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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 4
Canadiens Can Stay One Step Ahead With These 3 Extensions
One of the biggest reasons the Montreal Canadiens have been able to build such a promising roster is Kent Hughes’ willingness to be proactive. Rather than waiting for players to reach unrestricted free agency or put together career years, the Canadiens’ general manager has often looked to get deals done early.
Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / August 4
Kent Hughes’ Inaction: The Risk to Star Players
When is the Canadiens going to finally make a move? Yes, I know: Kent Hughes (who is an excellent GM who, in my opinion, makes few mistakes) could do it in the coming months, if he wants to.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 3
Samuel Montembeault: Trading him now would be unusual for Kent Hughes
Samuel Montembeault continues to train in Brossard. It's looking more and more likely that he'll start training camp as a member of the Habs. After all, the golf tournament is coming up pretty soon.
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 3
'Jacob Fowler looks like a young Carey Price'
Who will be the Canadiens’ number one goalie in a year or two? It would take a real expert to answer that question with any certainty. While Jakub Dobes is guaranteed the No.
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.
Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / August 3
Zachary Bolduc: Another Player to Consider
Believe it or not, it's already August, and the Canadiens still have two restricted-free-agents without contracts for the upcoming season: Arber Xhekaj and Zachary Bolduc.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 3
LJ Mooney has put on quite a bit of weight (and that’s a good thing)
In 2025, the Canadiens drafted LJ Mooney in the fourth round. That pick caused quite a stir because Mooney, in terms of raw talent, was one of the top prospects in that draft class.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / August 3
One Canadiens Experiment Revealed Montreal’s Biggest Ambition
When Alexander Radulov first came to the Montreal Canadiens, it felt like a “big swing” move in the best way. Montreal hadn’t had much depth on the right wing for years.
Adam Engstrom News / The Sick Podcast / August 3
Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Adam Engstrom
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 / Daily Faceoff / August 3
Canadiens sign Maksymillian Szuber to one-year contract
The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to terms on a new one-year, two-way contract with restricted free agent defenseman Maksymillian Szuber, the club announced Monday afternoon.
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.
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.
Vinzenz Rohrer News / The Sick Podcast / August 3
Canadiens Sign RFA Defenseman; Rohrer To Return To Switzerland
On Monday morning, the Montreal Canadiens announced that they have signed defenseman Maksymllian Szuber to a one-year, two-way contract. Szuber was acquired by the Canadiens earlier in the off-season via a trade that sent forward Joshua Roy to 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.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 3
How Canadiens Prospects Performed at the 2026 Summer Showcase
The 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase wrapped up Saturday, August 1st. While the games themselves do not count toward the official World Junior Championship, they provide a first glimpse at which players are positioning themselves for roster spots in December.
Mariana Mazza and Jakub Dobes, Canada’s Crushing Defeat, and the Connor McDavid Case
Jakub Dobes has been making quite a splash lately. Whether it's because of expectations for the upcoming season, his appearance at Osheaga, or even his kind gesture toward a child with autism, the goaltender is making headlines.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 3
Best NHL Wingers: Cole Caufield in the Top 10, Juraj Slafkovsky Left Off the List
Right now, the Montreal Canadiens have four key offensive players in their top six: Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky, and Ivan Demidov. The first is a center, but the others are wingers.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 2
NHL Rumours: Habs Trying to Sign Hage, Marchenko Price & McKenna’s Optimism
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Montreal Canadiens as they continue to try to bring Michael Hage into the organization. Next, we look at Kirill Marchenko and the reported asking price, which seems to be on par with what was offered for Matthew Knies.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 2
Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: Montreal Canadiens Biggest Question Marks
Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: The week’s hottest Montreal Canadiens topics, served without sugar-coating or much concern for bruised feelings. As we turn the calendar to August, training camp is less than a month away.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 1
Likeliest Canadiens to Win NHL Awards in 2026-27
From an awards (and just about every) perspective, this past Montreal Canadiens season was an incredible success. Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield won the Frank J.
Martin St. Louis News / Professor Press Box / July 31
Why Martin St. Louis Is Exactly What the Canadiens Needed
When people talk about great NHL coaches, they usually talk about systems. How are the power plays working? What defensive structures are they using? Which line combinations are clicking?
Arber Xhekaj News / The Hockey Writers / July 31
Canadiens need to consider trading Arber Xhekaj
Arber Xhekaj has become one of the most popular players on the Montreal Canadiens’ roster since making his NHL debut. His physical style, willingness to stand up for teammates, and underdog story have made him a fan favourite at the Bell Centre.
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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