The fit would be "beyond perfect," says a notable NHL insider. Could the Montreal Canadiens try to make a move for New Jersey Devils' center Nico Hischier this summer? The Devils' top line center has one year remaining on his seven-year contract that carries a $7.25 million AAV. He's extension eligible as of July 1, and he'll be in for a nice raise in the new soaring salary cap environment. According to insider Pierre LeBrun, league sources tell him that "there have been pre...
As we continue going through our prospect profiles, we are starting to take a look at players that have seen a late season surge up several rankings, but could be around in the 2nd round. Maddox is a big kid, standing 6’4” and just shy of 200 lbs having spent last season in the QMJHL […]
The Montreal Canadiens showed throughout the season that they had the talent to make a Stanley Cup run, and they made it as far as the Eastern Conference Finals, ultimately losing to the Carolina Hurricanes. At the same time, they tried to add more talent to the team before the deadline, and they were apparently […]
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The Montreal Canadiens had a great season, and Nick Suzuki won the Selke Trophy, while Cole Caufield won the Lady Byng. Both reacted to winning their respective trophies and the season they just had, according to a recap by Jon Lane of NHL.com. “I kind of got tricked into not knowing what was going on […]
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Dylan Larkin's reported trade request has pundits pondering where the Red Wings captain could end up, plus we look at whether the Canucks could land the Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher.
The Detroit Red Wings offseason plans took an unexpected turn as their captain Dylan Larkin has demanded a trade request from the organization. This development has put the future trajectory of Detroit in doubt. The team has not made the playoffs since 2016 as Red Wings fans have been losing their patience in the “Yzerplan.” […]
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Trade speculation surrounding Matthew Knies continues to intensify, and one NHL insider believes the Montreal Canadiens may not be the frontrunner if the Toronto Maple Leafs ever decide to move the 23-year-old winger. NHL analyst Marco D’Amico revealed fresh details…
The Montreal Canadiens made it to the Eastern Conference Finals, but fell to the Carolina Hurricanes in five games. The team is now looking towards the offseason, with the Canadiens’ most pressing need being a second-line center. The team nearly upgraded their second line during the season, but the deal fell through, according to David […]
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Caufield is the third player in Montreal Canadiens history to win the Lady Byng Trophy, joining Mats Naslund (1988) and Toe Blake (1946).
Cole Caufield has won his first individual NHL award after just missing out on the 'Rocket' Richard Trophy. The Canadiens sniper took just seven penalties this season.
It was a highly successful season for the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs returned to the playoffs for a second straight year and made it to the Eastern Conference Finals. While the Canadiens would be eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes in the playoffs, the season was a success. With success comes individual awards. Now, Nick Suzuki […]
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Suzuki joins a decorated list of former Canadiens to have been named the NHL’s best defensive forward.
Nick Suzuki has won the Frank J. Selke Trophy for the first time in his career, and the voting wasn't close.
Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki is being celebrated as the top two-way center in the NHL.
A great season ended when the Montreal Canadiens fell to the Carolina Hurricanes in five games. But they have a plan in the offseason to make some upgrades to their roster. Here are three places where the Habs will allegedly look to upgrade this summer, according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. “With the […]
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The Montreal Canadiens tried hard to add a top-six left winger and there's been reports flying around about Toronto Maple Leafs Matthew Knies. Turns out, Knies wasn't the only left winger the Habs tried to acquire, as reports have surfaced stating the Canadiens and New York Rangers engaged in trade talks leading up to March's deadline. Frank Seravalli: Re Canadiens: I wonder about Alexis Lafreniere; if this was truly a thing, what was whispered was, a pick, a prospect and Patrik Laine in excha...
The New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens had a blockbuster in place at the trade deadline, but it wasn't for Vincent Trocheck.
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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 ]
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Knies collected 23 goals and 66 points in 79 games with the Maple Leafs in the 2025-26 season.
Trade rumors are building towards a real boiling point in the NHL as we get closer to the Draft in three weeks. But this one is a real doozy: Insider David Pagnotta reports today that the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens actually had a deal done for Matthew Knies at the trade deadline — but just couldn't get it submitted in time. Whoa. According to sources, the Canadiens approached the Leafs late in the day on deadline day about the move, which Toronto accepted, but the L...
The Montreal Canadiens’ season ended in the Eastern Conference Finals, losing to the Carolina Hurricanes. After the series, it came out that Brendan Gallagher would likely not be back with the club. Now, the process to move Gallagher has officially begun, according to Rick Dhaliwal of Checknews. “Brendan Gallagher’s agent Gerry Johansson has permission from […]
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The Toronto Maple Leafs could emerge as a surprise landing spot for winger Patrik Laine when NHL free agency opens on July 1. With Laine expected to leave the Montreal Canadiens after his contract expires, speculation is growing that Toronto…
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Ivan Demidov has two choices when the Canadiens offer him a contract extension this summer: become very rich or become very, very, very rich. [ Journal de Montreal ]
Brendan Gallagher will be given an opportunity to play out the final season of his contract with another team but the pain of his final months with the Canadiens won’t be healing any time soon. [ Sportsnet ]
If the Canadiens choose to move on from Kirby Dach, finding a trade partn...
As disappointingly as the 2025-26 season ended for the Montreal Canadiens, it was easy for many to focus on how badly the Carolina Hurricanes beat them in the end. A game one win breathed hope into the city, two consecutive overtime losses were a gut punch that left it breathless, and then the more experienced team just took over the series completely.
We even learned afterwards of the the impending loss of franchise mainstay Brendan Gallagher. One of the toughest clips to watch in some t...
Patrik Laine played five games with the Montreal Canadiens in 2025-26, scored one point, spent the rest of the season injured, and watched his team reach the Eastern Conference Finals without him.
His four-year, $34.8 million contract is done.
He will be an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career on July 1.
At his Canadiens exit availability, Laine was clear about what comes next.
"Just excited where the wind takes me next year," he said. "I'm excited to see new opport...