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Deadlines Spur Action | 32 Thoughts

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman discuss the new CBA taking effect Wednesday and the rush around the NHL to get contracts completed under the current rules. The guys dive into Chris Kreider signing with the Canadiens and what his role could look like in Montreal before talking about how winning can become one of the biggest recruiting tools for teams looking to attract players. The Final Thought focuses on the latest update surrounding Connor Hellebuyck. Kyl...

Canadiens And Arber Xhekaj Reportedly Close On Contract

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj arrived at the team’s annual golf tournament still not signed to a new contract. However, there was optimism and a report that the restricted free agent and the team were closing in on a new contract and that Xhekaj will be signed when Canadiens training camp kicks off on Wednesday […] The post Canadiens And Arber Xhekaj Reportedly Close On Contract appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

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Ottawa Senators’ Jaxon Cover Steals the Show in Prospects’ Challenge

Ottawa Senators prospects Future Sens and Sens hopefuls take to the ice to launch the 2026-27 season. Sens hockey is officially back! After five long months and a summer of major off-ice changes, the Ottawa Senators hit the ice twice this past weekend in a pair of games against the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens. There were a number of familiar faces at the tournament, including Oskar Pettersson and Djibril Touré with lots of rookies on the first year of the entry-level deals a...

Montreal Canadiens Extend Head Coach Martin St. Louis

The Montreal Canadiens held their annual golf tournament on Monday and the first announcement of the day was that the team has extended head coach Martin St. Louis. After the 8 am ET announcement, TSN and Athletic NHL Insider Pierre LeBrun reported that the contract extension was for three seasons on top of the upcoming […] The post Montreal Canadiens Extend Head Coach Martin St. Louis appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Canadiens re-sign Martin St. Louis to multi-year contract extension after terrific year

The Montreal Canadiens have had a busy few days. The franchise signed Chris Kreider on Saturday, re-signed Zachary Bolduc on Sunday and handed head coach Martin St. Louis a multi-year contract extension Monday, general manager Kent Hughes announced. “Marty has done a terrific job leading our young team,” Hughes said in the official release. “He […] The post Canadiens re-sign Martin St. Louis to multi-year contract extension after terrific year appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Canadiens, Arber Xhekaj Nearing Contract Extension

According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, Arber Xhekaj is nearing a contract extension to stay a Habitant. That would be a habitant of the Montreal area, of course. LeBrun reports that the two sides are progressing and set to come to a deal before NHL training camp. Jeff Gorton, in speaking to reporters, said he’s confident that Arber will be present for when Montreal takes the ice. Earlier this offseason, it was reported that the Canadiens were weighing their options on a trade to potential...

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. ...