3 Montreal Canadiens Facing the Most Pressure in 2026-27 William Bourget | September 1, 2026 Expectations have changed considerably for the Montreal Canadiens. After years in which development and progress were the main priorities, the Canadiens enter the 2026-27 season expecting to compete and build…
Kirby Dach Needs to Finally Cement Role With Canadiens or Be Replaced Ken MacMillan | August 28, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens began a rebuild when Kent Hughes was hired as their general manager on Jan. 18, 2022. Interestingly, instead of just adding as many future draft picks as…
3 Canadiens Players Who Could Be Wild Cards in 2026-27 William Bourget | August 17, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens already know who they will rely on to lead the way in 2026-27. Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov are among the players expected…
Revisiting the Kirby Dach Trade Tree: A Gamble That Didn’t Pay Off William Bourget | August 15, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens’ rebuild under Kent Hughes has featured plenty of aggressive moves, and many of them have aged quite well. However, not every gamble is going to work out…
What the Canadiens’ Next Deal with RFA Arber Xhekaj Should Look Like Ryan Szporer | July 25, 2026 Anyone growing impatient over Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj remaining unsigned should keep a few things in mind.
Canadiens on Path to Contend Even Without Making Splash in Free Agency Ryan Szporer | July 18, 2026 For better or worse, Kirby Dach represents Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes’ biggest free-agent signing this summer.
Canadiens Re-Sign Dach to One-Year Deal to Avoid Arbitration Ryan Szporer | July 16, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens came to terms with restricted-free-agent Kirby Dach, re-signing the 25-year-old to a one-year, $3.6 million deal.
Projecting Kirby Dach’s Next Contract with the Canadiens William Bourget | July 13, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens and Kirby Dach are heading toward an interesting contract negotiation this summer. After extending him a qualifying offer worth $4 million for the 2026-27 season, the Canadiens…
NHL Rumors: Giroux to Senators, Carlsson Fallout, Dach’s Odd Arb Battle Jim Parsons | July 7, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators appear to be holding on to Claude Giroux despite outside interest. The former coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs spoke about Mitch…
The Right Canadiens Trade Target Is Wright Ryan Szporer | July 5, 2026 If the opportunity to buy low on Shane Wright arises, the Canadiens should seize it in the hopes of finally acquiring a No. 2 centre.
3 Bounce-Back Trade Targets the Canadiens Should Consider William Bourget | June 26, 2026 One thing Kent Hughes has shown during his tenure as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens is that he isn’t afraid to bet on talent. The acquisition of Kirby Dach…
3 Paths the Canadiens Could Take With the 28th Overall Pick William Bourget | June 17, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in an interesting position. Unlike previous years, the organization is no longer drafting near the top of the first round and…
