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2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: The biggest rises and largest drops
Each year once the order has been revealed, we do a final reflection on the Montreal Canadiens’ Top 25 Under 25 to highlight the biggest movers from the previous summer, both those who had impressive years to climb higher and those who dropped lower with disappointing seasons. In a year when the Canadiens announced to the other teams in the NHL that the rebuild was over by finishing sixth in the regular season and making it to the final four in the playoffs, there were still some stellar ...
Tuesday Habs Headlines: The Best Kind of Golfing
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes Quotes and highlights from the Montreal Canadiens’ annual golf tournament. [ Radio-Canada | Canadiens | Sportsnet | La Presse | Radio-Canada | TVA Sports ] It’s a good time to be a Habs fan. [ TSN ] Chris Kreider joins the Canadiens, and hopes to win over fans. [ TSN | Sportsnet | NHL | TVA Sports | Radio-Canada ] What Kreider brings to the Habs. [ Montreal Gazette | Sportsnet | NHL | TVA Sports ] Kreider was never going to be able t...
Montreal Canadiens golf tournament highlights: Martin St-Louis signs multi-year extension, Josh Anderson named alternate
The Montreal Canadiens season unofficially started on Monday morning with their annual golf tournament in Laval-Sur-Le-Lac, kicking off their 2026-27 training camp and season. That didn’t mean they didn’t get some housekeeping things completed early, with Josh Anderson being named alternate captain replacing Brendan Gallagher , and head coach Martin St-Louis officially signing a multi-year contract extension. St-Louis’s contract was initially set to expire at the end of this season. ...
2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: Ranked Roster
The countdown of the top 25 players under the age of 25 in the Montreal Canadiens organization is complete, and now we see how players at each position fall into the pecking order. While the Habs’ roster will feature many players who didn’t qualify for the series, especially with a graduating class of six NHLers from 2025, a lot of the players we profiled will be finding their way onto the ice at the Bell Centre to begin their NHL careers. With that in mind, we can sort our list by positi...
Monday Habs Headlines: The Zachary Bolduc contract
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Now that Bolduc is under contract, what role will he play in 2026-27? [ Journal de Montreal ] Bolduc’s agent Pat Brisson says there was nothing contentious about the negotiation, Kent Hughes just wanted to keep cap space available for any potential additions. [ Radio-Canada ] Nick Suzuki is 21st and Lane Hutson 27th in NHL Network’s top 50 players. [ NHL.com ] How to learn to love the Chris Kreider signing. [ The Athletic ] What tran...
2026 NHL Prospect Challenge: Canadiens vs. Senators open thread
How to watch Venue: Centre Slush Puppie, Gatineau, Quebec Start time: 6:00 PM EDT / 3:00 PM PDT Streaming: Canadiens.com The Montreal Canadiens prospects will play their second and final game of the Prospect Challenge versus the Ottawa Senators on Sunday evening. The Habs didn’t bring a strong roster to the event, with most of their top players in Europe or preparing for the NCAA season. They fell by a 3-1 score to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday, and will be looking for ...
Zachary Bolduc signs four-year contract extension with Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens have signed one of their outstanding restricted free agents, reaching an agreement on a four-year contract with Zachary Bolduc. Les Canadiens s'entendent sur les termes d'un contrat de quatre saisons (2026-2027 à 2029-2030) avec l'attaquant Zachary Bolduc. The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a four-year contract (2026-27 to 2029-30) with forward Zachary Bolduc. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/Z2oku5A0V4 — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 13, 2026 ...
Sunday Habs Headlines: Chris Kreider chose Montreal fit over more money
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Chris Kreider had bigger offers, but chose to sign with Montreal. [ Sportsnet ] Kreider arrives to a Canadiens team with several familiar faces. [ TVA Sports ] Kreider’s deal has a $2.15-million base salary, with $3.25 million in potential performance bonuses. [ The Athletic ] Debating Nick Suzuki versus Aleksander Barkov for a spot among the top 10 NHL players. [ TSN ] Trevor Letowski is happy that his new development role maintains...
Montreal Canadiens sign F Chris Kreider to one-year contract
The Montreal Canadiens have made a significant addition to their NHL roster right before training camp, signing forward Chris Kreider to a one-year contract, the team announced on Saturday. Les Canadiens s'entendent sur les termes d'un contrat d'une saison (2026-2027) avec l'attaquant Chris Kreider. The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a one-year contract (2026-27) with forward Chris Kreider. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/7Hi5Dm83OP — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 12, ...
2026 NHL Prospect Challenge: Canadiens vs. Jets open thread
How to watch Venue: Centre Slush Puppie, Gatineau, Quebec Start time: 1:00 PM EDT / 10:00 AM PDT Streaming: Canadiens.com The first competitive action of the 2026-27 NHL season will take place in Gatineau as the Montreal Canadiens’ prospects join those of the Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Winnipeg Jets for the Prospect Challenge. Starting off the four-game weekend is a match between Montreal and Winnipeg this afternoon. The feature player in the contest will...
Saturday Habs Headlines: David Reinbacher set to get his chance
Montreal Canadiens news and notes You can’t read much into what happens at this stage of summer training, but David Reinbacher and Adam Engström working out with the NHL regulars is notable. [ La Presse ] Would Chris Kreider help the Canadiens? [ TVA Sports ] Tyler Thorpe is aiming to become a Josh Anderson or Tom Wilson. [ La Presse ] Brantford Bulldogs general manager Spencer Hyman believes Owen Protz will become an NHL player. [ Montreal Gazette ] “I still have a ...
2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #1 Lane Hutson
Introduction It’s very easy to underestimate Lane Hutson. It’s very hard to underestimate him in the same way more than once. At first, there were questions about his size , to the point where the draft-eligible Hutson brought in endocrinology reports to try to convince teams that he was still growing. Then there were questions about his skating , with McKeen’s Hockey declaring in 2022 that “the skating must be fixed, and there are public reports from extremely respectable sco...
Friday Habs Headlines: The first Rookie Camp reports
Montreal Canadiens news and notes There are no star prospects at Habs rookie camp, but there are plenty of gems to polish. [ TSN | La Presse | Radio-Canada ] Florian Xhekaj has the potential to add some needed size and toughness to the Habs. [ Montreal Gazette ] The spotlight shines on David Reinbacher already. [ La Presse ] Both the Hamiltonian and the Austrian are apparently on the right track. [ RDS ] Cole Caufield prepares for the “most important five or six year...
2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #2 Ivan Demidov
Introduction Ivan Demidov certainly knew how to make an introduction. Not even a week after touching down in Montreal in the most anticipated athletic air arrival in Canada since Robert Herjavec , Demidov registered his first NHL point, followed by his first NHL goal, within not even a period of his first NHL game. For 2023-24, everything after that was gravy. The real questions would be asked in 2025-26. Could Demidov handle the day-to-day rigours of the NHL — the pace, the schedule...
Thursday Habs Headlines: Cole Caufield is all in on Montreal
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Cole Caufield can’t see himself leaving Montreal because “there’s no better place or city to teach you lessons through the good and bad.” [ Sportsnet ] Former Canadiens’ forward and four-time Stanley Cup champion André Pronovost has died at the age of 90. [ NHL ] Michel Therrien thinks that Jakub Dobeš’s play will be key to Montreal’s success this season. [ Montreal Gazette ] So many rookies, so little roster space, ...
2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #3 Juraj Slafkovský
Introduction “How many more tiers does Juraj Slafkovský still have before he reaches the peak of his powers?” That is what we asked last year after a second consecutive 50-odd-point season cemented the Košičan as a cornerstone of the Montreal Canadiens’ forward corps. Well, we didn’t have to wait long to find out. In 2025-26, Slafkovský set new career bests in goals, assists, and points, becoming only the 10th member of the Canadiens to hit the 30-goal plateau in a single season...
Wednesday Habs Headlines: Optimism abounds
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Despite a quiet off-season, Canadiens fans have a lot to be optimistic about. [ Montreal Gazette ] Five players to watch when Canadiens’ rookie camp opens on Friday. [ Montreal Gazette ] A look at who’s at rookie camp … and who isn’t. [ La Presse ] Why Lane Hutson is the most underrated defender in the NHL. [ Hockey Tactics Newsletter ] Previewing the 2026-27 campaign. [ RG.org | Daily Faceoff ] Mikus Vecvanags is a man on a mis...
2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #4 Michael Hage
Introduction It was somewhat of a surprise that Michael Hage elected to head back to the University of Michigan for his Junior season, but there’s no doubt that the Wolverines’ coaching staff will be thrilled to have their star player back. The Montreal Canadiens’ 2024 first-round pick has been a massive part of their program for the past two seasons, scoring over a point per game as a freshman before becoming a top-five scorer in the country as a sophomore. Habs fans were expecting ...
Tuesday Habs Headlines: The Boys Are Back in Town
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes It might have been a holiday, but Sam Montembeault, Jakub Dobes, and Jacob Fowler were hard at work. [ TVA Sports ] The goalies weren’t the only ones around, as Juraj Slafkovsky has returned to Montreal. [ TVA Sports ] There aren’t a lot of big names expected at Montreal’s rookie camp, and that’s not because of poor drafting. [ TVA Sports ] Six questions facing the Habs ahead of the season. [ TVA Sports ] One thing to keep in mind fo...
2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #5 Kaiden Guhle
Introduction Kaiden Guhle is an established mid-pairing defenceman at the NHL level. That’s the whole profile. You may now rush to the comments. All kidding aside, the joke is that while Guhle is undeniably a key part of the Canadiens and a talented, multifaceted player in general, it remains difficult to figure out where he fits in the Habs’ future as the defender prepares to turn 25. The Edmonton native has become a major cog on the Canadiens’ blue line, being used heavil...
Monday Habs Headlines: Ivan Demidov went against agent’s advice to sign eight-year deal
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Agent Dan Milstein says Ivan Demidov brushed aside his advice to sign an eight-year, team-friendly contract. [ Montreal Gazette ] Cole Caufield comes in at 31st on NHL Network’s top 50 players. [ NHL.com ] Will Oliver Kapanen reprise his role as second-line centre in 2026-27? [ Journal de Montreal ] A championship ring from the Montreal Hockey Club in 1893 was recently discovered in a private jewellery collection in Ontario. [ La Presse ]...
Sunday Habs Headlines: Aatos Koivu gets started with a goal
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Aatos Koivu has gotten off on the right foot with a showcase of his shooting talent: An absolute rocket from Aatos Koivu on the power play, his first goal of the season. This is the shot that #Habs fans has heard about, but has rarely seen. pic.twitter.com/6AeTwKFNSS — Patrik Bexell (@Zeb_Habs) September 5, 2026 Gleb Pugachyov will start the season in the MHL. [ TVA Sports ] Lane Hutson is a good candidate to take the vacate...
Saturday Habs Headlines: Canadiens announce rookie camp roster
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Montreal announced its 23-player rookie camp roster that will compete in the Prospect Challenge in Gatineau. [ Canadiens.com ] The bigger news is the prospects who aren’t going to be attending, with few top prospects and only a handful of AHL players. [ La Presse ] Alex Newhook has an important role of anchoring the second line this season. [ Sportsnet ] Andrei Markov believes that Montreal is set up well to be the team that ends Canada’s...
2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #6 Jacob Fowler
Introduction It can be hard to analyze goalies, let alone goaltending prospects, in this exercise. I have misjudged plenty of talents between the pipes for better and for worse, but for the first time in a long time there’s a goaltender who makes it easy to see what the future holds. From being the sixth goalie taken in his draft class to a World Juniors gold, the NCAA goalie of the year, a two-time All American, and already making his NHL debut, it’s clear that the sky is the limit for J...
Friday Habs Headlines: Twelve years of TVA
Montreal Canadiens news and notes The NHL announced a new 12-year French-language broadcast arrangement in Canada, with TVA Sports securing rights through a sub-licensing agreement between Rogers Communications Inc. and Quebecor Inc. [ Sportsnet | Montreal Gazette | La Presse ] Amazon announces its NHL schedule, including these seven Canadiens games you’ll only get on streaming. [ Montreal Gazette ] Are the Habs thin at forward? [ Radio-Canada ] How Lane Hutson’s def...
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