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2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #20 Jared Davidson
Introduction It was a tale of two seasons for Jared Davidson. The first half featured fantastic highs including his NHL debut. In the second half, it felt like nothing could quite go his way. He earned an NHL call-up after contributing nine goals and two assists in 13 games for the Laval Rocket by early November. However, his post-NHL time was marked by just seven goals and seven assists in his final 40 games. After a 24-goal season the year before, he scored just 16 times, seeing hi...
Monday Habs Headlines: Jakub Dobeš named among league’s top goalies
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Jakub Dobeš ranks as the NHL’s 10th-best goalie in NHL Network’s pre-season ranking. [ NHL.com ] Around the league and elsewhere Jack Hughes’s health and the quality of the goaltending remain the key talking points for the New Jersey Devils. [ NHL.com ] The top five prospects in the Devils organization. [ NHL.com ] Logan Stankoven took the Stanley Cup to his hometown school and hospital. [ NHL.com ]
Remember When … the Canadiens turned the captaincy into a competition
The Montreal Canadiens has never been accused of being a boring franchise. This series is a look back at the moments that made you throw your hands up, lose your mind, ugly cry, hold your breath, scratch your head, and cheer so loudly you scared the dog…sometimes all at once. If you were there the first time around, you know. If you weren’t, hop in the DeLorean cause we’re going back in time. C-less Every summer, the Montreal Canadiens keep with the trend of giving their fanbase some...
Sunday Habs Headlines: L.J. Mooney aims to be Montreal’s next small star
Montreal Canadiens news and notes L.J. Mooney is confident in his abilities despite his small stature, and seeing the success of Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson in Montreal gives him even more faith in a future as an NHLer. [ Montreal Gazette ] The Canadiens are in great shape salary-cap wise, unlike a couple of rebuilding teams in the Pacific Division that either chose or were forced to spend big this off-season. [ Sportsnet ] The relationship throughout the dynasty years betwe...
Saturday Habs Headlines: Kent Hughes’s worst trades
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Looking at some of the trades of Kent Hughes’s tenure that haven’t panned out. [ Montreal Gazette ] What Jakub Dobeš can do for an encore after a stellar rookie season is a top question heading into the new campaign. [ NHL.com ] Contracts for the standout rookies Dobeš and Ivan Demidov have been the top moves made this off-season. [ NHL.com ] Was Demidov’s contract one of the final eight-year deals the NHL will see? [ TSN ] Demidov w...
2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #21 Timofei Runtso
Introduction The 2026 NHL Draft was a shift in mentality for the Montreal Canadiens. It wasn’t as hyped or celebrated as some of their previous draft classes. There was no steal or standout gems taken early, as most of the draft was built around filling needs and targeting specific attributes. Late in the second round, they made an aggressive move to trade up four positions to select a player whose development curve caught the attention of their scouting department. After going undra...
Friday Habs Headlines: More accolades for Juraj Slafkovský
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Juraj Slafkovský has been named the first-ever Honorary Citizen of the village of Budimir. [ Montreal Canadiens ] Slafkovský has also won Slovakian Hockey Player of the Year for the fourth time. [ Dennik Sport (Slovak) ] Three Habs facing a make-or-break training camp. [ The Hockey Writers ] Phillip Danault and Zachary Bolduc have no issues with the lack of major moves by management this off-season. [ Journal de Montreal ] Noah Dobso...
Montreal Canadiens sign Sasha Pastujov to one-year, two-way contract
The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Sasha Pastujov to a one-year, two-year contract the team announced on Thursday. Les Canadiens s'entendent sur les termes d’un contrat d’une saison (2026-2027) à deux volets avec l’attaquant Sasha Pastujov. The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract (2026-27) with forward Sasha Pastujov. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/id8kL7s2Tz — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) August 13, 2026 Pastujov was acquired by the Canadiens...
2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #22 Hayden Paupanekis
Introduction Coming in at number 22 is Hayden Paupanekis, a hulking 6’5″ centre from the WHL. The Montreal Canadiens have struck a solid balance of adding size and skill with their picks at the NHL draft, and the former was what they had in mind when they traded up to get Paupanekis in the third round in 2025. A prototypical power forward, he spent his 2025-26 season with the Memorial Cup host Kelowna Rockets, his first full season with that club. Marginal improvement was achieved, b...
Thursday Habs Headlines: Kent Hughes could still make moves this fall
Montreal Canadiens news and notes We could see a trade this September or October as long as Kent Hughes can find the right “dance partner”. [ Montreal Gazette ] If no trades are made this offseason, Hughes can look back with no regrets given how his team is shaping up. [ The Hockey Writers ] Habs players reveal why they should stick to hockey instead of handyman tasks. [ Canadiens ] Looking back at Nick Suzuki’s recent achievements as he enters his 27th year. [ Journal de...
2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #23 Sasha Pastujov
Introduction The Montreal Canadiens have given their AHL affiliate a considerable makeover this off-season. A number of players, including a few fixtures of this series, have been shipped out in one-for-trades. One of the departures was Sean Farrell, traded on July 27 to the Anaheim Ducks. In his place comes Sasha Pastujov, one draft class younger than Farrell. Anaheim’s scouts has witnessed an impressive season with the U.S. National Team Development Program in which Pastujov finished wi...
Wednesday Habs Headlines: Quiet, but not idle
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Extensions to Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobes highlight a quiet Canadiens off-season. [ TSN ] Stéphane Richer says Cole Caufield is born to score goals. [ La Presse | RDS ] Members of the 1986 Stanley Cup champion Montreal Canadiens got together for a round of golf, minus one pivotal player. [ CTV (Video) | La Presse | RDS | Radio-Canada ] The 11th edition of the Classique KR raised $67,000 for the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation, w...
2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #24 Tyler Thorpe
Tyler Thorpe is coming off his first complete professional season of hockey with the Laval Rocket, and it was a year that highlighted plenty for the 20-year-old forward. In 68 games, he potted four goals and tallied 12 assists to go along with 77 penalty minutes in mostly a bottom-six checking role for Pascal Vincent. While the counting stats don’t look super appealing, Thorpe’s penchant for nastiness made him a fan favourite and a staple for the Rocket’s style of play. Standing 6’5″ and ...
Tuesday Habs Headlines: Goalie Talk
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes Carey Price is excited about Montreal’s prospects in goal, and in the playoffs. [ TSN | TVA Sports | Montreal Gazette ] In honor of his birthday, seven of Nick Suzuki’s most memorable moments in the last year. [ TVA Sports ] Lane Hutson ranked 6th in the NHL Network’s ranking of the league’s best defensemen. [ TVA Sports ] Reportedly, the Wild are interested in Patrik Laine. [ Yahoo Sports ] Active NHLers who will and might become Ha...
2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #25 Yevgeni Volokhin
Introduction To say Yevgeni Volokhin had a great season in the VHL (Russia’s equivalent of the AHL) would be an understatement. In 40 games, he posted a 25-10-5 record with a 1.51 goals-against average and .948 save percentage, along with nine shutouts. His playoff performance was also impressive, with three shutouts in 23 games and .936 mark. His regular-season save percentage was the second-best mark in the entire VHL, and top among those with a regular workload. He already has one...
Monday Habs Headlines: “It sure feels that they’re a contender”
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Carey Price likes the Canadiens’ odds of challenging for a Stanley Cup, and believes their young goaltenders are a big part of it. [ NHL.com ] Lane Hutson ranks sixth on NHL Network’s list of top defencemen. [ NHL.com ] Around the league and elsewhere How will the Detroit Red Wings perform in 2026-27 following their captain’s trade request? [ NHL.com ] The Red Wings’ top prospects, led by goalie Trey Augustine. [ NHL.com ] J...
Montreal Canadiens loan Vinzenz Rohrer to EV Zug for 2026-27 season
Vinzenz Rohrer has been loaned to EV Zug of the Swiss National League for the reminder of the Swiss team’s 2026-27 season. Rohrer signed a three-year entry level contract with the Canadiens in June 2025, but signed a deal with Zug earlier this month. Les Canadiens ont prêté l'attaquant Vinzenz Rohrer au EV Zug dans la Ligue nationale suisse pour la saison 2026-2027. The Canadiens have loaned forward Vinzenz Rohrer to the EV Zug in the Swiss National League for the 2026-27 season. pic.tw...
Sunday Habs Headlines: Jakub Dobeš is fine with two- or three-goalie tandem
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Whether the Canadiens have two goalies or three, Jakub Dobeš is prepared for what the 2026-27 brings. [ Journal de Montreal ] Alexandre Carrier says the Canadiens still being the league’s youngest team with several rounds of playoff experience has them in a good spot for the new season. [ Journal de Montreal ] Around the league and elsewhere The Dallas Stars enter the season with their Stanley Cup window beginning to close. [ NHL.com ...
Saturday Habs Headlines: Players in line for bigger things this year
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Five players who should improve on their 2025-26 performance. [ Journal de Montreal ] Lane Hutson is projected to take over as the league’s top defenceman within the next five years. [ NHL.com ] Hutson and Ivan Demidov have arguably the two best-value contracts in the NHL. [ Sportsnet ] Signing so many players to maximum-length contracts is something the Canadiens have in common with the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes. [ RDS ] ...
2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: The Near Misses (34-26)
Introduction The past couple of years this has mostly been an extension of the Top 25, with too many players showing NHL ability to fit into the official countdown. With the six graduating NHLers, the quality isn’t quite the same this year, and more in line with what this section of players has usually been: skaters with an NHL skill or two but not the full set required to crack a roster, and some unproven goaltenders. Every one of the nine players we’ll profile here did receive at l...
Friday Habs Headlines: Writing their own stories
Montreal Canadiens news and notes The Xhekaj story, from refugee roots to NHL dreams. [ Instagram – UNHCR ] Three players who could surprise at training camp. [ The Hockey Writers ] Will Ville Koivunen’s contract impact the Zachary Bolduc negotiations? [ Journal de Montreal ] WHL players and alumni within the Canadiens prospect pool. [ WHL ] Around the league and elsewhere The Pittsburgh Penguins gave Koivunen a stunningly unnecessary eight-year, $32 million...
2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: The Projects (42-35)
Introduction Getting closer to the top players in the organization, we find a group that is neither on a track to play in the NHL nor appearing hopeless to do so. These prospects have generally performed better than those we just discussed as Long Shots, with a larger base of skills to work with. Three of the players are from the 2026 NHL Draft class, but there is an equal number of off-season additions for the Laval Rocket. In both cases, they are new players to the project, which t...
Thursday Habs Headlines: Rebuild targets worth pursuing
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Players worth considering if Kent Hughes is serious about accelerating the rebuild. [ The Sick Podcast ] Unrestricted free agent Patrik Laine could be a fit for teams looking to add offence without breaking the bank. [ Montreal Gazette ] Cole Caufield is getting some well-deserved recognition, coming in ninth in the NHL Network’s ranking of wingers. [ Montreal Gazette ] Noah Dobson is the third Canadiens player to become a...
2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: The Long Shots (55-43)
Introduction The excitement each year when we do this project is coming up with an order for the top players in the organization, with new additions and great seasons from others shifting how relative value is viewed from summer to summer. But while we all fret over who to move into the top spots, voters also make their task of ranking a high number of players easier by shifting a few players to the lowest ranks to limit the options they have to mull over higher up. Each year we like...
Wednesday Habs Headlines: Back on The Rock
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Alex Newhook is back in Newfoundland for the third annual Alex Newhook and Friends Golf Classic. [ CBC ] What should Alexandre Carrier’s role be? [ The Sick Podcast ] Looking back at a Jonathan Drouin trade that backfired from day one. [ A Winning Habit ] How LJ Mooney and Timofei Runtso performed at the WJSS. [ The Hockey Writers ] The top 5 Canadiens feel-good stories of 2025-26. [ The Hockey Writers ] Off-season grades for th...
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