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NHL News / Professor Press Box / August 15
Canadiens May Have Given the Maple Leafs a Lesson in Timing
There is something interesting happening in Montreal that Toronto Maple Leafs fans might want to pay attention to. Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes has been aggressive about signing his young core before those players reach their full earning power.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 15
From Underdogs to Contenders: The Canadiens’ 2026–27 Forward Outlook
When general manager Kent Hughes and executive vice president Jeff Gorton made their summer media rounds, the tone wasn’t about “learning how to win” or “building habits.” It was about taking the next tangible step in the Eastern Conference hierarchy.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 15
Jacob Fowler ahead of Samuel Montembeault, according to NHL.com projections
After discussing NHL.com's top 5 Montreal Canadiens prospects and the surprise of seeing David Reinbacher ranked first ahead of Michael Hage, let's now take a look at the projections for the Canadiens' active players.
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?"
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 15
BPM Sports 2026–2027: Here’s What to Expect
The return of the National Hockey League and the Montreal Canadiens also means the return of regular programming on Quebec's sports radio station, BPM Sports.
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.
Kirby Dach News / The Hockey Writers / August 15
Revisiting the Kirby Dach Trade Tree: A Gamble That Didn’t Pay Off
The Montreal Canadiens’ rebuild under Kent Hughes has featured plenty of aggressive moves, and many of them have aged quite well. However, not every gamble is going to work out as planned.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 15
CH Prospects: David Reinbacher Ranks First Ahead of Hage, According to NHL.com
Every year, the National Hockey League's official website publishes several articles on each NHL team a few weeks before the start of the season. Each team has its own feature day, and the articles have been published in alphabetical order by team since August 1, which means today is the Montreal Canadiens' feature day.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 15
Canadiens sign recently acquired Ducks forward to one-year contract
The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Sasha Pastujov to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season, general manager Kent Hughes announced on Thursday.
Patrik Laine News / The Hockey Writers / August 14
3 Potential Landing Spots for Former Canadiens Winger Patrik Laine
The Montreal Canadiens took a flyer on Finnish winger Patrik Laine two years ago. He was acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets with a second-round pick in exchange for Jordan Harris.
Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / August 14
VIDEO: When Jacob Fowler plays forward to make the kids happy
As we know, NHL players are seen as heroes by young people. Jacob Fowler took advantage of his popularity to bring some joy to kids at a hockey camp in Montreal over the past few days, and it made for some great moments.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 14
Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: David Reinbacher
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.
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.
Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / August 14
NHL 27: Martin St-Louis Will Have His Own (Coach) Card in Ultimate Team Mode
Martin St-Louis will be making his debut in NHL 27’s Ultimate Team mode… but in a rather special way. The Montreal Canadiens' head coach will get his own coach card, which players can use in their Ultimate Team lineups.
Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / August 14
Juraj Slafkovsky: The CH players 'don’t really care' about money
There has been a special culture in Montreal ever since Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes arrived. Players are open to the idea of leaving money on the table to help the team improve, which is why people say the Canadiens now have one of the best salary structures in the National Hockey League.
Sasha Pastujov News / Professor Press Box / August 14
The Canadiens Are Giving Sasha Pastujov One More Chance
The Montreal Canadiens didn't exactly make headlines when they acquired Sasha Pastujov from Anaheim last month. It was a one-for-one trade, with Sean Farrell going to the Ducks, and neither player has established himself as an NHL regular.
Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / August 14
Martin St-Louis: 'A four-year contract extension would make sense'
The Laval Rocket recently announced its coaching staff. Basically, aside from the fact that Daniel Jacob is becoming head coach and David Urquhart is taking his place as an assistant, the staff remains the same as it was at the end of last season.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 14
Canadiens Loan of Vinzenz Roher to Europe Avoids AHL Trap
When general manager (GM) Kent Hughes and president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton took the reins in Montreal, they preached a very simple, non-negotiable philosophy regarding player development: environment matters.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 14
Cole Hutson says that his brother Lane can’t stop talking about Ivan Demidov
Everyone agrees that the duo of Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson will be the driving force behind the Canadiens for many years to come. Together, these guys will terrorize opposing defenses on the power play.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 14
3 Wild Predictions for the Montreal Canadiens This Season
The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026-27 season with expectations that are much different than they were only a few years ago. Montreal has established itself as a playoff team, its young core continues to develop, and there is enough talent throughout the lineup to believe another step forward is possible.
Sasha Pastujov News / Daily Faceoff / August 13
Canadiens sign Sasha Pastujov to one-year contract
The Montreal Canadiens have signed winger Sasha Pastujov to a one-year contract with an $850,000 cap hit. Pastujov was a restricted free agent after the conclusion of his three-year entry-level contract with an $825,000 cap hit.
Sasha Pastujov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 13
Canadiens Sign Sasha Pastujov To One-Year Contract
According to a team announcement, the Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Sasha Pastujov to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 campaign. Montreal acquired Pastujov from the Anaheim Ducks a few weeks ago in exchange for forward Sean Farrell.
Josh Anderson News / Professor Press Box / August 13
Why the Canadiens Absolutely Need Josh Anderson
The Montreal Canadiens’ Josh Anderson isn’t a hockey player you watch because of the numbers. You don't necessarily notice everything he does in the box score.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 13
Canadiens weighing sign-and-trade options for Arber Xhekaj, Zachary Bolduc
“If I had my druthers, we did it yesterday.” That is what Kent Hughes, general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, said on July 1 after being unable to swing on a big move that he was looking for.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / August 12
Canadiens’ Two Biggest RFAs Could Be Part Of Sign-and-Trade Deals
The Montreal Gazette’s Stu Cowan suggested in a recent article that two of the team’s biggest RFA names, Arber Xhekaj and Zack Bolduc, could be on the move.
Patrik Laine News / NHL Trade Talk / August 13
Where did the sudden Patrik Laine rumor wave come from?
If you’ve noticed Patrik Laine‘s name popping up everywhere over the past few days, you’re not imagining things — but it’s also not entirely clear why he’s suddenly front-page news.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 12
Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Florian Xhekaj
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.
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