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Montreal Canadiens to open season September 29 in Toronto

The NHL has released the home openers for all 32 teams, and we have some idea of how the season will start for the Montreal Canadiens. They will start on the road on the NHL’s opening night, Tuesday, September 29 in Toronto to take on the new-look Maple Leafs. They will also face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins on October 3 in their home opener, indicating a season-opening road trip. We will have to wait for the full schedule to see whether there are any games between the two. ...

Why The Montreal Canadiens Should Sign Josh Anderson To A Contract Extension

The Montreal Canadiens should and need to sign veteran winger Josh Anderson to a contract extension. There is an old saying in hockey that you only truly appreciate a player after he’s gone. Carey Price is a prime example. Montreal may soon feel the same way with the departure of Brendan Gallagher. And Josh Anderson […] The post Why The Montreal Canadiens Should Sign Josh Anderson To A Contract Extension appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Tuesday Habs Headlines: Arber Xhekaj attracting interest

Montreal Canadiens news and notes Arber Xhekaj is reportedly drawing interest around the league. [ Journal de Montreal ] Daniel Jacob was promoted from assistant to head coach of the Laval Rocket on Monday. [ Sportsnet ] Jacob stood out as the clear choice with his communication skills, hockey IQ, and work ethic. [ Montreal Gazette ] Can Jacob raise the bar as the new Rocket bench boss? [ Journal de Montreal ] Why the Canadiens have the flexibility to stay the course...

Canadiens Named as Landing Spot for Intriguing 19-Goal Center

The Montreal Canadiens could add some youth to their roster this offseason.Montreal has had a relatively quiet offseason, as the Canadiens’ big move was re-signing their own players. Yet, Montreal needs more, and NHL analyst Lyle Richardson of Bleacher Report named them one of five potential landing spots for young center Shane Wright from the […] The post Canadiens Named as Landing Spot for Intriguing 19-Goal Center appeared first on HEAVY .

Canadiens Third-Year Defenseman Drawing Significant Trade Interest

The Montreal Canadiens went into a rebuild after their Stanley Cup Finals appearance in 2021, and just five years later, this team behind an incredible young core is shaping up as one that could compete for many Stanley Cups over the next decade.This off-season however, the team have been rather quiet, and while many expect […] The post Canadiens Third-Year Defenseman Drawing Significant Trade Interest appeared first on HEAVY .

Monday Habs Headlines: Kirby Dach’s arbitration hearing set for July 30

Montreal Canadiens news and notes The second-last day of the arbitration hearing window is when Kirby Dach’s case is set to be presented. [ PuckPedia ] The Laval Rocket signed Alexander Legkov, Jacob Dion, and Kale McCallum to minor-league contracts. [ RDS ] An exhibit featuring Guy Lafleur is on display in Saint-Luc-de-Vincennes. [ Radio-Canada ] Around the league and elsewhere Colton Dach signed a two-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers. [ NHL.com ...

Canadiens Named Best Fit for 33-Goal Scorer to Fill Top-6 Role

The Montreal Canadiens could make an intriguing free agent signing to bolster their offense.Montreal has been relatively quiet this offseason, and the Canadiens could still use another forward who can add some secondary scoring. So, NHL analyst Josh Wegman of theScore named the Canadiens the best fit to sign Anthony Mantha.“Mantha was also listed among […] The post Canadiens Named Best Fit for 33-Goal Scorer to Fill Top-6 Role appeared first on HEAVY .

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: New Era in Canadiens Leadership

By JD Lagrange – Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: The week’s hot topics, served without sugar-coating or concern for bruised feelings. This week, we look at the potential candidates to become alternate-captains, and other hot topics around the Canadiens. Brendan Gallagher‘s departure to the Vancouver Canucks did more than remove one of the Montreal […] The post Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: New Era in Canadiens Leadership appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Canadiens Have Reported Interest In Quebec Native After Career-Best Season

While the bad news for the Montreal Canadiens was that their attempt at securing a berth in the Stanley Cup Final for what would have been the first time since 2021 fell just short, the good news is that they appear poised to be contenders in the competitive Atlantic Division for years to come with […] The post Canadiens Have Reported Interest In Quebec Native After Career-Best Season appeared first on HEAVY .

Report: Canadiens Homing In On UFA Anthony Mantha

Unrestricted free agent Anthony Mantha picked a good time to have a career year. The 31-year-old blew away his career highs this past season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, with 33 goals and 64 points. Now he feels he has a chance to cash in as a UFA.  The Montreal Canadiens are interested. But on a short-term deal only.  Marc-Olivier Beaudoin of BPM Sports tells us that the Habs have " a willingness to team up on a (very) short-term basis, while Mantha would be looking for a medium/lo...

Saturday Habs Headlines: Alexander Zharovsky is “a steal for the Canadiens”

Montreal Canadiens news and notes Mikhail Grigorenko played against Alexander Zharovsky last season, and says few people in North America understand how good he is. [ TVA Sports ] One remaining off-season question for each NHL team. [ Sportsnet ] The top 10 Canadiens goals of 2025-26. [ Journal de Montreal ] Around the league and elsewhere Looking at the rules and precedent after Tom Dundon included his wife and children on the Stanley Cup engraving list. [ The A...