Blackhawks’ Maroon, Canadiens’ Xhekaj square off in heavyweight tilt

Watch as Montreal Canadiens’ Arber Xhekaj and Chicago Blackhawks’ Patrick Maroon square off in a heavyweight tilt, exchanging blows during the first period.

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Published: 6 months ago

Friday Habs Headlines: Joe Veleno’s fit

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Joe Veleno wants to get back on track. [La Presse]
• Why the Canadiens signed Veleno: Context, role, positional need, and speed. [The Athletic]
• Internal competition is a focal point

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Canadiens’ New Additions Will Fuel Internal Competition

Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens have made a few groundbreaking trades this offseason and quietly addressed a crucial need that separates playoff teams from those watching in spring: depth.…

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Published: 14 hours ago

Top 10 Must-See Canadiens Games in 2025-26

Some Montreal Canadiens games stand out more than others, with the NHL having just released their regular-season schedule for 2025-26.

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Published: 20 hours ago

New exhibition traces Guy Lafleur's path to hockey superstardom

Canadian hockey icon Guy Lafleur was born, raised and laid to rest in Thurso, Que., and his ties to the Outaouais remained strong throughout his life. A new pop-up exhibition in Gatineau focuses on his early years.

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Published: 1 day ago

Thursday Habs Headlines: What Montreal has in Joe Veleno

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Does Joe Veleno have the talents to replace Christian Dvorak? [Radio-Canada]
• The players Veleno will be battling with for a roster spot. [RDS]
• Veleno hasn’t had the career expect

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  Published: 1 day ago

Canadiens Sign Joe Veleno But Still Need a 2C

Montreal Canadiens’ general manager (GM) Kent Hughes made another offseason acquisition, signing unrestricted free agent (UFA) forward Joe Veleno to a one-year, one-way contract worth $900,000. This does add much-needed depth…

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Published: 1 day ago

Canadiens to kick off season with three-game road trip

Fans of the Montreal Canadiens will have to wait a little longer to see their team play at home.

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Published: 1 day ago

Trade Pitch Sees Canadiens Acquiring Future Hall of Famer to Fill Major Need

The Montreal Canadiens have a clear need for a No. 2 center and Heavy.com proposed a deal that would see them acquire Evgeni Malkin. The post Trade Pitch Sees Canadiens Acquiring Future Hall of Famer to Fill Major Need appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Published: 1 day ago

Canadiens Sign Former First Round Pick

The Montreal Canadiens announced this morning that they have signed center Joe Veleno to a one-year, $900,000 contract. Veleno played last season for the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks. This offseason, the Blackhawks traded Veleno to th

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Published: 1 day ago

Canadiens Could Still Fall Short of the Playoffs Next Season

The Montreal Canadiens took several steps forward this offseason, and after making the playoffs, adding key players like Noah Dobson and Zachary Bolduc, and with a full season from top…

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Published: 1 day ago

NHL releases 2025-26 schedule

The NHL announced the schedule for the 2025-26 season on Wednesday.The campaign opens Oct. 7 with a tripleheader: The Florida Panthers take on the Chicago Blackhawks and raise their second straight Stanley Cup banner before the Pittsburgh Penguins fa

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Habs sign Veleno to 1-year contract

The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Joe Veleno to a one-year contract, the team announced Wednesday.The deal is worth $900,000, according to The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta.Veleno, 25, played 74 games in 2024-25, spending time with the Detroit R

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Published: 1 day ago