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Polarizing 2026 draft class earns mixed reviews for Montreal Canadiens

Brandon Croce

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Jun 28, 2026

Canadiens pick four players in final two rounds of 2026 NHL Draft

Harrison Clements

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Jun 27, 2026

Canadiens were watching Cooper Cleaves long before they drafted him

Massimo Baruffa

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Jun 27, 2026

Canadiens' 2026 first-round draft pick viewed as 'certified human wrecking ball'

Spencer Lazary

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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 make two trades down to get Saskatoon Blades defenseman Brayden Klimpke

Harrison Clements

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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

Brandon Croce

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Jun 27, 2026

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

Harrison Clements

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Jun 27, 2026

Green Bay Gamblers defenseman Cooper Cleaves (93) skates with the puck against the Waterloo Black Hawks on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Waterloo won the game, 6-3.
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Montreal Canadiens add a big defenseman in third round with pick of Cooper Cleaves

Brandon Croce

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Jun 27, 2026

KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA - OCTOBER 15: Timofei Runtso #5 of the Victoria Royals skates against the Kelowna Rockets at Prospera Place on October 15, 2025 in Kelowna, British Columbia. (Photo by Steve Dunsmoor/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens remain aggressive in NHL Draft, trade up to select Timofei Runtso

Brandon Croce

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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

Brandon Croce

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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

Massimo Baruffa

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Jun 26, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Bo Horvat (14) skates with the puck against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens are checking the price tag on surprise trade targets

Brandon Croce

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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

Brandon Croce

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Jun 26, 2026

Jan 12, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula pose for a photo during a press conference announcing the 2026 NHL Draft taking place in Buffalo at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Insiders reveal the most likely draft targets for Montreal ahead of the NHL Draft

Harrison Clements

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Jun 24, 2026

Jun 28, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Ivan Demidov is selected with the 5th overall pick of the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

3 players the Canadiens should target in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft

Joseph Macri

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Jun 8, 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

Montreal Canadiens select player described as a 'project' in latest mock draft

Brandon Croce

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Jun 7, 2026

Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman looks on before Filip Mesar (not pictured) is selected as the number twenty-six overall pick to the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Elliotte Friedman writes execs describe Canadiens 2025 draft pick as 'grand larceny'

Brandon Croce

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Mar 27, 2026

Verhoeff battling at the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup

2026 NHL draft prospect Keaton Verhoeff grew up a goalie... and a Carey Price fan

Harrison Clements

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Nov 16, 2025

2009 NHL Entry Draft, First Round

Montreal Canadiens draft busts that still haunt fans today

Massimo Baruffa

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Sep 4, 2025

2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft - Round One

2022 NHL Draft redraft: Would the Canadiens still pick Juraj Slafkovsky first?

Massimo Baruffa

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Sep 3, 2025

2018 NHL Draft - Round One

Redrafting the 2018 NHL Draft: Would the Montreal Canadiens Still Take Jesperi Kotkaniemi at 3?

Massimo Baruffa

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Aug 29, 2025

Brady Tkachuk vs Montreal Canadiens

The One That Got Away (and Hits Everything That Moves)

Megan Yep

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Jul 18, 2025

United States NTDP v Arizona State

Montreal Canadiens May Have Found a Hidden Gem in Fourth-Round Pick LJ Mooney

Massimo Baruffa

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Jul 3, 2025

2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft - Rounds 2-7

Canadiens Broke a Long-Standing Unspoken Rule During the 2025 NHL Draft

Massimo Baruffa

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Jun 28, 2025

Detroit Red Wings v Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens Trades Up to Draft Alexander Zharovsky Early in Second Round

Massimo Baruffa

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Jun 28, 2025

Montreal Canadiens v Washington Capitals

The Best First-Round Picks in Montreal Canadiens History

Massimo Baruffa

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Jun 26, 2025

Montreal Canadiens Introduce Kent Hughes

The Montreal Canadiens and the history of the 17th overall pick

Joshua Rosa

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Jun 12, 2025

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