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Saturday Habs Headlines: Anthony Mantha says he and Montreal had discussions
Photo credit: Anthony Mantha by All-Pro Reels | flickr | CC BY-SA 2.0 Montreal Canadiens news and notes Anthony Mantha says he delayed signing a new contract with the New Jersey Devils for a week to wait to hear back from the Canadiens, but no actual offer was put forth by Kent Hughes. [ La Presse ] With Kirby Dach now signed, Zachary Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj remain Hughes’s biggest remaining projects. [ RDS ] After years of having one of the toughest schedules in the leag...
Friday Habs Headlines: And then there were still three
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Midway through July, there are still three goaltenders on the Canadiens’ 2026-27 roster. [ Montreal Gazette ] How the roster looks at this point. [ NHL.com ] Despite a quiet summer, the Canadiens will still be among the improved teams this season due to the young core gaining more experience. [ The Athletic ] If you missed the news yesterday, the 84-game 2026-27 schedule has been released, including a homestand that begins on Boxing Day i...
Kirby Dach signs one-year extension with the Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed Kirby Dach to a one-year contract extension carrying an average annual value of $3.6 million. The two parties avoid the arbitration hearing that Dach had elected for on July 5. Les Canadiens s'entendent sur les termes d'un contrat d'une saison avec l’attaquant Kirby Dach. The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with forward Kirby Dach. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/5fz1cEvVZG — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 16, 2026 ...
Montreal Canadiens to open season September 29 in Toronto, full 2026-27 schedule revealed
The NHL has officially announced the full schedule for the 2026-27 regular season, returning to 84 games for the first time since the 1993-94 season. Our 84-game schedule for 2026-27 is here! Details ↓ #GoHabsGo https://t.co/bndflqUBMt — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 16, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens 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 ...
Thursday Habs Headlines: The case for re-signing Josh Anderson
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Josh Anderson is entering the final year of his current contract and the Habs should get on that extension. [ The Sick Podcast ] The Canadiens’ five best contracts heading into the 2026–27 season. [ The Hockey Writers ] The Habs will open the 2026–27 season in Toronto before facing the defending champs Carolina Hurricanes in their own home opener. [ Montreal Gazette ] Around the league and elsewhere After seven seasons, Steve Yze...
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. ...
Wednesday Habs Headlines: Set up for years to come
Montreal Canadiens news and notes The Canadiens Cup window is wide open. [ Daily Faceoff ] Scott Wheeler unveils the summer 2026 edition of his ranking of the NHL’s best prospects. [ The Athletic ] The Habs’ five best value contracts for 2026-27. [ The Hockey Writers ] Lewis Hamilton continues to rep the Montreal Canadiens this summer. [ Montreal Gazette ] Around the league and elsewhere Five NHL stars who could demand max contracts. [ Sportsnet ] Nick ...
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...
Daniel Jacob named head coach of the Laval Rocket
The Laval Rocket have named Daniel Jacob as the fifth head coach in team history on Monday. Jacob has been an assistant coach in the American Hockey League for seven seasons, including twice for the Rocket under both Joël Bouchard and Pascal Vincent, who left the organization for a job with the Seattle Kraken. Jacob was also an assistant under Bouchard when he went to the San Diego Gulls. The announcement was made by Rocket GM John Sedgwick. “The Montreal Canadiens organization is pr...
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 ...
Sunday Habs Headlines: Zachary Bolduc not stressing about contract situation
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Zachary Bolduc is less concerned about his contract status, which he is confident will be settled in the coming weeks, and more thinking about a future playing with Alexander Zharovsky whom he went up against this week in a summer hockey event. [ RDS ] Vinzenz Rohrer has been visited by representatives of EV Zug who want the Habs prospect to play with the Swiss NL team this season. [ SwissHockeyNews ] Around the league and elsewhere T...
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...
Montreal Canadiens sign Bogdan Konyushkov to entry-level contract
The Montreal Canadiens used a creative contract maneuver to get one of their young prospects into the fold as a reinforcement at the end of the season on Friday, signing defender Bogdan Konuyshkov to his two-year entry level contract. Les Canadiens s'entendent sur les termes d'un contrat d'entrée de deux saisons (2026-2027 à 2027-2028) avec le défenseur Bogdan Konyushkov. The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract (2026-27 to 2027-28) with defenseman Bogdan K...
Friday Habs Headlines: “It’s a real honour to play here”
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Phillip Danault is now the oldest player on the Habs roster as he approaches the 800 games played mark. [ Journal de Montreal ] Zachary Bolduc thinks that a new contract is on the horizon. [ Journal de Montreal ] TVA Sports ranks the top 15 Canadiens prospects. [ Journal de Montreal ] Three Habs currently lined up for bigger roles after a quiet start to free agency. [ A Winning Habit ] Around the league and elsewhere The&nbs...
Brett Berard signed to one-year contract by the Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens made a swap of restricted free agents with the New York Rangers on June 26, exchanging defenceman William Trudeau for forward Brett Berard. The Habs have now signed Berard to to a one-year, two-way contract. Les Canadiens s'entendent sur les termes d'un contrat d'une saison à deux volets avec l’attaquant Brett Berard. The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with forward Brett Berard. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/UhSi1Rxbqi — Canadiens M...
Thursday Habs Headlines: Building more than a roster
Photo credit: Centre Bell by Ken Lund | flickr | CC BY-SA 2.0 Montreal Canadiens news and notes Derek Lalonde has been brought in as an assistant coach with news that Trevor Letowski is stepping back from his duties to be closer to his family. [ Sportsnet ] Alex Newhook is bringing some Habs friends to Newfoundland for his third annual golf fundraiser this August. [ VOCM ] Ivan Demidov’s contract extension reflects the Canadiens’ team-first culture. [ The Lead Sports Medi...
Reilly Walsh signed by the Montreal Canadiens to a one-year contract
The Montreal Canadiens have signed 27-year-old defenceman Reilly Walsh to a one-year, two-way contract. Les Canadiens s'entendent sur les termes d'un contrat d'une saison à deux volets avec le défenseur Reilly Walsh. The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with defenseman Reilly Walsh. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/gwGyUZRX3P — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 8, 2026 Walsh is another right-shot defenceman, continuing the trend this off-season ...
Wednesday Habs Headlines: Finishing what he started
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Why returning to Michigan is a smart decision for Michael Hage. [ The Sick Podcast ] “All in all, the Habs stay the course so far the off-season. The good news for them is that it means a championship remains in their path.” [ Inside the Rink ] Which Canadiens’ prospects are most likely to make the NHL roster? [ The Hockey Writers ] Samuel Montembeault should be on the Canadiens roster to start the season. [ The Hockey Writers ] 20 t...
Tuesday Habs Headlines: Off-Season Work Continues
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes Montreal is not done this summer. [ TVA Sports ] The Habs have reportedly signed Reilly Walsh. [ TVA Sports ] Around the League and Elsewhere Alex Ovechkin has re-signed for one year with the Capitals and wants to prove he’s still a strong piece on a contending team. [ NHL | TSN | NHL | Yahoo Sports ] Ovechkin is evasive about whether he’ll keep playing after this year. [ TSN | Sportsnet ] Zach Werenski would be quite a priz...
Monday Habs Headlines: Kirby Dach elects for arbitration
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Kirby Dach is one of the players who have elected for arbitration. [ La Presse ] Around the league and elsewhere The 15 players who elected for salary arbitration, including Jason Robertson. [ NHL.com ] The Leo Carlsson offer sheet will force teams to make quicker determinations of their young players’ value and sign them to their second contract before another team can. [ La Presse ] Pavel Mintyukov, another of Anaheim’s offer-s...
Sunday Habs Headlines: The productive partnership of Kent Hughes and Dan Milstein
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Dan Milstein’s first interaction with Kent Hughes was the trade of Alexander Romanov in 2022, but since then the two parties have shook hands on various additions of some of the Habs’ top prospects. [ La Presse ] New contracts for Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobeš have made it a decent off-season for Montreal, but it can’t be called a success until the roster is improved from last year. [ The Athletic ] Around the league and elsewhere Acqu...
Saturday Habs Headlines: Options running out for off-season improvements
Montreal Canadiens news and notes The pool of players that could have helped the Canadiens in 2026-27 is quickly drying up. [ La Presse ] Not only is Montreal’s core locked up long-term, but there are staggered expiration dates of their contracts, and flexible no-trade clauses to work with. [ Journal de Montreal ] Michael Hage is showing the character that the Canadiens organization is always mentioning by wanting to bring everything he can to Michigan after an injury spoiled ...
Grading Aatos Koivu’s 2025-26 season
This is probably the toughest grade article to write this year, not due to Aatos Koivu’s performance in itself, but because TPS Turku has been in shambles, on and off the ice. The Liiga club and Rasmus Bergqvist’s Skellefteå, saw similar experiences for their Montreal Canadiens prospects, but are still poles apart. One team is arguably Scandinavia’s, and Europe’s, top team, the other is at the other end of the spectrum. Coach Toni Söderholm tried to implement a completely new system. Aato...
Friday Habs Headlines: Alexander Zharovsky wants to “arrive ready” for 2027-28 debut
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Alexander Zharovsky wants to “arrive ready” when his KHL contract expires at the end of this upcoming season. [ RDS ] Kent Hughes’s core values have shaped the Canadiens’ remarkable salary structure. [ Montreal Gazette ] Hughes is managing a fine balancing act for the moment. [ Radio-Canada ] Jakub Dobeš addresses the media after his three-year contract extension. [ Montreal Canadiens (Video) ] Dobeš has bought himself peace of mind....
Montreal Canadiens sign Jakub Dobeš to three-year contract extension
One day after locking in Ivan Demidov, the Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Jakub Dobeš to a three-year contract extension. Les Canadiens s'entendent sur les termes d’une prolongation de contrat de trois saisons (2027-2028 à 2029-2030) avec le gardien Jakub Dobes. The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension (2027-28 to 2029-30) with goalie Jakub Dobes. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/Sa8xdANqt6 — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 2, 2026 T...
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