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Monday Habs Headlines: A shift in the Atlantic
Montreal Canadiens news and notes It’s more likely that a player selected at 28th won’t become a regular NHLer, which is why Julien BriseBois usually trades his first-rounders away. [ Journal de Montreal ] Seven players who could be on the Canadiens’ draft radar. [ TVA Sports ] Around the league and elsewhere The Ottawa Senators traded Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers for two 2026 first-round picks, a 2029 first, and a 2027 second. [ NHL.com ] After two cons...
Sunday Habs Headlines: Potential 2026 NHL Draft candidates
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Three forward prospects the Canadiens could target at 28th overall. [ The Hockey Writers ] The Montreal Victoire signed Jessie Eldridge as a free agent. They also re-signed forwards Jade Downie-Landry and Alexandra Labelle. [ La Presse ] Around the league and elsewhere A crowd of 180,000 fans showed up to the Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup parade in Raleigh. [ NHL.com ] At the event, it was announced that Nicolas Deslauriers ha...
Saturday Habs Headlines: Awaiting the call
Montreal Canadiens news and notes The latest Hockey Hall of Fame class, which could include Carey Price, will be revealed on Monday afternoon. [ Le Journal de Montreal ] Noah Dobson discusses his hometown of Summerside, Prince Edward Island. [ Canadiens.com ] The top 100 photos from the Canadiens’ season. [ Canadiens.com ] The leading candidates for Laval Rocket head coach. [ La Presse ] With the roster now safe from the expansion process, the Montreal Victoire re-si...
Friday Habs Headlines: 2C or not 2C?
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Will Kent Hughes land a second-line centre before July 1? [ Sportsnet ] The Canadiens embark on what may—or may not—be a critical off-season. [ The Athletic ] Fixing the bottom six should be an off-season priority for the Habs. [ The Hockey Writers ] Joshua Roy and Samuel Blais still await news about any contract offers for next season. [ La Presse ] A hypothetical Connor Hellebuyck departure could be the domino that sends … Mark Sch...
Thursday Habs Headlines: Musical Chairs
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes Abby Roque re-signs with the Victoire. [ Radio-Canada | La Presse ] Petra Nieminen drafted by the Victorire. [ TVA Sports ] The Victoire prioritized offense at the PWHL draft. [ La Presse ] Potential buyout candidates for this off-season. [ Yahoo Sports ] Pascal Vincent is obviously excited about his new position in Vegas, but is proud of what he is leaving behind in Laval. [ Montreal Gazette ] Claude Lemieux and Danièle Sauvage...
Wednesday Habs Headlines: Lessons learned
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Three things that we learned about the Canadiens this season. [ The Hockey Writers ] Bryce Pickford’s relative anonymity, despite his recent awards, is a sign of the strength of the Habs’ prospect pool. [ La Presse ] Patrik Laine is reportedly receiving interest around the league as an unrestricted free agent. [ TVA Sports ] Ivan Demidov and Alexander Zharovsky hit the ice at Brossard. [ TVA Sports ] Hayden Paupanekis will play for S...
Tuesday Habs Headlines: Champions and Accolades
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes Bryce Pickford named CHL’s defenseman of the year. [ Canadiens | TVA Sports | Sportsnet | Twitter ] Défenseur de l'année dans la WHL Joueur de l'année dans la WHL Défenseur de l'année dans la LCH Quelle saison exceptionnelle, Bryce Pickford 👏 WHL Defenseman of the Year WHL Player of the Year CHL Defenseman of the Year Have yourself a season, Bryce Pickford 👏 📸 Josh Kim/CHL pic.twitter.com/GzVZ2svIcs — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) Ju...
Analyzing Dylan Larkin’s potential fit with the Montreal Canadiens
After another failed season for the Detroit Red Wings, captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade. The captain, who will turn 30 years old on July 30, hasn’t experienced an NHL post-season since 2015-16 and is looking to change his situation. It was initially reported that he submitted a list of three teams he was willing to waive his no-movement clause to be traded to: the Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights, and Florida Panthers. It’s a selection of some of the most consistent performe...
Monday Habs Headlines: Revisiting the 2016 NHL Draft
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Looking back at the 2016 NHL Draft 10 years later. [ NHL.com ] The latest phase of the PWHL’s expansion to four new teams saw Shiann Darkangelo depart Montreal for Detroit and Natalie Mlynkova head to San Jose, [ La Presse ] Around the league and elsewhere The Carolina Hurricanes shut out the Vegas Golden Knights to win the Stanley Cup. [ NHL.com ] Jordan Stall won the Con Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. [ NHL.com ] How the Hu...
2026 Stanley Cup Final open thread: Game 6
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Stanley Cup Final Game 6: Carolina Hurricanes @ Vegas Golden Knights CAR leads 3-2 How to watch Start time: 8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English) TVA Sports (French) In the U.S.: ABC Streaming: Sportsnet+ The Stanley Cup will be in the building for Game 6 tonight in Las Vegas, though the home fans won’t see their team win it. The Carolina Hurricanes are up 3-2 in the series after the most comfortable win a team has enjo...
Sunday Habs Headlines: Expecting a busy off-season
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Stu Cowan offers his opinions on the Canadiens’ off-season plans. [ Montreal Gazette ] Montreal has the cap room and the assets to be a major player this summer. [ The Athletic ] Around the league and elsewhere Several factors are in the Carolina Hurricanes’ favour as they try to win the Stanley Cup tonight. [ Sportsnet ] Frederik Andersen is recovered from his injury and available for Game 6. [ NHL.com ] William Karlsson wi...
Saturday Habs Headlines: Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobeš make All-Rookie Team
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobeš were named to the NHL’s All-Rookie Team. [ Canadiens.com ] Cole Caufield was named to the Second All-Star Team. [ NHL.com ] Alexander Zharovsky arrived in Montreal. [ RDS ] Marc-Andre Fleury discusses the struggles Samuel Montembeault dealt with this season. [ RDS ] With a multi-season stretch of .900 performance, Montembeault shouldn’t be casually discarded by Montreal. [ The Athletic ] The Bell Cen...
Friday Habs Headlines: Pascal Vincent departs for the Kraken
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Pascal Vincent departs the Laval Rocket to join the Seattle Kraken as an assistant coach. [ Montreal Gazette ] Canadiens President of Hockey Operations Jeff Gorton has issued the following statement regarding Vincent’s appointment. [ Montreal Canadiens ] The Canadiens’ bonus strategy generates a wealth of team-friendly cap hits. [ Montreal Gazette ] Around the league and elsewhere Nikita Kucherov wins the Hart Trophy. [ RDS | NHL...
2026 Stanley Cup Final open thread: Game 5
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Stanley Cup Final Game 5: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Vegas Golden Knights Series tied 2-2 How to watch Start time: 8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English) TVA Sports (French) In the U.S.: ABC Streaming: Sportsnet+ A patented fast start in the opening period by the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 was answered by a strong second frame from the Vegas Golden Knights, leaving a tight series in a 3-3 tie heading into the third perio...
Thursday Habs Headlines: A season of milestones
Montreal Canadiens news and notes The Canadiens’ 2025–26 season was one for the books, with memorable milestones and record-setting achievements across the roster. [ Canadiens ] Top player priorites for Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton as contract season approaches. [ Journal de Montreal ] Time magazine named Marie-Philip Poulin as one of its 100 most influential people in sports in 2026. [ Montreal Gazette ] Fans will be able to see Alexander Zharovsky at the Canadiens develo...
Wednesday Habs Headlines: Taking a step
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Alex Newhook is pumped for next season. [ Montreal Gazette ] What can Newhook and Kirby Dach provide as the Habs look to shore up their top 6? [ The Athletic ] Three bold trade scenarios for the Canadiens this summer. [ The Hockey Writers ] Self-belief shaped goalie Jakub Dobes’s shotgun ride to the East final. [ Montreal Gazette ] The Brendan Gallagher to Vancouver train is gaining steam. But it’s difficult to know at this stage who...
2026 Stanley Cup Final open thread: Game 4
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Stanley Cup Final Game 4: Carolina Hurricanes @ Vegas Golden Knights VGK leads 2-1 How to watch Start time: 8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English) TVA Sports (French) In the U.S.: ABC Streaming: Sportsnet+ Things were going about as poorly for the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final as they had in Game 1 of the previous round. The Vegas Golden Knights scored four goals in the second period, including t...
Tuesday Habs Headlines: A Very Fond Farewell
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes An unintentional farewell party for Brendan Gallagher. [ Montreal Gazette ] Gallagher has been a team-first player to the very end. [ La Presse ] Might the Habs trade their first round pick? [ La Presse ] Dylan Larkin is unlikely to end up with the Canadiens, but who else might they acquire to help down the middle? [ Radio-Canada ] What can teams learn from the Hurricanes, Golden Knights, Habs, and Avs? [ The Athletic ] Erin Amb...
Should the Canadiens revisit a trade for Matthew Knies?
Since the trade deadline came and went without the Montreal Canadiens doing much, many fans were left wondering if a move might have pushed them further in the playoffs. The long-standing rumour was that Montreal put forth a mammoth offer for Toronto forward Matthew Knies, but it never came to fruition. Fast forward to the end of the regular season. MLSE president Keith Pelley in passing mentions the Canadiens great rebuild and specifically mentions prospect Michael Hage, again kicking of...
Monday Habs Headlines: Brendan Gallagher’s timeline with the Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Reviewing Brendan Gallagher’s tenure with the Canadiens. [ The Hockey Writers ] Gallagher was named Sports Personality of the Year by the Cummings Centre Foundation. [ Dose.ca ] Marie-Philip Poulin received an honorary doctorate from Bishop’s University. [ CBC ] Around the league and elsewhere Jordan Martinook knows that a goal like the one that Shea Theodore banked in off the end boards is typically how things go once you get be...
Sunday Habs Headlines: Top line vows to be mentally tougher
Montreal Canadiens news and notes The members of the top line didn’t perform as they wanted in the playoffs, and believe it’s a mental hurdle for them to overcome next year. [ The Athletic ] A new wave of Canadiens fans is growing up alongside the young stars of the team. [ Montreal Gazette ] Goaltending prospect Arseni Radkov has been traded to the Saint John Sea Dogs. [ Journal de Montreal ] Nicole Gosling has opted to leave the Montreal Victoire to sign with the new PW...
2026 Stanley Cup Final open thread: Game 3
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Stanley Cup Final Game 3: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Vegas Golden Knights Series tied 1-1 How to watch Start time: 8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English) TVA Sports (French) In the U.S.: ABC Streaming: Sportsnet+ Another overtime, and it was another win for the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in Game 2, improving their record to 6-0 in games that go beyond 60 minutes. This wasn’t a case of them controll...
Saturday Habs Headlines: Matthew Knies was one minute from joining the Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens news and notes We heard that Kent Hughes was working on a deal right up to the trade deadline that never happened. We also heard that a trade had come in too late that day. Elliotte Freidman confirms that an agreement was in place for Montreal to acquire Matthew Knies from the Toronto Maple Leafs, but one party was one minute too slow in submitting the paperwork. [ Sportsnet ] Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield presented the Lady Byng and Selke trophies, respectively,...
Nick Suzuki wins Selke Trophy, Cole Caufield wins Lady Byng Trophy for 2025-26 season
The winner of the Frank J. Selke Trophy for the 2025-26 season is Nick Suzuki of the Montreal Canadiens. The trophy was originally meant to be awarded to “the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game,” though in recent history it has been a recognition of the best complete-game forwards in the NHL, those who play an effective defensive style but also contribute to their team’s offence. It was a big day for the Canadiens’ top line as Cole Caufield won the Lady Byng Trop...
Friday Habs Headlines: It’s déjà vu with the Demidov contract
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Ivan Demidov is incentivized to sign a long-term extension as soon as possible. [ Sportsnet | The Athletic ] ‘Everyone in here got better’ during the playoff run, Juraj Slafkovsky says. [ Montreal Gazette ] Plenty of teams have goaltending issues, and thus Kent Hughes shouldn’t have a problem trading Samuel Montembeault. [ Montreal Gazette ] Three priorities for Hughes and the Habs this off-season. [ The Hockey Writers ] Around the...
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