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Top-3 Montreal Canadiens Trade Candidates Entering 2026-27
The Montreal Canadiens are expecting to make some noise this season, but that doesn't mean their roster is a finished product. General manager Kent Hughes isn't shy to make big trades and heading into the new season, there's several Canadiens who are on the trade block. Here's the top-3 trade candidates who are most likely to be moved this season out of Montreal: Sam Montembeault Montembeault has been called the most likely player in the NHL to be traded first this season by multiple ins...
Report: Maple Leafs Had Trade Offer Rejected By Sharks
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been shopping forward Matthew Knies on the trade market since before last season's trade deadline. First, it was Brad Treliving, who almost shipped out the power forward to the rival Montreal Canadiens, and while that deal fell through last March, new GM John Chayka took over conversations once he took over the job. Reports indicate that Chayka started shopping Knies at the NHL Draft from Buffalo in June, and Sportsnet's Frank Seravalli confirmed the Leafs offered ...
Report: Oilers Have Checked In On Shane Wright
The Edmonton Oilers ' search for a right-shot center has led them to check in on a name few expected. Elliotte Friedman revealed on Monday's 32 Thoughts podcast that Edmonton has looked into Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright, in addition to the previously reported interest in Montreal's Kirby Dach. "I wondered about Shane Wright for Edmonton, and I think they poked around, but I don't believe that's going to happen," Friedman said. Edmonton Needs The Help Right Now Head coach Mike Babco...
Habs Daily: Official Roster, Reinbacher And Fowler, Xhekaj
Here are the Montreal Canadiens and NHL news items you may have missed on Monday. Montreal Canadiens News Habs coach […]
Canadiens @ Maple Leafs: Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch
How to watch Game 1: Montreal Canadiens @ Toronto Maple Leafs Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In Canada: Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French) Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet+ , TVAS+ “ Pas besoin d’vivre ailleurs, moi j’reste ici / Le Québec c’est la place que j’ai choisie “ The 2025-26 season began with cautious optimism, a vote of confidence in the group of players who ushered in the franchise’s first playoff appearance in four seasons. At the...
Sick Puck Links: Leafs Get Marchenko; NHL Trade Rumors
Get ready to start your day with the latest and hottest Montreal Canadiens news, plus NHL trade and free agent rumors from around the hockey world! Here are your Sick Podcast Puck links: Sick links The Montreal Canadiens kick off their 2026-27 regular season against the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight and they will do so […] The post Sick Puck Links: Leafs Get Marchenko; NHL Trade Rumors appeared first on The Sick Podcast .
Tuesday Habs Headlines: The Board Is Set
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes The Montreal Canadiens have their 2026-27 opening night roster. [ Canadiens ] The Habs’ second line is looking pretty good. [ TVA Sports ] Florian Xhekaj is on the roster. Now he has to get into the lineup. [ Montreal Gazette ] David Reinbacher needs to be tested in the NHL. [ TVA Sports ] Montreal’s roster decisions. [ TVA Sports | TVA Sports | La Presse | La Presse ] Oliver Kapanen is out with a lower body injury. [ TVA Sports...
Montreal Canadiens Trade Linked to Flames & Oilers
The Montreal Canadiens are a team to watch on the trade market, as their season opens Tuesday night in Toronto. While they are likely going to start the year carrying three goaltenders, with Sam Montembeault likely getting traded at some point, it's actually a forward that's creating a ton of trade buzz. Multiple insiders see Kirby Dach as a prime trade candidate this season. The former first-round pick has battled injuries throughout his career, and has yet to really carve himself out a role ...
NHL Atlantic Division Preview: Are Canadiens Ready To Win Division?
The Atlantic Division is a gauntlet. There are no easy points won. Every team in this division expects to make the playoffs and to perform well. Each team at the top is capable of winning the division. The playoff race will be close all season long. In part one, we broke down the bottom four […] The post NHL Atlantic Division Preview: Are Canadiens Ready To Win Division? appeared first on The Lead .
Canadiens Reveal Opening-Night Roster For 2026-27 Season
The Montreal Canadiens have revealed the official list of players who will be part of the team as they prepare […]
Oliver Kapanen Out For Season Opener
The Montreal Canadiens have reported that they will be without centre Oliver Kapanen for their season opener on Tuesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Kapanen has been listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury and was not on the ice for the official practice of the regular season on Monday morning. The 23-year-old’s linemates […] The post Oliver Kapanen Out For Season Opener appeared first on The Sick Podcast .
Friedman: Oilers poked around on Kirby Dach, Shane Wright, ‘looking for a right-shot centre’
There is something to the rumours linking the Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach. Elliotte Friedman on the latest 32 Thoughts on Monday spoke on this speculation, with the Oilers deep on left-shot centres, but not on righties. “I think Edmonton is looking for a right-shot centre,” said Friedman. “I think they’ve been…
John Chayka expresses belief that Matthew Knies’ game will turn corner when new season begins
The Toronto Maple Leafs wrapped up their final practice of preseason on Monday, a little over 24 hours before they’re set to take on the Montreal Canadiens at home for the season opener. This past offseason, spearheaded by new general manager John Chayka, brought tons of change both on and off the ice to a…
Bruce Boudreau predicts 60-plus points for Gavin McKenna: Leafs Morning Take
Hard to believe it, but we’re now just one sleep away from the start of another NHL season. Final preparations are underway for the new-look Maple Leafs as they get set to host the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena. That’s where the conversation started on Monday’s edition of Leafs Morning Take, as…
Gavin McKenna says he will have 14 friends and family in attendance for NHL debut vs. Canadiens
The beginning of Gavin McKenna’s National Hockey League career is one night away. The Toronto Maple Leafs will open their 2026-27 regular season against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night as they try to embark on a more successful campaign after last year’s disappointment. The Canadiens enter the campaign with sky-high expectations following their unexpected trip…
Key Canadiens Roster Choices Explained – Reinbacher And Fowler
The Montreal Canadiens are set to open the season with a few surprises in the lineup, as two of the […]
NHL Rumors: Canadiens Big Trade, Nikishin to Rangers, Oilers Explore 2 Trade Options
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens could have another move up their sleeve before opening night, with Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko emerging as a potential target.…
3 Stars From the Montreal Canadiens’ Preseason
The Montreal Canadiens entered training camp with plenty of questions despite having a roster that already looked mostly set. There were battles for the final forward spots, uncertainty surrounding the…
NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest On Kirill Marchenko, Oilers Reportedly Interested in Kirby Dach
Trade rumors continue to swirl around Kirill Marchenko, but the Columbus Blue Jackets have set a high price. Meanwhile, it's rumored that the Edmonton Oilers could be looking at acquiring oft-injured Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach.
Atlantic Division: Montreal Canadiens Poised To Take Crown
Can the Montreal Canadiens win their first Atlantic Division crown since 2016-17? If the Atlantic Division looked tough a season ago, it looks downright nasty now. Several teams near the bottom of last year’s standings should be healthier and considerably better, while some of the teams that occupied the top spots have lost important pieces. […] The post Atlantic Division: Montreal Canadiens Poised To Take Crown appeared first on The Sick Podcast .
Around the NHL: Dylan Larkin linked to Wild, Bruins; Oilers/Canadiens potential trade partners
Welcome back to our final Around the NHL before the 2026-27 season begins. Rosters are due at 5:00 PM eastern time on Monday, and this year is setting up to be a very entertaining one, on and off the ice. There’s been a ton of storylines to follow throughout training camps, as some teams are…
Sick Puck Links: Canadiens Final Cuts; Larkin; NHL Trade Rumors
Get ready to start your day with the latest and hottest Montreal Canadiens news, plus NHL trade and free agent rumors from around the hockey world! Here are your Sick Podcast Puck links: Sick links What was the biggest surprise when it came to the prospects who made the cut for the 23-man roster on […] The post Sick Puck Links: Canadiens Final Cuts; Larkin; NHL Trade Rumors appeared first on The Sick Podcast .
Monday Habs Headlines: David Reinbacher has to wait, but his opportunity will come
Montreal Canadiens news and notes David Reinbacher didn’t make the team out of camp, but his opportunity could still come this year, and definitely will in 2027-28 with several expiring contracts. [ La Presse ] Most people enjoyed the short pre-season, but Chris Kreider wishes he’d had more time to develop chemistry with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield before the season started. [ TVA Sports ] Mike Matheson was fined $5000 for roughing against Ridly Greig. [ NHL.com ] At th...
Florian Xhekaj, Engstrom Stay; Reinbacher Sent Down
The Montreal Canadiens announced that both forward Florian Xhekaj and defenseman Adam Engstrom have made the 23-man roster to start the season. Meanwhile, to the surprise of media and fans alike, the Canadiens sent defenseman David Reinbacher back to the Laval Rocket as one of the final cuts, ahead of the 5:00 pm ET roster […] The post Florian Xhekaj, Engstrom Stay; Reinbacher Sent Down appeared first on The Sick Podcast .
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