Canadiens Need to Consider Trading Arber Xhekaj
Arber Xhekaj has become one of the most popular players on the Montreal Canadiens’ roster since making his NHL debut. His physical style, willingness to stand up for teammates, and…
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Canadiens News & Notes: Marchenko, Ranking the Core & More
In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the team is still in search of the…
Saturday Nights That Echo Still: A Reflection on the Conclusion of Hockey Night in Canada
"Hello, Canada, and hockey fans in the United States and Newfoundland." For nearly a century, those words belonged not just to Foster Hewitt, but to all of us. Spoken for the first time on November 12, 1931, during the General Motors Hockey Broadcast, they became more than an introduction to a hockey game. They were […]
Canadiens Could Have A Backup Plan If Marchenko Talks Collapse
The Montreal Canadiens have spent weeks chasing Kirill Marchenko, but a second name out of Columbus has quietly emerged as a potential fallback option. Kent Johnson. Per Marco Normandin , Canadiens GM Kent Hughes could finalize a major trade in the coming days, but it may not necessarily involve Marchenko at all. "From what I'm hearing, Kent Hughes could very well finalize a major trade in the coming days," Normandin reported. "But it wouldn't necessarily involve Kirill Marchenko. Instead,...
Friday Habs Headlines: At a crossroads with Arber Xhekaj
Montreal Canadiens news and notes What will the Canadiens do with Arber Xhekaj? [ Montreal Gazette ] Montreal ranks second for Dom Luszczyszyn in terms of which teams spend their money most wisely. [ The Athletic ] Samuel Montembeault has become a father. [ City News ] Nicole Gosling brings the Walter Cup back home to London to inspire the next generation. [ CTV News ] Around the league and elsewhere Russia will not be allowed to field teams at the 2027 Men’...
Arber Xhekaj’s Agent Discloses Update On His Future With Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens have taken great strides in recent seasons, qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs in each of the last two campaigns and even reaching the Eastern Conference Final earlier this spring.While their ride came to a close in round three against the eventual Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, general manager Kent Hughes acted […] The post Arber Xhekaj’s Agent Discloses Update On His Future With Canadiens appeared first on HEAVY .
Canadiens RFA D-man Arber Xhekaj wants to stay in Montreal, says agent
Arber Xhekaj remains unsigned, but contract talks with the Canadiens continue.
NHL Rumors: Celebrini’s Discount, Xhekaj Trade, Savoie Extension
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the San Jose Sharks believe they got a steal and landed a franchise bargain with Macklin Celebrini. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens are getting calls on…
Pierre McGuire says Canadiens ‘figured it out’ amid NHL contract boom
The Canadiens' team-friendly contracts stand out as NHL salaries continue to climb.
3 Early Targets for the Canadiens in the 2027 NHL Draft
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft has been completed a bit over a month ago, but that does not mean NHL teams have stopped preparing for the next one. Scouts are…
Sick Puck Links: The Battle on the Canadiens Blueline; Celebrini Becomes the Highest-Paid Player
Get ready to start your day with the latest and hottest Montreal Canadiens news, plus NHL trade and free agent rumours from around the hockey world! Here are your Thursday morning Sick Puck Links: Sick Links The Montreal Canadiens have more NHL-calibre Defensemen than roster spots. Somebody's making the team. Somebody isn't. #GoHabsGo #Habs #thesickpodcast […] The post Sick Puck Links: The Battle on the Canadiens Blueline; Celebrini Becomes the Highest-Paid Player appeared first on The Sick ...
NHL Rumors: Kane Wants Toews Back, Canadiens Big Trade, McDavid’s Toronto Comments
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Patrick Kane is trying to convince Jonathan Toews to make a comeback with the Chicago Blackhawks, and the retired forward might be contemplating it. Meanwhile,…
Canadiens Young Core Honored With Impressive Title Ahead of 2026/27
The Montreal Canadiens were in the Stanley Cup Finals in 2021, but after that, the team have managed a complete teardown and rebuild, and following their Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 2026, the belief is that this team can take a major leap moving forward.They’ve managed to build this core with just one top-five draft […] The post Canadiens Young Core Honored With Impressive Title Ahead of 2026/27 appeared first on HEAVY .
Canadiens Top 20 Prospects: Towering Thorpe Punishes Opponents
The Montreal Canadiens franchise is known for producing one of the longest list of talented forwards in league history, but […]
5 Rookie Goalies Who Came Out of Nowhere to Win Stanley Cup
Going back to Canadiens-great Ken Dryden, five other goalies up to now have notably followed in his skates to win the Stanley Cup as rookies.
Montreal insider says Canadiens are built to pull off Kirill Marchenko trade
Canadiens remain linked to Kirill Marchenko as insider backs team's trade assets.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest On Red Wings' Alex DeBrincat And Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj
Could Alex DeBrincat depart the Detroit Red Wings as a free agent next summer? Could Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj be traded to an Eastern Conference club?
Kings Expected to Sign $34 Million Former Canadiens Star
The Los Angeles Kings are expected to make one more addition to their roster this summer. So far, general manager Ken Holland has made a few relatively under-the-radar moves during the offseason. Los Angeles has brought in veteran free agents Mats Zuccarello and Erik Haula, while also re-signing Scott Laughton.Holland and the Kings, however, are […] The post Kings Expected to Sign $34 Million Former Canadiens Star appeared first on HEAVY .
3 Canadiens Prospects Who Could Make Their NHL Debut in 2026-27
With a young core already in place and several prospects pushing from the Laval Rocket and overseas, opportunities will have to be earned rather than handed out. Still, injuries, strong…
Ducks sign Sean Farrell to one-year extension
Anaheim acquired Farrell from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forward Sasha Pastujov.
Canadiens Top 20 Prospects: Protz Personifies Physicality
The Montreal Canadiens established a simple modus operandi once Kent Hughes took over as general manager in 2022. While the […]
Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Phillip Danault
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. Forward Phillip Danault may not be the player that he was for the Montreal Canadiens during his first stint with the team, but he is still […] The post Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Phillip Danault appeared first on The Sick Podcast .
Revisiting the Canadiens’ Brett Kulak Trade
The Montreal Canadiens have made no shortage of trades during their rebuild, but few have had a bigger long-term impact than many expected. When Kent Hughes dealt Brett Kulak to…
Canadiens Unlikely Targeting $5 Million Forward as Plan B
The Montreal Canadiens continue to be linked to a significant trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets. It was revealed in June that Montreal’s general manager, Kent Hughes, was interested in star winger Kirill Marchenko. Since the initial report, there seems to be a new revelation regarding the deal every other day.While the blockbuster trade involving […] The post Canadiens Unlikely Targeting $5 Million Forward as Plan B appeared first on HEAVY .
5 Canadiens Chasing Milestones in 2026-27
While team success will remain the Montreal Canadiens’ top priority in 2026-27, several key players will also have the opportunity to reach significant career milestones along the way. Montreal fans…
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