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Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Mike Matheson

As we get into the dog days of summer and until training camp, thesickpodcast.com will profile Montreal Canadiens players based on their expected role for the 2026-27 NHL season. Defenseman Mike Matheson led all Montreal Canadiens skaters in ice time for the fourth consecutive season in 2025-26. However, with the emergence of younger defensemen around […] The post Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Mike Matheson appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Why The Montreal Canadiens Should Sign Josh Anderson To A Contract Extension

The Montreal Canadiens should and need to sign veteran winger Josh Anderson to a contract extension. There is an old saying in hockey that you only truly appreciate a player after he’s gone. Carey Price is a prime example. Montreal may soon feel the same way with the departure of Brendan Gallagher. And Josh Anderson […] The post Why The Montreal Canadiens Should Sign Josh Anderson To A Contract Extension appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Sick Puck Links: Bolduc Contract; Werenski Update; NHL Trade Rumors

Get ready to start your day with the latest and hottest news, NHL Trade and Free Agent rumors from around the hockey world! Here’s today’s Sick Puck Links: Sick Links Colleague Nick Lariviere took a deep dive into what type of contract might happen between the Montreal Canadiens and forward Zack Bolduc. Puck Links   […] The post Sick Puck Links: Bolduc Contract; Werenski Update; NHL Trade Rumors appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

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Analyzing What Zack Bolduc’s Next Contract Could Look Like

The Montreal Canadiens will be signing RFA forward Zack Bolduc at some point this summer. Here is a breakdown on how much it should cost the Canadiens to re-up with the 23-year-old winger: By looking at what Bolduc accomplished this past season and comparing contracts for players who have put up similar numbers to his, […] The post Analyzing What Zack Bolduc’s Next Contract Could Look Like appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Sick Puck Links: Blast Off For Jacob; Mantha Talk; NHL Trade Rumors

Get ready to start your day with the latest and hottest news, NHL Trade and Free Agent rumors from around the hockey world! Here’s today’s Sick Puck Links: Sick Links Colleague Nick Lariviere weighs the pros and cons of the Montreal Canadiens potentially signing Longueuil, Quebec native and big winger Anthony Mantha. Daniel Jacob has […] The post Sick Puck Links: Blast Off For Jacob; Mantha Talk; NHL Trade Rumors appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Pros And Cons Of Montreal Canadiens Potentially Signing Anthony Mantha

Could unrestricted free agent winger Anthony Mantha be a good fit in the top six forward group for the Montreal Canadiens? There has been recent speculation that the Canadiens have been in contract talks with Mantha, but as of late Monday afternoon, nothing has been confirmed. It’s no secret that the Canadiens have an interest […] The post Pros And Cons Of Montreal Canadiens Potentially Signing Anthony Mantha appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

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Daniel Jacob Promoted To Laval Rocket Head Coach

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Monday morning, that Daniel Jacob has been named the new head coach of the Laval Rocket.  The @RocketLaval hire Daniel Jacob as their new head coach. News release ↓ #GoRocket https://t.co/fdR5aQwglj — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 13, 2026 The Rocket’s head coaching job had been left vacant by Pascal Vincent, […] The post Daniel Jacob Promoted To Laval Rocket Head Coach appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

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Sick Puck Links: Vacant ‘A’ For Canadiens; NHL Trade And Offer Sheet Rumors

Get ready to start your day with the latest and hottest news, NHL Trade and Free Agent rumors from around the hockey world! Here’s today’s Sick Puck Links: Sick Links Who will fill the void left by the Brendan Gallagher trade and become an alternate captain for the Montreal Canadiens? On Friday, the Montreal Canadiens […] The post Sick Puck Links: Vacant ‘A’ For Canadiens; NHL Trade And Offer Sheet Rumors appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

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Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: New Era in Canadiens Leadership

By JD Lagrange – Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: The week’s hot topics, served without sugar-coating or concern for bruised feelings. This week, we look at the potential candidates to become alternate-captains, and other hot topics around the Canadiens. Brendan Gallagher‘s departure to the Vancouver Canucks did more than remove one of the Montreal […] The post Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: New Era in Canadiens Leadership appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Montreal Canadiens Sign Russian Prospect To Entry-Level Contract

The Montreal Canadiens signed KHL prospect Bogdan Konyushkov to his two-year entry-level contract on Friday. Since the defenseman is 23-years-old, his entry-level contract will be for two years instead of the usual three-year commitment for younger prospects.  Les Canadiens s'entendent sur les termes d'un contrat d'entrée de deux saisons (2026-2027 à 2027-2028) avec le défenseur […] The post Montreal Canadiens Sign Russian Prospect To Entry-Level Contract appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Sick Puck Links: Canadiens Hire Derek Lalonde as Assistant Coach; Ducks Match Offersheet On Carlsson; NHL News

Begin your Friday morning by catching up with all our Sick Podcast links from the last day as well as the latest and hottest news around the hockey world. The off-season news may be quieting down as the days pass, but there is still big news and rumours around the hockey world worth discussing. Here […] The post Sick Puck Links: Canadiens Hire Derek Lalonde as Assistant Coach; Ducks Match Offersheet On Carlsson; NHL News appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Canadiens Sign RFA Forward Brett Berard

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Thursday afternoon that they have signed RFA forward Brett Berard to a one-year, two-way contract. Les Canadiens s'entendent sur les termes d'un contrat d'une saison à deux volets avec l’attaquant Brett Berard. The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with forward Brett Berard.#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/UhSi1Rxbqi — Canadiens […] The post Canadiens Sign RFA Forward Brett Berard appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Canadiens Hire Derek Lalonde As Assistant Coach, Trevor Letowski Steps Down

The Montreal Canadiens have hired Derek Lalonde to be an assistant coach. He will be replacing Trevor Letowski, who has opted to step back from his assistant coaching job to spend more time with his family.  The Montreal Canadiens are hiring Derek Lalonde to join their coaching staff as an assistant. He will be replacing […] The post Canadiens Hire Derek Lalonde As Assistant Coach, Trevor Letowski Steps Down appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Sick Puck Links: Canadiens At A Crossroads, Bedard Out Long-Term; NHL News

Get caught up with the latest and hottest news from the last day around the hockey world! After the last couple days were fairly quiet, Wednesday brought us many big headlines around the NHL and the hockey world. Here are your Thursday morning headlines.  Sick Links: The Montreal Canadiens should look into Vegas Golden Knights […] The post Sick Puck Links: Canadiens At A Crossroads, Bedard Out Long-Term; NHL News appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

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Why The Canadiens Should Inquire about William Karlsson

Could the Montreal Canadiens find a solution to their second-line centre problem in Vegas Golden Knights veteran centre William Karlsson? The Canadiens are still hard at work looking for that centre that could be a fit for the team, either for the long term or as a stopgap until their top prospect is ready to […] The post Why The Canadiens Should Inquire about William Karlsson appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

The Canadiens Face a Crossroads

By JD Lagrange – When the Canadiens’ magical playoff run came to an abrupt end, it also did something equally valuable. It stripped away any illusions about where this team truly stands. For all the excitement surrounding Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson, the playoffs exposed the same four weaknesses over and […] The post The Canadiens Face a Crossroads appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Sick Puck Links: Why Hage is Making the Right Decision For His Development; Giroux

Start your Wednesday morning with the latest and hottest news from the last 24 hours around the hockey world! As the off-season goes deeper, there are fewer moves that occur on the daily. However, each day still brings headlines worth discussing. Here are the headlines that caught the attention of the hockey world over the […] The post Sick Puck Links: Why Hage is Making the Right Decision For His Development; Giroux appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Canadiens Reportedly Add Right-handed Defenseman From The KHL

The Montreal Canadiens have reportedly signed right-handed defenseman Reilly Walsh to a 2-way deal, according to TVA Sports.  I can confirm this now. ✅Reilly Walsh will sign with #GoHabsGo Not certain on terms yet, but look for a one-year, two-way deal. https://t.co/ijXxUrioU0 — Jeremy Garrett HNH (@HockeyNewsHub) July 6, 2026 The original report actually came […] The post Canadiens Reportedly Add Right-handed Defenseman From The KHL appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Why Returning To Michigan Is A Smart Decision For Michael Hage

Playing another season for the University of Michigan Wolverines is still and will remain the right decision for Montreal Canadiens prospect Michael Hage.  During the Montreal Canadiens’ development camp last week, Michael Hage re-affirmed his decision to return to Michigan for a third season of NCAA hockey. The decision was made originally back in April, […] The post Why Returning To Michigan Is A Smart Decision For Michael Hage appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Sick Puck Links: Is Shane Wright A Good Trade Target For The Habs?; Nemec Signs With Flames

Start your Tuesday morning with the latest and hottest news from the last 24 hours around the hockey world! The roster moves may not be as frequent as they were last week following the draft and the early days of free agency. Nonetheless, there have still been some headlines worth discussing. Here are the biggest […] The post Sick Puck Links: Is Shane Wright A Good Trade Target For The Habs?; Nemec Signs With Flames appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Should The Canadiens Pursue Shane Wright?

On Saturday morning, a new potential trade target for the Montreal Canadiens emerged in Seattle Kraken centre Shane Wright. However, is Wright a player that the Canadiens should pursue to fill their void at second-line centre? The Seattle Kraken have agreed to move on from Shane Wright and trade him this summer, per @FriedgeHNIC. pic.twitter.com/jdl6Iyyyqx […] The post Should The Canadiens Pursue Shane Wright? appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Sick Puck Links: Kirby Dach Files For Arbitration; Flyers Give Record-Breaking Offersheet to Leo Carlsson

Get ready to start your Monday morning with the latest and hottest news from the weekend across the hockey world! The roster moves continued on the free agent market throughout the weekend, and we’ve got all the details for you here in today’s Sick Puck Links. Sick Links:  Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach was one […] The post Sick Puck Links: Kirby Dach Files For Arbitration; Flyers Give Record-Breaking Offersheet to Leo Carlsson appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Breaking News: Kirby Dach Files For Arbitration

  On Sunday, Montreal Canadiens RFA forward Kirby Dach opted to file for arbitration. Dach is one of 15 players across the NHL and the only member of the Habs organization that filed for arbitration. Dach was tendered a qualifying offer by the Canadiens worth $4 million for one year on June 29th so that […] The post Breaking News: Kirby Dach Files For Arbitration appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: Most Improved and Are The Canadiens Missing Out?

By JD Lagrange – As we do every week in Out Of The Bleu, Blanc, Rouge, today we look at the past week’s hot topics, served without sugar-coating or concern for bruised feelings.  This week, we look at the NHL’s most improved teams so far this off-season, and what it could mean for the Montreal […] The post Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: Most Improved and Are The Canadiens Missing Out? appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Why Patience Is Proving Key For Habs Early In Off-Season

Despite many teams giving out big contracts to players, Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes isn’t willing to overpay for any UFAs’ services as of now.  If there's one truth about Kent Hughes, he's an expert contract negotiator. The #Habs core all locked in under 10 million is absolutely absurd. pic.twitter.com/HHAjIeUzVo — Habs Chronicle (@HabsChronicle) July […] The post Why Patience Is Proving Key For Habs Early In Off-Season appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

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