Montreal Canadiens
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Montreal Canadiens Lose Star Forward Ivan Demidov to Lower-Body Injury
Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov will miss two to four weeks with a lower-body injury, dealing an early blow to the club.
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Xhekaj secures roster spot as Canadiens finalize opening lineup
Forward Florian Xhekaj avoided Sunday’s cuts and will join his brother Arber on the Montreal Canadiens’ season-opening roster.
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Zachary Bolduc Seeks Expanded Offensive Role in Canadiens Contract Talks
Forward Zachary Bolduc is pushing for a long-term deal with the Montreal Canadiens, conditioned on a shift back to a more significant offensive role.
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Former Canadiens Forward Yvon Lambert Recovering After Serious Fall
Former Montreal Canadiens player Yvon Lambert is recovering following surgery for a fractured hip and femur sustained during a recent fall.
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Canadiens’ Goaltending Evolution Leaves Samuel Montembeault Facing Uncertain Future
As Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler solidify their roles in Montreal, goaltender Samuel Montembeault enters his final contract year amid trade rumors.
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Contract Negotiations Stall for Canadiens’ Bolduc and Xhekaj
Montreal Canadiens restricted free agents Zachary Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj remain unsigned, sparking theories about potential trades by GM Kent Hughes.
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Insiders Express Skepticism Over Speculated Kent Johnson Trade Between Canadiens and Blue Jackets
Insider reports cast doubt on trade speculation linking Montreal Canadiens to Columbus forward Kent Johnson as both clubs weigh cap space and core plans.
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Canadiens Sign Jared Davidson, Hunter McKown to Two-Way Contracts
The Montreal Canadiens have signed forwards Jared Davidson and Hunter McKown to one-year, two-way contracts for the upcoming season.
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Sammy Blais Signs with Ottawa Senators
Forward Sammy Blais has officially joined the Ottawa Senators, departing the Montreal Canadiens organization as part of the NHL off-season roster shuffle.
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Kent Hughes Pivots Strategy as Canadiens Target Physicality in 2026 NHL Draft
General Manager Kent Hughes steered the Canadiens toward a new physical profile at the 2026 NHL Draft, selecting 6-foot-3 winger Gleb Pugachyov at No. 26.
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New York Rangers acquire William Trudeau from Montreal in prospect swap
The New York Rangers have traded winger Brett Berard to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for defenseman William Trudeau to bolster their defensive depth.
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Montreal Canadiens Eyeing Columbus Forward Kirill Marchenko Amid Trade Rumors
The Montreal Canadiens are exploring a potential move for Columbus forward Kirill Marchenko as trade interest grows ahead of the NHL draft.
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Seattle Kraken’s Matty Beniers Spotted in Montreal, Fueling Trade Speculation
A recent sighting of Seattle Kraken forward Matty Beniers in Montreal has ignited speculation regarding a potential trade to the Canadiens, though no official talks have been confirmed.
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Montreal Canadiens Weigh Options for 28th Overall Pick
With the NHL draft approaching, Canadiens GM Kent Hughes faces a pivotal decision regarding the 28th overall pick, with Russian defenseman Nikita Shcherbakov emerging as a potential target.
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Jeff Gorton Addresses Departure of Laval Rocket Coach Pascal Vincent
Montreal Canadiens President of Hockey Operations Jeff Gorton has confirmed the departure of Laval Rocket coach Pascal Vincent, who is joining the Seattle Kraken as an assistant coach.
