NHL Rumors: Hutson Contract Delay, Oilers PTOs, Roslovic Update Jim Parsons | August 14, 2025 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Lane Hutson and the Montreal Canadiens are talking contract extension, but one scribe notes a shift in the market is what might be holding things…
Top Canadiens’ Priorities Heading into 2025-26 Ryan Szporer | August 14, 2025 After the Montreal Canadiens surprisingly made the playoffs last season, that can no longer be the top priority in 2025-26.
Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Mike Matheson Blain Potvin | August 14, 2025 The offseason leading into the 2025-26 season continues, and with the major events such as the NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear…
How the Canadiens’ Patience Turned a Rebuild Into a Playoff Push The Old Prof | August 13, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens aren’t just turning a corner—they’re already halfway down the street. After years of laying the groundwork, they’ve reached a point where a playoff spot isn’t a pipe…
Canadiens Moving Price’s Contract Could Open the Door for Other Moves William Bourget | August 13, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens may soon clear one of the biggest obstacles on their salary cap sheet, Carey Price’s $10.5 million cap hit. While Price has not played since the 2021–22…
Dubas Nearly Never Leafs GM, Canadiens Trade & NHL More Rumors Jim Parsons | August 12, 2025 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Kyle Dubas revealed he almost left the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2017 to explore an opportunity in Colorado. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens are being patient…
Who Will Be the Canadiens’ Next 100-Point Player? William Bourget | August 12, 2025 When you think of the Montreal Canadiens and their long, storied history, you expect to find dozens of players who have reached the magical 100-point plateau in a single season.…
Canadiens’ Deficiencies on Defense Have Been Greatly Exaggerated Ryan Szporer | August 12, 2025 Rumours of the Montreal Canadien ending up one of the worst defensive teams in the NHL in 2025-26 have been greatly exaggerated.
Expectations for Canadiens’ Next Wave of Goaltenders William Bourget | August 11, 2025 For a team still defining its future core, the Montreal Canadiens have quietly assembled a solid group of goaltending prospects. From highly regarded NCAA graduates ready to turn pro, to…
NHL Contenders vs. Pretenders: 2025-26 Edition Cooper Krigbaum | August 11, 2025 After the exhilarating days leading up to the draft and free agency, it appears NHL teams have gone to sleep. Free agents have fizzled out quickly, and players, coaches, and…
Canadiens: 3 Burning Questions Heading Into 2025-26 Season Blain Potvin | August 9, 2025 With the 2025 offseason creeping to an end and the 2025-26 season training camps opening soon, there are questions facing the Montreal Canadiens and general manager (GM) Kent Hughes. How…
What’s Holding Canadian NHL Teams Back from Stanley Cup Glory? The Old Prof | August 9, 2025 Seven Canadian teams. Over 30 years. Millions of devoted fans and a country that lives and breathes hockey. And yet, since 1993, not a single Canadian franchise has managed to…