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Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors

Habsent Minded 7.02: When to expect Ivan Demidov in Montreal

We’re now in the dog days of summer for NHL news, but there are still some Montreal Canadiens topics worth a quick discussion on the podcast. Myself and Patrik Bexell got together on Monday to go over a few things, starting with the team’s recent

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs’ McMann lights lamp early with tipped goal vs. Canadiens

Watch as Bobby McMann tips home a shot from William Nylander to score the first goal of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ season just one minute into the season opener against the Montreal Canadiens.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Bettman commends McDavid’s team-friendly contract: ‘A testament to Connor’s passion’

Connor McDavid left a bag of money on the table this week. The superstar centre signed a two-year, US$25-million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers through 2027-28 after weighing his options all summer and through most of training camp. Ther

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Will Canadiens’ Suzuki put together first 100-point season?

In this edition of Hot Topic, Sportsnet’s Hockey Central panel shares their hot takes for the NHL season, including Nick Suzuki and Quinn Hughes’ offensive outlook as well as David Pastrnak’s future with the Boston Bruins.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Wednesday Night Hockey on Sportsnet: Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens renew their rivalry to open their 2025-26 seasons on Wednesday. Live coverage on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ begins at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT, or follow along with our live tracker.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Two Former Canadiens Land on Opponent's Top Line in Surprising Move

Major surprise in New York: Jonathan Drouin and Emil Heineman, two former Montreal Canadiens, were spotted this morning on the Islanders' top line in practice.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Liveblog: Canadiens kick off 2025-26 season vs. Maple Leafs

Will the Montreal Canadiens start their 116th season with a win?

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Canadiens @ Maple Leafs: Game thread, lines, and how to watch

Game 1: Montreal Canadiens @ Toronto Maple Leafs Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT
In Canada: Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French)
Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet+ At the conclusion of the game, the top comments from this

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Canadiens' Lineup Hints at Brendan Gallagher Taking on a Bigger Role in Season Opener

It's finally time for the Montreal Canadiens' season opener, and Martin St-Louis has given a fairly clear hint about his lineup.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Are the Montreal Canadiens and Lane Hutson Taking a Timeout?

The post Are the Montreal Canadiens and Lane Hutson Taking a Timeout? appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Explore the complexities of Lane Hutson and Canadiens talks as tension rises and negotiations hit an unexpected roadblock. The post Are the Montre

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Canadiens’ Opening Night Lines Against Toronto Maple Leafs

The buzz surrounding the young lineup of the Montreal Canadiens is palpable. They enter this NHL season with the youngest lineup in the league at an average age of 25-years-old. They will take on a new look Toronto Maple Leafs team on opening night b

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Canadiens and Lane Hutson Still Apart on Two Key Factors Including Contract Length

TSN's Darren Dreger and Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman report negotiations between the Montreal Canadiens and Lane Hutson are stalled over contract term and salary.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Canadiens Prospect’s Hot Start Fuels Early Buzz for 2026 Debut

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson won the Calder Trophy as the top rookie in the NHL last season. Hutson’s teammate, forward Ivan Demidov, is the odds-on favorite to grab it in 2025-26. Could the Habs have a candidate in the system to pot

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Published: 2 weeks ago