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Canadiens sign head coach Martin St. Louis to multi-year extension

One of the rising stars in the coaching ranks is staying in La Belle Province for a couple more years. On Monday, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced that the team has signed head coach Martin St. Louis to a multi-year contract extension. The terms of the contract have yet to be reported. Hughes said St. Louis’ work with the club has earned him a new contract. “Marty has done a terrific job leading our young team,” Hughes said in a release. “He is a great communicator and ...

Canadiens & Arber Xhekaj 'Progressing' To Agreement

The Montreal Canadiens have one remaining unsigned restricted free agent in Arber Xhekaj. But a report this morning from insider Pierre LeBrun indicates that should be changing at any moment. He says the two sides are getting closer to a deal ahead of training camp later this week.  Talks are progressing and things are getting closer on a new deal between the Canadiens and RFA D Arber Xhekaj. Not done yet, but the expectation is that he'll be at camp and signed. — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVL...

Montreal Canadiens golf tournament highlights: Martin St-Louis signs multi-year extension, Josh Anderson named alternate

The Montreal Canadiens season unofficially started on Monday morning with their annual golf tournament in Laval-Sur-Le-Lac, kicking off their 2026-27 training camp and season. That didn’t mean they didn’t get some housekeeping things completed early, with Josh Anderson being named alternate captain replacing Brendan Gallagher , and head coach Martin St-Louis officially signing a multi-year contract extension. St-Louis’s contract was initially set to expire at the end of this season. ...

Sick Puck Links: Kreider Signing Fallout; Bolduc; NHL Trade Rumors

Get ready to start your day with the latest and hottest Montreal Canadiens news, plus NHL trade and free agent rumors from around the hockey world! Here are your Sick Puck links: Sick Links:  The Montreal Canadiens finally added to their Top 6 forward group and reunited President Of Hockey Operations Jeff Gorton, Head Coach […] The post Sick Puck Links: Kreider Signing Fallout; Bolduc; NHL Trade Rumors appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: Ranked Roster

The countdown of the top 25 players under the age of 25 in the Montreal Canadiens organization is complete, and now we see how players at each position fall into the pecking order. While the Habs’ roster will feature many players who didn’t qualify for the series, especially with a graduating class of six NHLers from 2025, a lot of the players we profiled will be finding their way onto the ice at the Bell Centre to begin their NHL careers. With that in mind, we can sort our list by positi...

Monday Habs Headlines: The Zachary Bolduc contract

Montreal Canadiens news and notes Now that Bolduc is under contract, what role will he play in 2026-27? [ Journal de Montreal ] Bolduc’s agent Pat Brisson says there was nothing contentious about the negotiation, Kent Hughes just wanted to keep cap space available for any potential additions. [ Radio-Canada ] Nick Suzuki is 21st and Lane Hutson 27th in NHL Network’s top 50 players. [ NHL.com ] How to learn to love the Chris Kreider signing. [ The Athletic ] What tran...

Senators first-round pick Jaxon Cover shines in Prospect Challenge

The final pick of the opening round of this year’s NHL Draft has made an excellent first impression with the Ottawa Senators. Jaxon Cover had three goals and four assists in two games at the Prospect Challenge this weekend in Gatineau, Que., including two goals and two helpers in a 5-4 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night. The London Knights forward was picked 32nd overall by the Senators. “Going into this, I wasn’t really thinking about points,” Cover said. “Just trying to play my g...

2026 NHL Prospect Challenge: Canadiens vs. Senators open thread

How to watch Venue: Centre Slush Puppie, Gatineau, Quebec Start time: 6:00 PM EDT / 3:00 PM PDT Streaming: Canadiens.com The Montreal Canadiens prospects will play their second and final game of the Prospect Challenge versus the Ottawa Senators on Sunday evening. The Habs didn’t bring a strong roster to the event, with most of their top players in Europe or preparing for the NCAA season. They fell by a 3-1 score to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday, and will be looking for ...

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: A Plea To Montreal Canadiens Fans

The week’s hottest Montreal Canadiens topics, served without the sugar-coating and with little concern for bruised feelings. As the Montreal Canadiens prepare to hit the links for their annual golf tournament on Monday, there are still considerably more questions than answers surrounding the team. How will Jakub Dobeš handle his first season pencilled in as […] The post Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: A Plea To Montreal Canadiens Fans appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: Canadiens Fans Need To Accept Chris Kreider

The week’s hottest Montreal Canadiens topics, served without the sugar-coating and with little concern for bruised feelings, something Canadiens fans need to heal when it comes to new Canadiens winger Chris Kreider. As the Montreal Canadiens prepare to hit the links for their annual golf tournament on Monday, there are still considerably more questions than […] The post Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: Canadiens Fans Need To Accept Chris Kreider appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Montreal Canadiens Lock Up Zach Bolduc To Four-Year Contract

Per Sportsnet NHL Insider Elliotte Freiedman, the Montreal Canadiens have re-signed restricted free agent forward Zach Bolduc to a four-year contract worth $16.8 million. The new contract carries an annual salary cap hit of $4.2 million. *It should be noted that at the time of publication here, the Montreal Canadiens had not confirmed Friedman’s report […] The post Montreal Canadiens Lock Up Zach Bolduc To Four-Year Contract appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Canadiens hand out 4-year contract to former 1st-round pick

The Montreal Canadiens have been making some last-second moves as they are set to open training camp on Wednesday. The Canadiens just signed Chris Kreider to a deal after he was released by the Anaheim Ducks. Now, the team is taking care of one of their current players, according to Elliotte Friedman. Zachary Bolduc is […] The post Canadiens hand out 4-year contract to former 1st-round pick appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Canadiens Sign Zachary Bolduc To Four-Year Extension

By Bradley Keith | at September 13, 2026 12:19 pm The Canadiens have signed forward Zachary Bolduc to a four-year extension with a $4.2MM AAV, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. A restricted free agent after his first season in Montreal which brought 12 goals and 30 points in 78 games, the Habs are set to keep the Quebec native around for the next four years which are full of optimism with a well-executed rebuild having reached its completion. More to come… Montreal Canadiens Newsstan...

Canadiens re-sign Zachary Bolduc to four-year contract

The Montreal Canadiens have locked up another young forward to a new deal. Zachary Bolduc signed a four-year, $16.8-million deal. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Sunday. Bolduc will carry a $4.2 million cap hit coming off his entry-level contract. The 23-year-old is coming his first season with the Canadiens where he recorded 12 goals and 30 points in 78 games. He added three goals and seven points during the Canadiens’ run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Montreal acquired the Trois-Rivièr...