting Example for His Teammates

On Friday night’s episode of the Sick Podcast, Stu Cowan mentioned how captain Nick Suzuki has changed the way Montreal Canadiens players approach the summer.

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

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Juraj Slafkovsky News / Breakaway on SI / August 18

Canadiens Power Forward Ready For Next Step

Juraj Slafkovsky has had sky-high expectations since being selected first overall in the 2022 NHL Draft, and while many argue he hasn't met them, he has steadily improved each season.

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Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

There is no title celebration quite like the captain of an NHL team hoisting the Stanley Cup. We mean, unless you love to see sweaty racecar drivers dump milk all over their heads.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 18

Montreal Canadiens’ 2025–26 Season Is All About Health and Depth

The Montreal Canadiens are gearing up for what could be a defining season. There’s real hope building—no longer the kind tied to long-term rebuilds or far-off prospects, but hope based on what’s actually on the roster today.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 18

3 Bold Montreal Canadiens Predictions for 2025-26

The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2025-26 season with more optimism than they’ve had in years. After an aggressive offseason that brought in scoring punch and bolstered the defence, the Habs look ready to take another step in their rebuild-to-contender transition.

Samuel Montembeault News / The Sick Podcast / August 18

Next season’s Expectations for Samuel Montembeault

Last season, goaltender Samuel Montembeault proved that he can be an everyday starter in the NHL and was even among the best in the league. Can Montembeault continue to improve into an elite goaltender?

Patrik Laine News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Patrik Laine

NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear on as NHL management groups take a bit of a breather before the training camps begin.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

3 Canadiens Prospects to Watch in 2025-26

The Montreal Canadiens head into the 2025-26 season with a roster that has started to take shape under Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton’s patient rebuild. While some young stars like Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov are already carving out NHL roles, the Canadiens still boast a deep pool of prospects ready to push the organization forward.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 17

TSN Analyst Shoots Down Bold Canadiens-Ducks Trade Idea

Speculation swirled this week about a possible blockbuster trade between the Montreal Canadiens and Anaheim Ducks, but TSN/Forbes legal analyst Eric Macramalla was quick to pour cold water on the idea.

Ivan Demidov News / The Sick Podcast / August 17

The Habs Top 10 Prospects: #1 Ivan Demidov

The Montreal Canadiens’ top prospect is none other than Russian forward Ivan Demidov. Not only is he the best Habs prospect, but he is considered by many as currently the best drafted NHL prospect.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 17

The Habs Top 10 Prospects: #2 David Reinbacher

When the Montreal Canadiens drafted defenseman David Reinbacher at 5th overall, many Habs fans were upset because they left a potential superstar on the board, but fast forward two years later and Reinbacher looks like he may have been the right choice for the team to build a true contender in the future.

Samuel Montembeault News / The Hockey Writers / August 16

The Canadiens Are Set to Thrive with Montembeault and Dobeš

Goaltending has always been one of the toughest jobs in hockey—especially in the market where the Montreal Canadiens play. Here, pressure comes with every save.

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Juraj Slafkovsky News / The Hockey Writers / August 16

Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Juraj Slafkovsky

The offseason leading into the 2025-26 season continues, and with the major events such as the NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear on as NHL management groups take a bit of a breather before the training camps begin.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 17

NHL Rumors: Noah Dobson Isn’t Really a Contract Comparable for Lane Hutson

Marco D’Amico of RG.org: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson is eligible for a contract extension. Noah Dobson signed an eight-year deal with a $9.5 million cap hit with the Canadiens, and many are thinking that it’s a one-to-one comparable, but that may not be the case.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 16

Top 5 Canadiens Consolation Prizes to a Non-Playoff Finish in 2025-26

By now, whether it ends up coming to fruition or not, most people expect the Montreal Canadiens to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025-26. And for good reason.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / August 15

Canadiens Sniper Made Huge Impact Despite Shortened Season

Patrik Laine's start with the Montreal Canadiens was more of the same, in terms of more injury frustration before the regular season ever started. Laine suffered an injury to his knee that from first look appeared much worse than it actually was, but it did reduce his season down from 82 games to 52.

Lane Hutson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 15