Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors

Rocket vs. Senators recap & highlights: Power play leads the way as Laval wins again

The Laval Rocket used three power play goals, including two in 17 seconds, en route to a four-goal second period as they defeated the Belleville Senators 4-1 at Place Bell on Saturday night. The game changed during a parade to the penalty box earl

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Published: 4 months 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: 3 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: 8 hours 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: 8 hours 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: 19 hours 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: 21 hours 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: 21 hours 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: 21 hours 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: 22 hours 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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Published: 22 hours ago

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

Did the Montreal Canadiens Just Sign Their Second-Line Center?

The post Did the Montreal Canadiens Just Sign Their Second-Line Center? appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Canadiens signed Joe Veleno to a one-year, $900K deal—but he’s expected to fill a fourth-line role, not the second-line center spot. The

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Published: 1 day ago