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David Reinbacher: Rocket wishes he could have used him every night after injury

When David Reinbacher returned from his serious injury last season, he didn’t play every night. And the reason was simple: the Canadiens wanted to take their time with him, so that he could get back into the swing of things.

Carey Price News / The Hockey Writers / September 5

Why the Canadiens Still Haven’t Traded Carey Price’s Contract

For the Montreal Canadiens, Carey Price’s contract continues to loom large over every salary cap discussion. With one year left on his deal at $10.5 million per season, the franchise icon remains on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) and is no longer expected to play again.

Lane Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / September 5

Did Lane Hutson’s Dad Just Threaten Team USA After Olympic Snub?

Montreal Canadiens rookie sensation Lane Hutson was one of the biggest surprises left off Team USA’s Olympic orientation camp roster — and his father’s reaction has stirred up even more drama by talking about the snub and suggesting his son could jump over to Team Canada.

Jake Evans News / Breakaway on SI / September 5

Why Canadiens Center Chose Montreal Over Money

Jake Evans welcomed twins this offseason, but well before he was ready to officially become a dad, he signed a deal with the Montreal Canadiens that ensured he would be with the team through the 2028-29 season.

Carey Price News / Breakaway on SI / September 5

Former Canadiens Defenseman Reveals Carey Price’s Influence

Montreal Canadiens legendary goaltender Carey Price left an impression on everybody that he played with and against, stonewalling the opposition on most nights, helping the team win games that they often had no business winning.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 4

Lane Hutson: his father opens the door to seeing him play for Canada one day

Lane Hutson has not been invited to the U.S. Olympic orientation camp. As you already know, there’s been a lot of talk about this in recent weeks,but what we’ve learned since then is that the news hasn’t exactly made those around him very happy.

Kent Hughes News / The Sick Podcast / September 4

GM Hughes and Engels Discuss Habs Cap Situation and More

On Wednesday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet released an article on a 20-minute conversation he had with Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes ahead of Tuesday’s annual Coach and GM meetings held this year in Detroit.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 4

26-27: A salary cap of $104 million (minimum) is planned

Last season in the NHL (24-25), the salary cap was $88 M. For the 25-26 campaign… the salary cap will be $95.5 M in the National League. We know that the league is healthy and that the cap will go up in the next few years, but how high?

Marco Scandella News / House of Hockey / September 4

Former Montreal Canadiens Defenseman Retires After 14 NHL Seasons

Over his NHL career, Marco Scandella was more than serviceable, and now the Quebec native has called it quits after not finding a team in 2024/25. Back in 2008.

Adam Engstrom News / The Sick Podcast / September 4

Why Engstrom Could Surprise At Camp

Yesterday, I spoke about how there is a three-man race for the final defensive spot in the Montreal Canadiens’ opening night; however, there is another defenseman who deserves his own article as possibly the biggest dark horse in this competition.

Montreal Canadiens News / House of Hockey / September 4

Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes Makes Bold Statement on Star Rookie Ivan Demidov

Ivan Demidov came to Montreal last season and received a superstar reception, and GM Kent Hughes has revealed he believes Demidov can be just that. The Montreal Canadiens are a team full of young, exciting talent, but after emerging late in the 2024/25 season, there's none that fans are more excited about than winger Ivan Demidov.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 Forward Preview

Now that we’ve officially entered the month of September, that means hockey returns this month. As we slowly inch closer to the start of the 2025-26 NHL training camp, the Toronto Maple Leafs have a ton of roster decisions to make.

Carey Price News / NHL Rumors / September 4

NHL Rumors: Not Moving Carey Price’s Contract Would Severely Handcuff the Montreal Canadiens

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: The Montreal Canadiens are about $5 million over the salary cap, and moving Carey Price’s $10.5 million cap hit would allow them to accrue cap space throughout the season.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 4

Habs Players Getting A Head Start on Training Camp

Even though NHL training camps don’t start for the next two weeks, the Montreal Canadiens have already gotten a head start by hitting the ice as a team.

Owen Protz News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

Canadiens’ Prospect Owen Protz Could Open Eyes in 2025-26

Every year at Canada’s World Junior Summer Camp, there are a few players who sneak onto the roster and raise eyebrows. While most of the headlines go to first-round picks and top-end talent, sometimes it’s the quieter names that make the biggest impression.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / September 4

Mike Matheson’s next contract: '$6.5M is the base'

In a year’s time, next July, three Canadiens defensemen will need new contracts: Mike Matheson, Lane Hutson and Arber Xhekaj. Xhekaj, who will be a restricted free agent, shouldn’t be too hard to deal with in terms of salary.

David Reinbacher News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

Canadiens’ Reinbacher Receiving NHLPA Showcase Invite Signals Big 2025-26

It’s finally September, and for NHL fans, that means that they will finally have hockey to watch this month. It will be training camps, preseason games and prospect showcases, but it is still NHL hockey.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 4

David Reinbacher: 'it’s up to him' if he starts the year in Montreal, says Kent Hughes

David Reinbacher is a great project in the organization, and the Canadiens believe in him to the point where he was drafted ahead of Matvei Michkov and many other top players.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / September 4

How the Montreal Canadiens Defence Core Stacks up Around the NHL

In the 2023-24 season, the Montreal Canadiens had one of the worst defensive cores in the NHL. They were reeling after Shea Weber’s retirement and had just shipped out veterans like Jeff Petry, Ben Chiarot, and Joel Edmundson.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / September 4

Canadiens Prospect Ready to Make Big Statement

Joshua Roy has treated the 2025-26 offseason as the most important of his career, and with his contract set to expire next year, he is training in preparation to convince the Montreal Canadiens he is worth their time and money.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 3

Canadiens GM addresses potential Carey Price trade

Trade attention has once again zoned in on Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price as the league announces changes to the use of long-term injured reserve and salary cap in the postseason.

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 2

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The Montreal Canadiens made massive strides in 2024-25. After three straight last-place finishes in the Atlantic Division, the Canadiens would finish in fifth and secure the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs.