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He implores the Canadiens: Samuel Montembeault must go

Kent Hughes's inaction is affecting the summer for Canadiens fans. Because expectations were high regarding improving the team, many people are disappointed that Kent Hughes was unable to do so.

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Carey Price Shares His Thoughts on Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler

It's rare for this to happen, but Carey Price recently gave an interview. Dave Stubbs, the veteran Montreal-based journalist who works for the NHL, spoke with the former Canadiens goaltender about several topics concerning him.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / August 9

Lane Hutson is the sixth-best defenseman in the NHL, according to the NHL Network

As it does at the start of every season, NHL Network ranks the best defensemen, the best wingers, the best centers, and the best goaltenders. A few days ago, it unveiled its list of the best wingers.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 9

Canada’s best hope for the Stanley Cup isn’t the Canadiens

It has now been 33 years since a Canadian team last won the Stanley Cup. That's a long drought for the country that invented hockey and is home to more than 20% of the NHL's teams.

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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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Vinzenz Rohrer News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 9

Canadiens Loan Vinzenz Rohrer To Switzlerand

The Montreal Canadiens have loaned center prospect Vinzenz Rohrer to EV Zug of Switzerland’s National League for the 2026-27 season. Rohrer will play on a one-year contract with Zug that is believed to be one of the highest-paying deals in Switzerland, ending a three-year run with Zurich SC.

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 9

Newhook-Kapanen-Demidov: That second line really isn’t all that bad

As we all know, ideally, the Montreal Canadiens need a really good second-line center—and even another top-6 winger to play alongside Ivan Demidov. However, given the current trade market, we've noticed that prices are exorbitant, and it's not necessarily worth it to acquire a top-6 player.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 9

Points Total for the CH in 2026–2027: Here’s What Fans Are Expecting

The Montreal Canadiens clearly exceeded expectations last season, finishing third in the Atlantic Division with 106 points and advancing to the conference finals.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 9

Hlinka-Gretzky Cup: Canada Routed the United States in the Grand Final

Before we know it, the return of National Hockey League action is quietly approaching, with the season set to begin in September. It's been a very long summer; aside from the Montreal Canadiens' development camp, Montreal hockey fans haven't had much to look forward to.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / August 8

VIDEO: Patrik Laine Skates in His CH Gear in Florida

Where will Patrik Laine play in 2026–27? That question remains unanswered at this time. The Finnish player, who appeared in only five games last season, is looking for a contract.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 8

Top 15 CH Prospects: Ranks 12 through 10… and an Important Clarification

This week, we continue our summer countdown of the CH's 15 top prospects with spots 12 through 10, which will bring us back to two rather familiar names.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 8

Scott Gomez wants nothing more to do with Montreal

We all remember Scott Gomez's time in Montreal with the Canadiens over three seasons between 2009 and 2012. Gomez arrived in Montreal in the summer of 2009 as part of the famous trade that sent Ryan McDonagh—drafted two years earlier by the Habs—to the New York Rangers.

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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.

Nick Suzuki News / The Hockey Writers / August 8

Canadiens’ Suzuki Has a Great Chance to Win Back-to-Back Selke Trophies

Nick Suzuki has steadily developed into one of the NHL’s most complete centres, and his progression was rewarded in 2025-26 when the Montreal Canadiens captain captured the first Selke Trophy of his career.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 8

Leafs vs. CH on December 26 at the Bell Centre: Here Are the Absolutely Crazy Ticket Prices

As we all know, tickets to see a Montreal Canadiens game are generally very expensive, a fact that is often heavily criticized by analysts and fans. It's

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Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / August 8

'As long as Lane Hutson is in Montreal, the Habs will be a contender for the Cup.'

Lane Hutson has been turning heads throughout the NHL since his very first game. The young defenseman is simply exceptional, and in his second NHL season, he came very close to reaching the 80-point mark for the season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 7

The Canadiens risk losing the rights to a prospect next week

August 15, while it doesn't usually steal the show, is a significant date on the NHL calendar. It's the date on which certain NCAA prospects—if they haven't signed a contract—can become unrestricted free agents.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / August 7

'I think the CH is considering trading Arber Xhekaj.'

Arber Xhekaj still doesn’t have a contract for next season. The CH still holds the defenseman’s rights, but no agreement has been announced yet. Is the matter settled, and will the contract be announced early next week?

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

5 Former Canadiens Still Looking for New Homes in Free Agency

We are now more than a month removed from the opening of NHL free agency, and most of the biggest names have already found homes for the 2026-27 season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

Kaiden Guhle and the High-Stakes Dilemma Facing Canadiens GM Kent Hughes

There comes a time in every meticulously planned rebuild when a general manager (GM) has to look at his board, swallow hard, and consider trading away something that genuinely hurts to lose.

Montreal Canadiens News / Viral Sports News / August 6

Canadiens Could Utilize Secret Weapon to Acquire $9.5 Million Star

The Montreal Canadiens continue searching for a reliable top-six forward as they look to strengthen their roster for the upcoming season. General manager

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / August 5

Canadiens May Have a Good Goaltending Problem

For years, one of the easiest things to say about the Montreal Canadiens was that they were still looking for the next great goaltender. Maybe that problem is disappearing.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / August 5

Montreal’s Cap Wizardry Has Them Poised for a Blockbuster

Salary cap efficiency is the most important thing to building a championship team in the NHL. More than any other sport, having players locked up to team-friendly cap numbers and competing with young players on entry-level contracts leads to success.

Patrik Laine News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 4

Free Agent Profile: Patrik Laine

It’s safe to say that Patrik Laine‘s career has not gone as planned since he was drafted with the second overall pick of the 2016 NHL Draft. In recent years, Laine’s career has been hindered by injuries, significantly diminishing the value he once had.

Kent Hughes News / Trade Talk Sports / August 4

Canadiens Reporter Still Believes Kent Hughes Has a Trade Coming

Aside from extending some of their own players, it’s been a very quiet offseason so far for the Montreal Canadiens. Whether it was Matthew Knies, Robert Thomas, or Kirill Marchenko, fans were expecting a splash from GM Kent Hughes after their run to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Maksymilian Szuber News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 3

Canadiens Sign Maksymilian Szuber To One-Year Contract

The Montreal Canadiens announced today that they have signed defenseman Maksymilian Szuber to a one-year, two-way contract. The 23-year-old finished his 2025-26 season with the Tucson Roadrunners, the AHL affiliate of the Utah Mammoth.

Michael Hage News / NHL Trade Talk / August 3

Canadiens Trying One More Time to Sign Michael Hage

The Montreal Canadiens have not given up on signing top prospect Michael Hage before the start of the 2026-27 season, according to hockey insider Jeff Marek.