Bottom Six Minutes: A goaltending controversy in Montreal?

Despite jumping out to a commanding three-goal lead in the first period on Saturday night, the Montreal Canadiens could not defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs. Quite the opposite, in fact, as they surrendered seven straight goals in a collapse we would e

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Published: 6 months ago

Sunday Habs Headlines: Chaotic moments of 2024-25

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• The most chaotic moments of the Canadiens’ 2024-25 campaign. [TVA Sports]
• The barber-pole jersey makes an appearance in a list of the best and worst the NHL has ever seen. [The Athletic]

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  Published: 49 minutes ago

Noah Dobson’s Arrival Sparks Chain Reaction in Montreal

The post Noah Dobson’s Arrival Sparks Chain Reaction in Montreal appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Noah Dobson’s arrival has reshaped the Montreal Canadiens’ blue line and triggered a series of key roster decisions. The post Noah Dobson’s Arr

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Published: 17 hours ago

Revisiting the Canadiens’ Jaroslav Halak-Carey Price Decision

On July 18, longtime NHL goaltender Jaroslav Halak officially announced his retirement from professional hockey. With that announcement, a notable chapter in Montreal Canadiens history reopens, one that stirred intense…

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Published: 18 hours ago

Saturday Habs Headlines: Canadiens dominate list of NHL’s top under-23 players

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Lane Hutson leads a group of four Canadiens players in NHL.com’s list of the best players under 23. [NHL.com]
• How the Canadiens are set up for the new season. [NHL.com]
• Joe Velen

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  Published: 1 day ago

Just how good can the Canadiens be in 2025-26?

Last season, the Habs clinched their first playoff birth since their 2021 Stanley Cup Final run.

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Published: 1 day ago

Canadiens Absorb Zero Risk with Joe Veleno Signing

If the Montreal Canadiens had to add a centre via free agency, they made the right decision signing Joe Veleno to a risk-free one-year deal.

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Published: 1 day 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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  Published: 2 days ago

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: 2 days 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: 2 days 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: 3 days 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: 3 days 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: 3 days ago