Ranking Canada's Seven NHL Teams By 2026-27 Stanley Cup Chances
After three of the seven Canadian NHL teams made the Stanley Cup playoffs in 2025-26, here's a ranking of each team's chances to win the Cup in 2026-27.
Canadiens
Latest news and updates about the Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens loan Vinzenz Rohrer to EV Zug for 2026-27 season
Vinzenz Rohrer has been loaned to EV Zug of the Swiss National League for the reminder of the Swiss team’s 2026-27 season. Rohrer signed a three-year entry level contract with the Canadiens in June 2025, but signed a deal with Zug earlier this month. Les Canadiens ont prêté l'attaquant Vinzenz Rohrer au EV Zug dans la Ligue nationale suisse pour la saison 2026-2027. The Canadiens have loaned forward Vinzenz Rohrer to the EV Zug in the Swiss National League for the 2026-27 season. pic.tw...
Maple Leafs Urged to Sign Former Canadiens Forward to PTO
The Toronto Maple Leafs brought in many new players this offseason, and it makes sense when noting how poorly their 2025-26 season went. Although they have multiple newcomers, it is still possible that they could invite a player to their training camp on a professional tryout (PTO) agreement.Due to this, the Maple Leafs are now […] The post Maple Leafs Urged to Sign Former Canadiens Forward to PTO appeared first on HEAVY .
Los Angeles Kings retiring Anze Kopitar's No.11, unveil bronze statue
Anze Kopitar is Los Angeles Kings' royalty, and later on this season, he's going to receive his flowers, and feel the love from the organization, and the fan base. The Kings have announced they will retire Kopitar's No.11 and unveil a bronze statue for the franchise cornerstone on February 24, 2027, against the Montreal Canadiens. Kopitar announced his retirement towards the end of last season, and feels it's surreal to see the organization honor him so soon after his playing days. To have my ...
Sunday Habs Headlines: Jakub Dobeš is fine with two- or three-goalie tandem
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Whether the Canadiens have two goalies or three, Jakub Dobeš is prepared for what the 2026-27 brings. [ Journal de Montreal ] Alexandre Carrier says the Canadiens still being the league’s youngest team with several rounds of playoff experience has them in a good spot for the new season. [ Journal de Montreal ] Around the league and elsewhere The Dallas Stars enter the season with their Stanley Cup window beginning to close. [ NHL.com ...
Canadiens Linked To Notable RHD From Eastern Conference Rival
Understandably, fans of the Montreal Canadiens will be carrying increased expectations heading into the upcoming 2026-27 NHL Season after the Habs not only returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second straight campaign, but also advanced to the Eastern Conference Final before ultimately bowing out to the Carolina Hurricanes.Before their elimination, the Canadiens defeated […] The post Canadiens Linked To Notable RHD From Eastern Conference Rival appeared first on HEAVY .
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. However,…
Canadiens’ Koivu & Predators’ Floris Getting First Preseason Looks in Liiga’s Pitsiturnaus Tournament
The Liiga preseason handed two NHL prospects their first competitive shifts of the 2026-27 season on Friday, Aug. 7. Montreal Canadiens forward Aatos Koivu centered a line for TPS Turku,…
Maple Leafs, Canadiens Fans Tougher Than Ever to Follow NHL
For Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens fans, along with other Canadian hockey faithful, it's harder than ever to follow games. The post Maple Leafs, Canadiens Fans Tougher Than Ever to Follow NHL appeared first on HEAVY .
Mike Rupp sees 60-goal ceiling for Canadiens star Cole Caufield
Mike Rupp sees a 60-goal ceiling for Cole Caufield after his 51-goal breakout season.
Finding The Right Canadiens Defensive Partner For Guhle
Kaiden Guhle was drafted by the previous management regime; however, his presence in the Montreal Canadiens lineup fits the ideal […]
Canadiens’ Ken Dryden – Truly One of a Kind
Originally written by Alexander Sciola, with updates by M. Boyd. The impact of Ken Dryden’s incredible legacy and body of work was felt off the ice just as much as…
NHL Rumours: Canadiens Defensive Target, Kopitar Statue & Quinn Hughes Progress
In today’s rumour rundown, we start off with the Montreal Canadiens, who are looking for a right-shot defenseman, and two targets have been revealed. Next, the Los Angeles Kings are…
Montreal Canadiens’ 30-Point Forward Draws $32 Million Contract Comparison
The Montreal Canadiens have unfinished business with one of their young forwards.And a contract signed elsewhere in the NHL could add another wrinkle to the negotiations.Zachary Bolduc is a restricted free agent after Montreal submitted a qualifying offer to the 23-year-old in June.The winger is coming off a 30-point season and has already fashioned considerably […] The post Montreal Canadiens’ 30-Point Forward Draws $32 Million Contract Comparison appeared first on HEAVY .
Canadiens Former Forward Has 5 Options on the Table
A former Montreal Canadiens has several suitors to consider, however translating that into a contract may not be easy. The post Canadiens Former Forward Has 5 Options on the Table appeared first on HEAVY .
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…
2 trades the Flyers can make with the Canadiens
It’s August. We’re in the middle of the most dead period on the hockey calendar. Sure, Nikita Grebenkin got re-signed so there is at least something related to the Philadelphia Flyers to talk about, but we’re firmly in a time where we are just sitting here and waiting and thinking about training camp starting in over a month. So, why not think of some possible transactions? The Flyers might not make some trades before the season starts, but there could certainly be something going on...
Canadiens GM Confirms Trade Is Coming
Kent Hughes keeps pushing back his own deadline. Montreal Canadiens general manager told reporters after the trade deadline that a deal was coming, just not on any fixed schedule. "He said it could be July. That didn't happen. Could be August. He said it could be September. It could be October. It could be November," the outlet reported, before adding Hughes' own framing of the situation. "There's a lot of things that can still happen between now and the start of the season," Hughes said, ac...
Saturday Habs Headlines: Players in line for bigger things this year
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Five players who should improve on their 2025-26 performance. [ Journal de Montreal ] Lane Hutson is projected to take over as the league’s top defenceman within the next five years. [ NHL.com ] Hutson and Ivan Demidov have arguably the two best-value contracts in the NHL. [ Sportsnet ] Signing so many players to maximum-length contracts is something the Canadiens have in common with the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes. [ RDS ] ...
NHL Insider Urges Canadiens To Take Specific Action With Arber Xhekaj
While the Montreal Canadiens have done their due diligence and re-signed young foundational players like Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobes to multi-year contracts, one particular player is still awaiting a new deal as the new season gets closer and closer.Restricted free agent defenseman Arber Xhekaj remains unsigned, and with each passing day, speculation begins to […] The post NHL Insider Urges Canadiens To Take Specific Action With Arber Xhekaj appeared first on HEAVY .
UFA Patrik Laine Linked To 5 Teams
Patrik Laine remains one of the top options on the UFA market for teams looking for an offensive boost for their lineups. The seven-time 20-goal scorer and former 2nd overall pick in the NHL Draft will have to take a massive pay cut, as he's coming off his $8.7 million AAV contract. The Montreal Canadiens don't seem the least bit interested in bringing him back, after Laine played just five games for them last year, due to injury, and then their reluctance to add him back to the roster f...
New Team Linked to UFA Vladimir Tarasenko
Things have gone quiet recently on the Vladimir Tarasenko front on the free agent market. The UFA has been linked to several teams throughout the offseason, from the incumbent Minnesota Wild, to the Edmonton Oilers to the Ottawa Senators. Now we can add another Canadian team to the mix, as Jimmy Murphy and Shayne Gaumond speculated on The Sick Podcast this week that the Montreal Canadiens would be a perfect fit for the nine-time 20-goal scorer. Should the #GoHabsGo give...
NHL Rumors: New Winger for Matthews, Canadiens Trade, and Sportsnet Loses Big Name
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Auston Matthews and Jack Roslovic could be an interesting pairing for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens remain patient as trade…
Top 20 Canadiens Prospects: Paupanekis Projects Pure Power
The Montreal Canadiens have made it rather clear: their goal is to draft players who will be able to bring […]
Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Lane Hutson
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 superstar Lane Hutson will be entering his third year in the NHL during the 2026-27 season, and we’ve yet to see the best of […] The post Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Lane Hutson appeared first on The Sick Podcast .
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