Canadiens Can Weaponize Salary Cap to Become Cup Contender
The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2025-26 season with expectations to contend for the playoffs. After an 8-3-0 start, they sit at the top of the Atlantic Division. While that may…
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Canadiens Add Another Draft Gem to the Roster in Zharovsky
Because of the trade of their two first-round picks to the New York Islanders for defenceman Noah Dobson, the Montreal Canadiens didn’t make a selection in the first round of…
Canadiens’ Handling of Dach Will Define the Rebuild
It’s early in the 2025-26 season, but the Montreal Canadiens are sitting near the top of the Atlantic Division and the top five of the NHL in the standings. That isn’t to say…
Canadiens Grooming Michael Hage for Key Role to Complete the Rebuild
Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has to find a legitimate second-line centre to add to his roster. Kirby Dach has missed most of the last three seasons with…
Canadiens Preparing for Early Blockbuster Deal
After an offseason filled with blockbuster moves, the Montreal Canadiens finally began the season on Wednesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. After an unexpected appearance in the 2025 playoffs, expectations…
Canadiens News and Rumours: Demidov, Hutson and More
In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the rebuild continues. The preseason is coming to an end, and the club will…
Canadiens’ Culture and Toughness Will Accelerate the Rebuild
Montreal Canadiens’ general manager (GM) Kent Hughes stepped into an organization reeling from the loss of its franchise player in Carey Price, its leader in Shea Weber, and was in free fall from a Stanley Cup…
Canadiens’ Alex Newhook Poised for Breakout 2025-26 Season
The Montreal Canadiens have had some success this preseason, with some young players making themselves known. However, one player has flown under the radar during training camp and could have…
Canadiens News & Rumours: Centre Moves, Crosby, Rookie Camp & More
In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as he continues the hunt for a second…
Canadiens Will Benefit from Lane Hutson’s Olympic Controversy
The Montreal Canadiens hit a home run selecting Lane Hutson 62nd overall at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old defenceman stepped into the NHL and became a key power-play…