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May 16, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Zachary Bolduc (76) plays the puck against the Buffalo Sabres during the first period in game six of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Mavrik Bourque just set the baseline for Zachary Bolduc next contract with Canadiens

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Why a calculated gamble on Shane Wright makes perfect sense for Montreal

Brandon Croce

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Jul 5, 2026

Montreal Canadiens emerge as a rumored landing spot for Pavel Mintyukov

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Jul 5, 2026

Montreal Canadiens forced to pivot after Blue Jackets update on Kirill Marchenko

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Jul 3, 2026

May 29, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) walks to the ice for warmups before game five of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens make it clear that Jakub Dobes is their starter with new contract

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Jul 2, 2026

May 14, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman John Carlson (74) takes a slapshot during the second period against the Vegas Golden Knights in game six of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens miss out on massive blue line upgrade to division rival

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Jul 2, 2026

Jan 5, 2026; St. Paul, Minnesota, USA; Canada forward Michael Hage (29) and Finland forward Jasper Kuhta (29) face-off during the third period in the third place game of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship ice hockey tournament at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Michael Hage leaves door open for possible jump to Canadiens

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Jul 1, 2026

Nov 25, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque (22) during the warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens could exploit Dallas Stars cap crunch to land Mavrik Bourque

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Jul 1, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Mason Marchment (17) gets set during a face off in the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

3 realistic free agent targets for the Montreal Canadiens in 2026 free agency

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Jun 30, 2026

Jan 4, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (86) against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Montreal Canadiens among teams reportedly still pursuing Kirill Marchenko

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Jun 30, 2026

May 10, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) and Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach (77) exchange words during the second period in game three of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Canadiens make shocking RFA decision to qualify Kirby Dach instead of Joe Veleno

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Jun 29, 2026

Oct 1, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Utah Hockey Club defenseman Maksymilian Szuber (55) during the second period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

Canadiens trade former World Juniors star to Mammoth for Maksymilian Szuber

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Jun 29, 2026

Apr 25, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson (21) celebrates his power play goal against the Minnesota Wild during the first period in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Kent Hughes has two bold paths to land Jason Robertson for the Canadiens

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Jun 29, 2026

Frustrated Kent Hughes explains why a Montreal Canadiens trade is taking so long

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Jun 28, 2026

Polarizing 2026 draft class earns mixed reviews for Montreal Canadiens

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Jun 28, 2026

Cooper Cleaves, 22, of the Dartmouth Big Green, plays during an NCAA men's ice hockey game at Hobey Baker Arena in Princeton, United States, on January 2, 2026. (Photo by Dan Squicciarini/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Canadiens were watching Cooper Cleaves long before they drafted him

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Jun 27, 2026

Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes (left) talks with head coach Martin St. Louis before the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens believe Gleb Pugachyov isn't far off from being NHL-ready

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Jun 27, 2026

Canadiens continue to fill right-shot defensive need with Timofei Runtso

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Jun 27, 2026

Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announces a trade during the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Canadiens betting on Gleb Pugachyov after Demidov and Zharovsky success

Massimo Baruffa

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Jun 27, 2026

Montreal Canadiens trade up to address a major need by picking Gleb Pugachyov

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Jun 26, 2026

Mar 4, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright (51) moves the puck in the second period against the St. Louis Blues at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images

2 centres the Canadiens should target after Mason McTavish trade to Blues

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Jun 26, 2026

Feb 26, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (86) celebrates a goal against the Boston Bruins with his teammates during the first period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

NHL insider claims Canadiens made “borderline insane” offer to Blue Jackets for Marchenko

Massimo Baruffa

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Jun 26, 2026

Dec 15, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Brett Berard (65) controls the puck against Anaheim Ducks defenseman Ian Moore (74) and goaltender Lukas Dostal (1) during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Canadiens join in on the trade fun with two AHL deals

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Jun 26, 2026

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; The draft board is seen following the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Final mock draft links Montreal Canadiens to rising USHL forward Jack Hextall

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Jun 26, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (86) and Boston Bruins defenseman Jonathan Aspirot (45) skate after a loose puck during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Elliotte Friedman connects Canadiens to surprising trade target Kirill Marchenko

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Jun 25, 2026

May 29, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky (20) skates toward goaltender Jakub Dobes (not pictured) with center Nick Suzuki (14), right wing Cole Caufield (13), right wing Josh Anderson (17) and left wing Alexandre Texier (85) after losing to the Carolina Hurricanes in game five of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Projecting the Montreal Canadiens offseason depth chart ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft

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Jun 25, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud (28) skates against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens should circle back on Calgary Flames defenceman

Massimo Baruffa

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Jun 25, 2026

Mar 25, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies (23) skates against the New York Rangers during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Canadiens face stiff competition from Sabres in their ongoing pursuit of Matthew Knies

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Jun 25, 2026

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