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Aaron Ward would like to see Alex Newhook with an 'A'

With Brendan Gallagher’s departure, a spot is now open on the Canadiens’ leadership group. Nick Suzuki obviously wears the “C,” and Mike Matheson already has an “A.” Now it remains to be seen who should round out the group.

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A player comparable to Zachary Bolduc complicates negotiations, according to David Ettedgui

Zachary Bolduc is still without a contract, and—slowly but surely—the clock is starting to tick against both sides. The Canadiens' training camp begins on September 16.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / September 3

Lane Hutson is among the top 3 contenders for the next Norris Trophy, according to Daily Faceoff

Will Lane Hutson continue to improve this season, and if so, how far will he go? After recording 66 and 78 points, respectively, in his first two NHL seasons, the 22-year-old defenseman is expected to boost his offensive output this year.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 3

NHL TV Deal: TVA Sports Provides the Details

Today, we learned that seven Canadiens games will be broadcast on Prime on Wednesday nights during the 2026–2027 season. Another 45 games will be shown on RDS.

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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

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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.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / September 3

Michael Hage: 'I’m convinced the Wings are interested.'

If you didn’t already know, the CH really likes Michael Hage. They hold him in very high regard. Management seems unwilling to trade him, even though he could be part of a deal for Dylan Larkin or Kirill Marchenko, for example.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 3

Montreal Canadiens Are Markov’s Choice To Break Canada’s Cup Drought

Montreal Canadiens legend Andrei Markov believes the Canadiens have the best chance of any of Canada’s seven NHL teams to break the country’s 23-season Stanley Cup drought.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 3

Here are the Canadiens games that will be broadcast on Prime

The Canadiens won’t be playing exclusively on RDS and TVA Sports this season. We knew that Prime would broadcast some games. In fact, the network is still looking for a tagline (Quebec-themed?).

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 3

NHL Rumors: Oilers PTO Plan, Canadiens Patience with Marchenko, Bolduc, and Xhekaj

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Edmonton Oilers planning on bringing in a player or two on a PTO? GM Stan Bowman addressed that idea this week. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens remain linked to Kirill Marchenko and it sounds like they are ready to wait for a player who will eventually want out of Columbus.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 3

Montreal Canadiens Top 10 Prospects: #8-#7

The Montreal Canadiens have seen many of their top prospects graduate to the NHL over the past few seasons. Despite this, the Canadiens still have a very solid prospect group. Over the next week, I’ll discuss my top 10 prospects in the Montreal Canadiens organization.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 3

15 NHL scouts weigh in on eight young Canadiens players

Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) compiled a ranking of young prospects affiliated with an NHL team. He compiled a list of U-23 players with his colleagues.

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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.

Jacob Fowler News / Professor Press Box / September 3

Jacob Fowler's Goalie's Problem Is Being Ready Before Montreal Is

There is a funny thing about being a young goalie in the NHL. You can be good enough to play and still not have anywhere to play. That may be the situation Jacob Fowler finds himself in with the Montreal Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 3

I’m starting to worry about Kaiden Guhle’s health

Preparations are quietly underway at the CN Complex, where the Habs' training camp will begin in less than two weeks. All of the Canadiens' players are back in town, except for Juraj Slafkovsky, who is still in Slovakia.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 3

Do The Canadiens Have A Good Enough Second Line?

The Montreal Canadiens are hoping to move from young up-and-comers to Stanley Cup contenders. Some folks might argue that their Eastern Conference Finals appearance last season proves they are already Stanley Cup contenders, but their performance in that series against the Carolina Hurricanes showed just how far away they still are.

Gleb Pugachyov News / Dose.ca / September 3

Gleb Pugachyov: A Big Hint About What Awaits Him at the Start of the Season

In recent weeks, it has become clear that Gleb Pugachyov might start the next season not necessarily in the KHL, but rather in the MHL or the VHL. He still has a lot to prove, in fact.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 3

Canadiens’ Smart Cap Management Could Lead to Bigger Deals in the Next Few Years

The Montreal Canadiens have spent the last few years assembling one of the NHL’s most exciting young cores, but simply finding talented players is only part of building a contender.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 3

Canadiens trophy contenders for 2026-27 season feature a surprising goalie dynamic

For the second season in a row, the Montreal Canadiens had players win awards at the end of the season. This past season, Nick Suzuki won the Selke Trophy, and Cole Caufield won the Lady Byng Trophy, with Lane Hutson winning the Calder Trophy the year before that.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 2

Grant McCagg: 'If Hughes didn’t make a trade, it’s because he believes in Kapanen as the second-line center.'

The golf tournament and the rookie tournament are coming up, and hockey is finally in the air in Montreal. Barring a major turnaround, the Habs will head into training camp without a true top-6 center in the NHL.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / September 2

Arber Xhekaj’s Contract: His Agent Isn’t Giving Anything Away

It's early September, training camp starts at the end of the month, and two key players are still without contracts. You know exactly who I'm talking about; do I need to say it again?

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 2

3 Canadiens NCAA prospects fans need to keep an eye on

For most Montreal Canadiens fans, the first time they are introduced to a new prospect is on draft night. It used to be much easier to keep tabs on prospects when most of the best players played in the CHL, but with many electing to play in Europe or the NCAA, it has become much harder to track their progress.

Ivan Demidov News / Professor Press Box / September 2

Ivan Demidov Has a Big Future. Now Comes the Hard Part

Ivan Demidov has been getting a lot of attention in Montreal since the day the Canadiens drafted him. That isn't going away anytime soon. Now Kris Letang has thrown a little more gasoline on the fire, suggesting that if everything goes right, Demidov could be close to a top-five player in the league within three years.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 2

One-third of NHL players: Dobson on par with Slafkovsky

This morning, The Athletic published a ranking that's sure to get people talking. The list ranked players in order of importance: MVP, franchise players, stars, and role players.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / September 2

Canadiens Insider Believes Montreal Is Building a Real Case to Land 30-Goal Scorer

He’s been linked to more than one team this summer, but speculation connecting Kirill Marchenko to the Montreal Canadiens isn’t going away. The latest report comes from podcast host Tony Marinaro and insider Jimmy Murphy, both of whom think it has real substance.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

Canadiens’ Bolduc and Xhekaj Contract Talks Fuel Speculation as Camp Nears

The Montreal Canadiens are getting closer to the start of training camp, but there is still some business for general manager Kent Hughes to take care of.

Montreal Canadiens News / Trade Talk Sports / September 1

Kris Letang Has Sky-High Expectations for Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov

Ivan Demidov has had Montreal Canadiens fans buzzing from the moment he was drafted, and through his first 84 career games, he hasn’t let them down. The Russian winger was the runner-up to Matthew Schaefer for the Calder Trophy last season and flashed glimpses of greatness during Montreal’s run to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Lead / August 31

The Montreal Canadiens Can Expect More Stability in Net

The Montreal Canadiens had a successful season culminating in an Eastern Conference Final appearance. Before next season, several questions remain about Montreal’s goaltending.