<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ice Hockey - Montreal Canadiens - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Ice Hockey - Montreal Canadiens news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:09:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[NHL 27: The Canadiens’ player faces look terrible]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHL 27, the latest installment in the annual series developed by EA Sports, will officially be released next Friday. But in reality, the game has been available since yesterday for those who pre-ordered the premium edition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-27-the-canadiens-player-faces-look-terrible/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-27-the-canadiens-player-faces-look-terrible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The CH’s summer in three questions, the main one being…]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that we've covered our top 15 most promising CH prospects, it would be good to revisit some summer topics that we've put on the back burner. Here are three questions that still deserve some thought and answers before the next season kicks off!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-chs-summer-in-three-questions-the-main-one-being/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-chs-summer-in-three-questions-the-main-one-being/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bold Idea for Canadiens Includes a Big Change for D-Man Arber Xhekaj]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arber Xhekaj&lsquo;s future with the Montreal Canadiens remains unclear, as the 25-year-old defenceman is still unsigned as a restricted free agent with training camp fast approaching.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/bold-idea-for-canadiens-includes-a-big-change-for-d-man-arber-xhekaj/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/bold-idea-for-canadiens-includes-a-big-change-for-d-man-arber-xhekaj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Montembeault Is Suddenly More Interesting Than He Looks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s a name worth keeping an eye on as the goalie market shakes loose: Sam Montembeault. The Canadiens are carrying three legit goalies right now, and that&rsquo;s just not sustainable long-term, even if it&rsquo;s cheap enough to get away with for a while.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sam-montembeault-is-suddenly-more-interesting-than-he-looks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sam-montembeault-is-suddenly-more-interesting-than-he-looks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Zharovsky was shut out in his first game of the season in the KHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today marks the start of the KHL season, with several games on the schedule. And of course, in Montreal, we're keeping a close eye on the Russian league.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/alexander-zharovsky-was-shut-out-in-his-first-game-of-the-season-in-the-khl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/alexander-zharovsky-was-shut-out-in-his-first-game-of-the-season-in-the-khl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking News: Gleb Pugachyov is expected to start the season in the MHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this morning, I mentioned Gleb Pugachyov's situation&mdash;he had to sit out and watch his team play its first four games of the season without him, while also watching a fourth-round prospect from the same draft score his first career goal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/breaking-news-gleb-pugachyov-is-expected-to-start-the-season-in-the-mhl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/breaking-news-gleb-pugachyov-is-expected-to-start-the-season-in-the-mhl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens’ 1st Round Draft Pick Success Under Kent Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since taking over as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens in January 2022, Kent Hughes has been tasked with overseeing one of the most important stretches of drafting in franchise history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-1st-round-draft-pick-success-under-kent-hughes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-1st-round-draft-pick-success-under-kent-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Setback for Pugachyov: The Bruins’ Fourth-Round Pick Is Already Making a Name for Himself in the KHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the third consecutive year, the Montreal Canadiens have set their sights on a Russian forward for their first pick in the National Hockey League draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/a-setback-for-pugachyov-the-bruins-fourth-round-pick-is-already-making-a-name-for-himself-in-the-khl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/a-setback-for-pugachyov-the-bruins-fourth-round-pick-is-already-making-a-name-for-himself-in-the-khl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL 27: The Canadiens Have the Best Team Rating in the NHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the world of hockey, September is obviously marked by the return of National Hockey League action, with each team kicking off training camp and playing preseason games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-27-the-canadiens-have-the-best-team-rating-in-the-nhl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-27-the-canadiens-have-the-best-team-rating-in-the-nhl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arber Xhekaj on the attack: his junior coach is (very) skeptical]]></title><description><![CDATA[With less than two weeks to go before training camp begins, Arber Xhekaj has still not reached an agreement with the Canadiens (neither has Zachary Bolduc).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/arber-xhekaj-on-the-attack-his-junior-coach-is-very-skeptical/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/arber-xhekaj-on-the-attack-his-junior-coach-is-very-skeptical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should the Canadiens Trade Jacob Fowler?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What happens when a team develops two young goalies who both look like they could be the answer? That&rsquo;s what might be happening right now in Montreal with Jacob Fowler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/should-the-canadiens-trade-jacob-fowler/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/should-the-canadiens-trade-jacob-fowler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monster Contract: Zeev Buium Signs for More Money Than Demidov and Hutson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big news in the NHL. Just minutes ago, the Vancouver Canucks reached an agreement with Zeev Buium on the terms of a contract extension. The defenseman, acquired in the Quinn Hughes trade, has signed on for eight more years in Vancouver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/monster-contract-zeev-buium-signs-for-more-money-than-demidov-and-hutson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/monster-contract-zeev-buium-signs-for-more-money-than-demidov-and-hutson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It&rsquo;s not impossible that Jacob Fowler could be used as a bargaining chip.']]></title><description><![CDATA[As of today, Samuel Montembeault is still in Montreal. The goaltender, who has seen Jakub Dobes (and even Jacob Fowler) move ahead of him in the pecking order, was viewed by many as someone who might leave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/itrsquos-not-impossible-that-jacob-fowler-could-be-used-as-a-bargaining-chip/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/itrsquos-not-impossible-that-jacob-fowler-could-be-used-as-a-bargaining-chip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 players invited to the Canadiens’ rookie camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[The season is fast approaching. Before we get to see the team's veterans and stars in action, there will be rookie camp. This season, the camp will take place from September 11 to 15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/23-players-invited-to-the-canadiens-rookie-camp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/23-players-invited-to-the-canadiens-rookie-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gleb Pugachyov Is Not on Torpedo’s Roster for the Start of the Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The other day, Gleb Pugachyov took part in his KHL team's official photo. My colleague Charles-Alexis Brisebois then wondered what lay ahead for the young man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/gleb-pugachyov-is-not-on-torpedos-roster-for-the-start-of-the-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/gleb-pugachyov-is-not-on-torpedos-roster-for-the-start-of-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens Top 10 Prospects: #6-#5]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have seen many of their top prospects graduate to the NHL over the past few seasons. Despite this, the Canadiens still have a very solid prospect group.&nbsp; Over the next week, I&rsquo;ll discuss my top 10 prospects in the Montreal Canadiens organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-top-10-prospects-6-5/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-top-10-prospects-6-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop being disrespectful to Phillip Danault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damn, sometimes I just don&rsquo;t get what the crowd is thinking. Sometimes I'm the problem&mdash;I'll admit it&mdash;but other times, it's clearly the crowd. Since Brendan Gallagher left, the Canadiens have been left with a captain (Nick Suzuki) and just one assistant captain (Mike Matheson).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/stop-being-disrespectful-to-phillip-danault/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/stop-being-disrespectful-to-phillip-danault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Details on the Canadiens’ two new jerseys]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recent years, the Canadiens have had two alternate jerseys. Both times, they featured blue. They looked better than the centennial pajama collection, let's be honest&hellip; but the Canadiens haven't exactly been successful when they've worn blue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/details-on-the-canadiens-two-new-jerseys/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/details-on-the-canadiens-two-new-jerseys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mystery Behind the Delay in the Announcement of Broadcasting Rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's now official: TVA Sports will broadcast 32 Canadiens games per season for the next 12 seasons. We know that Amazon will air seven Canadiens games (here's this year's list, by the way) and that the other 45 games will be on RDS, which will therefore broadcast the majority of the games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-mystery-behind-the-delay-in-the-announcement-of-broadcasting-rights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-mystery-behind-the-delay-in-the-announcement-of-broadcasting-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Canadiens Trade Chips Heading Into 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s hard to see Montreal Canadiens goalie Sam Montembeault as a trade &ldquo;chip.&rdquo; He may very well be traded in the weeks ahead, but that would probably be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/top-canadiens-trade-chips-heading-into-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/top-canadiens-trade-chips-heading-into-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Should the Canadiens Expect From Cole Caufield in 2026-27?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cole Caufield has already established himself as one of the Montreal Canadiens&rsquo; biggest offensive weapons, but his 2025-26 season took things to another level.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/what-should-the-canadiens-expect-from-cole-caufield-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/what-should-the-canadiens-expect-from-cole-caufield-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kaiden Guhle: A Reassuring Update, But…]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kaiden Guhle situation is concerning. On Tuesday, we reported&mdash;based on footage obtained by our colleague Patrick Guillet&mdash;that Kaiden Guhle was not practicing with the rest of the team on the ice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/kaiden-guhle-a-reassuring-update-but/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/kaiden-guhle-a-reassuring-update-but/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Ward would like to see Alex Newhook with an 'A']]></title><description><![CDATA[With Brendan Gallagher&rsquo;s departure, a spot is now open on the Canadiens&rsquo; leadership group. Nick Suzuki obviously wears the &ldquo;C,&rdquo; and Mike Matheson already has an &ldquo;A.&rdquo; Now it remains to be seen who should round out the group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/aaron-ward-would-like-to-see-alex-newhook-with-an-a/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/aaron-ward-would-like-to-see-alex-newhook-with-an-a/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECHL: Fort Wayne Komets Add Arnaud Durandeau and Jack Kopacka]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fort Wayne Komets have strengthened their roster for the 2026-2027 season by signing forwards Arnaud Durandeau and Jack Kopacka. Durandeau, 27, brings the most North American professional experience of the two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/echl-fort-wayne-komets-add-arnaud-durandeau-and-jack-kopacka/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/echl-fort-wayne-komets-add-arnaud-durandeau-and-jack-kopacka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A player comparable to Zachary Bolduc complicates negotiations, according to David Ettedgui]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zachary Bolduc is still without a contract, and&mdash;slowly but surely&mdash;the clock is starting to tick against both sides. The Canadiens' training camp begins on September 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/a-player-comparable-to-zachary-bolduc-complicates-negotiations-according-to-david-ettedgui/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/a-player-comparable-to-zachary-bolduc-complicates-negotiations-according-to-david-ettedgui/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lane Hutson is among the top 3 contenders for the next Norris Trophy, according to Daily Faceoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Lane Hutson continue to improve this season, and if so, how far will he go? After recording 66 and 78 points, respectively, in his first two NHL seasons, the 22-year-old defenseman is expected to boost his offensive output this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/lane-hutson-is-among-the-top-3-contenders-for-the-next-norris-trophy-according-to-daily-faceoff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/lane-hutson-is-among-the-top-3-contenders-for-the-next-norris-trophy-according-to-daily-faceoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL TV Deal: TVA Sports Provides the Details]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, we learned that seven Canadiens games will be broadcast on Prime on Wednesday nights during the 2026&ndash;2027 season. Another 45 games will be shown on RDS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-tv-deal-tva-sports-provides-the-details/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-tv-deal-tva-sports-provides-the-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Hage: 'I&rsquo;m convinced the Wings are interested.']]></title><description><![CDATA[If you didn&rsquo;t already know, the CH really likes Michael Hage. They hold him in very high regard. Management seems unwilling to trade him, even though he could be part of a deal for Dylan Larkin or Kirill Marchenko, for example.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/michael-hage-irsquom-convinced-the-wings-are-interested/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/michael-hage-irsquom-convinced-the-wings-are-interested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens Are Markov’s Choice To Break Canada’s Cup Drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens legend Andrei Markov believes the Canadiens have the best chance of any of Canada&rsquo;s seven NHL teams to break the country&rsquo;s 23-season Stanley Cup drought.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-are-markovs-choice-to-break-canadas-cup-drought/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-are-markovs-choice-to-break-canadas-cup-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here are the Canadiens games that will be broadcast on Prime]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadiens won&rsquo;t be playing exclusively on RDS and TVA Sports this season. We knew that Prime would broadcast some games. In fact, the network is still looking for a tagline (Quebec-themed?).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/here-are-the-canadiens-games-that-will-be-broadcast-on-prime/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/here-are-the-canadiens-games-that-will-be-broadcast-on-prime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL Rumors: Oilers PTO Plan, Canadiens Patience with Marchenko, Bolduc, and Xhekaj]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s NHL rumors rundown, are the Edmonton Oilers planning on bringing in a player or two on a PTO? GM Stan Bowman addressed that idea this week. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens remain linked to Kirill Marchenko and it sounds like they are ready to wait for a player who will eventually want out of Columbus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-rumors-oilers-pto-plan-canadiens-patience-with-marchenko-bolduc-and-xhekaj/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-rumors-oilers-pto-plan-canadiens-patience-with-marchenko-bolduc-and-xhekaj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens Top 10 Prospects: #8-#7]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have seen many of their top prospects graduate to the NHL over the past few seasons. Despite this, the Canadiens still have a very solid prospect group.&nbsp; Over the next week, I&rsquo;ll discuss my top 10 prospects in the Montreal Canadiens organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-top-10-prospects-8-7/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-top-10-prospects-8-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 NHL scouts weigh in on eight young Canadiens players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) compiled a ranking of young prospects affiliated with an NHL team. He compiled a list of U-23 players with his colleagues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/15-nhl-scouts-weigh-in-on-eight-young-canadiens-players/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/15-nhl-scouts-weigh-in-on-eight-young-canadiens-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacob Fowler's Goalie's Problem Is Being Ready Before Montreal Is]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a funny thing about being a young goalie in the NHL. You can be good enough to play and still not have anywhere to play. That may be the situation Jacob Fowler finds himself in with the Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/jacob-fowlers-goalies-problem-is-being-ready-before-montreal-is/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/jacob-fowlers-goalies-problem-is-being-ready-before-montreal-is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I’m starting to worry about Kaiden Guhle’s health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preparations are quietly underway at the CN Complex, where the Habs' training camp will begin in less than two weeks. All of the Canadiens' players are back in town, except for Juraj Slafkovsky, who is still in Slovakia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/im-starting-to-worry-about-kaiden-guhles-health/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/im-starting-to-worry-about-kaiden-guhles-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do The Canadiens Have A Good Enough Second Line?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens are hoping to move from young up-and-comers to Stanley Cup contenders. Some folks might argue that their Eastern Conference Finals appearance last season proves they are already Stanley Cup contenders, but their performance in that series against the Carolina Hurricanes showed just how far away they still are.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/do-the-canadiens-have-a-good-enough-second-line/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/do-the-canadiens-have-a-good-enough-second-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gleb Pugachyov: A Big Hint About What Awaits Him at the Start of the Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recent weeks, it has become clear that Gleb Pugachyov might start the next season not necessarily in the KHL, but rather in the MHL or the VHL. He still has a lot to prove, in fact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/gleb-pugachyov-a-big-hint-about-what-awaits-him-at-the-start-of-the-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/gleb-pugachyov-a-big-hint-about-what-awaits-him-at-the-start-of-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens’ Smart Cap Management Could Lead to Bigger Deals in the Next Few Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have spent the last few years assembling one of the NHL&rsquo;s most exciting young cores, but simply finding talented players is only part of building a contender.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-smart-cap-management-could-lead-to-bigger-deals-in-the-next-few-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-smart-cap-management-could-lead-to-bigger-deals-in-the-next-few-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grant McCagg: 'If Hughes didn&rsquo;t make a trade, it&rsquo;s because he believes in Kapanen as the second-line center.']]></title><description><![CDATA[The golf tournament and the rookie tournament are coming up, and hockey is finally in the air in Montreal. Barring a major turnaround, the Habs will head into training camp without a true top-6 center in the NHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/grant-mccagg-if-hughes-didnrsquot-make-a-trade-itrsquos-because-he-believes-in-kapanen-as-the-second-line-center/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/grant-mccagg-if-hughes-didnrsquot-make-a-trade-itrsquos-because-he-believes-in-kapanen-as-the-second-line-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arber Xhekaj’s Contract: His Agent Isn’t Giving Anything Away]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's early September, training camp starts at the end of the month, and two key players are still without contracts. You know exactly who I'm talking about; do I need to say it again?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/arber-xhekajs-contract-his-agent-isnt-giving-anything-away/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/arber-xhekajs-contract-his-agent-isnt-giving-anything-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivan Demidov Has a Big Future. Now Comes the Hard Part]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ivan Demidov has been getting a lot of attention in Montreal since the day the Canadiens drafted him. That isn't going away anytime soon. Now Kris Letang has thrown a little more gasoline on the fire, suggesting that if everything goes right, Demidov could be close to a top-five player in the league within three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ivan-demidov-has-a-big-future-now-comes-the-hard-part/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ivan-demidov-has-a-big-future-now-comes-the-hard-part/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-third of NHL players: Dobson on par with Slafkovsky]]></title><description><![CDATA[This morning, The Athletic published a ranking that's sure to get people talking. The list ranked players in order of importance: MVP, franchise players, stars, and role players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/one-third-of-nhl-players-dobson-on-par-with-slafkovsky/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/one-third-of-nhl-players-dobson-on-par-with-slafkovsky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens Insider Believes Montreal Is Building a Real Case to Land 30-Goal Scorer]]></title><description><![CDATA[He&rsquo;s been linked to more than one team this summer, but speculation connecting Kirill Marchenko to the Montreal Canadiens isn&rsquo;t going away. The latest report comes from podcast host Tony Marinaro and insider Jimmy Murphy, both of whom think it has real substance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-insider-believes-montreal-is-building-a-real-case-to-land-30-goal-scorer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-insider-believes-montreal-is-building-a-real-case-to-land-30-goal-scorer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owen Beck Might Be Better Than Anyone Is Expecting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owen Beck seems to have quietly fallen into that dangerous category of hockey prospect: the guy people have started writing off before he's really been given much of a chance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/owen-beck-might-be-better-than-anyone-is-expecting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/owen-beck-might-be-better-than-anyone-is-expecting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Message to Kent Hughes: It’s possible to land a top-6 forward in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the start of the summer, the CH has been unable to sign a top-6 forward. We suspect this is the club's number-one priority, but no acquisition has been made so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/message-to-kent-hughes-its-possible-to-land-a-top-6-forward-in-september/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/message-to-kent-hughes-its-possible-to-land-a-top-6-forward-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirill Marchenko in Montreal: 'There&rsquo;s a good chance it will happen']]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the start of the offseason, there has been speculation about whether Kirill Marchenko will be traded. It's clear that the more time passes, the more it works against the Blue Jackets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/kirill-marchenko-in-montreal-therersquos-a-good-chance-it-will-happen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/kirill-marchenko-in-montreal-therersquos-a-good-chance-it-will-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens Top 10 Prospects: #10-#9]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have seen many of their top prospects graduate to the NHL over the past few seasons. Despite this, the Canadiens still have a very solid prospect group.&nbsp; In the next few days, I&rsquo;ll discuss my top 10 prospects in the Montreal Canadiens organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-top-10-prospects-10-9/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-top-10-prospects-10-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrik Laine in Ottawa: The Senators Have Been Talking About It]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's September. Patrik Laine still hasn't signed a contract. At this point, with training camps fast approaching, it's becoming increasingly likely that the former Canadiens player will sign a tryout contract with an NHL team for training camp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/patrik-laine-in-ottawa-the-senators-have-been-talking-about-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/patrik-laine-in-ottawa-the-senators-have-been-talking-about-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens: The Center of Attention]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been a remarkably quiet summer in Montreal when it comes to the Canadiens. Aside from extending two young players who still had a year remaining on their contracts, Kent Hughes has been unable, or perhaps unwilling to pay the asking price, to pull the trigger on a deal to address some of the team&rsquo;s biggest needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-the-center-of-attention/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-the-center-of-attention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens’ Bolduc and Xhekaj Contract Talks Fuel Speculation as Camp Nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens are getting closer to the start of training camp, but there is still some business for general manager Kent Hughes to take care of.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-bolduc-and-xhekaj-contract-talks-fuel-speculation-as-camp-nears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-bolduc-and-xhekaj-contract-talks-fuel-speculation-as-camp-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s why Carey Price won’t play in the Canadiens alumni game in Winnipeg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angela Price is always entertaining to follow on social media. After all, you never really know what she'll decide to reveal. I don't know if the Canadiens' PR team would also use the word &ldquo;entertaining&rdquo; to describe her&hellip; but anyway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/heres-why-carey-price-wont-play-in-the-canadiens-alumni-game-in-winnipeg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/heres-why-carey-price-wont-play-in-the-canadiens-alumni-game-in-winnipeg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Derek Lalonde would never have been hired without Martin St-Louis&rsquo;s approval.']]></title><description><![CDATA[As we know, the CH hasn't made many moves this summer. The club hasn't signed any NHL-caliber players&hellip; and its only real acquisition, in fact, came from behind the bench.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/derek-lalonde-would-never-have-been-hired-without-martin-st-louisrsquos-approval/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/derek-lalonde-would-never-have-been-hired-without-martin-st-louisrsquos-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whatever Happened to the Canadiens' 26th Overall Pick: Nikita Scherbak?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every draft has a name that felt like a sure thing at the time and just never got there. For Montreal, that's Nikita Scherbak. Taken 26th overall in 2014, scouts loved the tools &mdash; a dynamic, playmaking winger with real offensive instincts, someone THW compared to Mari&aacute;n Gaborik and TSN compared him to Jakub Vor&aacute;&#269;ek.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/whatever-happened-to-the-canadiens-26th-overall-pick-nikita-scherbak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/whatever-happened-to-the-canadiens-26th-overall-pick-nikita-scherbak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brendan Gallagher Explains Why the Canadiens’ Rebuild Worked]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recent years, the Canadiens have been rebuilding. The team hit rock bottom for a few years after reaching the finals in 2021, and that allowed them to draft some talented young players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/brendan-gallagher-explains-why-the-canadiens-rebuild-worked/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/brendan-gallagher-explains-why-the-canadiens-rebuild-worked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slafkovsky Will Be the Habs’ Top Scorer This Season: Anthony Marcotte’s Prediction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The start of the Canadiens' training camp is just around the corner, but while waiting for the action to begin, members of the media often take the opportunity to make predictions for the upcoming season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/slafkovsky-will-be-the-habs-top-scorer-this-season-anthony-marcottes-prediction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/slafkovsky-will-be-the-habs-top-scorer-this-season-anthony-marcottes-prediction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It would be understandable if Arber Xhekaj wanted to leave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arber Xhekaj finds himself in a somewhat precarious situation. He still hasn't signed his contract for next season, and the Canadiens' training camp is set to begin in just a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/it-would-be-understandable-if-arber-xhekaj-wanted-to-leave/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/it-would-be-understandable-if-arber-xhekaj-wanted-to-leave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kris Letang Has High Praise For Canadiens Budding Star Ivan Demidov]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Penguins star defenseman and potential future hall of famer Kris Letang had some high praise for Montreal Canadiens budding star forward Ivan Demidov recently.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/kris-letang-has-high-praise-for-canadiens-budding-star-ivan-demidov/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/kris-letang-has-high-praise-for-canadiens-budding-star-ivan-demidov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The making of the Bell Centre ice is always cinema 🎥]]></title><description><![CDATA[The making of the Bell Centre ice is always cinema 🎥]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-making-of-the-bell-centre-ice-is-always-cinema-/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-making-of-the-bell-centre-ice-is-always-cinema-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calder: Jacob Fowler Among the Favorites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Porter Martone, Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg, Cole Hutson, Anton Frondell, Roman Kantserov, James Hagens, Ilya Protas, Tij Iginla&hellip; All these guys have one thing in common: they are (most likely) about to start their first full season in the NHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/calder-jacob-fowler-among-the-favorites/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/calder-jacob-fowler-among-the-favorites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zachary Bolduc wants an offensive role: Is the Habs ready to give him one?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zachary Bolduc has little left to prove when it comes to his desire to stay in Montreal. The young forward wants to wear the Canadiens' jersey and be part of the team's success in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/zachary-bolduc-wants-an-offensive-role-is-the-habs-ready-to-give-him-one/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/zachary-bolduc-wants-an-offensive-role-is-the-habs-ready-to-give-him-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kris Letang Has Sky-High Expectations for Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ivan Demidov has had Montreal Canadiens fans buzzing from the moment he was drafted, and through his first 84 career games, he hasn&rsquo;t let them down. The Russian winger was the runner-up to Matthew Schaefer for the Calder Trophy last season and flashed glimpses of greatness during Montreal&rsquo;s run to the Eastern Conference Finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/kris-letang-has-sky-high-expectations-for-canadiens-ivan-demidov/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/kris-letang-has-sky-high-expectations-for-canadiens-ivan-demidov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oliver Kapanen to start—but not to end—the season]]></title><description><![CDATA[September 1. School has started, summer vacation is over, the days are getting shorter, and I've pulled out my pants for the evenings that are now without sunlight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/oliver-kapanen-to-startbut-not-to-endthe-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/oliver-kapanen-to-startbut-not-to-endthe-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens’ 4 Most Electric Crowd Moments at the Bell Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since it was opened back in 1996, the Bell Centre has made a name for itself as one of the most iconic arenas in the NHL. It boasts a maximum capacity of 21,273, making it the largest hockey arena on the planet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-4-most-electric-crowd-moments-at-the-bell-centre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-4-most-electric-crowd-moments-at-the-bell-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Kaiden Guhle injured? A puzzling scene in Brossard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Kaiden Guhle injured? It's a fair question, since this morning in Brossard, my colleague Patrick Guillet observed a situation that was quite curious and unusual.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/is-kaiden-guhle-injured-a-puzzling-scene-in-brossard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/is-kaiden-guhle-injured-a-puzzling-scene-in-brossard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Canadiens’ Prospects Facing Make-or-Break Seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens emerged from their rebuild with an appearance in the Eastern Conference Final last season. They also boast one of the deepest prospect pools in the sport, in what amounts to an enviable pairing of having their cake and eating it too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/3-canadiens-prospects-facing-make-or-break-seasons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/3-canadiens-prospects-facing-make-or-break-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Ways Canadiens Are Better Ahead of 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens fans have heard it all offseason, how the team has improved this summer, despite general manager Kent Hughes not having done anything to add to his roster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/3-ways-canadiens-are-better-ahead-of-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/3-ways-canadiens-are-better-ahead-of-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Let&rsquo;s forget about it!': The explosive behind-the-scenes story of Lane Hutson&rsquo;s contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadiens are often in the news because of their salary structure. That's to be expected. To get to this point, Marc Bergevin had to offer Nick Suzuki the right contract, and the new front office had to build on that momentum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/letrsquos-forget-about-it-the-explosive-behind-the-scenes-story-of-lane-hutsonrsquos-contract/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/letrsquos-forget-about-it-the-explosive-behind-the-scenes-story-of-lane-hutsonrsquos-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens’ Veteran Mike Matheson Embraces Evolving Role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watching Mike Matheson in public appearances, in warmups, even during the games, you immediately sense the calm and quiet poise of a man who understands exactly where he sits in the universe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-veteran-mike-matheson-embraces-evolving-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-veteran-mike-matheson-embraces-evolving-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Hage on Kirill Marchenko: 'The CH won&rsquo;t falter']]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Kirill Marchenko be traded by the Blue Jackets? In the medium term, I think it's inevitable. I find it hard to believe that all the rumors from the past few months are false and that he'll happily sign a long-term contract with Columbus a year from now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/michael-hage-on-kirill-marchenko-the-ch-wonrsquot-falter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/michael-hage-on-kirill-marchenko-the-ch-wonrsquot-falter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yevgeni Volokhin: Another Contract in Russia for the Canadiens’ Prospect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goaltender Yevgeni Volokhin has just signed a three-year contract extension in the KHL with HK Spartak Moscow. It's a two-way deal, meaning the goaltender could continue his development in the VHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/yevgeni-volokhin-another-contract-in-russia-for-the-canadiens-prospect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/yevgeni-volokhin-another-contract-in-russia-for-the-canadiens-prospect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nathan MacKinnon Was Right About Phillip Danault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back in 2021, Nathan MacKinnon was asked to name one of the NHL&rsquo;s most underrated players. He could have picked just about anybody. Instead, the Colorado Avalanche star picked Phillip Danault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nathan-mackinnon-was-right-about-phillip-danault/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nathan-mackinnon-was-right-about-phillip-danault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RUMOR | The CH is reportedly interested in signing Arber Xhekaj as a winger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although the start of the season is fast approaching, there has still been no announcement regarding the contract signings of Zachary Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rumor-the-ch-is-reportedly-interested-in-signing-arber-xhekaj-as-a-winger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rumor-the-ch-is-reportedly-interested-in-signing-arber-xhekaj-as-a-winger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trevor Letowski: His New Mandate Is Clearer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently, the Canadiens announced that Trevor Letowski would no longer be behind the Habs' bench for the upcoming season. As you're no doubt aware by now, Derek Lalonde, the former Red Wings coach, has been tapped to replace him moving forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/trevor-letowski-his-new-mandate-is-clearer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/trevor-letowski-his-new-mandate-is-clearer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind the scenes on the last long road trip of 2025-26 | Canadiens Embedded]]></title><description><![CDATA[Behind the scenes on the last long road trip of 2025-26 | Canadiens Embedded]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/behind-the-scenes-on-the-last-long-road-trip-of-2025-26-canadiens-embedded/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/behind-the-scenes-on-the-last-long-road-trip-of-2025-26-canadiens-embedded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens Can Expect More Stability in Net]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens had a successful season culminating in an Eastern Conference Final appearance. Before next season, several questions remain about Montreal&rsquo;s goaltending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-montreal-canadiens-can-expect-more-stability-in-net/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-montreal-canadiens-can-expect-more-stability-in-net/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bolduc to be paid soon, Xhekaj to be traded soon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHL hockey is just around the corner, and the regulars are starting to come back. BPM Sports was actually on the air with its regular programming today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/bolduc-to-be-paid-soon-xhekaj-to-be-traded-soon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/bolduc-to-be-paid-soon-xhekaj-to-be-traded-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dylan Larkin Question Is Really About Montreal’s Rebuild]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s this weird stage every rebuild hits where staying patient suddenly gets a lot tougher. Montreal&rsquo;s been doing everything right for a few years now &mdash; drafting smart, letting the young guys grow, not jumping at every flashy trade just because it&rsquo;s there, and slowly building a roster that&rsquo;s genuinely starting to look good.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-dylan-larkin-question-is-really-about-montreals-rebuild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-dylan-larkin-question-is-really-about-montreals-rebuild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georges Laraque gives Kent Hughes a 9 out of 10 for his summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's back-to-school time in the world of radio today, including here at BPM Sports. It's time for some slightly premature predictions and analyses of the CH's summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/georges-laraque-gives-kent-hughes-a-9-out-of-10-for-his-summer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/georges-laraque-gives-kent-hughes-a-9-out-of-10-for-his-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexandre Carrier: David Reinbacher Is Putting Pressure on His Position]]></title><description><![CDATA[In just over two weeks, the Canadiens' training camp will get underway. And of course, there are a few storylines we'll be watching closely. Who will emerge as Ivan Demidov's defensive partner?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/alexandre-carrier-david-reinbacher-is-putting-pressure-on-his-position/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/alexandre-carrier-david-reinbacher-is-putting-pressure-on-his-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens Top 10 Prospects: Honourable Mentions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have seen many of their top prospects graduate to the NHL over the past few seasons. Despite this, the Canadiens still have a very solid prospect group.&nbsp; In the next few days, I will be discussing my top 10 prospects within the Montreal Canadiens organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-top-10-prospects-honourable-mentions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-top-10-prospects-honourable-mentions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding a right-handed pitcher wasn’t Kent Hughes’s top priority this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the major media outlets start covering it again, it means hockey season is just around the corner. Those outlets would have loved to report on a big-name signing by the Habs this summer, but in the end, it never happened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/finding-a-right-handed-pitcher-wasnt-kent-hughess-top-priority-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/finding-a-right-handed-pitcher-wasnt-kent-hughess-top-priority-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brossard: Cole Caufield and Arber Xhekaj Take to the Ice for the First Time This Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is August 31. Tomorrow will be September 1. Where did the summer go? At least September means the golf tournament, rookie camp, and the Canadiens' training camp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/brossard-cole-caufield-and-arber-xhekaj-take-to-the-ice-for-the-first-time-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/brossard-cole-caufield-and-arber-xhekaj-take-to-the-ice-for-the-first-time-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revisiting the Canadiens’ Trade for Nick Suzuki]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marc Bergevin made his fair share of controversial moves during his tenure as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens. Some worked, others did not, but few had a bigger long-term impact on the organization than the trade that sent Max Pacioretty to the Vegas Golden Knights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/revisiting-the-canadiens-trade-for-nick-suzuki/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/revisiting-the-canadiens-trade-for-nick-suzuki/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Poulin Will Get a Fresh Start With the Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting selected in the NHL Draft is hard. Being selected in the first round? Even more so. The first 32 spots are reserved only for prospects believed to be the most skilled in their class and much further along in their development than their peers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sam-poulin-will-get-a-fresh-start-with-the-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sam-poulin-will-get-a-fresh-start-with-the-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Canadiens Made It All the Way; Now What Do They Do With It?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year around this time, I wrote that Montreal felt like a team crossing a threshold &mdash; scarred in the right ways, finally aligned, with real help still coming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-canadiens-made-it-all-the-way-now-what-do-they-do-with-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-canadiens-made-it-all-the-way-now-what-do-they-do-with-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dylan Larkin might come to Montreal']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever since Dylan Larkin requested a trade, three teams have emerged as the main contenders: the Panthers, the Wild, and the Knights. The problem is that two of those teams don't need him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/dylan-larkin-might-come-to-montreal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/dylan-larkin-might-come-to-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers and Jets Linked as Montembeault Trade Rumors Heat Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens&rsquo; goaltending got a little bit more interesting this week. Now that Connor Hellebuyck&lsquo;s trade request is public, and with the Edmonton Oilers releasing a statement that Frederik Andersen is sidelined after an offseason training injury, there might be interest in Sam Montembeault of the Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/oilers-and-jets-linked-as-montembeault-trade-rumors-heat-up/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/oilers-and-jets-linked-as-montembeault-trade-rumors-heat-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hellebuyck market could break the deadlock in the Montembeault market]]></title><description><![CDATA[With just a few days to go before training camp begins, the Canadiens still have a few issues to work out. Their goaltending trio is one of them. Will Samuel Montembeault be traded before the start of the season?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hellebuyck-market-could-break-the-deadlock-in-the-montembeault-market/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hellebuyck-market-could-break-the-deadlock-in-the-montembeault-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: The Montreal Canadiens Have A Good Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[The week&rsquo;s hottest Montreal Canadiens topics, served without the sugar-coating and with little concern for bruised feelings. There was a time when looking at the Canadiens depth chart was a little like opening the refrigerator after a long weekend away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/out-of-the-bleu-blanc-rouge-the-montreal-canadiens-have-a-good-problem/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/out-of-the-bleu-blanc-rouge-the-montreal-canadiens-have-a-good-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: The Canadiens’ Good Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[The week&rsquo;s hottest Montreal Canadiens topics, served without the sugar-coating and with little concern for bruised feelings. There was a time when looking at the Canadiens depth chart was a little like opening the refrigerator after a long weekend away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/out-of-the-bleu-blanc-rouge-the-canadiens-good-problem/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/out-of-the-bleu-blanc-rouge-the-canadiens-good-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shorthanded: The CH Needs Kaiden Guhle to Stay Healthy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kaiden Guhle is truly a solid, defensively minded defenseman in the National Hockey League's top four, and at just 24 years old, he still has tremendous potential.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/shorthanded-the-ch-needs-kaiden-guhle-to-stay-healthy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/shorthanded-the-ch-needs-kaiden-guhle-to-stay-healthy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Canadiens Can Afford Dylan Larkin. Should They?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dylan Larkin-to-Montreal rumour keeps coming back, and it's easy to understand why. On paper, the fit is almost too obvious. The Canadiens have Nick Suzuki as their No.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-canadiens-can-afford-dylan-larkin-should-they/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-canadiens-can-afford-dylan-larkin-should-they/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The CH should try Kirby Dach at center on the second line during the preseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Dach has been the talk of the town since his arrival in Montreal. Unfortunately, it's mostly for the wrong reasons. Sometimes, he pulls off some]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-ch-should-try-kirby-dach-at-center-on-the-second-line-during-the-preseason/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-ch-should-try-kirby-dach-at-center-on-the-second-line-during-the-preseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Zharovsky earned a point in the final preseason game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday, two prospects from the Montreal Canadiens saw action in preseason play. Alexander Zharovsky and Gleb Pugachyov played their final preseason game in the KHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/alexander-zharovsky-earned-a-point-in-the-final-preseason-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/alexander-zharovsky-earned-a-point-in-the-final-preseason-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The CH absolutely must perform better at home this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal is a hockey mecca, and the Bell Centre is considered one of the best arenas to play in. It's also one of the most intimidating places in the NHL for opposing players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-ch-absolutely-must-perform-better-at-home-this-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-ch-absolutely-must-perform-better-at-home-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juraj Slafkovsky could benefit the most from being named assistant captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendan Gallagher's departure for Vancouver leaves an assistant captain position open in Montreal. Two candidates are being considered to wear an &ldquo;A&rdquo; on their jerseys and support Nick Suzuki and Mike Matheson next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/juraj-slafkovsky-could-benefit-the-most-from-being-named-assistant-captain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/juraj-slafkovsky-could-benefit-the-most-from-being-named-assistant-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lane Hutson was on the ice Saturday morning for a fundraiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lane Hutson is such a weirdo. He's always on the ice as soon as he gets the chance. Sometimes, even on December 25, he goes out to skate with fans. We know he loves Montreal and its fans, but he also makes time for his community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/lane-hutson-was-on-the-ice-saturday-morning-for-a-fundraiser/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/lane-hutson-was-on-the-ice-saturday-morning-for-a-fundraiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 15 CH Prospects: Demidov, Hage, and Fowler on the Podium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following last week's rankings from 6 to 4, today marks the conclusion of our annual list of the CH's 15 top prospects. You'll find a summary of our analysis series at the end of this article.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/top-15-ch-prospects-demidov-hage-and-fowler-on-the-podium/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/top-15-ch-prospects-demidov-hage-and-fowler-on-the-podium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Most Regretted Trades By The Montreal Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since their founding in 1909, the Montreal Canadiens have been involved in several trades with teams across the NHL over multiple decades. There have been some high-profile players moved in and out of the team, with the Canadiens by far the most successful team in league history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-most-regretted-trades-by-the-montreal-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-most-regretted-trades-by-the-montreal-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starting the season with three goalies: 'The chances are close to zero']]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone remembers the three-goalie rotation we saw a few seasons ago with the Montreal Canadiens, featuring Samuel Montembeault, Jake Allen, and Cayden Primeau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/starting-the-season-with-three-goalies-the-chances-are-close-to-zero/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/starting-the-season-with-three-goalies-the-chances-are-close-to-zero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrei Markov and the Lost Art of Being Indispensable]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a funny thing about hockey history. We tend to remember the players who demanded our attention. The big scorers. The loud personalities. The players who made something happen and then made sure everyone knew about it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/andrei-markov-and-the-lost-art-of-being-indispensable/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/andrei-markov-and-the-lost-art-of-being-indispensable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Canadiens Storylines Set to Define Their 2026-27 Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[As things stand, Oliver Kapanen is the logical choice to play No. 2 centre for the Montreal Canadiens. He may be seen as a complement to last year&rsquo;s rookie-scoring-leader, Ivan Demidov, but, in scoring 22 goals, Kapanen undeniably put up numbers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/top-canadiens-storylines-set-to-define-their-2026-27-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/top-canadiens-storylines-set-to-define-their-2026-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Things to Watch Ahead of Canadiens Training Camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens are getting closer to opening training camp, and unlike in previous years, there may not be a long list of roster spots available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/3-things-to-watch-ahead-of-canadiens-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/3-things-to-watch-ahead-of-canadiens-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arber Xhekaj: His agent refuses to comment on the matter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that Cale Makar has signed his contract extension, another top defenseman is waiting to sign his deal. Quinn Hughes Arber Xhekaj still doesn't have a contract lined up for next season, and time is running out before the season starts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/arber-xhekaj-his-agent-refuses-to-comment-on-the-matter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/arber-xhekaj-his-agent-refuses-to-comment-on-the-matter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop comparing Lane Hutson to Cale Makar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cale Makar signed a massive contract a few hours ago. $20.4 million&hellip; per year&hellip; for eight years. It's the most lucrative contract in history. Ever since the signing, people haven't stopped praising Kent Hughes for the deal he offered Lane Hutson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/stop-comparing-lane-hutson-to-cale-makar/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/stop-comparing-lane-hutson-to-cale-makar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Kent Hughes Just Get Another Chance With Montembeault?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is something funny about the way NHL trades work. A player can be sitting there all summer, available, and nobody wants him. Then somebody gets hurt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/did-kent-hughes-just-get-another-chance-with-montembeault/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/did-kent-hughes-just-get-another-chance-with-montembeault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Ivan Demidov]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we get into the dog days of summer and until training camp, thesickpodcast.com will profile Montreal Canadiens players based on their expected role for the 2026-27 NHL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-ivan-demidov/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-ivan-demidov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lane Hutson: Corey Pronman Admits He Was Wrong… Or Almost]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's been a lot of talk about Corey Pronman in recent days. His recent rankings have sparked a lot of discussion&hellip; which is always the case year after year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/lane-hutson-corey-pronman-admits-he-was-wrong-or-almost/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/lane-hutson-corey-pronman-admits-he-was-wrong-or-almost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent Hughes’ Next Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unless proven otherwise, the Canadiens will start the upcoming season with essentially the same lineup as the one we saw in the most recent playoffs. In Nick Suzuki's view, that's good news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/kent-hughes-next-challenge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/kent-hughes-next-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bolduc and Xhekaj are still waiting (and the reason could be a major trade)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this summer, Connor Hellebuyck or his agent had let it be known that he wanted to be traded. As of yesterday, this is no longer just a rumor; Connor Hellebuyck has publicly stated that he wants to play for another team because he wants to win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/bolduc-and-xhekaj-are-still-waiting-and-the-reason-could-be-a-major-trade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/bolduc-and-xhekaj-are-still-waiting-and-the-reason-could-be-a-major-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unpacking the Latest Dylan Larkin to the Canadiens Trade Rumours]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have been connected to plenty of big names over the last couple of years, and one of them is starting to make his way back into the rumour mill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/unpacking-the-latest-dylan-larkin-to-the-canadiens-trade-rumours/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/unpacking-the-latest-dylan-larkin-to-the-canadiens-trade-rumours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samuel Montembeault: New Jersey as a Potential Destination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever since the Oilers' No. 1 goaltender (Frederik Andersen) got injured and the Jets' Connor Hellebuyck publicly requested a trade, goaltenders have been making headlines in the NHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/samuel-montembeault-new-jersey-as-a-potential-destination/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/samuel-montembeault-new-jersey-as-a-potential-destination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirby Dach Needs to Finally Cement Role With Canadiens or Be Replaced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens began a rebuild when Kent Hughes was hired as their general manager on Jan. 18, 2022. Interestingly, instead of just adding as many future draft picks as possible, he also focused on bringing in young players that can help expedite the building process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/kirby-dach-needs-to-finally-cement-role-with-canadiens-or-be-replaced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/kirby-dach-needs-to-finally-cement-role-with-canadiens-or-be-replaced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pat Brisson let his chance with Nick Suzuki slip away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even the best can miss one. Pat Brisson is one of the best-known agents in the world of hockey. His job involves, among other things, trying to identify the next big stars before they become stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/pat-brisson-let-his-chance-with-nick-suzuki-slip-away/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/pat-brisson-let-his-chance-with-nick-suzuki-slip-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Suzuki has no problem with a player earning $17 million in Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Suzuki will earn $7.875 million per season through 2030. So, let's imagine a scenario together: the Montreal Canadiens sign a true star&hellip; and offer him a contract worth 15, 16, or even 17 million dollars a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nick-suzuki-has-no-problem-with-a-player-earning-17-million-in-montreal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nick-suzuki-has-no-problem-with-a-player-earning-17-million-in-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trevor Timmins has been promoted to Columbus: He’s returning to the role he had in Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some news stories make you smile a little more than others. Right?&nbsp; The Columbus Blue Jackets officially promoted Trevor Timmins to the position of director of amateur scouting today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/trevor-timmins-has-been-promoted-to-columbus-hes-returning-to-the-role-he-had-in-montreal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/trevor-timmins-has-been-promoted-to-columbus-hes-returning-to-the-role-he-had-in-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens’ Demidov Primed to Break Out in 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have spent nearly two decades searching for a dynamic game-changing forward. For years, the narrative in Montreal revolved around structure, low-event efficiency, and waiting for dynamic magic that rarely materialized.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-demidov-primed-to-break-out-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-demidov-primed-to-break-out-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caandiens’ Demidov Primed to Break Out in 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have spent nearly two decades searching for a dynamic game-changing forward. For years, the narrative in Montreal revolved around structure, low-event efficiency, and waiting for dynamic magic that rarely materialized.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/caandiens-demidov-primed-to-break-out-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/caandiens-demidov-primed-to-break-out-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Samuel Montembeault and the Los Angeles Kings&mdash;could that happen?']]></title><description><![CDATA[It's unclear what will happen with Samuel Montembeault. Will he be traded before the start of the season? Or will he be sent down to the American Hockey League instead?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/samuel-montembeault-and-the-los-angeles-kingsmdashcould-that-happen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/samuel-montembeault-and-the-los-angeles-kingsmdashcould-that-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Oliver Kapanen]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we get into the dog days of summer and until training camp, thesickpodcast.com will profile Montreal Canadiens players based on their expected role for the 2026-27 NHL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-oliver-kapanen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-oliver-kapanen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacob Fowler: Once Again Ranked No. 1 Among the Top Goaltending Prospects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacob Fowler has a lot of potential. We know that. The Canadiens goaltender tops a list of the 25 best prospects at his position in a recent ranking by Steven Ellis (Daily Faceoff).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/jacob-fowler-once-again-ranked-no-1-among-the-top-goaltending-prospects/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/jacob-fowler-once-again-ranked-no-1-among-the-top-goaltending-prospects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent Hughes’ Inaction: Nick Suzuki Steps into the Captain’s Role in Front of the Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Suzuki is an excellent captain. He never puts his foot in his mouth. The most recent example? At the Asista Foundation golf tournament, which he sponsors, Suzuki was questioned by reporters for the first time in several weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/kent-hughes-inaction-nick-suzuki-steps-into-the-captains-role-in-front-of-the-media/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/kent-hughes-inaction-nick-suzuki-steps-into-the-captains-role-in-front-of-the-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Jeff Gorton teases a Maple Leafs fan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Season #3 of the series on the Canadiens&rsquo; rebuild on Crave is coming soon. Starting September 1, select episodes will be available to watch. But in the meantime, a clip has been posted on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/when-jeff-gorton-teases-a-maple-leafs-fan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/when-jeff-gorton-teases-a-maple-leafs-fan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two years later, the Canadiens still have the same damn problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[The season is just around the corner, and the Canadiens still haven&rsquo;t found their No. 2 center. Louis Jean said Tuesday night on 98.5 FM that Kent Hughes would have liked to have been more active during the offseason but wasn't able to be.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/two-years-later-the-canadiens-still-have-the-same-damn-problem/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/two-years-later-the-canadiens-still-have-the-same-damn-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Canadiens Priorities Heading into 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is absolutely no question: Last season was an incredible success for the Montreal Canadiens as they accumulated accolades aplenty as well as earned]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/top-canadiens-priorities-heading-into-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/top-canadiens-priorities-heading-into-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could the Oilers revive the Samuel Montembeault deal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samuel Montembeault is still with the Canadiens organization. It's not because Kent Hughes didn't try to trade him&mdash;quite the opposite. Louis Jean recently stated that the Canadiens had &ldquo;done everything&rdquo; to trade him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/could-the-oilers-revive-the-samuel-montembeault-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/could-the-oilers-revive-the-samuel-montembeault-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lane Hutson Behind Logan Cooley: Corey Pronman Recaps the 2022 Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corey Pronman's revised rankings of recent drafts continue. This morning, it was the 2022 draft's turn to be analyzed by the man who has been ranking young NHL players in every possible way for the past few weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/lane-hutson-behind-logan-cooley-corey-pronman-recaps-the-2022-draft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/lane-hutson-behind-logan-cooley-corey-pronman-recaps-the-2022-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grant McCagg: The VHL Is a Better Fit for Alexander Zharovsky This Year Than the KHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zharovsky has been in the news several times since the start of the summer. He stopped by Montreal, where he was welcomed by his fellow countryman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/grant-mccagg-the-vhl-is-a-better-fit-for-alexander-zharovsky-this-year-than-the-khl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/grant-mccagg-the-vhl-is-a-better-fit-for-alexander-zharovsky-this-year-than-the-khl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivan Demidov is already inspiring the next generation of NHL prospects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ivan Demidov is truly a rare gem on the Montreal Canadiens. He's brimming with talent and is already making headlines thanks to his moves and vision. There aren't many players like him&hellip; Nikita Kucherov comes to mind, but other than that, the list is very short.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ivan-demidov-is-already-inspiring-the-next-generation-of-nhl-prospects/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ivan-demidov-is-already-inspiring-the-next-generation-of-nhl-prospects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['In what world is Auston Matthews a better center than Nick Suzuki?']]></title><description><![CDATA[Last Sunday, the NHL Network released its ranking of the top 20 centers in the NHL. Nick Suzuki, who was expected to rank fairly high on the list, came in ninth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/in-what-world-is-auston-matthews-a-better-center-than-nick-suzuki/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/in-what-world-is-auston-matthews-a-better-center-than-nick-suzuki/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Kirby Dach]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we get into the dog days of summer and until training camp, thesickpodcast.com will profile Montreal Canadiens players based on their expected role for the 2026-27 NHL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-kirby-dach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-kirby-dach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. broadcasters are starting to take a liking to the Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 25-26, none of the Canadiens&rsquo; games were broadcast by U.S. networks. Not a single one! But things are changing: six Canadiens games will be broadcast on ESPN and TNT this season&mdash;a pretty interesting sign that the Montreal club is starting to attract more attention across the border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/us-broadcasters-are-starting-to-take-a-liking-to-the-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/us-broadcasters-are-starting-to-take-a-liking-to-the-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrik Laine: Nothing Concrete in Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's still unclear where Patrik Laine will play in '26&ndash;'27. The reason is very simple: the forward is still a free agent. He hasn't been able to agree to contract terms with any National Hockey League team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/patrik-laine-nothing-concrete-in-florida/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/patrik-laine-nothing-concrete-in-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL Network Blasted Over Suzuki vs Matthews 'Asinine' Ranking]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHL Network released its annual top 20 centers list this week, and it has stirred up debate, as lists like this often do. One take involves Auston Matthews being ranked just ahead of Nick Suzuki &mdash; Matthews at No.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-network-blasted-over-suzuki-vs-matthews-asinine-ranking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-network-blasted-over-suzuki-vs-matthews-asinine-ranking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian: Montreal, the #1 City to Visit (According to an American Journalist)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Yohe, a reporter who covers the Penguins for The Athletic, has published a series of articles ranking NHL cities that are worth visiting for people from Pittsburgh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadian-montreal-the-1-city-to-visit-according-to-an-american-journalist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadian-montreal-the-1-city-to-visit-according-to-an-american-journalist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Newhook Discusses His Future with the Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[What lies ahead for Alex Newhook this season? By necessity, he'll be considered an option for the team's top six. After all, there are still two spots up for grabs due to the GM's inaction this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/alex-newhook-discusses-his-future-with-the-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/alex-newhook-discusses-his-future-with-the-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Canadiens did everything they could to trade Montembeault, but couldn’t find a taker]]></title><description><![CDATA[There won't be many new players to watch when the Canadiens' training camp kicks off in three weeks. However, there's one &ldquo;veteran&rdquo; player who will catch my attention more than the others: Samuel Montembeault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-canadiens-did-everything-they-could-to-trade-montembeault-but-couldnt-find-a-taker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-canadiens-did-everything-they-could-to-trade-montembeault-but-couldnt-find-a-taker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens: Fighting an Unfair Financial Battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year, we talk about the Stanley Cup being the hardest trophy in professional sports to win. We talk about drafting, development, goaltending, coaching, injuries, deadline acquisitions and whether a general manager can find that elusive final piece.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-fighting-an-unfair-financial-battle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-fighting-an-unfair-financial-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['David Reinbacher Is Ranked Higher Than You Think' by Corey Pronman]]></title><description><![CDATA[This morning, Corey Pronman released his 2023 draft rankings, looking back over the past three years. The Athletic columnist, who specializes in prospects, naturally ranked Connor Bedard at the top.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/david-reinbacher-is-ranked-higher-than-you-think-by-corey-pronman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/david-reinbacher-is-ranked-higher-than-you-think-by-corey-pronman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens 2026-27 Player Previews: Forwards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026-27 season with a forward group that is beginning to look like one capable of competing deep into the playoffs. Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield remain the established stars, but the supporting cast around them has continued to improve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-2026-27-player-previews-forwards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-2026-27-player-previews-forwards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dylan Larkin Feature: 'Montreal Is the Destination That Makes Sense']]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been more than two months since we learned that Dylan Larkin had asked the Red Wings to trade him. The team's captain, who hasn't played in the playoffs in 10 years, wanted a fresh start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/dylan-larkin-feature-montreal-is-the-destination-that-makes-sense/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/dylan-larkin-feature-montreal-is-the-destination-that-makes-sense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Alexandre Texier]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we get into the dog days of summer and until training camp, thesickpodcast.com will profile Montreal Canadiens players based on their expected role for the 2026-27 NHL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-alexandre-texier/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-alexandre-texier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IMAGE: The new logo in the center of the ice at the Bell Centre is magnificent]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s something new in the center of the Bell Centre&rsquo;s ice rink. The Canadiens have installed a logo that gives the ice a rather different look. Of course,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/image-the-new-logo-in-the-center-of-the-ice-at-the-bell-centre-is-magnificent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/image-the-new-logo-in-the-center-of-the-ice-at-the-bell-centre-is-magnificent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens owner sends clear signal on Martin St. Louis’ future]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Louis' future isn&rsquo;t exactly hanging over the team this offseason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-owner-sends-clear-signal-on-martin-st-louis-future-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-owner-sends-clear-signal-on-martin-st-louis-future-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens Owner Sends Clear Signal on Martin St-Louis’ Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson said this week that he has no intention of getting rid of Martin St. Louis. While it&rsquo;s unclear how long the Habs&rsquo; current head coach wants to remain behind the bench, it will be his call.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-owner-sends-clear-signal-on-martin-st-louis-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-owner-sends-clear-signal-on-martin-st-louis-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Hage arrived on the University of Michigan campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Hage has indeed arrived on the University of Michigan campus, where he has reunited with his teammates. The young Canadiens prospect took part in the Wolverines' first team meeting, a pretty clear sign of the direction he seems to be heading.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/michael-hage-arrived-on-the-university-of-michigan-campus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/michael-hage-arrived-on-the-university-of-michigan-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin St-Louis will coach the Canadiens 'for as long as he wants']]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin St-Louis's contract is causing quite a stir. My colleague Maxime Truman actually touched on the subject this morning&hellip; and he agrees with everyone else: this whole thing should be settled soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/martin-st-louis-will-coach-the-canadiens-for-as-long-as-he-wants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/martin-st-louis-will-coach-the-canadiens-for-as-long-as-he-wants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Reinbacher: 'I hope he had a good summer']]></title><description><![CDATA[Three years ago, David Reinbacher was drafted by the Canadiens. At the time, we thought that three years later, he'd be a regular in the NHL&hellip; but that's not the case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/david-reinbacher-i-hope-he-had-a-good-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/david-reinbacher-i-hope-he-had-a-good-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rejean Houle’s 3 Best Trades as Canadiens’ General Manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have a storied history but they undoubtedly went through one of their darkest periods around the end of 1990s. After missing the playoffs just nine times in their near 80-year history, the Canadiens did not qualify for the postseason in 1999, 2000 or 2001.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rejean-houles-3-best-trades-as-canadiens-general-manager/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rejean-houles-3-best-trades-as-canadiens-general-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geoff Molson Confirms His Plans for Martin St-Louis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even though we're still in the middle of summer and the action won't resume at the Bell Centre until next month, Geoff Molson took a few minutes out of his day to answer questions from RDS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/geoff-molson-confirms-his-plans-for-martin-st-louis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/geoff-molson-confirms-his-plans-for-martin-st-louis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Matheson and his expansion draft clause]]></title><description><![CDATA[The topic has been gaining popularity lately, but expansion is on the horizon in the NHL. Naturally, expansion also means an expansion draft, as we've seen twice in the last 10 years with the Golden Knights and the Kraken.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/mike-matheson-and-his-expansion-draft-clause/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/mike-matheson-and-his-expansion-draft-clause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens 2026-27 Player Previews: Defensemen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026-27 season with a blue line that has quickly become one of the most interesting parts of their roster. What was once a rebuilding defence filled with question marks now features established veterans, young stars and even more prospects knocking on the door.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-2026-27-player-previews-defensemen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-2026-27-player-previews-defensemen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Hage was drafted too early, according to Corey Pronman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corey Pronman (The Athletic) has been ranking NHL prospects lately. This morning, he published the results of his work regarding the 2024 draft. And naturally, we wanted to see if it would spark as much discussion as what came out last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/michael-hage-was-drafted-too-early-according-to-corey-pronman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/michael-hage-was-drafted-too-early-according-to-corey-pronman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stéphane Waite predicts 40 goals for Nick Suzuki]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2025&ndash;26, the Montreal Canadiens had a great season, especially when you look at the individual achievements of several players. Cole Caufield scored 51 goals, Nick Suzuki tallied 101 points, Juraj Slafkovsky scored 30 goals, and Lane Hutson found the back of the net 78 times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/stphane-waite-predicts-40-goals-for-nick-suzuki/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/stphane-waite-predicts-40-goals-for-nick-suzuki/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juraj Slafkovsky confirms that he was 100% after the preliminaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juraj Slafkovsky had a great season in 2025-26, scoring 30 goals and 73 points. The Slovak played an important role on both the first line and the second line alongside Ivan Demidov.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/juraj-slafkovsky-confirms-that-he-was-100-after-the-preliminaries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/juraj-slafkovsky-confirms-that-he-was-100-after-the-preliminaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens Training Camps: Here Are All the Key Dates to Keep in Mind]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the end of August approaching, the return of hockey is just around the corner. Remember that the season will start earlier than usual this year, with the Habs kicking off their campaign on September 29 in Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-training-camps-here-are-all-the-key-dates-to-keep-in-mind/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-training-camps-here-are-all-the-key-dates-to-keep-in-mind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering When the Canadiens Went All-In for Pierre Turgeon]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a time when the Montreal Canadiens didn't just talk about making a trade at the deadline. They went and did something about it. On April 5, 1995, with the deadline just two days away, Canadiens general manager Serge Savard made a pretty big bet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/remembering-when-the-canadiens-went-all-in-for-pierre-turgeon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/remembering-when-the-canadiens-went-all-in-for-pierre-turgeon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens Centre Ranked 9th In The NHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHL Network released its Top 20 Centres list on Sunday, which included Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki as the ninth-best centre in the entire league.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-centre-ranked-9th-in-the-nhl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-centre-ranked-9th-in-the-nhl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade: Keep an eye on Samuel Montembeault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is August 24. The regular season will begin in 36 days. Rookie camp starts in two weeks, and regular training camp in three weeks. In short, it's almost here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/trade-keep-an-eye-on-samuel-montembeault/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/trade-keep-an-eye-on-samuel-montembeault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucas Condotta to Start the Season in Montreal: Grant McCagg Makes Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadiens have virtually the same roster as they did at the end of last season. Brendan Gallagher and Joe Veleno have left the team&hellip; and that's about it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/lucas-condotta-to-start-the-season-in-montreal-grant-mccagg-makes-way/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/lucas-condotta-to-start-the-season-in-montreal-grant-mccagg-makes-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proof that the Canadiens came out on top in the Noah Dobson trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last summer, Kent Hughes made some moves. As you probably know, he acquired Noah Dobson from the Islanders. He also offered him a contract worth $9.5 million per season through 2033.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/proof-that-the-canadiens-came-out-on-top-in-the-noah-dobson-trade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/proof-that-the-canadiens-came-out-on-top-in-the-noah-dobson-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arber Xhekaj talks about what the Canadiens mean to him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the weekend, as you may know, Arber Xhekaj was spotted in public. Even though he doesn't have a contract yet, he represented the Canadiens at an event that gave fans the chance to meet some of the team's players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/arber-xhekaj-talks-about-what-the-canadiens-mean-to-him/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/arber-xhekaj-talks-about-what-the-canadiens-mean-to-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL Network once again ranks Auston Matthews ahead of Nick Suzuki]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Suzuki continues to earn respect throughout the NHL. His latest season is clearly starting to change how he's perceived outside of Montreal. The NHL Network has unveiled its annual ranking of the league's top 20 centers, and the Canadiens' captain comes in at No.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-network-once-again-ranks-auston-matthews-ahead-of-nick-suzuki/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-network-once-again-ranks-auston-matthews-ahead-of-nick-suzuki/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s what my CH lineup might look like to start the season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026&ndash;27 season and training camp are fast approaching. For that reason, I've decided to put together my ideal starting lineup for the season opener using the players currently in the organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/heres-what-my-ch-lineup-might-look-like-to-start-the-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/heres-what-my-ch-lineup-might-look-like-to-start-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crosby-to-Canadiens Rumour Sounds Great. Doesn’t Make It Real]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s the thing about the Crosby-to-Canadiens rumor: it comes back every couple of years, gets shot down every time, and yet somehow it&rsquo;s back again like nothing happened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/crosby-to-canadiens-rumour-sounds-great-doesnt-make-it-real/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/crosby-to-canadiens-rumour-sounds-great-doesnt-make-it-real/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens Have Chance to Add Another Bargain Deal in Trade with Canucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens are always looking for team-friendly deals and bargain contracts to add to one of the NHL&rsquo;s most valuable rosters. Known as an organization]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-have-chance-to-add-another-bargain-deal-in-trade-with-canucks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-have-chance-to-add-another-bargain-deal-in-trade-with-canucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aatos Koivu is a prospect with top-6 potential, according to Grant McCagg]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have a very strong pool of prospects, both on offense and defense. With so many young players still not playing for the big club, it's easy to overlook a few of them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/aatos-koivu-is-a-prospect-with-top-6-potential-according-to-grant-mccagg/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/aatos-koivu-is-a-prospect-with-top-6-potential-according-to-grant-mccagg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The CH must trade Jacob Fowler or David Reinbacher before the expansion draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[There have been some developments regarding the next NHL expansion. First, yesterday we learned that Bill Daly will announce the new expansion team by the end of 2026, which is expected to join the league in 2029&ndash;2030.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-ch-must-trade-jacob-fowler-or-david-reinbacher-before-the-expansion-draft/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-ch-must-trade-jacob-fowler-or-david-reinbacher-before-the-expansion-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revisiting the Canadiens’ Josh Anderson Trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Montreal Canadiens acquired Josh Anderson from the Columbus Blue Jackets in October 2020, there was plenty of uncertainty surrounding the deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/revisiting-the-canadiens-josh-anderson-trade/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/revisiting-the-canadiens-josh-anderson-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Everyone Fears About Patrik Laine Could Benefit the Senators]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators are looking to take the next step in the playoffs in 2026-27, and Patrik Laine could be a cost-effective player to bring in to help the team do that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/what-everyone-fears-about-patrik-laine-could-benefit-the-senators/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/what-everyone-fears-about-patrik-laine-could-benefit-the-senators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Canadiens Didn’t Chase the Summer: They Bet on Their Build]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a lot of NHL movement this summer. Teams changed coaches, moved players around, spent money and tried to convince themselves that one more addition might be the thing that finally gets them over the top.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-canadiens-didnt-chase-the-summer-they-bet-on-their-build/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-canadiens-didnt-chase-the-summer-they-bet-on-their-build/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zachary Bolduc is set to play alongside Ivan Demidov]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last season, Zachary Bolduc's debut with the Montreal Canadiens got a lot of fans excited, not only because he's a young Quebec native, but also because he has a lot of offensive talent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/zachary-bolduc-is-set-to-play-alongside-ivan-demidov/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/zachary-bolduc-is-set-to-play-alongside-ivan-demidov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: Montreal Canadiens Trade Is Coming?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The week&rsquo;s hottest Montreal Canadiens topics, served without the sugar-coating and with little concern for bruised feelings. It has been a remarkably quiet summer in Montreal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/out-of-the-bleu-blanc-rouge-montreal-canadiens-trade-is-coming/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/out-of-the-bleu-blanc-rouge-montreal-canadiens-trade-is-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Overrated Montreal Canadiens for 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second consecutive year, a Montreal Canadiens rookie for all intents and purposes met or exceeded the lofty expectations laid at their feet. In 2024-25, defenseman Lane Hutson won the Calder Memorial Trophy, while Ivan Demidov just fell short in 2025-26, nevertheless leading all rookies in scoring with 62 points.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/most-overrated-montreal-canadiens-for-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/most-overrated-montreal-canadiens-for-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I think Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield are going to leave some money on the table again.']]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens fans are certainly very pleased with the work Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton have done since they arrived. What's most impressive is what they've been able to accomplish in terms of salary cap management and the contracts awarded to the team's core players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/i-think-nick-suzuki-and-cole-caufield-are-going-to-leave-some-money-on-the-table-again/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/i-think-nick-suzuki-and-cole-caufield-are-going-to-leave-some-money-on-the-table-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The CH needs to trade Adam Engstrom and Alexander Zharovsky now']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens already have a very strong, young, and talented core, with several prospects on the way. Players like Michael Hage, Alexander Zharovsky, Jacob Fowler (who isn't officially a member of the team), Bryce Pickford, Adam Engstrom, and many others are all very intriguing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-ch-needs-to-trade-adam-engstrom-and-alexander-zharovsky-now/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-ch-needs-to-trade-adam-engstrom-and-alexander-zharovsky-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - A new door suddenly opens for a possible Samuel Montembeault trade to Columbus]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have a new development out of Columbus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-new-door-suddenly-opens-for-a-possible-samuel-montembeault-trade-to-columbus/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-new-door-suddenly-opens-for-a-possible-samuel-montembeault-trade-to-columbus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Digest] - Geoff Molson gives key update on Habs Free Agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens get an important update on the RFA situation from Geoff Molson, plus there's a lot of optimism for young players like Reinbacher and P...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-geoff-molson-gives-key-update-on-habs-free-agents/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-geoff-molson-gives-key-update-on-habs-free-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gleb Pugachyov is (already) back in the KHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the most recent draft, the Habs selected Gleb Pugachyov in the first round. The kid, who will spend the next year in Russia, will certainly be keeping people here on the city's radar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/gleb-pugachyov-is-already-back-in-the-khl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/gleb-pugachyov-is-already-back-in-the-khl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Ivan Demidov could be the Montreal Canadiens' biggest upgrade this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have not done much this offseason. As it stands, the Canadiens will enter next season with a very similar roster. The major roster moves]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-ivan-demidov-could-be-the-montreal-canadiens-biggest-upgrade-this-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-ivan-demidov-could-be-the-montreal-canadiens-biggest-upgrade-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Canadiens-Rangers trade could produce a surprise at training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the race for the Montreal Canadiens' 13th forward spot, one name could shake things up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-rangers-trade-could-produce-a-surprise-at-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-rangers-trade-could-produce-a-surprise-at-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Jakub Dobes makes a surprisingly blunt admission about hockey and Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jakub Dobes never holds back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-jakub-dobes-makes-a-surprisingly-blunt-admission-about-hockey-and-montreal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-jakub-dobes-makes-a-surprisingly-blunt-admission-about-hockey-and-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Daly announces two pieces of news that won’t help the Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of rebuilding, the CH has finally become a competitive team again. The club has been acquiring talent for a few years now, and that helped it reach the Eastern Conference Final last season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/bill-daly-announces-two-pieces-of-news-that-wont-help-the-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/bill-daly-announces-two-pieces-of-news-that-wont-help-the-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Canadiens Players To Attend Hockey Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for something to do with the kids on Sunday? Look no further than Hockey Fest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-players-to-attend-hockey-fest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-players-to-attend-hockey-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Latest developments could push Nikita Kucherov closer to a Tampa Bay Lightning exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nikita Kucherov is about to cash in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-latest-developments-could-push-nikita-kucherov-closer-to-a-tampa-bay-lightning-exit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-latest-developments-could-push-nikita-kucherov-closer-to-a-tampa-bay-lightning-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geoff Molson: 'Zachary Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj are important to us']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadiens' season will begin in just over a month. So we can expect some busy weeks ahead, with events like rookie camp, the golf tournament, and training camp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/geoff-molson-zachary-bolduc-and-arber-xhekaj-are-important-to-us/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/geoff-molson-zachary-bolduc-and-arber-xhekaj-are-important-to-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Three free agents Kent Hughes could invite to Canadiens training camp, including Vladimir Tarasenko]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens could offer a veteran a professional tryout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-three-free-agents-kent-hughes-could-invite-to-canadiens-training-camp-including-vladimir-tarasenko/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-three-free-agents-kent-hughes-could-invite-to-canadiens-training-camp-including-vladimir-tarasenko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - NHL Rumours: Crosby to Canadiens, Hellebuyck Uncertainty &amp; Habs Defenseman Trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s NHL rumour rundown, there have been conversations about Sidney Crosby&lsquo;s future, and the connection to the Montreal Canadiens has come back. Is there anything behind it? Next, we&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumours-crosby-to-canadiens-hellebuyck-uncertainty-amp-habs-defenseman-trade/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumours-crosby-to-canadiens-hellebuyck-uncertainty-amp-habs-defenseman-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - What To Expect From Lane Hutson In His Third Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson was sixth on NHL Network's top 20 defensemen right now rankings and there was good reason for that. Here's what you should expect from him in his third season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-what-to-expect-from-lane-hutson-in-his-third-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-what-to-expect-from-lane-hutson-in-his-third-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - 23-year-old defenseman drops revealing admission about why the Canadiens traded him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a trade announced earlier this summer by Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens, some interesting details are now emerging.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-23-year-old-defenseman-drops-revealing-admission-about-why-the-canadiens-traded-him/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-23-year-old-defenseman-drops-revealing-admission-about-why-the-canadiens-traded-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Canadiens have a reason to act quickly if Drake Batherson talks remain stalled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have remained patient this offseason as they hope to upgrade their roster after a deep playoff run. However, it might be time for general]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-have-a-reason-to-act-quickly-if-drake-batherson-talks-remain-stalled/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-have-a-reason-to-act-quickly-if-drake-batherson-talks-remain-stalled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - NHL Rumours: Multiple Teams Expressing Interest in Canadiens Defenceman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We're in the dog days of summer, but training camp is quickly approaching, with the season start date coming on September 29th. With that, teams are trying to put the finishing touches on their rosters before opening night. One &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/last-word-on-sports-nhl-rumours-multiple-teams-expressing-interest-in-canadiens-defenceman/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/last-word-on-sports-nhl-rumours-multiple-teams-expressing-interest-in-canadiens-defenceman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s what a successful season would look like for the CH in 26-27, according to Pierre McGuire]]></title><description><![CDATA[It had been a long time since the Montreal Canadiens had given us such wonderful and intense emotions as they did during the 2025&ndash;2026 season. What we experienced last season was simply magical, and it gave us a wonderful glimpse of what's to come for this great team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/heres-what-a-successful-season-would-look-like-for-the-ch-in-26-27-according-to-pierre-mcguire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/heres-what-a-successful-season-would-look-like-for-the-ch-in-26-27-according-to-pierre-mcguire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Kent Hughes may have made one of his best moves yet for the Canadiens with a 62-point winger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Hughes may have pulled off one of his best moves yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-may-have-made-one-of-his-best-moves-yet-for-the-canadiens-with-a-62-point-winger/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-may-have-made-one-of-his-best-moves-yet-for-the-canadiens-with-a-62-point-winger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - 3 Teams the Canadiens Could Trade With This Preseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have had a quiet offseason thus far. But that is not necessarily a bad thing. The Canadiens are among the youngest teams in the league and made&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-3-teams-the-canadiens-could-trade-with-this-preseason/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-3-teams-the-canadiens-could-trade-with-this-preseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Teams the Canadiens Could Trade With This Preseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have had a quiet offseason thus far. But that is not necessarily a bad thing. The Canadiens are among the youngest teams in the league and made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Final in the spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/3-teams-the-canadiens-could-trade-with-this-preseason/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/3-teams-the-canadiens-could-trade-with-this-preseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Most Underrated Montreal Canadiens for 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a whole, the Montreal Canadiens are pretty underrated, which probably serves them just fine. The better to take opponents by surprise in 2026-27. Granted, they admittedly did just get&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-most-underrated-montreal-canadiens-for-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-most-underrated-montreal-canadiens-for-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arber Xhekaj: Despite the contractual impasse, he meets with supporters]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Montreal Canadiens' 2026&ndash;2027 season approaches, Kent Hughes and his team still have two important internal matters to resolve. In fact, two of his players remain unsigned for the upcoming season, and the more time that passes, the more urgent these matters become.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/arber-xhekaj-despite-the-contractual-impasse-he-meets-with-supporters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/arber-xhekaj-despite-the-contractual-impasse-he-meets-with-supporters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Former Canadien Chris Nilan makes a big announcement involving Arber Xhekaj]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great opportunity for Montreal Canadiens fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-former-canadien-chris-nilan-makes-a-big-announcement-involving-arber-xhekaj/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-former-canadien-chris-nilan-makes-a-big-announcement-involving-arber-xhekaj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Canadiens Must Stay the Course With Elite Pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebuilds in the NHL are rarely linear, and they rarely adhere to a predetermined schedule. They test patience, test resolve, and far too often leave fan bases wondering if the&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-canadiens-must-stay-the-course-with-elite-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-canadiens-must-stay-the-course-with-elite-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens Must Stay the Course With Elite Pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebuilds in the NHL are rarely linear, and they rarely adhere to a predetermined schedule. They test patience, test resolve, and far too often leave fan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-must-stay-the-course-with-elite-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-must-stay-the-course-with-elite-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Geoff Molson personally addresses Arber Xhekaj's future with the Montreal Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geoff Molson has stepped in, and he may have just quieted a lot of the rumors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-geoff-molson-personally-addresses-arber-xhekajs-future-with-the-montreal-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-geoff-molson-personally-addresses-arber-xhekajs-future-with-the-montreal-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - How the Canadiens’ Trade Up for Michael Hage Has Aged]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have not been afraid to be aggressive under general manager Kent Hughes. Whether through trades for established NHL players or moves at the draft, Hughes has shown&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-how-the-canadiens-trade-up-for-michael-hage-has-aged/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-how-the-canadiens-trade-up-for-michael-hage-has-aged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Canadiens’ Trade Up for Michael Hage Has Aged]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have not been afraid to be aggressive under general manager Kent Hughes. Whether through trades for established NHL players or moves at the draft, Hughes has shown a willingness to sacrifice multiple assets when he believes there is a significant opportunity to improve the organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/how-the-canadiens-trade-up-for-michael-hage-has-aged/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/how-the-canadiens-trade-up-for-michael-hage-has-aged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laval Rocket: Here’s What the Roster Will Look Like in ’26-’27]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's already almost September, which means we're just over a month away from the return of North American professional hockey. When I say that, you naturally think first of the National Hockey League, but there's also the American Hockey League to keep an eye on once again this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/laval-rocket-heres-what-the-roster-will-look-like-in-26-27/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/laval-rocket-heres-what-the-roster-will-look-like-in-26-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Buzz] - Montreal Canadiens Top-Ten Prospect Rankings: Summer 2026 Edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[With rookie camp less than a month away, today we're going to take a look at the top ten prospects in the Montreal Canadiens system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hockey-buzz-montreal-canadiens-top-ten-prospect-rankings-summer-2026-edition/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hockey-buzz-montreal-canadiens-top-ten-prospect-rankings-summer-2026-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Habs Daily: Solving Goaltending Situation, Hage Expectations, Hutson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the latest Montreal Canadiens news, covering the goaltending dilemma, Michael Hage's great expectations, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-habs-daily-solving-goaltending-situation-hage-expectations-hutson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-habs-daily-solving-goaltending-situation-hage-expectations-hutson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Ducks Prospect Gives Ringing Endorsement Of New Canadiens Player]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a recent interview, prospect Tristan Luneau had some interesting things to say about the Montreal Canadiens' new acquisition, Sasha Pastujov.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-ducks-prospect-gives-ringing-endorsement-of-new-canadiens-player/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-ducks-prospect-gives-ringing-endorsement-of-new-canadiens-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - Saturday Habs Headlines: Hayden Paupanekis ready for the challenge of the NCAA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens news and notes Hayden Paupanekis is looking forward to the challenge of facing older, more experienced players in the NCAA. [] The Canadiens and San Jose Sharks are projected to be the top Stanley Cup contenders five years from now. [] Projecting a lineup with the Laval Rocket&rsquo;s overhauled roster. [] The PWHL&rsquo;s championship trophy, the Walter Cup, has gone missing on its journey to Alberta for Montreal Victoire forward Dara Greig&rsquo;s day with it. [] Around the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-saturday-habs-headlines-hayden-paupanekis-ready-for-the-challenge-of-the-ncaa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-saturday-habs-headlines-hayden-paupanekis-ready-for-the-challenge-of-the-ncaa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five 'Hot Takes' Ahead of the Canadiens&rsquo; 2026&ndash;2027 Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you looking forward to the start of the Montreal Canadiens' season? I imagine the answer is yes. It's already been several months since the team's 2025&ndash;26 season ended&hellip; and it's time for it to start again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/five-hot-takes-ahead-of-the-canadiensrsquo-2026ndash2027-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/five-hot-takes-ahead-of-the-canadiensrsquo-2026ndash2027-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - A Successful Season For The Habs Looks Like… | The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro August 21 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire joins Matt Ohayon to discuss the current state of the Atlantic division, what a successful season for the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-a-successful-season-for-the-habs-looks-like-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august-21-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-a-successful-season-for-the-habs-looks-like-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august-21-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Kent Hughes could be preparing a major multi-year deal involving a big name]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens could create quite a moment at their golf tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-could-be-preparing-a-major-multi-year-deal-involving-a-big-name/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-could-be-preparing-a-major-multi-year-deal-involving-a-big-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Michael Hage's Canadiens future is settled after a major confirmation from Michigan head coach Brandon Naurato]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have a major confirmation involving Montreal Canadiens prospect Michael Hage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-michael-hages-canadiens-future-is-settled-after-a-major-confirmation-from-michigan-head-coach-brandon-naurato/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-michael-hages-canadiens-future-is-settled-after-a-major-confirmation-from-michigan-head-coach-brandon-naurato/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[HFTV Sports] - Alouettes fans react going 9-1 after DESTROYING Ottawa 🔥]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hftv-sports-alouettes-fans-react-going-9-1-after-destroying-ottawa-/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hftv-sports-alouettes-fans-react-going-9-1-after-destroying-ottawa-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Digest] - This is the chance they've been waiting for...]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have an opportunity to move off of their third goalie after a wrinkle appeared in Columbus, plus we have some great news from Alexande...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-this-is-the-chance-theyve-been-waiting-for/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-this-is-the-chance-theyve-been-waiting-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craig Button: The Canadiens will be in contention for the Stanley Cup for (at least) six years]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Craig Button talks about the Montreal Canadiens these days, he's not just talking about a team capable of making the playoffs next year. According to him, the Habs could be in the running for the Stanley Cup for the next six years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/craig-button-the-canadiens-will-be-in-contention-for-the-stanley-cup-for-at-least-six-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/craig-button-the-canadiens-will-be-in-contention-for-the-stanley-cup-for-at-least-six-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Arber Xhekaj could miss the start of Canadiens training camp amid contract uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two contract situations are still hanging over the Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-arber-xhekaj-could-miss-the-start-of-canadiens-training-camp-amid-contract-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-arber-xhekaj-could-miss-the-start-of-canadiens-training-camp-amid-contract-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Canadiens] - Every day is a great day appreciate Lane Hutson #Habs #gohabsgo #canadiensmtl #montrealcanadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/locked-on-canadiens-every-day-is-a-great-day-appreciate-lane-hutson-habs-gohabsgo-canadiensmtl-montrealcanadiens/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/locked-on-canadiens-every-day-is-a-great-day-appreciate-lane-hutson-habs-gohabsgo-canadiensmtl-montrealcanadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - One surprising candidate is emerging in Canadiens trade rumors before camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have some decisions to make on their blueline and might have to make them sooner rather than later. The Top 6 defensemen in ice time last]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-one-surprising-candidate-is-emerging-in-canadiens-trade-rumors-before-camp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-one-surprising-candidate-is-emerging-in-canadiens-trade-rumors-before-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Calgary Sun] - Cowan: Prospect Hayden Paupanekis hopes to bring size, physical element to Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 6-foot-5, 208-pound centre looks to take next step to NHL by playing this season at St. Cloud State University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/calgary-sun-cowan-prospect-hayden-paupanekis-hopes-to-bring-size-physical-element-to-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/calgary-sun-cowan-prospect-hayden-paupanekis-hopes-to-bring-size-physical-element-to-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Zack Bolduc]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we get into the dog days of summer and until training camp, thesickpodcast.com will profile Montreal Canadiens players based on their expected role for the 2026-27 NHL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-zack-bolduc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-zack-bolduc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Canadiens make an official announcement involving Jacob Fowler and two key teammates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interesting official statement from the Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-make-an-official-announcement-involving-jacob-fowler-and-two-key-teammates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-make-an-official-announcement-involving-jacob-fowler-and-two-key-teammates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Former Canadiens Player To Have Number Retired Overseas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Montreal Canadiens captain Saku Koivu will have his number retired by TPS Turku.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-former-canadiens-player-to-have-number-retired-overseas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-former-canadiens-player-to-have-number-retired-overseas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 15 CH Prospects: The 'Controversial' Positions 6 Through 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Certain rankings of the Canadiens' prospects have sparked a lot of discussion lately. In particular, the rankings by Adam Kimelman of the NHL website and Grant McCagg placed David Reinbacher and Gleb Pugachyov ahead of Alexander Zharovsky, which seemed to rub quite a few people the wrong way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/top-15-ch-prospects-the-controversial-positions-6-through-4/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/top-15-ch-prospects-the-controversial-positions-6-through-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Canadiens Prospect Hage Set To Embrace Great Expectations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens prospect Michael Hage decided to make a very difficult decision this summer, a decision that could pay off in spades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-canadiens-prospect-hage-set-to-embrace-great-expectations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-canadiens-prospect-hage-set-to-embrace-great-expectations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Kent Hughes may have hit a home run with Canadiens-Ducks trade: 'He's such a great player']]></title><description><![CDATA[A trade completed between the Montreal Canadiens and the Anaheim Ducks is looking like a success, according to a former teammate of the young player involved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-may-have-hit-a-home-run-with-canadiens-ducks-trade-hes-such-a-great-player/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-may-have-hit-a-home-run-with-canadiens-ducks-trade-hes-such-a-great-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Lane Hutson is back in Brossard and there's great news for Canadiens fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vacation is over for several members of the Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-lane-hutson-is-back-in-brossard-and-theres-great-news-for-canadiens-fans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-lane-hutson-is-back-in-brossard-and-theres-great-news-for-canadiens-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Why are Habs star players so willing to sign "team friendly" contracts? | #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-why-are-habs-star-players-so-willing-to-sign-team-friendly-contracts-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-why-are-habs-star-players-so-willing-to-sign-team-friendly-contracts-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Canadiens Goaltending: Solving The Montembeault Dilemma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the latest when it comes to the Montreal Canadiens goaltending situation, as they currently have three netminders in the mix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-canadiens-goaltending-solving-the-montembeault-dilemma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-canadiens-goaltending-solving-the-montembeault-dilemma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Canadiens Goalie Named A Top Breakout Candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will this Canadiens goalie hit a new level?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-goalie-named-a-top-breakout-candidate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-goalie-named-a-top-breakout-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - The reported price Kent Hughes may have to pay to acquire Drake Batherson has been revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's an interesting development for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-the-reported-price-kent-hughes-may-have-to-pay-to-acquire-drake-batherson-has-been-revealed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-the-reported-price-kent-hughes-may-have-to-pay-to-acquire-drake-batherson-has-been-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whatever Happened to ex-Canadiens Goalie Cristobal Huet?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristobal Huet&rsquo;s time in Montreal still feels special to a lot of Canadiens fans. The French goalie showed up, played with real poise, and for a couple of seasons looked like he could be the guy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/whatever-happened-to-ex-canadiens-goalie-cristobal-huet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/whatever-happened-to-ex-canadiens-goalie-cristobal-huet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sasha Pastujov is so good': Tristan Luneau showers him with praise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last month, the CH traded Sean Farrell to the Ducks. Farrell, after a strong college career, was never able to establish himself as a full-time player in the NHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sasha-pastujov-is-so-good-tristan-luneau-showers-him-with-praise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sasha-pastujov-is-so-good-tristan-luneau-showers-him-with-praise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Should The Canadiens Try To Capitalize On The Ducks’ Predicament?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Anaheim Ducks find themselves in a serious predicament, is it time for Kent Hughes to pounce?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-should-the-canadiens-try-to-capitalize-on-the-ducks-predicament/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-should-the-canadiens-try-to-capitalize-on-the-ducks-predicament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky confirms trade calls on young defenseman as Canadiens emerge as potential fit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky has just made a very interesting statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-hurricanes-gm-eric-tulsky-confirms-trade-calls-on-young-defenseman-as-canadiens-emerge-as-potential-fit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-hurricanes-gm-eric-tulsky-confirms-trade-calls-on-young-defenseman-as-canadiens-emerge-as-potential-fit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Chaos in Pronman’s U23 List — Stunning Drops, Wild Snubs, and Furious Fanbases]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . Pronman&rsquo;s Top 156 U23 rankings are stirring up chaos &mdash; from surprising drops to major snubs &mdash; and fans across the league are pushing back. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-chaos-in-pronmans-u23-list-stunning-drops-wild-snubs-and-furious-fanbases/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-chaos-in-pronmans-u23-list-stunning-drops-wild-snubs-and-furious-fanbases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranking the Canadiens’ Core by Long-Term Potential]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have spent the past few years building one of the most exciting young cores in the NHL. The rebuild is no longer just about prospects and draft picks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ranking-the-canadiens-core-by-long-term-potential/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ranking-the-canadiens-core-by-long-term-potential/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Top Canadiens prospect reportedly on the trade block as Kent Hughes pursues a major move]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens could have an interesting asset to offer on the trade market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-top-canadiens-prospect-reportedly-on-the-trade-block-as-kent-hughes-pursues-a-major-move/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-top-canadiens-prospect-reportedly-on-the-trade-block-as-kent-hughes-pursues-a-major-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Predicting The Canadiens’ Hometown Remix Jerseys]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time since the 2022-23 season, all 32 NHL teams will be receiving a new alternate jersey to wear during select games this season as a part of&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-predicting-the-canadiens-hometown-remix-jerseys/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-predicting-the-canadiens-hometown-remix-jerseys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Maksymilian Szuber]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Utah Mammoth&rsquo;s 2025-26 season is officially over. The team finished with a 43-33-6 record, good enough to clinch the first wild card spot in the Western Conference. Despite a&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-utah-mammoths-2025-26-report-cards-maksymilian-szuber/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-utah-mammoths-2025-26-report-cards-maksymilian-szuber/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Big Lead] - Sid Seixeiro urges Canadiens to ‘go all in’ on Sidney Crosby trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadiens have a young core, but Crosby could add elite scoring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-big-lead-sid-seixeiro-urges-canadiens-to-go-all-in-on-sidney-crosby-trade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-big-lead-sid-seixeiro-urges-canadiens-to-go-all-in-on-sidney-crosby-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Major goalie injury suddenly opens the door for Samuel Montembeault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samuel Montembeault's situation could take an unexpected turn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-major-goalie-injury-suddenly-opens-the-door-for-samuel-montembeault/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-major-goalie-injury-suddenly-opens-the-door-for-samuel-montembeault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Why an unexpected injury in Columbus could solve Montreal's goaltending dilemma]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler within the organization and looking like the future, it felt almost certain that the Montreal Canadiens would trade Samuel Mon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-why-an-unexpected-injury-in-columbus-could-solve-montreals-goaltending-dilemma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-why-an-unexpected-injury-in-columbus-could-solve-montreals-goaltending-dilemma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - Canadiens Divisional Ranking with Montreal vs Boston Bruins in 5 Measures]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a new NHL season about to kick off, it&rsquo;s time to consider the Montreal Canadiens ranking against their Atlantic Division rivals. There is still time for teams to make roster-shifting moves, but with the summer drifting away, a point-in-time analysis is still warranted. HockeyStats recently released their projected 2027 Stanley Cup Playoff qualification odds, &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/last-word-on-sports-canadiens-divisional-ranking-with-montreal-vs-boston-bruins-in-5-measures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/last-word-on-sports-canadiens-divisional-ranking-with-montreal-vs-boston-bruins-in-5-measures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Much Like The Young Canadiens, Eventually The Front Office Will Have To Evolve]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens' front office inspires a lot of confidence as things stand, but can it clear the final hurdles?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-much-like-the-young-canadiens-eventually-the-front-office-will-have-to-evolve/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-much-like-the-young-canadiens-eventually-the-front-office-will-have-to-evolve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Habs Daily: Goaltending, Pugachyov’s Exciting Potential, Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the latest Montreal Canadiens news, including Gleb Pugachyov's in-depth prospect profile, the goalie situation, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-habs-daily-goaltending-pugachyovs-exciting-potential-management/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-habs-daily-goaltending-pugachyovs-exciting-potential-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Nick Suzuki just got a huge endorsement from an NHL legend]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is easy to forget that Nick Suzuki is still early in his career, with him already playing seven seasons with the Montreal Canadiens. However, their top-line]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-nick-suzuki-just-got-a-huge-endorsement-from-an-nhl-legend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-nick-suzuki-just-got-a-huge-endorsement-from-an-nhl-legend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - 2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #16 L.J. Mooney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction When the Montreal Canadiens selected L.J. Mooney in the fourth round of the 2025 NHL Draft, the immediate reaction was predictable. He was too small. He&rsquo;s not strong enough. He&rsquo;s Cole Caufield-lite, without the pedigree. The Habs don&rsquo;t need more smallish forwards. He quieted a lot of that criticism with his first season in the NCAA, putting up 30 points in 34 games as a freshman. At 5&rsquo;8&Prime;, Mooney falls well outside the physical profile NHL organizations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-16-lj-mooney/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-16-lj-mooney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Vancouver Sun] - Moving from Canadiens to Rangers could unlock Joe Veleno’s offence: TSN analyst]]></title><description><![CDATA["I think he can find himself quickly," notes Jon Goyens, who coached Veleno with midget triple-A Lac St. Louis Lions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/vancouver-sun-moving-from-canadiens-to-rangers-could-unlock-joe-velenos-offence-tsn-analyst/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/vancouver-sun-moving-from-canadiens-to-rangers-could-unlock-joe-velenos-offence-tsn-analyst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - Friday Habs Headlines: Opening the window]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens news and notes Craig Button says that the Habs&rsquo; window is open for the next six years. [] Montreal&rsquo;s young guns are prioritizing their quest for the Cup over a pursuit of riches, says Stu Cowan. [] The 2023 Draft Class, three years on. [] Three players who could interest the Canadiens on a PTO. [] Yvon Lambert is recovering from surgery to treat a fractured hip and femur after falling over the weekend. [] The Victoire are running a skills camp at the Dollard-des-Or]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-friday-habs-headlines-opening-the-window/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-friday-habs-headlines-opening-the-window/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[HFTV Sports] - Ottawa Redblacks getting chirped by Alouettes fan 😭]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hftv-sports-ottawa-redblacks-getting-chirped-by-alouettes-fan-/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hftv-sports-ottawa-redblacks-getting-chirped-by-alouettes-fan-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens, Maple Leafs &amp; the Oilers&rsquo; Fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . Lane Hutson&rsquo;s ranking has Canadiens fans talking, while Morgan Rielly and Oilers management still have plenty to prove. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-nhl-trade-talk-recap-canadiens-maple-leafs-amp-the-oilersrsquo-fall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-nhl-trade-talk-recap-canadiens-maple-leafs-amp-the-oilersrsquo-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Le Sick Podcast Avec Tony Marinaro 21/08/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sur cet &eacute;pisode de Le Sick Podcast, &Eacute;ric Hoziel se joint &agrave; Tony Marinaro et Alexis Lavoie-Martel!Abonnez-vous :https://www.youtube.com/@UCPNJq6o7uf5_y3_wC7L3...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-le-sick-podcast-avec-tony-marinaro-210826/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-le-sick-podcast-avec-tony-marinaro-210826/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Canadiens] - Montreal Canadiens STARPOWER: Lane Hutson, Juraj Slafkovsky lead way to future Habs glory | mailbag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens&rsquo; young core draws buzz as Lane Hutson and Juraj Slafkovsky headline the franchise&rsquo;s under-23 standouts. With playoff dreams swirling, how ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/locked-on-canadiens-montreal-canadiens-starpower-lane-hutson-juraj-slafkovsky-lead-way-to-future-habs-glory-mailbag/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/locked-on-canadiens-montreal-canadiens-starpower-lane-hutson-juraj-slafkovsky-lead-way-to-future-habs-glory-mailbag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Do The Habs Have A Championship Calibre Culture? |The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro August 20 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Stu Cowan joins Tony Marinaro to discuss Montreal Canadiens players not showing any sign of frustration in regards to th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-do-the-habs-have-a-championship-calibre-culture-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august-20-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-do-the-habs-have-a-championship-calibre-culture-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august-20-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - One Big “Bubble” Problem With Lane Hutson and a New Under-23 Rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . Is it really fair to rank Lane Hutson where Corey Pronman of The Athetiic just did? So to, his tiering has Canadiens fans insulted. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-one-big-bubble-problem-with-lane-hutson-and-a-new-under-23-rankings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-one-big-bubble-problem-with-lane-hutson-and-a-new-under-23-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Big 'Bubble' Problem With Lane Hutson and a New Under-23 Rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Athletic&rsquo;s Corey Pronman is taking all sorts of heat this week thanks to his top NHL players under 23 list. Typically, a list like this draws criticism when it&rsquo;s published.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/one-big-bubble-problem-with-lane-hutson-and-a-new-under-23-rankings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/one-big-bubble-problem-with-lane-hutson-and-a-new-under-23-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - $4 million deal emerges as a real possibility for Arber Xhekaj and the Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[How much is Arber Xhekaj really worth to the Montreal Canadiens?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-4-million-deal-emerges-as-a-real-possibility-for-arber-xhekaj-and-the-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-4-million-deal-emerges-as-a-real-possibility-for-arber-xhekaj-and-the-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samuel Montembeault: The Blue Jackets’ sudden need is one to watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of today, Samuel Montembeault is still in Montreal. The goaltender hasn't been traded despite months of speculation about his future, and people are wondering if he'll start the next season in a Canadiens uniform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/samuel-montembeault-the-blue-jackets-sudden-need-is-one-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/samuel-montembeault-the-blue-jackets-sudden-need-is-one-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Canadiens stars get some questionable treatment in The Athletic's NHL under-23 rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is no longer a surprise to see a list come out of the best young players in the NHL, and it is being filled with Montreal Canadiens players. The Athletic wri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-stars-get-some-questionable-treatment-in-the-athletics-nhl-under-23-rankings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-stars-get-some-questionable-treatment-in-the-athletics-nhl-under-23-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First trio: 'It&rsquo;s pretty certain that Ivan Demidov will get his chance this season.']]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people in town are eager to see what Ivan Demidov will be able to accomplish this season. The young Russian, who will be starting his second full season with the Habs, showed flashes of great talent in 2025&ndash;26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/first-trio-itrsquos-pretty-certain-that-ivan-demidov-will-get-his-chance-this-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/first-trio-itrsquos-pretty-certain-that-ivan-demidov-will-get-his-chance-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Patrik Laine spotted at Canadiens division rival's facilities as speculation over his next move heats up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrik Laine's situation is heating up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-patrik-laine-spotted-at-canadiens-division-rivals-facilities-as-speculation-over-his-next-move-heats-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-patrik-laine-spotted-at-canadiens-division-rivals-facilities-as-speculation-over-his-next-move-heats-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Digest] - It feels surreal to hear this...]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens are getting ready for a massive year with multiple targets including McDavid surfacing again, plus some hype for the future featuring ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-it-feels-surreal-to-hear-this/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-it-feels-surreal-to-hear-this/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jakub Dobes Learned the Most When the Games Mattered Most]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a temptation to look at Jakub Dobes&rsquo; 2025-26 season and focus on the numbers. The Montreal Canadiens&rsquo; young goaltender went 29-10-4 during the regular season, then helped carry the Canadiens all the way to the Eastern Conference Final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/jakub-dobes-learned-the-most-when-the-games-mattered-most/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/jakub-dobes-learned-the-most-when-the-games-mattered-most/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Sidney Crosby blockbuster trade proposal to Canadiens carries a massive price tag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sidney Crosby in a Montreal Canadiens uniform?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-sidney-crosby-blockbuster-trade-proposal-to-canadiens-carries-a-massive-price-tag/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-sidney-crosby-blockbuster-trade-proposal-to-canadiens-carries-a-massive-price-tag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[RDS] - Avant de mener « l’équipe no 1 », Dobes se mesure à la jeunesse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Le gardien des Canadiens de Montr&eacute;al Jakub Dobes a fait deux choses qu&rsquo;il adore jeudi : jouer au hockey et redonner &agrave; la communaut&eacute;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-avant-de-mener-lquipe-no-1-dobes-se-mesure-la-jeunesse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-avant-de-mener-lquipe-no-1-dobes-se-mesure-la-jeunesse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Sid Seixeiro thinks the Habs should go ALL IN for a Sidney Crosby trade 👀 | #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-sid-seixeiro-thinks-the-habs-should-go-all-in-for-a-sidney-crosby-trade-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-sid-seixeiro-thinks-the-habs-should-go-all-in-for-a-sidney-crosby-trade-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Noah Dobson practices his shots on an impressive machine]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2026&ndash;27, Noah Dobson will begin his second season with the Canadiens. The defenseman had a solid season last year, recording 12 goals and 47 points in 80 games in a role where he didn't get a lot of power-play time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/video-noah-dobson-practices-his-shots-on-an-impressive-machine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/video-noah-dobson-practices-his-shots-on-an-impressive-machine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Canadiens catch an unnecessary stray in Zach Benson ranking defense]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens are considered to have one of the brightest futures of any NHL team, according to some, like Paul Pidutti with Sportsnet, who had the Can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-catch-an-unnecessary-stray-in-zach-benson-ranking-defense/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-catch-an-unnecessary-stray-in-zach-benson-ranking-defense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Trade confirmed with the Nashville Predators involving towering 6-foot-6 forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have a small NHL trade to announce today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-trade-confirmed-with-the-nashville-predators-involving-towering-6-foot-6-forward/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-trade-confirmed-with-the-nashville-predators-involving-towering-6-foot-6-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Canadiens Have Two Players In Top-10 Ranking Of Players Under 23, Are They The Right Ones?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have a lot of 23-and-under talented players, but it seems it's not that easy to rank them...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-have-two-players-in-top-10-ranking-of-players-under-23-are-they-the-right-ones/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-have-two-players-in-top-10-ranking-of-players-under-23-are-they-the-right-ones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Will we get to see Ivan Demidov play some minutes on the top line this season? | ##thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-will-we-get-to-see-ivan-demidov-play-some-minutes-on-the-top-line-this-season-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-will-we-get-to-see-ivan-demidov-play-some-minutes-on-the-top-line-this-season-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Top 20 Canadiens Prospects: Pugachyov Personifies Power, Potential]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russian forward Gleb Pugachyov is up next in our annual top 20 Montreal Canadiens prospect rankings. Check out his in-depth profile.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-top-20-canadiens-prospects-pugachyov-personifies-power-potential/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-top-20-canadiens-prospects-pugachyov-personifies-power-potential/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[National Post] - Cowan: Canadiens’ young guns prioritize quest for Cup over pursuit of riches]]></title><description><![CDATA["Nobody really cares about the money," Habs winger Juraj Slafkovsky says. "We&rsquo;d rather focus on collecting those rings."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/national-post-cowan-canadiens-young-guns-prioritize-quest-for-cup-over-pursuit-of-riches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/national-post-cowan-canadiens-young-guns-prioritize-quest-for-cup-over-pursuit-of-riches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Should The Habs Go ALL IN On Sidney Crosby? | The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro Clips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sid Seixeiro joins Tony Marinaro to discuss if the Montreal Canadiens should go all in on Sidney Crosby.Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-should-the-habs-go-all-in-on-sidney-crosby-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-clips/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-should-the-habs-go-all-in-on-sidney-crosby-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-clips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Kent Hughes and the Canadiens may have landed an even better prospect than Alexander Zharovsky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Hughes and the Canadiens may have added a player with even more upside than Alexander Zharovsky, and the latest prospect ranking is turning heads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-and-the-canadiens-may-have-landed-an-even-better-prospect-than-alexander-zharovsky/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-and-the-canadiens-may-have-landed-an-even-better-prospect-than-alexander-zharovsky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Jakub Dobes]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we get into the dog days of summer and until training camp, thesickpodcast.com will profile Montreal Canadiens players based on their expected role for the 2026-27 NHL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-jakub-dobes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-jakub-dobes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Will Zach Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj be signed before the start of training camp? | #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-will-zach-bolduc-and-arber-xhekaj-be-signed-before-the-start-of-training-camp-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-will-zach-bolduc-and-arber-xhekaj-be-signed-before-the-start-of-training-camp-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Guy] - 2026-27 Montreal Canadiens Season Preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pressure amps up this season in Montreal.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_AFyA9FqrZ57bb9QRH77wg/joinJoin us on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-guy-2026-27-montreal-canadiens-season-preview/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-guy-2026-27-montreal-canadiens-season-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hab Prospect Videos] - Alexander Zharovsky Struggles in 3rd GM in 4 Days/Demoted and Taken Off PP in 2nd Period - 8-20-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zharovsky (#97 green) after 2 strong games, this was not his night although had he been able to score in the final minute of the game to tie it up,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hab-prospect-videos-alexander-zharovsky-struggles-in-3rd-gm-in-4-daysdemoted-and-taken-off-pp-in-2nd-period-8-20-26/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hab-prospect-videos-alexander-zharovsky-struggles-in-3rd-gm-in-4-daysdemoted-and-taken-off-pp-in-2nd-period-8-20-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Analyst Urges the Montreal Canadiens to Go Get Sidney Crosby]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . One analyst believes the Montreal Canadiens should do whatever it takes to pry Sidney Crosby out of Pittsburgh. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-analyst-urges-the-montreal-canadiens-to-go-get-sidney-crosby/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-analyst-urges-the-montreal-canadiens-to-go-get-sidney-crosby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analyst Urges the Montreal Canadiens to Go Get Sidney Crosby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent reports have suggested that Sidney Crosby could sign another extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins before the start of the 2026-27 season, though not everyone is buying it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/analyst-urges-the-montreal-canadiens-to-go-get-sidney-crosby/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/analyst-urges-the-montreal-canadiens-to-go-get-sidney-crosby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - 'The Habs were not a good playoff team': analyst takes a harsh shot at the Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corey Pronman didn't mince words about the Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-the-habs-were-not-a-good-playoff-team-analyst-takes-a-harsh-shot-at-the-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-the-habs-were-not-a-good-playoff-team-analyst-takes-a-harsh-shot-at-the-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Marc-André Fleury to be inducted into the Pittsburgh Penguins Hall of Fame class of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[We do indeed have a major breaking announcement involving Quebec goaltender Marc-Andr&eacute; Fleury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-marc-andr-fleury-to-be-inducted-into-the-pittsburgh-penguins-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-marc-andr-fleury-to-be-inducted-into-the-pittsburgh-penguins-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[AHL: Rocket de Laval] - Le Rocket annonce son calendrier promotionnel pour la saison 2026-2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Le Rocket de Laval a d&eacute;voil&eacute; son calendrier promotionnel pour la saison &agrave; venir Le Rocket de Laval est fier de pr&eacute;senter son calendrier promotionnel, qui mettra de l&rsquo;avant une vari&eacute;t&eacute; de th&eacute;matiques pour sa dixi&egrave;me saison &agrave; la Place Bell. D&egrave;s le 10 septembre, les billets individuels seront disponibles via la page billets du [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ahl-rocket-de-laval-le-rocket-annonce-son-calendrier-promotionnel-pour-la-saison-2026-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ahl-rocket-de-laval-le-rocket-annonce-son-calendrier-promotionnel-pour-la-saison-2026-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - THN Yearbook Predicts Higher Finish For Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hockey News' Yearbook is out, and it's full of predictions and projections, making for an interesting read. Here's my take on its Atlantic Division ranking prediction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-thn-yearbook-predicts-higher-finish-for-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-thn-yearbook-predicts-higher-finish-for-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Canadiens] - The Montreal Canadiens Are Honoring LEGENDARY Goalie Carey Price This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carey Price will be inducted into the Montreal Canadiens Ring of Honour this November. His legacy as one of the league&rsquo;s most dominant goalies is undeniable....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/locked-on-canadiens-the-montreal-canadiens-are-honoring-legendary-goalie-carey-price-this-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/locked-on-canadiens-the-montreal-canadiens-are-honoring-legendary-goalie-carey-price-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Who should Kent Hughes target on a vulnerable Ducks team? | #montrealcanadiens #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-who-should-kent-hughes-target-on-a-vulnerable-ducks-team-montrealcanadiens-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-who-should-kent-hughes-target-on-a-vulnerable-ducks-team-montrealcanadiens-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[RDS] - Yvon Lambert opéré pour de multiples fractures après une chute]]></title><description><![CDATA[L&rsquo;ancien des Canadiens de Montr&eacute;al Yvon Lambert se remet d&rsquo;une op&eacute;ration pour traiter une fracture &agrave; la hanche et au f&eacute;mur apr&egrave;s avoir chut&eacute; au cours de la fin de semaine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-yvon-lambert-opr-pour-de-multiples-fractures-aprs-une-chute/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-yvon-lambert-opr-pour-de-multiples-fractures-aprs-une-chute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns for Yvon Lambert: Former CH Player Hospitalized After a Serious Fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sad news. Former Canadiens player Yvon Lambert had to undergo surgery after suffering a fairly serious fall at a recent party. He suffered a fracture of the femur&hellip; and the hip, as reported by Fran&ccedil;ois-David Rouleau of the Journal de Montr&eacute;al.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/concerns-for-yvon-lambert-former-ch-player-hospitalized-after-a-serious-fall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/concerns-for-yvon-lambert-former-ch-player-hospitalized-after-a-serious-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Canadiens legend and four-time Stanley Cup champion Yvon Lambert hospitalized after serious fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[A beloved figure in Montreal Canadiens history is going through a difficult ordeal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-legend-and-four-time-stanley-cup-champion-yvon-lambert-hospitalized-after-serious-fall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-legend-and-four-time-stanley-cup-champion-yvon-lambert-hospitalized-after-serious-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Intriguing three-player trade proposal emerges between Canadiens and Lightning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have been looking for a big center for months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-intriguing-three-player-trade-proposal-emerges-between-canadiens-and-lightning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-intriguing-three-player-trade-proposal-emerges-between-canadiens-and-lightning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connor McDavid in Montreal: It’s got people talking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently, there has been talk that if Connor McDavid were ever to leave Edmonton, the Canadiens would be a logical destination for him. Stu Cowan addressed the topic on the Sick Podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/connor-mcdavid-in-montreal-its-got-people-talking/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/connor-mcdavid-in-montreal-its-got-people-talking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Jakub Dobes Isn’t a Lock to Be the Canadiens’ Starter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026-27 season with plenty of intriguing battles to watch at training camp, but one of the biggest could come between the pipes. After an impressive&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-jakub-dobes-isnt-a-lock-to-be-the-canadiens-starter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-jakub-dobes-isnt-a-lock-to-be-the-canadiens-starter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - A Canadiens trade package for Matty Beniers could include two intriguing young players]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens are looking for a second-line center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-canadiens-trade-package-for-matty-beniers-could-include-two-intriguing-young-players/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-canadiens-trade-package-for-matty-beniers-could-include-two-intriguing-young-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jakub Dobes Isn’t a Lock to Be the Canadiens’ Starter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026-27 season with plenty of intriguing battles to watch at training camp, but one of the biggest could come between the pipes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/jakub-dobes-isnt-a-lock-to-be-the-canadiens-starter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/jakub-dobes-isnt-a-lock-to-be-the-canadiens-starter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[According to fans, the Canadiens don’t have the best front office in the league]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadiens are in a position to build something really great right now. Will this lead to a celebration of the franchise's 25th Stanley Cup in the coming years?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/according-to-fans-the-canadiens-dont-have-the-best-front-office-in-the-league/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/according-to-fans-the-canadiens-dont-have-the-best-front-office-in-the-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Habs Daily: Demidov Potential Greatness, Pickford’s Amazing Season, Suzuki]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the latest Montreal Canadiens news, including Ivan Demidov's encouraging potential, Bryce Pickford's excellent year, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-habs-daily-demidov-potential-greatness-pickfords-amazing-season-suzuki/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-habs-daily-demidov-potential-greatness-pickfords-amazing-season-suzuki/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - THN Yearbook Predicts Big Season For Canadiens Players]]></title><description><![CDATA[The THN Yearbook is out, and it predicts some good production for the Montreal Canadiens' core once again this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-thn-yearbook-predicts-big-season-for-canadiens-players/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-thn-yearbook-predicts-big-season-for-canadiens-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - 2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #17 Bogdan Konyushkov]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction The biggest change for Bogdan Konyushkov in the past 12 months happened this summer. Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod terminated the extension he had signed last year to allow the Montreal Canadiens to sign him to his entry-level contract. Montreal immediately loaned him back to Torpedo, for which he will play the full upcoming season in the KHL, but he will be able to join the Canadiens for a playoff push and potentially post-season games come April or May. This will give the Canadiens a fe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-17-bogdan-konyushkov/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-17-bogdan-konyushkov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Edmonton Journal] - Canadiens’ Stanley Cup window open for next six years, TSN’s Craig Button says]]></title><description><![CDATA["They're a team that's good enough to return to the final four," former Flames GM notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/edmonton-journal-canadiens-stanley-cup-window-open-for-next-six-years-tsns-craig-button-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/edmonton-journal-canadiens-stanley-cup-window-open-for-next-six-years-tsns-craig-button-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - Thursday Habs Headlines: High praise for Nick Suzuki]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens news and notes Patrice Bergeron has high praise for Nick Suzuki, saying he has &ldquo;all the attributes of a true franchise player.&rdquo; [] TPS Turku will be retiring Saku Koivu&rsquo;s No. 11 this October in his hometown of Turku, Finland. [] Jakub Dobe&scaron; could be the NHL&rsquo;s best bargain this season. [] Dobe&scaron; took time out of his summer to surprise a group of young hockey players at the Canadiens Hockey School. [] The fact the Canadiens are in no rush to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-thursday-habs-headlines-high-praise-for-nick-suzuki/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-thursday-habs-headlines-high-praise-for-nick-suzuki/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens, Senators &amp; Flames Stiffed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . Montreal may move Adam Engstrom, Ottawa needs to solve Drake Batherson's contract, and a bigger issue is emerging for Canadian teams. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-nhl-trade-talk-recap-canadiens-senators-amp-flames-stiffed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-nhl-trade-talk-recap-canadiens-senators-amp-flames-stiffed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportskeeda] - Sid Seixeiro floats mock trade of Canadiens acquiring Sidney Crosby - "Michael Hage and a 1st round pick"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto sports host Sid Seixeiro has floated a mock trade involving the Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins veteran Sidney Crosby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportskeeda-sid-seixeiro-floats-mock-trade-of-canadiens-acquiring-sidney-crosby-michael-hage-and-a-1st-round-pick/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportskeeda-sid-seixeiro-floats-mock-trade-of-canadiens-acquiring-sidney-crosby-michael-hage-and-a-1st-round-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[GOHABS.com Blog] - Why the Montreal Canadiens remain a must watch in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens still command attention across the hockey world. Their history shapes expectations every season, whether the club is contending or rebuilding. Few teams inspire as much daily debate, loyalty, and emotional investment. For readers who may know Casea from digital entertainment rather than hockey coverage, the Canadiens offer a different kind of spectacle built on [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/gohabscom-blog-why-the-montreal-canadiens-remain-a-must-watch-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/gohabscom-blog-why-the-montreal-canadiens-remain-a-must-watch-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[GOHABS.com Blog] - Which Names Could Dominate Montreal’s Offseason?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Throughout the 2026 NHL Playoffs, the Canadiens have given Montreal something it hasn&rsquo;t had in years: a reason to believe. Alex Newhook&rsquo;s overtime winner in Game 7 ended a thrilling first-round battle against Tampa Bay, the same franchise that humiliated this organisation in the 2021 Final. Then they did it again in the second round [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/gohabscom-blog-which-names-could-dominate-montreals-offseason/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/gohabscom-blog-which-names-could-dominate-montreals-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - LIVE Habs Q&amp;A with Tony and Brian! | The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro August 19 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Brian Wilde joins Tony Marinaro to answer YOUR Montreal Canadiens questions!Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSickP...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-live-habs-qampa-with-tony-and-brian-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august-19-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-live-habs-qampa-with-tony-and-brian-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august-19-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - New details reveal the massive four-player Hurricanes offer that was rejected]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major trade offer submitted by the Carolina Hurricanes is still generating plenty of buzz today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-new-details-reveal-the-massive-four-player-hurricanes-offer-that-was-rejected/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-new-details-reveal-the-massive-four-player-hurricanes-offer-that-was-rejected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grant McCagg doesn’t like what he sees in Gleb Pugachyov]]></title><description><![CDATA[Obviously, we shouldn&rsquo;t jump to any major conclusions after just a few preseason games. But so far, Gleb Pugachyov hasn't exactly been delivering the kind of performance Grant McCagg was expecting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/grant-mccagg-doesnt-like-what-he-sees-in-gleb-pugachyov/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/grant-mccagg-doesnt-like-what-he-sees-in-gleb-pugachyov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs World] - 2026 HabsWorld Prospect Position Rankings: Centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Depth down the middle is something that's always in short supply and high demand. The Habs have done some work on that front over the years to put together a decent prospect pool at that position.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-world-2026-habsworld-prospect-position-rankings-centres/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-world-2026-habsworld-prospect-position-rankings-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Montreal Has a Decision to Make on Adam Engstrom—and It Isn’t Easy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . Montreal may have a crowded blue line, but David Reinbacher's rise could make moving one prospect much harder than it looks. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-montreal-has-a-decision-to-make-on-adam-engstromand-it-isnt-easy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-montreal-has-a-decision-to-make-on-adam-engstromand-it-isnt-easy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Zachary Bolduc sends Martin St-Louis a strong message with his next contract still unsigned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zachary Bolduc delivered a message Martin St-Louis will certainly want to hear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-zachary-bolduc-sends-martin-st-louis-a-strong-message-with-his-next-contract-still-unsigned/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-zachary-bolduc-sends-martin-st-louis-a-strong-message-with-his-next-contract-still-unsigned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Has a Decision to Make on Adam Engstrom—and It Isn’t Easy]]></title><description><![CDATA[So&hellip; are the Montreal Canadiens really shopping Adam Engstrom, or is this just the usual summer smoke? The latest rumour is that rival teams have checked in on Engstrom, and Montreal is apparently &ldquo;open to&rdquo; moving him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-has-a-decision-to-make-on-adam-engstromand-it-isnt-easy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-has-a-decision-to-make-on-adam-engstromand-it-isnt-easy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Mikael Granlund comme 2e joueur de centre, oui ou non? | #montrealcanadiens #lesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-mikael-granlund-comme-2e-joueur-de-centre-oui-ou-non-montrealcanadiens-lesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-mikael-granlund-comme-2e-joueur-de-centre-oui-ou-non-montrealcanadiens-lesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Kent Hughes could land the Canadiens a 60-point center for a surprisingly low price]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if Kent Hughes found his second-line center at a bargain price?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-could-land-the-canadiens-a-60-point-center-for-a-surprisingly-low-price/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-could-land-the-canadiens-a-60-point-center-for-a-surprisingly-low-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Snapshots: Kings Direction, Ramsay, Kinkaid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the retirement of franchise icon Anze Kopitar earlier this year, the Los Angeles Kings have not been deterred in their efforts to ice a playoff team for the 2026-27 season. The club was relatively active in free agency, signing deals with veterans such as Mats Zuccarello, Erik Haula, Erik Gustafsson, Corey Perry, and Scott [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/pro-hockey-rumors-snapshots-kings-direction-ramsay-kinkaid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/pro-hockey-rumors-snapshots-kings-direction-ramsay-kinkaid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrik Laine: The door seems to be closing on him with the Islanders]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of today, Patrik Laine is still without a contract. The Finnish player is looking for a team where he can try to revive his career. Will he manage to sign a contract before training camp begins?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/patrik-laine-the-door-seems-to-be-closing-on-him-with-the-islanders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/patrik-laine-the-door-seems-to-be-closing-on-him-with-the-islanders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Buzz] - How Will the Montreal Canadiens' Defensive Corps Shake Out in Training Camp?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With less than a month to go until training camp, one of the bigger storylines to watch will be how Montreal's defensive corps will shake out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hockey-buzz-how-will-the-montreal-canadiens-defensive-corps-shake-out-in-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hockey-buzz-how-will-the-montreal-canadiens-defensive-corps-shake-out-in-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Canadiens’ Adam Engstrom Has Drawn Trade Interest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rival NHL teams have inquired about the possibility of trading for Montreal Canadiens defenseman Adam Engstrom over the course of the summer, writes Arpon Basu of The Athletic. According to Basu, the Canadiens &ldquo;are open to&rdquo; trading Engstrom, but they &ldquo;see him as having considerable value,&rdquo; meaning interested teams are unlikely to be able to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/pro-hockey-rumors-canadiens-adam-engstrom-has-drawn-trade-interest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/pro-hockey-rumors-canadiens-adam-engstrom-has-drawn-trade-interest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Apr&egrave;s l'anneau d'honneur, le #31 retir&eacute; pour Carey Price? &#129763; | #montrealcanadiens #lesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-apregraves-lanneau-dhonneur-le-31-retireacute-pour-carey-price-129763-montrealcanadiens-lesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-apregraves-lanneau-dhonneur-le-31-retireacute-pour-carey-price-129763-montrealcanadiens-lesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens’ Adam Engstrom Has Drawn Trade Interest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rival NHL teams have inquired about the possibility of trading for Montreal Canadiens defenseman Adam Engstrom over the course of the summer, writes Arpon Basu of The Athletic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-adam-engstrom-has-drawn-trade-interest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-adam-engstrom-has-drawn-trade-interest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Suzuki: Patrice Bergeron gives him a (big) dose of love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Suzuki has, more than ever, firmly established himself as one of the best centers in the NHL. The Habs' captain just reached 100 points in a season in which he also won the Selke Trophy and helped his team reach the Eastern Conference Finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nick-suzuki-patrice-bergeron-gives-him-a-big-dose-of-love/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nick-suzuki-patrice-bergeron-gives-him-a-big-dose-of-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Montreal Canadiens hold the best future outlook in the entire NHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is no secret that the future is bright for the Montreal Canadiens but do they have the best outlook in the entire NHL? Well, one ranking certainly believes t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-montreal-canadiens-hold-the-best-future-outlook-in-the-entire-nhl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-montreal-canadiens-hold-the-best-future-outlook-in-the-entire-nhl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Jakub Dobes earns major recognition in latest NHL goalie ranking]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens pulled off a very good offseason move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-jakub-dobes-earns-major-recognition-in-latest-nhl-goalie-ranking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-jakub-dobes-earns-major-recognition-in-latest-nhl-goalie-ranking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Canadiens Surging Prospect Already Shining In KHL Pre-Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadiens prospect is continuing to show promise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-surging-prospect-already-shining-in-khl-pre-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-surging-prospect-already-shining-in-khl-pre-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Ivan Demidov On The Cusp Of Canadiens Greatness]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov, greatness is just behind the next corner, possibly as early as next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-ivan-demidov-on-the-cusp-of-canadiens-greatness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-ivan-demidov-on-the-cusp-of-canadiens-greatness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Le Sick Podcast Avec Tony Marinaro 20/08/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sur cet &eacute;pisode de Le Sick Podcast, Tony Marinaro et Alexis Lavoie-Martel reviennent sur l'actualit&eacute; dans le monde du sport!Abonnez-vous :https://www.youtube...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-le-sick-podcast-avec-tony-marinaro-200826/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-le-sick-podcast-avec-tony-marinaro-200826/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Revisiting the Canadiens’ Artturi Lehkonen Trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens approached the 2022 Trade Deadline as obvious sellers. After a surprising run to the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, the team fell flat the following season and was&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-revisiting-the-canadiens-artturi-lehkonen-trade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-revisiting-the-canadiens-artturi-lehkonen-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Zharovsky: Scouts across the league really like him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zharovsky has been making quite a name for himself over the past 12 months. The young Russian, drafted by the Habs with the 34th overall pick in 2025, scored 16 goals and 42 points in 59 games during his first full season in the KHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/alexander-zharovsky-scouts-across-the-league-really-like-him/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/alexander-zharovsky-scouts-across-the-league-really-like-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Pittsburgh Penguins trade 46-point forward acquired in blockbuster Jake Guentzel deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have a trade to announce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-pittsburgh-penguins-trade-46-point-forward-acquired-in-blockbuster-jake-guentzel-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-pittsburgh-penguins-trade-46-point-forward-acquired-in-blockbuster-jake-guentzel-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revisiting the Canadiens’ Artturi Lehkonen Trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens approached the 2022 Trade Deadline as obvious sellers. After a surprising run to the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, the team fell flat the following season and was at the bottom of the NHL standings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/revisiting-the-canadiens-artturi-lehkonen-trade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/revisiting-the-canadiens-artturi-lehkonen-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Canadiens: No Rafters For Price, At Least For Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have announced a Carey Price celebration night this season, but does he deserve more?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-no-rafters-for-price-at-least-for-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-no-rafters-for-price-at-least-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Montreal Canadiens organization confirms several staff changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've just received an interesting official announcement for fans of the Montreal Canadiens organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-montreal-canadiens-organization-confirms-several-staff-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-montreal-canadiens-organization-confirms-several-staff-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[National Post] - Cowan: Banking on goalie Jakub Dobes was stroke of genius by Canadiens GM]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a US$965,000 salary-cap hit, Habs netminder could be the best bargain in the NHL this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/national-post-cowan-banking-on-goalie-jakub-dobes-was-stroke-of-genius-by-canadiens-gm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/national-post-cowan-banking-on-goalie-jakub-dobes-was-stroke-of-genius-by-canadiens-gm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Canadiens will have a new uniform in 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadians, in general, tend to be pretty conservative when it comes to uniforms. The team has found a formula that works and has stuck with it for decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-canadiens-will-have-a-new-uniform-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-canadiens-will-have-a-new-uniform-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Canadiens Have Brendan Gallagher’s Successor in Zachary Bolduc]]></title><description><![CDATA[Replacing Brendan Gallagher was never going to be about replacing a stat line. It&rsquo;s about replacing a pulse. For over a decade, Gallagher served as the steady heartbeat of the Montreal Canadiens.&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-canadiens-have-brendan-gallaghers-successor-in-zachary-bolduc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-canadiens-have-brendan-gallaghers-successor-in-zachary-bolduc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hab Prospect Videos] - Gleb Pugachyov Robbed of a Goal Off Nice Save/Gets Penalty For Punch After Player Taunts Him 8-19-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gleb Pugachyov (#93 white) was so close to getting a goal off a one timer. Later in the game he picked up 2 minutes after an opposing player starting mouthi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hab-prospect-videos-gleb-pugachyov-robbed-of-a-goal-off-nice-savegets-penalty-for-punch-after-player-taunts-him-8-19-26/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hab-prospect-videos-gleb-pugachyov-robbed-of-a-goal-off-nice-savegets-penalty-for-punch-after-player-taunts-him-8-19-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Arber Xhekaj]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we get into the dog days of summer and until training camp, thesickpodcast.com will profile Montreal Canadiens players based on their expected role for the 2026-27 NHL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-arber-xhekaj/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-arber-xhekaj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens Have Brendan Gallagher’s Successor in Zachary Bolduc]]></title><description><![CDATA[Replacing&nbsp;Brendan Gallagher&nbsp;was never going to be about replacing a stat line. It&rsquo;s about replacing a pulse. For over a decade, Gallagher served as the steady heartbeat of the Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-have-brendan-gallaghers-successor-in-zachary-bolduc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-have-brendan-gallaghers-successor-in-zachary-bolduc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Top 20 Canadiens Prospects: Pickford Elite Scoring Pace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the latest Montreal Canadiens player in the annual top 20 prospect rankings, impressive defenceman Bryce Pickford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-top-20-canadiens-prospects-pickford-elite-scoring-pace/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-top-20-canadiens-prospects-pickford-elite-scoring-pace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Kent Hughes praised for Canadiens-Golden Knights trade that landed a potential Tom Wilson-type player]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trade completed between the Montreal Canadiens and the Vegas Golden Knights has received the backing of analyst Brian Wilde.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-praised-for-canadiens-golden-knights-trade-that-landed-a-potential-tom-wilson-type-player/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-praised-for-canadiens-golden-knights-trade-that-landed-a-potential-tom-wilson-type-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL 27: EA Sports Shows Disrespect Toward Lane Hutson]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are only a few weeks left until the official release of NHL 27. And just like every year, EA Sports is taking advantage of the game's imminent release to reveal the ratings for the top players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-27-ea-sports-shows-disrespect-toward-lane-hutson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-27-ea-sports-shows-disrespect-toward-lane-hutson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - When can Habs fans expect Michael Hage to challenge for the 2nd line center spot? | #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-when-can-habs-fans-expect-michael-hage-to-challenge-for-the-2nd-line-center-spot-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-when-can-habs-fans-expect-michael-hage-to-challenge-for-the-2nd-line-center-spot-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - Ranking the Eastern Conference’s biggest winners this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Capitals added a lot to their roster. The Canadiens did next to nothing. Yet both teams had good offseasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-ranking-the-eastern-conferences-biggest-winners-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-ranking-the-eastern-conferences-biggest-winners-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Latest Canadiens development involving three forwards puts Florian Xhekaj's roster spot in focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[An NHL roster spot is officially up for grabs with the Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-latest-canadiens-development-involving-three-forwards-puts-florian-xhekajs-roster-spot-in-focus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-latest-canadiens-development-involving-three-forwards-puts-florian-xhekajs-roster-spot-in-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corey Pronman has lost his mind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corey Pronman has lost his mind. And I'm not exaggerating one bit! He posted an article earlier today revealing his ranking of the top 156 U23 players in the NHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/corey-pronman-has-lost-his-mind/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/corey-pronman-has-lost-his-mind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - The Canadiens’ Top Five Prospects]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHL.com's top five Canadiens' prospects ranking was surprising and as a result, we thought it was time we produced our own rankings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-the-canadiens-top-five-prospects/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-the-canadiens-top-five-prospects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Could Alexander Zharovsky play as a center in the NHL? | #montrealcanadiens #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-could-alexander-zharovsky-play-as-a-center-in-the-nhl-montrealcanadiens-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-could-alexander-zharovsky-play-as-a-center-in-the-nhl-montrealcanadiens-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[RDS] - « Le Rat » est invité au camp des recrues du CH]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mavrick Rousseau-Hamel aura la chance de faire ses preuves devant les dirigeants des Canadiens de Montr&eacute;al.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-le-rat-est-invit-au-camp-des-recrues-du-ch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-le-rat-est-invit-au-camp-des-recrues-du-ch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - NHL Rumors: Does Arber Xhekaj Want to Sign for Less Than Market Value?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The market is changing for defenseman in terms of value and this is a factor as to why Arber Xhekaj has not signed with the Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-does-arber-xhekaj-want-to-sign-for-less-than-market-value/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-does-arber-xhekaj-want-to-sign-for-less-than-market-value/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A 'rat' will participate in the Canadiens&rsquo; rookie camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you like nicknames? I'm asking because the Canadiens have invited &ldquo;the Rat&rdquo; to their rookie camp, which will take place in a few weeks. Who is it? We're talking about Mavrick Rousseau-Hamel, who has spent the last few years playing for the Quebec Remparts in the QMJHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/a-rat-will-participate-in-the-canadiensrsquo-rookie-camp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/a-rat-will-participate-in-the-canadiensrsquo-rookie-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Canadiens set to honour Carey Price following Hockey Hall of Fame induction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carey Price will be joining some of the Montreal Canadiens' all-time greats. The organization has announced that before their game against the Minnesota Wild on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-set-to-honour-carey-price-following-hockey-hall-of-fame-induction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-set-to-honour-carey-price-following-hockey-hall-of-fame-induction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Kent Hughes invites 113-penalty-minute agitator to Montreal Canadiens camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens continue to add to their roster ahead of camp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-invites-113-penalty-minute-agitator-to-montreal-canadiens-camp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-invites-113-penalty-minute-agitator-to-montreal-canadiens-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[AHL: Rocket de Laval] - Changements au sein des membres du personnel hockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pr&eacute;sentation du portrait de l&rsquo;&eacute;quipe Le Rocket de Laval pr&eacute;sente un r&eacute;capitulatif complet des changements au niveau des membres du personnel hockey pour la saison 2026-2027. Entra&icirc;neurs Daniel Jacob est devenu l&rsquo;entra&icirc;neur-chef de l&rsquo;&eacute;quipe en date du 13 juillet dernier. David Urquhart est devenu entra&icirc;neur adjoint en date du 13 ao&ucirc;t dernier. L&rsquo;&eacute;quipe d&rsquo;entra&icirc;neurs compte [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ahl-rocket-de-laval-changements-au-sein-des-membres-du-personnel-hockey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ahl-rocket-de-laval-changements-au-sein-des-membres-du-personnel-hockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Le Sick Podcast Avec Tony Marinaro 19/08/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sur cet &eacute;pisode de Le Sick Podcast, Martin Biron se joint &agrave; Tony Marinaro et Alexis Lavoie-Martel!Abonnez-vous :https://www.youtube.com/@UCPNJq6o7uf5_y3_wC7L...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-le-sick-podcast-avec-tony-marinaro-190826/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-le-sick-podcast-avec-tony-marinaro-190826/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - NHL Rumors: Bolduc Trade, Tavares in Court, and Cooper to the Maple Leafs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s NHL rumors rundown, Zachary Bolduc wants to stay with the Montreal Canadiens but admitted he understands hockey is a business and that he could be traded. He talked&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors-bolduc-trade-tavares-in-court-and-cooper-to-the-maple-leafs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors-bolduc-trade-tavares-in-court-and-cooper-to-the-maple-leafs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Canadiens Have a Chance to Exploit the Ducks’ Salary Cap Crunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have reached a point where having salary cap flexibility can become a weapon. Kent Hughes does not necessarily need to make another major addition before the start&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-canadiens-have-a-chance-to-exploit-the-ducks-salary-cap-crunch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-canadiens-have-a-chance-to-exploit-the-ducks-salary-cap-crunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens Prospects: The Wait and See Approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the years, a few readers have asked me why I don&rsquo;t write more about Montreal Canadiens&rsquo; prospects. It&rsquo;s a fair question. After all, if you write about the Canadiens, prospects are obviously part of the conversation, even more so during a rebuild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-prospects-the-wait-and-see-approach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-prospects-the-wait-and-see-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - The Canadiens may have finally found their long-awaited second-line center]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long-running second-line center question may already be settled for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens, according to Brandon Naurato.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-the-canadiens-may-have-finally-found-their-long-awaited-second-line-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-the-canadiens-may-have-finally-found-their-long-awaited-second-line-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens Have a Chance to Exploit the Ducks’ Salary Cap Crunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have reached a point where having salary cap flexibility can become a weapon. Kent Hughes does not necessarily need to make another major addition before the start of the 2026-27 season, but if another team&rsquo;s cap situation creates an opportunity, the Canadiens are in a position to take advantage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-have-a-chance-to-exploit-the-ducks-salary-cap-crunch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-have-a-chance-to-exploit-the-ducks-salary-cap-crunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bolduc keeps playing the same old tune; it doesn’t mean anything anymore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Habs players are currently still without contracts: Zachary Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj. Both players are RFAs (restricted free agents) and are still eligible for a hostile offer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/bolduc-keeps-playing-the-same-old-tune-it-doesnt-mean-anything-anymore/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/bolduc-keeps-playing-the-same-old-tune-it-doesnt-mean-anything-anymore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Ottawa Senators Must Commit to Drake Batherson or Trade Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . The Ottawa Senators are reportedly far apart in negotiations with Drake Batherson, which could create an awkward situation. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-ottawa-senators-must-commit-to-drake-batherson-or-trade-him/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-ottawa-senators-must-commit-to-drake-batherson-or-trade-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Montreal Canadiens’ quiet offseason: Where’s the urgency?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Canadiens offseason mailbag focuses on the delicate nature of coming out of a rebuild and why this offseason has been so quiet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-athletic-montreal-canadiens-quiet-offseason-wheres-the-urgency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-athletic-montreal-canadiens-quiet-offseason-wheres-the-urgency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lane Hutson isn’t a star, according to Corey Pronman]]></title><description><![CDATA[This morning, we chatted about Corey Pronman's top 156 U23 players. We talked about the fact that Juraj Slafkovsky is ranked fourth on the list and that Ivan Demidov is the eighth-best player on Pronman's list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/lane-hutson-isnt-a-star-according-to-corey-pronman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/lane-hutson-isnt-a-star-according-to-corey-pronman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - 'Montreal's about to make a move': analyst believes Kent Hughes is preparing something big]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if the Montreal Canadiens are finally getting ready to make a move?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-montreals-about-to-make-a-move-analyst-believes-kent-hughes-is-preparing-something-big/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-montreals-about-to-make-a-move-analyst-believes-kent-hughes-is-preparing-something-big/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Canadiens Goalie's Revenge Tour Starts Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can Sam Montembeault prove his doubters wrong and bounce back?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-goalies-revenge-tour-starts-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-goalies-revenge-tour-starts-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - What Canadiens Fans Can Look Forward to in 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s an exciting time to be a Canadiens fan. What do they have in store for an encore fresh off an Eastern Conference Final appearance?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-what-canadiens-fans-can-look-forward-to-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-what-canadiens-fans-can-look-forward-to-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Canadiens Fans Can Look Forward to in 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s an exciting time to be a Montreal Canadiens fan. Fresh off an appearance in the Eastern Conference Final, it appears as though the Habs are entering their window to contend for the Stanley Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/what-canadiens-fans-can-look-forward-to-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/what-canadiens-fans-can-look-forward-to-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - This Montréal Canadiens player is still underrated despite recent accolades]]></title><description><![CDATA[After consistently improving each season, this player is still not given the recognition he deserves]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-this-montral-canadiens-player-is-still-underrated-despite-recent-accolades/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-this-montral-canadiens-player-is-still-underrated-despite-recent-accolades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - Summer Series: The Washington Capitals Unlikely Heroes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The game of hockey, like all sports, is filled with heroes. Most of the time, it is the superstars who have a reputation for coming up clutch. However, we are here to talk about the heroic performances that seem to come from nowhere. An unlikely hero can step up and chip in with a massive, &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/last-word-on-sports-summer-series-the-washington-capitals-unlikely-heroes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/last-word-on-sports-summer-series-the-washington-capitals-unlikely-heroes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juraj Slafkovsky Ranked Ahead of Leo Carlsson in the NHL’s U23 Division]]></title><description><![CDATA[When has a ranking ever failed to get people talking? Yesterday, Corey Pronman ranked the 32 NHL teams based on the quality of their under-23 players. The Canadiens came in third on the expert's list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/juraj-slafkovsky-ranked-ahead-of-leo-carlsson-in-the-nhls-u23-division/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/juraj-slafkovsky-ranked-ahead-of-leo-carlsson-in-the-nhls-u23-division/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Habs Daily: Price Ring Of Honour, Engstrom’s Excellent Audition, Zharovsky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the latest Montreal Canadiens news, including Carey Price being added to the ring of honour, Adam Engstrom's projection, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-habs-daily-price-ring-of-honour-engstroms-excellent-audition-zharovsky/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-habs-daily-price-ring-of-honour-engstroms-excellent-audition-zharovsky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Pronman: Canadiens’ Fowler Projects As A Quality Backup Goalie]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Athletic has released its ranking of NHL teams' prospect pipelines, and while the Montreal Canadiens fared very well, Corey Pronman seems to have been a bit hard on Jacob Fowler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-pronman-canadiens-fowler-projects-as-a-quality-backup-goalie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-pronman-canadiens-fowler-projects-as-a-quality-backup-goalie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - This Canadiens player could be traded before the season starts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have a good problem heading into the 2026-27 season. They have too many young defencemen fighting for spots, and eventually, Kent Hughes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-this-canadiens-player-could-be-traded-before-the-season-starts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-this-canadiens-player-could-be-traded-before-the-season-starts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - 2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #18 Vinzenz Rohrer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction It would have been difficult for Vinzenz Rohrer to improve upon his 2024-25 season, one in which he helped the Zurich Lions claim the National League championship and also won the Champions Hockey League tournament. But not only was there no hardware to hoist at the end of his campaign, he also produced half as many points as he had the previous year. With the European league season finished earlier than he and his Zurich teammates would have liked, Rohrer made the trip to Laval to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-18-vinzenz-rohrer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-18-vinzenz-rohrer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - Wednesday Habs Headlines: A ring for Carey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens news and notes The Montreal Canadiens will honour Carey Price in the Bell Centre&rsquo;s Ring of Honour during their game against the Minnesota Wild on November 10, one day after his induction to the Hockey Hall of Fame. [ | | | ] The Habs also announced their full 2026-27 special games schedule. [] Corey Pronman places the Canadiens no. 3 in a ranking of the best U23 pipelines in the NHL. [] Montreal has built an elite modern defence corps. [] A look back at Nov. 13, 1957, wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-wednesday-habs-headlines-a-ring-for-carey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-wednesday-habs-headlines-a-ring-for-carey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Canadiens &amp; Penguins Crosby News]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . The Oilers are eyeing trade partners, Bolduc&rsquo;s next contract is a Montreal question, and Crosby&rsquo;s Penguins future is getting closer. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-nhl-trade-talk-recap-oilers-canadiens-amp-penguins-crosby-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-nhl-trade-talk-recap-oilers-canadiens-amp-penguins-crosby-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Reinbacher: 'A solid right-hander on the third line']]></title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday, the creator of DobberHockey offered some fairly generous projections for David Reinbacher&rsquo;s upcoming season. He projected Reinbacher to play about 40 games and score 19 points.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/david-reinbacher-a-solid-right-hander-on-the-third-line/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/david-reinbacher-a-solid-right-hander-on-the-third-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - A New Habs 2nd Line Center Candidate Emerges! | The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro August 18 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Shayne Gaumond joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens honouring Carey Price the night after his induction...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-a-new-habs-2nd-line-center-candidate-emerges-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august-18-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-a-new-habs-2nd-line-center-candidate-emerges-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august-18-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Alexander Zharovsky is still at least a few years away from the NHL']]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zharovsky continues to be the talk of Montreal. We know he's back in Russia and has played in some preseason games since then. What role will he play in Montreal?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/alexander-zharovsky-is-still-at-least-a-few-years-away-from-the-nhl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/alexander-zharovsky-is-still-at-least-a-few-years-away-from-the-nhl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - 6-foot-3 veteran goalie confirms a wild rumor involving Patrick Roy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrick Roy has never tolerated indiscipline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-6-foot-3-veteran-goalie-confirms-a-wild-rumor-involving-patrick-roy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-6-foot-3-veteran-goalie-confirms-a-wild-rumor-involving-patrick-roy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Canadiens] - RESPECTED: Carey Price HONOURED by Montreal Canadiens—But Will His Number Be RETIRED?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carey Price&rsquo;s Ring of Honor induction electrifies Montreal Canadiens fans&mdash;will this legendary goaltender ever see his No. 31 retired at the Bell Centre? Ian ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/locked-on-canadiens-respected-carey-price-honoured-by-montreal-canadiensbut-will-his-number-be-retired/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/locked-on-canadiens-respected-carey-price-honoured-by-montreal-canadiensbut-will-his-number-be-retired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - NHL insider believes two of Montreal's division rivals are eyeing Patrik Laine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrik Laine is still looking for a new home this offseason, but according to one NHL insider, two teams have emerged as the frontrunners, and this could be an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-nhl-insider-believes-two-of-montreals-division-rivals-are-eyeing-patrik-laine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-nhl-insider-believes-two-of-montreals-division-rivals-are-eyeing-patrik-laine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - 4 Canadiens Rated Among Best Forwards In NHL 27]]></title><description><![CDATA[No surprises here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-4-canadiens-rated-among-best-forwards-in-nhl-27/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-4-canadiens-rated-among-best-forwards-in-nhl-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Official announcement involving two Canadiens players following decisions made by Kent Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens didn't make much noise this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-official-announcement-involving-two-canadiens-players-following-decisions-made-by-kent-hughes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-official-announcement-involving-two-canadiens-players-following-decisions-made-by-kent-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s what to expect from Gleb Pugachyov]]></title><description><![CDATA[Few people expected the Montreal Canadiens to draft Gleb Pugachyov in the first round this summer, let alone move up two spots to ensure they got him. As you get to know the Russian, it's clear that the pick makes sense.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/heres-what-to-expect-from-gleb-pugachyov/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/heres-what-to-expect-from-gleb-pugachyov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Digest] - This is a sign of something great - Habs make ANOTHER move]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens are ranked extremely high in the top pipeline rankings, and also make a nice sneaky move before rookie camp. Josh Gosse and Jesse Poir...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-this-is-a-sign-of-something-great-habs-make-another-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-this-is-a-sign-of-something-great-habs-make-another-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens To Honour Price This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, the Montreal Canadiens announced that they will be adding legendary goaltender Carey Price to the Ring of Honour at the Bell Centre on November 10th, when they take on the Minnesota Wild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-to-honour-price-this-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-to-honour-price-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens To Honour Carey Price This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, the Montreal Canadiens announced that they will be adding legendary goaltender Carey Price to the Ring of Honour at the Bell Centre on November 10th, when they take on the Minnesota Wild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-to-honour-carey-price-this-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-to-honour-carey-price-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Latest report puts Samuel Montembeault at the center of Canadiens training camp intrigue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The question of the backup goalie is coming back to haunt the Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-latest-report-puts-samuel-montembeault-at-the-center-of-canadiens-training-camp-intrigue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-latest-report-puts-samuel-montembeault-at-the-center-of-canadiens-training-camp-intrigue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No. 2 center: What if the solution were… Sean Monahan?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadiens are still looking for their second-line center. That was the case last summer, when everyone was wondering who would get the chance to play alongside Ivan Demidov.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/no-2-center-what-if-the-solution-were-sean-monahan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/no-2-center-what-if-the-solution-were-sean-monahan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportskeeda] - "Retire his jersey as well" - NHL fans react to Carey Price joining Canadiens' Ring of Honor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carey Price will be honored by the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre in November, just a day after entering the Hockey Hall of Fame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportskeeda-retire-his-jersey-as-well-nhl-fans-react-to-carey-price-joining-canadiens-ring-of-honor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportskeeda-retire-his-jersey-as-well-nhl-fans-react-to-carey-price-joining-canadiens-ring-of-honor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - What should Habs fans realistically expect from Gleb Pugachyov? | #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-what-should-habs-fans-realistically-expect-from-gleb-pugachyov-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-what-should-habs-fans-realistically-expect-from-gleb-pugachyov-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Calgary Sun] - Montreal Canadiens will add Carey Price to Ring of Honour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The organization will celebrate the Hall-bound goaltender on Nov. 10 at the Bell Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/calgary-sun-montreal-canadiens-will-add-carey-price-to-ring-of-honour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/calgary-sun-montreal-canadiens-will-add-carey-price-to-ring-of-honour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Zachary Bolduc breaks silence on contract talks with Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[With training camp just under a month away, the Montreal Canadiens still have two remaining RFA&rsquo;s that need to be signed. The Canadiens submitted qualifying off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-zachary-bolduc-breaks-silence-on-contract-talks-with-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-zachary-bolduc-breaks-silence-on-contract-talks-with-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Kent Hughes breaks his silence and addresses the Canadiens' next move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Hughes has made an official statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-breaks-his-silence-and-addresses-the-canadiens-next-move/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-breaks-his-silence-and-addresses-the-canadiens-next-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrik Laine: Mike Rupp would do everything he could to sign with the Lightning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrik Laine is still a free agent. And the more time goes by, the more it seems he might have to settle for a tryout just to land a spot in the National Hockey League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/patrik-laine-mike-rupp-would-do-everything-he-could-to-sign-with-the-lightning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/patrik-laine-mike-rupp-would-do-everything-he-could-to-sign-with-the-lightning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[RDS] - Le CH rendra hommage à Carey Price le 10 novembre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Au lendemain de son intronisation au Temple de la renomm&eacute;e du Hockey, Price sera ajout&eacute; &agrave; l'Anneau d&rsquo;honneur du Centre Bell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-le-ch-rendra-hommage-carey-price-le-10-novembre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-le-ch-rendra-hommage-carey-price-le-10-novembre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Guy] - Gauthier Rejects 13 Million AAV? Habs to Honor Price, Season Starts in 6 Weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey all and it's a Tuesday news video.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_AFyA9FqrZ57bb9QRH77wg/joinJoin us on our di...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-guy-gauthier-rejects-13-million-aav-habs-to-honor-price-season-starts-in-6-weeks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-guy-gauthier-rejects-13-million-aav-habs-to-honor-price-season-starts-in-6-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Where Should Canadiens Suzuki Land In NHL Network's Top 20 Centers Right Now Rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[It makes absolutely no doubt that Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki will make his way on NHL Network's Top 20 Center Right Now list, but just how high will he rank? We take a stab at predicting where he will land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-where-should-canadiens-suzuki-land-in-nhl-networks-top-20-centers-right-now-rankings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-where-should-canadiens-suzuki-land-in-nhl-networks-top-20-centers-right-now-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Carey Price to receive special Canadiens honor at Bell Centre after Hockey Hall of Fame induction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens fans have an appointment they won't want to miss. Carey Price will be honored at the Bell Centre on November 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-carey-price-to-receive-special-canadiens-honor-at-bell-centre-after-hockey-hall-of-fame-induction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-carey-price-to-receive-special-canadiens-honor-at-bell-centre-after-hockey-hall-of-fame-induction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Canadiens] - Un hommage sera rendu à Carey Price au Centre Bell]]></title><description><![CDATA[L&rsquo;intronisation de l&rsquo;ancien gardien du Tricolore au Temple de la renomm&eacute;e du hockey sera soulign&eacute;e par l&rsquo;entremise d&rsquo;une c&eacute;r&eacute;monie d&rsquo;avant-match sur la glace, le 10 nov. contre le Minnesota]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-canadiens-un-hommage-sera-rendu-carey-price-au-centre-bell/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-canadiens-un-hommage-sera-rendu-carey-price-au-centre-bell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Canadiens] - Les Canadiens dévoilent leurs matchs thématiques pour 2026-2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Les billets de match individuels seront mis en vente le 14 sept., tandis que les forfaits de matchs multiples seront disponibles &agrave; compter du 21 ao&ucirc;t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-canadiens-les-canadiens-dvoilent-leurs-matchs-thmatiques-pour-2026-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-canadiens-les-canadiens-dvoilent-leurs-matchs-thmatiques-pour-2026-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carey Price will be inducted into the Canadiens’ Hall of Fame (on November 10)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carey Price is still receiving tributes. The day after his official induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, the former Montreal Canadiens goaltender will make a highly anticipated return to the Bell Centre to celebrate with Montreal fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/carey-price-will-be-inducted-into-the-canadiens-hall-of-fame-on-november-10/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/carey-price-will-be-inducted-into-the-canadiens-hall-of-fame-on-november-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Unusual scene in Brossard involving Canadiens star Ivan Demidov]]></title><description><![CDATA[We were indeed treated to an unusual scene live from Brossard today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-unusual-scene-in-brossard-involving-canadiens-star-ivan-demidov/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-unusual-scene-in-brossard-involving-canadiens-star-ivan-demidov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Canadiens Invite Alexei Vlasov To Rookie Camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to an announcement from the QMJHL&rsquo;s Victoriaville Tigres, the Montreal Canadiens have invited forward Alexei Vlasov to their rookie camp in mid-September. Despite being eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft, no team took a chance on Vlasov. Despite his proven scoring ability in the QMJHL, it&rsquo;s not a huge shock that Vlasov went undrafted [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/pro-hockey-rumors-canadiens-invite-alexei-vlasov-to-rookie-camp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/pro-hockey-rumors-canadiens-invite-alexei-vlasov-to-rookie-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL 27: Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield Are (Very) Highly Rated]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens players are gaining more and more respect throughout the National Hockey League. And the new ratings in NHL 27 prove it once again!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-27-nick-suzuki-and-cole-caufield-are-very-highly-rated/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-27-nick-suzuki-and-cole-caufield-are-very-highly-rated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Wilde: I think the safest bet to have a good, strong NHL career is Michael Hage | #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-wilde-i-think-the-safest-bet-to-have-a-good-strong-nhl-career-is-michael-hage-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-wilde-i-think-the-safest-bet-to-have-a-good-strong-nhl-career-is-michael-hage-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens Invite Alexei Vlasov To Rookie Camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to an announcement from the QMJHL&rsquo;s Victoriaville Tigres, the Montreal Canadiens have invited forward Alexei Vlasov to their rookie camp in mid-September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-invite-alexei-vlasov-to-rookie-camp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-invite-alexei-vlasov-to-rookie-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Jake Evans]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we get into the dog days of summer and until training camp, thesickpodcast.com will profile Montreal Canadiens players based on their expected role for the 2026-27 NHL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-jake-evans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-jake-evans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Canadiens Have Built a Modern Elite Defence Corps]]></title><description><![CDATA[When general manager (GM) Kent Hughes and president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton stepped up to the microphones to conduct their summer exit interviews, there was a distinct energy hanging&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-canadiens-have-built-a-modern-elite-defence-corps/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-canadiens-have-built-a-modern-elite-defence-corps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Top 20 Canadiens Prospects: Engstrom Impressed With The Habs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the latest player in our annual top 20 Montreal Canadiens prospects vote, smooth-skating defenceman Adam Engstrom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-top-20-canadiens-prospects-engstrom-impressed-with-the-habs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-top-20-canadiens-prospects-engstrom-impressed-with-the-habs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Trouble in Contract Talks Between the Canadiens and Zachary Bolduc?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . Zachary Bolduc remains unsigned despite being a key part of the Canadiens' future. Should Montreal fans be concerned? The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-trouble-in-contract-talks-between-the-canadiens-and-zachary-bolduc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-trouble-in-contract-talks-between-the-canadiens-and-zachary-bolduc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - At 39, Sidney Crosby has made a defining decision about his future in the NHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sidney Crosby has made a major decision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-at-39-sidney-crosby-has-made-a-defining-decision-about-his-future-in-the-nhl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-at-39-sidney-crosby-has-made-a-defining-decision-about-his-future-in-the-nhl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: A beautiful goal by Zharovsky… who played center today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zharovsky continues to make headlines. The young prospect for the Montreal Canadiens scored a beautiful goal today in Salavat Yulaev Ufa's second preseason game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/video-a-beautiful-goal-by-zharovsky-who-played-center-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/video-a-beautiful-goal-by-zharovsky-who-played-center-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trouble in Contract Talks Between the Canadiens and Zachary Bolduc?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a rare &ldquo;hockey trade,&rdquo; the Montreal Canadiens acquired Zachary Bolduc from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Logan Mailloux at the start of free agency last summer on July 1, 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/trouble-in-contract-talks-between-the-canadiens-and-zachary-bolduc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/trouble-in-contract-talks-between-the-canadiens-and-zachary-bolduc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hab Prospect Videos] - Alexander Zharovsky Moved to Center - Scores 2 Goals (One Called Off) Robbed of Assist - 8-18-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zharovsky (#97 green) picked up 1 goal, had another called off for goalie interference I assume. He was moved to the center position for this game....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hab-prospect-videos-alexander-zharovsky-moved-to-center-scores-2-goals-one-called-off-robbed-of-assist-8-18-26/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hab-prospect-videos-alexander-zharovsky-moved-to-center-scores-2-goals-one-called-off-robbed-of-assist-8-18-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens Have Built a Modern Elite Defence Corps]]></title><description><![CDATA[When general manager (GM) Kent Hughes and president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton stepped up to the microphones to conduct their summer exit interviews, there was a distinct energy hanging in the air.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-have-built-a-modern-elite-defence-corps/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-have-built-a-modern-elite-defence-corps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Wilde: I do see David Reinbacher being an NHL player | #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-wilde-i-do-see-david-reinbacher-being-an-nhl-player-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-wilde-i-do-see-david-reinbacher-being-an-nhl-player-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Analyst Says He Thinks Canadiens “About to Make a Move”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . Are the Montreal Canadiens about to make a trade? One analyst thinks they are, if only to respond to other teams in the division. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-analyst-says-he-thinks-canadiens-about-to-make-a-move/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-analyst-says-he-thinks-canadiens-about-to-make-a-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Canadiens reportedly preparing to announce major four-year signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin St-Louis and the Canadiens appear close to a new deal, with Kent Hughes potentially ready to make it official before training camp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-reportedly-preparing-to-announce-major-four-year-signing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-reportedly-preparing-to-announce-major-four-year-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - NHL Rumors: When Will Arber Xhekaj and Zach Bolduc Sign New Deals in Montreal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have two RFAs that need contracts, so why aren't Arber Xhekaj and Zach Bolduc signed?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-when-will-arber-xhekaj-and-zach-bolduc-sign-new-deals-in-montreal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-when-will-arber-xhekaj-and-zach-bolduc-sign-new-deals-in-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Canadiens Invite Alexey Vlasov To Rookie Camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have invited the QMJHL's fourth leading scorer to their rookie camp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-invite-alexey-vlasov-to-rookie-camp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-invite-alexey-vlasov-to-rookie-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analyst Says He Thinks Canadiens 'About to Make a Move']]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Does Pierre McGuire know something we don&rsquo;t about a move coming for the Montreal Canadiens?&rdquo; That&rsquo;s the question one social media account asked after watching an interview video where the long-time NHL analyst suggested the Canadiens were &ldquo;about to make a move.&rdquo; What move he didn&rsquo;t say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/analyst-says-he-thinks-canadiens-about-to-make-a-move/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/analyst-says-he-thinks-canadiens-about-to-make-a-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - NHL Rumors: Gauthier Rejects Ducks, Montembeault Trade, Demko Out, Crosby Extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s NHL rumors rundown, Cutter Gauthier has reportedly turned down a massive offer from the Anaheim Ducks. Where does the team go from here? Meanwhile, could Sam Montembeault be&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors-gauthier-rejects-ducks-montembeault-trade-demko-out-crosby-extension/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors-gauthier-rejects-ducks-montembeault-trade-demko-out-crosby-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - 5 Young Players the Canadiens Gave Up On Too Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have won the most Stanley Cups in National Hockey League (NHL) history. They have produced some of the greatest dynasties in the history of the sport, won&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-5-young-players-the-canadiens-gave-up-on-too-soon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-5-young-players-the-canadiens-gave-up-on-too-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - An unexpected change has been announced for the Canadiens this September after a new forward addition]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small change is coming for the Montreal Canadiens this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-an-unexpected-change-has-been-announced-for-the-canadiens-this-september-after-a-new-forward-addition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-an-unexpected-change-has-been-announced-for-the-canadiens-this-september-after-a-new-forward-addition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - Montreal Canadiens Departures: 10 Fan Favourites Who Left]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens are the most storied franchise in NHL hockey. That achievement was made possible by a long list of stars that contributed to winning seasons. Along the way, there have been a number of Montreal Canadiens departures, many of which were fan favourites. Original Six Era The hockey seasons between 1942 and 1967 &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/last-word-on-sports-montreal-canadiens-departures-10-fan-favourites-who-left/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/last-word-on-sports-montreal-canadiens-departures-10-fan-favourites-who-left/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Young Players the Canadiens Gave Up On Too Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have won the most Stanley Cups in National Hockey League (NHL) history. They have produced some of the greatest dynasties in the history of the sport, won well over a hundred individual awards and have seen dozens of their former players inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/5-young-players-the-canadiens-gave-up-on-too-soon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/5-young-players-the-canadiens-gave-up-on-too-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Le Sick Podcast Avec Tony Marinaro 18/08/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sur cet &eacute;pisode de Le Sick Podcast, Tony Marinaro et Alexis Lavoie-Martel reviennent sur l'actualit&eacute; dans le monde du sport!Abonnez-vous :https://www.youtube...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-le-sick-podcast-avec-tony-marinaro-180826/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-le-sick-podcast-avec-tony-marinaro-180826/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - A major confirmation emerges regarding Patrik Laine and the New York Islanders]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rumor involving Patrik Laine, a name Montreal Canadiens fans know very well, has just been confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-major-confirmation-emerges-regarding-patrik-laine-and-the-new-york-islanders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-major-confirmation-emerges-regarding-patrik-laine-and-the-new-york-islanders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Big Lead] - Top 5 NHL goalies to start a franchise with]]></title><description><![CDATA[Which of these goalies do you want to build your franchise around?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-big-lead-top-5-nhl-goalies-to-start-a-franchise-with/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-big-lead-top-5-nhl-goalies-to-start-a-franchise-with/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hab Prospect Videos] - Gleb Pugachyov Creates Several Chances in Preseason Match - 0/1 SO (#93) 8-18-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gleb Pugachyov (#93 white) had another solid showing in the MHL preseason. He was 0/1 in the shootout. One Arm Take Down 2:56Assist Chance 4:31Solid Hit 4:5...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hab-prospect-videos-gleb-pugachyov-creates-several-chances-in-preseason-match-01-so-93-8-18-26/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hab-prospect-videos-gleb-pugachyov-creates-several-chances-in-preseason-match-01-so-93-8-18-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - How Canadiens’ Demidov Can Avoid a Sophomore Slump in 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Montreal Canadiens fans saw their team&rsquo;s Stanley Cup playoff journey come to an end in the Eastern Conference Final last season, the loss probably wasn&rsquo;t the only thing that&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-how-canadiens-demidov-can-avoid-a-sophomore-slump-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-how-canadiens-demidov-can-avoid-a-sophomore-slump-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - 3 Under-the-Radar Montreal Canadiens Prospects]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have built one of the deeper prospect pools in the NHL over the past few years. Names like Michael Hage, Alexander Zharovsky, Jacob Fowler and David Reinbacher&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-3-under-the-radar-montreal-canadiens-prospects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-3-under-the-radar-montreal-canadiens-prospects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Canadiens’ Demidov Can Avoid a Sophomore Slump in 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Montreal Canadiens fans saw their team&rsquo;s Stanley Cup playoff journey come to an end in the Eastern Conference Final last season, the loss probably wasn&rsquo;t the only thing that was bothering them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/how-canadiens-demidov-can-avoid-a-sophomore-slump-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/how-canadiens-demidov-can-avoid-a-sophomore-slump-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Under-the-Radar Montreal Canadiens Prospects]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have built one of the deeper prospect pools in the NHL over the past few years. Names like Michael Hage, Alexander Zharovsky, Jacob Fowler and David Reinbacher naturally receive most of the attention.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/3-under-the-radar-montreal-canadiens-prospects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/3-under-the-radar-montreal-canadiens-prospects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corey Pronman Underestimates Jacob Fowler, Michael Hage, and Adam Engstrom]]></title><description><![CDATA[We talked about this this morning, but The Athletic (Corey Pronman) has released its ranking of the 32 teams, based on the quality of players aged 23 and under.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/corey-pronman-underestimates-jacob-fowler-michael-hage-and-adam-engstrom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/corey-pronman-underestimates-jacob-fowler-michael-hage-and-adam-engstrom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Suggested Trade Sees Canadiens Deal Arber Xhekaj to the Ducks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens and Anaheim Ducks both had solid campaigns last season. The Canadiens got to the Eastern Conference Final, where they were eliminated by the eventual Stanley Cup champions,&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-suggested-trade-sees-canadiens-deal-arber-xhekaj-to-the-ducks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-suggested-trade-sees-canadiens-deal-arber-xhekaj-to-the-ducks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Montreal Canadiens may still have something brewing this offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Training camp is only a few weeks away for the Montreal Canadiens, and it has been a relatively quiet offseason to this point. However, just because a deal hasn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-montreal-canadiens-may-still-have-something-brewing-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-montreal-canadiens-may-still-have-something-brewing-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Kent Hughes invites undrafted 80-point forward to Canadiens camp after remarkable season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens like taking bold swings on undersized players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-invites-undrafted-80-point-forward-to-canadiens-camp-after-remarkable-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-invites-undrafted-80-point-forward-to-canadiens-camp-after-remarkable-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Former Canadiens Defenseman Still A Free Agent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will this former Canadiens defenseman get signed before the start of the season?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-former-canadiens-defenseman-still-a-free-agent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-former-canadiens-defenseman-still-a-free-agent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suggested Trade Sees Canadiens Deal Arber Xhekaj to the Ducks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens and Anaheim Ducks both had solid campaigns last season. The Canadiens got to the Eastern Conference Final, where they were eliminated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/suggested-trade-sees-canadiens-deal-arber-xhekaj-to-the-ducks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/suggested-trade-sees-canadiens-deal-arber-xhekaj-to-the-ducks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Habs Daily: Leadership Decision, Cerebral Beck, Demidov]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the latest Montreal Canadiens news, including Owen Beck's prospect ranking, leadership options, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-habs-daily-leadership-decision-cerebral-beck-demidov/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-habs-daily-leadership-decision-cerebral-beck-demidov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - What To Expect From Canadiens’ Evans This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[As he embarks on his eighth NHL season, Jake Evans will once again be expected to play a significant role for the Montreal Canadiens, especially with Michael Hage's arrival being pushed back another season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-what-to-expect-from-canadiens-evans-this-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-what-to-expect-from-canadiens-evans-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - 2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #19 Owen Protz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction If you like big, old-school defencemen with a penchant for thunderous hits, look no further than Montreal Canadiens 2024 fourth-round pick Owen Protz. The Brantford Bulldogs&rsquo; resident bully will turn professional this season at the age of 20, and has made a name for himself as a fearsome presence on the blue line. His point total fell off last season, but that was never really his game to begin with. Perhaps of more interest for a player who focuses primarily on defence was hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-19-owen-protz/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-19-owen-protz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Montreal Canadiens are No. 3 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadiens have clearly prioritized elite scoring skill and have amassed a wealth of toolsy youngsters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-athletic-montreal-canadiens-are-no-3-in-nhl-pipeline-rankings-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-athletic-montreal-canadiens-are-no-3-in-nhl-pipeline-rankings-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - The Canadiens’ second-line center battle could be Martin St. Louis’ biggest training camp decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Newhook was the Montreal Canadiens' breakout star of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff run alongside Jakub Dobes. While Dobes kept the Canadiens in every game,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-the-canadiens-second-line-center-battle-could-be-martin-st-louis-biggest-training-camp-decision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-the-canadiens-second-line-center-battle-could-be-martin-st-louis-biggest-training-camp-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - Tuesday Habs Headlines: Contracts and Invitations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens News and Notes Arber Xhekaj and Zachary Bolduc among a number of restricted free agents without a contract yet. [] Alexey Vlasov has been invited to the Habs&rsquo; rookie camp. [] VLASY !&#127919; Alexey Vlasov a re&ccedil;u une invitation afin de prendre part au camp des recrues des Canadiens de Montr&eacute;al ! &#128079; &mdash; Tigres de Victoriaville (@TigresVicto) Youppi! among the nominees for Best NHL Mascot. [] Around the League and Elsewhere What the ability to jump]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-tuesday-habs-headlines-contracts-and-invitations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-tuesday-habs-headlines-contracts-and-invitations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Canadiens &amp; Maple Leafs Big Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . The Oilers, Canadiens and Maple Leafs all face intriguing questions, from McDavid&rsquo;s 99 rating to Rielly&rsquo;s future in Toronto. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-nhl-trade-talk-recap-oilers-canadiens-amp-maple-leafs-big-change/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-nhl-trade-talk-recap-oilers-canadiens-amp-maple-leafs-big-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - 6-foot-4 Golden Knights forward has Montreal fans buzzing after wearing a Canadiens jersey in Brossard]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unusual scene in Brossard is getting plenty of attention from Montreal Canadiens fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-6-foot-4-golden-knights-forward-has-montreal-fans-buzzing-after-wearing-a-canadiens-jersey-in-brossard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-6-foot-4-golden-knights-forward-has-montreal-fans-buzzing-after-wearing-a-canadiens-jersey-in-brossard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Canadiens Veteran Forward Set For Bounce-Back Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't be surprised if this Canadiens forward has a bounce-back year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-veteran-forward-set-for-bounce-back-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-veteran-forward-set-for-bounce-back-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rookie Camp: The Canadiens Invite the QMJHL’s 4th-leading scorer]]></title><description><![CDATA[We often keep an eye on the players drafted by the Canadiens at rookie camp, but it's important to keep an eye out for invited players who weren't drafted into the NHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rookie-camp-the-canadiens-invite-the-qmjhls-4th-leading-scorer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rookie-camp-the-canadiens-invite-the-qmjhls-4th-leading-scorer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro August 17 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Brian Wilde joins Tony Marinaro to discuss all things Montreal Canadiens!Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSickPodc...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august-17-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august-17-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs World] - Fantasy Focus: Noah Dobson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last summer, Noah Dobson was Montreal&rsquo;s big addition to their core. While he didn&rsquo;t have as prominent of a role as he had before, he had a solid first season with the Habs. Can he build off that performance in 2026-27?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-world-fantasy-focus-noah-dobson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-world-fantasy-focus-noah-dobson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - An intriguing scene unfolds in Brossard weeks before Canadiens training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Familiar faces keep popping up in Brossard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-an-intriguing-scene-unfolds-in-brossard-weeks-before-canadiens-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-an-intriguing-scene-unfolds-in-brossard-weeks-before-canadiens-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL] - FULL REPLAY: Montreal Advances in OT | Golden Knights vs Canadiens | 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artturi Lehkonen's OT goal sends the Montreal Canadiens to the Stanley Cup Final, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-full-replay-montreal-advances-in-ot-golden-knights-vs-canadiens-2021-stanley-cup-semifinals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-full-replay-montreal-advances-in-ot-golden-knights-vs-canadiens-2021-stanley-cup-semifinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Things are suddenly looking grim for Arber Xhekaj with the Canadiens after latest development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The news is not good for Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-things-are-suddenly-looking-grim-for-arber-xhekaj-with-the-canadiens-after-latest-development/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-things-are-suddenly-looking-grim-for-arber-xhekaj-with-the-canadiens-after-latest-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Kent Hughes and the Canadiens could be preparing a major push for Drake Batherson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have been searching for a top-line winger for months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-and-the-canadiens-could-be-preparing-a-major-push-for-drake-batherson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-and-the-canadiens-could-be-preparing-a-major-push-for-drake-batherson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Buzz] - Three PTO Options for the Montreal Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're one month away from the start of the Montreal Canadiens' training camp and today, we're looking at three potential PTO options for the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hockey-buzz-three-pto-options-for-the-montreal-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hockey-buzz-three-pto-options-for-the-montreal-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Reinbacher: A prediction of 40 games played this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since being drafted by the CH in 2023, David Reinbacher has played only two games for the big club. That's very few, considering he was selected fifth overall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/david-reinbacher-a-prediction-of-40-games-played-this-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/david-reinbacher-a-prediction-of-40-games-played-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Digest] - It's picking up now... - Multiple BIG Habs Prospect Updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens are getting some great news from their top prospects, but the trade rumour mill continues ti churn out West. Josh Gosse and Jesse Poir...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-its-picking-up-now-multiple-big-habs-prospect-updates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-its-picking-up-now-multiple-big-habs-prospect-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Canadiens Young Forward Ready To Break Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Canadiens forward should reach new heights this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-young-forward-ready-to-break-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-young-forward-ready-to-break-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I think the CH is going to make a trade soon.']]></title><description><![CDATA[According to many, the CH was one of the teams that improved the most. How? By trading Brendan Gallagher, perhaps? Because aside from that trade, Kent Hughes hasn't done much.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/i-think-the-ch-is-going-to-make-a-trade-soon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/i-think-the-ch-is-going-to-make-a-trade-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Canadiens could be competing with division rivals in race to acquire Kirill Marchenko]]></title><description><![CDATA[For most of the summer, the Montreal Canadiens have been a popular trade partner with the Columbus Blue Jackets for Kirill Marchenko. However, the Blue Jackets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-could-be-competing-with-division-rivals-in-race-to-acquire-kirill-marchenko/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-could-be-competing-with-division-rivals-in-race-to-acquire-kirill-marchenko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Matvei Michkov makes a telling comment about Canadiens prospect Alexander Zharovsky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matvei Michkov of the Philadelphia Flyers has just weighed in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-matvei-michkov-makes-a-telling-comment-about-canadiens-prospect-alexander-zharovsky/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-matvei-michkov-makes-a-telling-comment-about-canadiens-prospect-alexander-zharovsky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens Goalie Cracks Top 10 Ranking]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday, NHL Network released its list of top 10 goalies in the league, which featured Montreal Canadiens netminder Jakub Dobes as the 10th best goalie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-goalie-cracks-top-10-ranking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-goalie-cracks-top-10-ranking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Canadiens prospect Adam Engstrom has outgrown the AHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the Montreal Canadiens have not made many NHL transactions this offseason, they have been actively restructuring their prospect pipeline. Joshua Roy and S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-prospect-adam-engstrom-has-outgrown-the-ahl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-prospect-adam-engstrom-has-outgrown-the-ahl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - NHL.com’s Inside Look At The Canadiens Focuses On The Players’ Commitment To Common Goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[It doesn't look like the Montreal Canadiens' fans will have new players to cheer on this season, but it doesn't mean they won't have a good team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-nhlcoms-inside-look-at-the-canadiens-focuses-on-the-players-commitment-to-common-goal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-nhlcoms-inside-look-at-the-canadiens-focuses-on-the-players-commitment-to-common-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Trade confirmed with the Buffalo Sabres involving a 44-point winger]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a few quiet weeks, the NHL is starting to pick up again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-trade-confirmed-with-the-buffalo-sabres-involving-a-44-point-winger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-trade-confirmed-with-the-buffalo-sabres-involving-a-44-point-winger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Canadiens] - Youppi! en lice comme Meilleure mascotte de la LNH selon USA TODAY Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Les partisans peuvent voter en ligne pour Youppi! jusqu'au 14 sept.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-canadiens-youppi-en-lice-comme-meilleure-mascotte-de-la-lnh-selon-usa-today-sports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-canadiens-youppi-en-lice-comme-meilleure-mascotte-de-la-lnh-selon-usa-today-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can David Reinbacher Finally Make the Canadiens Roster?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is an interesting little battle developing on the Montreal Canadiens' blue line, and it could tell us quite a bit about where David Reinbacher is in his development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/can-david-reinbacher-finally-make-the-canadiens-roster/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/can-david-reinbacher-finally-make-the-canadiens-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Canadiens Leadership Options: The Next Alternate Captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Which Montreal Canadiens player should fill the leadership void left behind by former alternate captain Brendan Gallagher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-canadiens-leadership-options-the-next-alternate-captain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-canadiens-leadership-options-the-next-alternate-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zachary Bolduc’s Contract: Two Options, According to Réjean Tremblay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zachary Bolduc's future with the Canadiens could be decided in the coming weeks, but more importantly, his next contract could reveal a lot about how Kent Hughes views his potential.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/zachary-bolducs-contract-two-options-according-to-rjean-tremblay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/zachary-bolducs-contract-two-options-according-to-rjean-tremblay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hab Prospect Videos] - Alexander Zharovsky Opens Preseason Minus 4 Teeth/Hits Post On Through Legs SO Goal - 8-17-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zharovsky (#97 green) had a solid start to the KHL preseason as he had several chances to score and set up a few chances. The attempt in the shoot...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hab-prospect-videos-alexander-zharovsky-opens-preseason-minus-4-teethhits-post-on-through-legs-so-goal-8-17-26/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hab-prospect-videos-alexander-zharovsky-opens-preseason-minus-4-teethhits-post-on-through-legs-so-goal-8-17-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Canadiens] - How Do The Montreal Canadiens MANAGE Their Goaltending?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens currently have three goalies in the mix: Jakub Dobes, recently ranked among the top 10 goalies; Jacob Fowler, who appears ready for th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/locked-on-canadiens-how-do-the-montreal-canadiens-manage-their-goaltending/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/locked-on-canadiens-how-do-the-montreal-canadiens-manage-their-goaltending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - College Hockey is Preparing Canadiens’ Hage for Role in Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is an inescapable pull that comes with wearing the Montreal Canadiens&rsquo; crest, even when you are hundreds of miles away in a college town in Michigan. When the Canadiens drafted&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-college-hockey-is-preparing-canadiens-hage-for-role-in-montreal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-college-hockey-is-preparing-canadiens-hage-for-role-in-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - The Canadiens May Have Already Made Their Goalie Decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . The odd man out for the Montreal Canadiens in goal probably isn&rsquo;t Jakub Dobes&mdash;it&rsquo;s Sam Montembeault. On paper, it&rsquo;s simple: Jakub Dobes is the incumbent, and nothing should change in training camp because he basically played the role of &ldquo;No. 1&rdquo; during the stretch run and playoffs. And since the Canadiens picked top prospect Jacob [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-the-canadiens-may-have-already-made-their-goalie-decision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-the-canadiens-may-have-already-made-their-goalie-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Quel serait le scénario idéal pour Jacob Fowler la saison prochaine, selon vous? | #lesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-quel-serait-le-scnario-idal-pour-jacob-fowler-la-saison-prochaine-selon-vous-lesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-quel-serait-le-scnario-idal-pour-jacob-fowler-la-saison-prochaine-selon-vous-lesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Canadiens May Have Already Made Their Goalie Decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[The odd man out for the Montreal Canadiens in goal probably isn&rsquo;t Jakub Dobes&mdash;it&rsquo;s Sam Montembeault. On paper, it&rsquo;s simple: Jakub Dobes is the incumbent, and nothing should change in training camp because he basically played the role of &ldquo;No.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-canadiens-may-have-already-made-their-goalie-decision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-canadiens-may-have-already-made-their-goalie-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[College Hockey is Preparing Canadiens’ Hage for Role in Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is an inescapable pull that comes with wearing the Montreal Canadiens&rsquo; crest, even when you are hundreds of miles away in a college town in Michigan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/college-hockey-is-preparing-canadiens-hage-for-role-in-montreal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/college-hockey-is-preparing-canadiens-hage-for-role-in-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Top 20 Canadiens Prospects: Beck Underrated NHL Value]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the latest player in our annual top 20 Montreal Canadiens prospect rankings, featuring cerebral centre Owen Beck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-top-20-canadiens-prospects-beck-underrated-nhl-value/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-top-20-canadiens-prospects-beck-underrated-nhl-value/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gleb Pugachyov: Here’s what the plan is with him for the 26-27 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadiens fans will have to wait a little longer before seeing Gleb Pugachyov settle permanently in the KHL. According to information obtained by Nicolas Cloutier (TVA Sports) from a Torpedo executive, Pugachyov is expected to play at various levels within the organization during the 2026&ndash;2027 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/gleb-pugachyov-heres-what-the-plan-is-with-him-for-the-26-27-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/gleb-pugachyov-heres-what-the-plan-is-with-him-for-the-26-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Canadiens Dobes Makes NHL Network Top 10 Goalies List]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes has found his way on the NHL Network top 10 goaltender list on the back of a great rookie season and an impressive playoff run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-dobes-makes-nhl-network-top-10-goalies-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-dobes-makes-nhl-network-top-10-goalies-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Zharovsky lost some teeth (and he’s back with a set of dentures)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zharovsky will spend the next year in Russia. It will be interesting to follow his performance throughout the season&hellip; because he had a very good first season in the KHL in '25&ndash;'26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/alexander-zharovsky-lost-some-teeth-and-hes-back-with-a-set-of-dentures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/alexander-zharovsky-lost-some-teeth-and-hes-back-with-a-set-of-dentures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salary Cap: The Canadiens Are Among the Teams to Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The salary cap rose from $95.5 million to $104 million this summer. It could have gone up even more dramatically, but the NHL and the Players' Association decided that an $8.5 million increase was enough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/salary-cap-the-canadiens-are-among-the-teams-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/salary-cap-the-canadiens-are-among-the-teams-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Hockey Report] - What Gets Done By Opening Night? Predicting the Canadiens' Final Summer Moves]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens still have several items left on their summer to-do list, but how likely is each one to actually happen before opening night? This wee...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-hockey-report-what-gets-done-by-opening-night-predicting-the-canadiens-final-summer-moves/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-hockey-report-what-gets-done-by-opening-night-predicting-the-canadiens-final-summer-moves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - 3 Canadiens Players Who Could Be Wild Cards in 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens already know who they will rely on to lead the way in 2026-27. Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov are among the players expected&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-3-canadiens-players-who-could-be-wild-cards-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-3-canadiens-players-who-could-be-wild-cards-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Canadiens Players Who Could Be Wild Cards in 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens already know who they will rely on to lead the way in 2026-27. Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov are among the players expected to drive the team&rsquo;s success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/3-canadiens-players-who-could-be-wild-cards-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/3-canadiens-players-who-could-be-wild-cards-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Jakub Dobes earns well-deserved spot in NHL Network Top 10 goalie rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jakub Dobes took over the starting job midway through last season with the Montreal Canadiens and never looked back. As the season went along, he seemed to get]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-jakub-dobes-earns-well-deserved-spot-in-nhl-network-top-10-goalie-rankings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-jakub-dobes-earns-well-deserved-spot-in-nhl-network-top-10-goalie-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Players to Watch at the Canadiens’ Training Camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the regular season set to begin next month, training camp is practically just around the corner. We know what most of the roster will look like. Some players will be fighting for a spot on the team, while others will be vying for a specific role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/three-players-to-watch-at-the-canadiens-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/three-players-to-watch-at-the-canadiens-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[RDS] - Les plus grandes luttes à prévoir au camp des Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[&Agrave; quoi ressemblera le 2e trio? Qui jouera avec Lane Hutson? Qui sera le 2e gardien? Le RDS.ca se penche sur les luttes qui seront &agrave; suivre dans un mois au camp du CH.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-les-plus-grandes-luttes-prvoir-au-camp-des-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-les-plus-grandes-luttes-prvoir-au-camp-des-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - A surprising new possibility is emerging for Patrik Laine as offseason rumours intensify]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrik Laine, formerly of the Montreal Canadiens, remains without a contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-surprising-new-possibility-is-emerging-for-patrik-laine-as-offseason-rumours-intensify/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-surprising-new-possibility-is-emerging-for-patrik-laine-as-offseason-rumours-intensify/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Batherson: The Canadiens will likely want to give him what he wants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Hughes&rsquo; search for a top-6-caliber player (or two) continues. The Habs' GM is likely exploring every possible option, including those that are probably a little less realistic, for whatever reason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/drake-batherson-the-canadiens-will-likely-want-to-give-him-what-he-wants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/drake-batherson-the-canadiens-will-likely-want-to-give-him-what-he-wants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Canadiens Players Enjoyed Some Tennis Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many celebrities attended the Omnium Banque Nationale in Montreal this month, including a few Montreal Canadiens players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-players-enjoyed-some-tennis-action/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-players-enjoyed-some-tennis-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - 2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #20 Jared Davidson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction It was a tale of two seasons for Jared Davidson. The first half featured fantastic highs including his NHL debut. In the second half, it felt like nothing could quite go his way. He earned an NHL call-up after contributing nine goals and two assists in 13 games for the Laval Rocket by early November. However, his post-NHL time was marked by just seven goals and seven assists in his final 40 games. After a 24-goal season the year before, he scored just 16 times, seeing his total offe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-20-jared-davidson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-20-jared-davidson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - The Carolina Hurricanes Five Best Comeback Victories]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hurricanes&rsquo; five greatest comeback wins - clutch goals, huge momentum swings, and iconic moments that define Carolina hockey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-the-carolina-hurricanes-five-best-comeback-victories/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-the-carolina-hurricanes-five-best-comeback-victories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - Monday Habs Headlines: Jakub Dobeš named among league’s top goalies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens news and notes Jakub Dobe&scaron; ranks as the NHL&rsquo;s 10th-best goalie in NHL Network&rsquo;s pre-season ranking. [] Around the league and elsewhere Jack Hughes&rsquo;s health and the quality of the goaltending remain the key talking points for the New Jersey Devils. [] The top five prospects in the Devils organization. [] Logan Stankoven took the Stanley Cup to his hometown school and hospital. []]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-monday-habs-headlines-jakub-dobe-named-among-leagues-top-goalies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-monday-habs-headlines-jakub-dobe-named-among-leagues-top-goalies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jakub Dobes breaks into the top 10 among the best goalies, according to the NHL Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[The start of the NHL season is approaching slowly but surely. As we wait for the next season to kick off, several sports websites and magazines are publishing various player rankings, including those from NHL Network analysts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/jakub-dobes-breaks-into-the-top-10-among-the-best-goalies-according-to-the-nhl-network/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/jakub-dobes-breaks-into-the-top-10-among-the-best-goalies-according-to-the-nhl-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Canadiens] - QUIET CONFIDENCE: Montreal Canadiens AVOID Mistakes, TARGET Internal Growth &amp; Demidov's IMPACT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens fans wonder: is Sam Montembeault set for a bounce-back as backup goalie, or should Jacob Fowler leap straight to the NHL? With training ca...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/locked-on-canadiens-quiet-confidence-montreal-canadiens-avoid-mistakes-target-internal-growth-amp-demidovs-impact/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/locked-on-canadiens-quiet-confidence-montreal-canadiens-avoid-mistakes-target-internal-growth-amp-demidovs-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[RDS] - Dobes s’immisce dans le top-10 des gardiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Force est d&rsquo;admettre que le gardien des Canadiens de Montr&eacute;al, Jakub Dobes, a impressionn&eacute; &agrave; sa premi&egrave;re saison compl&egrave;te dans la LNH.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-dobes-simmisce-dans-le-top-10-des-gardiens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-dobes-simmisce-dans-le-top-10-des-gardiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Talented 6-foot-2 NHL forward makes a difficult decision that could put his health at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young forward has made a risky decision that could put his health at stake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-talented-6-foot-2-nhl-forward-makes-a-difficult-decision-that-could-put-his-health-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-talented-6-foot-2-nhl-forward-makes-a-difficult-decision-that-could-put-his-health-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Le Sick Podcast Avec Tony Marinaro 17/08/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sur cet &eacute;pisode de Le Sick Podcast, &Eacute;ric Hoziel se joint &agrave; Tony Marinaro et Alexis Lavoie-Martel!Abonnez-vous :https://www.youtube.com/@UCPNJq6o7uf5_y3_wC7L3...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-le-sick-podcast-avec-tony-marinaro-170826/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-le-sick-podcast-avec-tony-marinaro-170826/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Blockbuster Connor McDavid trade proposal would cost the Canadiens 5 players and two picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[What would it cost to bring Connor McDavid to the Montreal Canadiens?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-blockbuster-connor-mcdavid-trade-proposal-would-cost-the-canadiens-5-players-and-two-picks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-blockbuster-connor-mcdavid-trade-proposal-would-cost-the-canadiens-5-players-and-two-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Canadiens Forward Storming To A Big Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't be surprised if the Canadiens forward hits a new level in 2026-27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-forward-storming-to-a-big-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-forward-storming-to-a-big-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Digest] - This isn't what I expected to hear - Multiple BIG Habs Prospect Updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have some great stuff to look forward to fantasy hockey wise, but get some interesting updates on their top prospects. Josh Gosse and ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-this-isnt-what-i-expected-to-hear-multiple-big-habs-prospect-updates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-this-isnt-what-i-expected-to-hear-multiple-big-habs-prospect-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several CH players were spotted at the LASSO festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton have truly succeeded in building a core of very talented young players who should make the Habs a competitive team for many years to come.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/several-ch-players-were-spotted-at-the-lasso-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/several-ch-players-were-spotted-at-the-lasso-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Former Canadiens forward explains what stands out about Cole Caufield ahead of the new season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The last Montreal Canadiens player to score 50 goals had a message.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-former-canadiens-forward-explains-what-stands-out-about-cole-caufield-ahead-of-the-new-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-former-canadiens-forward-explains-what-stands-out-about-cole-caufield-ahead-of-the-new-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Canadiens Have A Prime PTO Target In This UFA Forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadiens should consider taking a gamble on this remaining free agent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-have-a-prime-pto-target-in-this-ufa-forward/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-have-a-prime-pto-target-in-this-ufa-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Canadiens land Kris Letang instead of Carey Price in a 2005 re-draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if the Montreal Canadiens had been able to redo the 2005 NHL Draft?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-land-kris-letang-instead-of-carey-price-in-a-2005-re-draft/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-land-kris-letang-instead-of-carey-price-in-a-2005-re-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gleb Pugachyov: Here’s why he played one game in the junior league]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gleb Pugachyov is currently at Torpedo's training camp in the KHL. He could very well make the team, but for now, nothing is certain in his case. Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod has already played some preseason games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/gleb-pugachyov-heres-why-he-played-one-game-in-the-junior-league/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/gleb-pugachyov-heres-why-he-played-one-game-in-the-junior-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Slafkovsky Explained Canadiens Players’ Train of Thought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky had something interesting to say at the Hockey Player of the Year gala in Slovakia last week...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-slafkovsky-explained-canadiens-players-train-of-thought/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-slafkovsky-explained-canadiens-players-train-of-thought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Cole Caufield got an unexpected call after his 50th goal, and his response caught Stéphane Richer off guard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield did, in fact, receive an unexpected phone call.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-cole-caufield-got-an-unexpected-call-after-his-50th-goal-and-his-response-caught-stphane-richer-off-guard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-cole-caufield-got-an-unexpected-call-after-his-50th-goal-and-his-response-caught-stphane-richer-off-guard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Prospects: Grant McCagg Also Ranks Gleb Pugachyov Ahead of Alexander Zharovsky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday, NHL.com released a ranking of the Montreal Canadiens' top prospects, and let's just say it caused quite a stir. Putting Gleb Pugachyov ahead of Alexander Zharovsky clearly surprised people, since Zharovsky is generally considered to have more potential than Pugachyov.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/top-prospects-grant-mccagg-also-ranks-gleb-pugachyov-ahead-of-alexander-zharovsky/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/top-prospects-grant-mccagg-also-ranks-gleb-pugachyov-ahead-of-alexander-zharovsky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - NHL Rumors: Will the Montreal Canadiens Sign Arber Xhekaj or Trade Him?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have a couple of unsigned RFAs and many are wondering what the future holds for Arber Xhekaj.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-will-the-montreal-canadiens-sign-arber-xhekaj-or-trade-him/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-will-the-montreal-canadiens-sign-arber-xhekaj-or-trade-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Former Canadiens forward Guillaume Latendresse shares an inspiring update after reaching a new milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guillaume Latendresse continues to push his limits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-former-canadiens-forward-guillaume-latendresse-shares-an-inspiring-update-after-reaching-a-new-milestone/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-former-canadiens-forward-guillaume-latendresse-shares-an-inspiring-update-after-reaching-a-new-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hab Prospect Videos] - Gleb Pugachyov Scores Off Nice Move/Gets Another in the SO During MHL Preseason GM (#93) 8-16-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gleb Pugachyov (#93 white) picked up 1 goal, went 1/1 in the Shootout during a MHL preseason game. Shot 0:01Assist Chance 0:54Slot Chance 1:14Stickhandling/...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hab-prospect-videos-gleb-pugachyov-scores-off-nice-movegets-another-in-the-so-during-mhl-preseason-gm-93-8-16-26/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hab-prospect-videos-gleb-pugachyov-scores-off-nice-movegets-another-in-the-so-during-mhl-preseason-gm-93-8-16-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Canadiens still have not seen the best of Juraj Slafkovsky]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Montreal Canadiens took Juraj Slafkovsky with the first overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, the team knew he would be a project. He had all the m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-still-have-not-seen-the-best-of-juraj-slafkovsky/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-still-have-not-seen-the-best-of-juraj-slafkovsky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - NHL Rumours: Red Wings Owner Refused Stamkos, Canadiens&rsquo; Team-Friendly Deals &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s NHL rumour rundown, we start with the Detroit Red Wings, who were close to signing Steven Stamkos before owner Chris Ilitch nullified the move. Next, we look at&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumours-red-wings-owner-refused-stamkos-canadiensrsquo-team-friendly-deals-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumours-red-wings-owner-refused-stamkos-canadiensrsquo-team-friendly-deals-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Kent Hughes' Canadiens acquisition earns high praise: 'He's a special talent and a special person']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Kent Hughes and Montreal Canadiens acquisition is receiving another vote of confidence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-canadiens-acquisition-earns-high-praise-hes-a-special-talent-and-a-special-person/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-canadiens-acquisition-earns-high-praise-hes-a-special-talent-and-a-special-person/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Could The Canadiens ' Salary Structure Create a Problem?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have the best salary structure in the league as things stand, but could that lead to issues in the coming years?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-could-the-canadiens-salary-structure-create-a-problem/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-could-the-canadiens-salary-structure-create-a-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield could break historic Canadiens records together in 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since Cole Caufield joined the Montreal Canadiens full-time during the 2021-22 season, he has been paired almost exclusively with Nick Suzuki. Over the years, t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-nick-suzuki-and-cole-caufield-could-break-historic-canadiens-records-together-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-nick-suzuki-and-cole-caufield-could-break-historic-canadiens-records-together-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - A clear message sent to Arber Xhekaj: 'The best thing for his career is to go somewhere else']]></title><description><![CDATA[The message around Arber Xhekaj is becoming clearer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-clear-message-sent-to-arber-xhekaj-the-best-thing-for-his-career-is-to-go-somewhere-else/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-clear-message-sent-to-arber-xhekaj-the-best-thing-for-his-career-is-to-go-somewhere-else/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: An Incomplete Montreal Canadiens Top-6]]></title><description><![CDATA[The week&rsquo;s hottest Montreal Canadiens topics, served without the sugar-coating and with little concern for bruised feelings. Before the Montreal Canadiens can legitimately call themselves Stanley Cup contenders, despite making it all the way to the Conference Final last season, Kent Hughes still has some work to do with this roster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/out-of-the-bleu-blanc-rouge-an-incomplete-montreal-canadiens-top-6/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/out-of-the-bleu-blanc-rouge-an-incomplete-montreal-canadiens-top-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirill Marchenko’s agent continues to string Montreal fans along]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the start of summer, Montreal Canadiens fans have been waiting for management to make a big move&mdash;a trade that would significantly improve the team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/kirill-marchenkos-agent-continues-to-string-montreal-fans-along/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/kirill-marchenkos-agent-continues-to-string-montreal-fans-along/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Canadiens organization adds a fascinating new coach with a background unlike most in hockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens organization are welcoming a new face with a unique background.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-organization-adds-a-fascinating-new-coach-with-a-background-unlike-most-in-hockey/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-organization-adds-a-fascinating-new-coach-with-a-background-unlike-most-in-hockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revisiting Spitfires&rsquo; &amp; 67&rsquo;s 2016 Jeremiah Addison Trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been 10 years since the Ontario Hockey League&rsquo;s (OHL) Windsor Spitfires pulled off a move that, while seemingly smaller at the time, became part of the fabric of the organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/revisiting-spitfiresrsquo-amp-67rsquos-2016-jeremiah-addison-trade/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/revisiting-spitfiresrsquo-amp-67rsquos-2016-jeremiah-addison-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Likeliest Canadiens to Be Odd Men Out in 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[Which Canadiens are in the best position to win the last spots in training camp at each position as training camp for 2026-27 looms?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-likeliest-canadiens-to-be-odd-men-out-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-likeliest-canadiens-to-be-odd-men-out-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Likeliest Canadiens to Be Odd Men Out in 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have problems. Granted, they&rsquo;re pretty good problems to have, seeing as their projected lineup for 2026-27 is filled to the brim with NHL talent, many a time of the elite variety, as their impressive third-round finish last spring would suggest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/likeliest-canadiens-to-be-odd-men-out-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/likeliest-canadiens-to-be-odd-men-out-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Cole Hutson makes a revealing statement about Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov's relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson, two of the Montreal Canadiens' brightest young talents, aren't done giving fans something to talk about.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-cole-hutson-makes-a-revealing-statement-about-lane-hutson-and-ivan-demidovs-relationship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-cole-hutson-makes-a-revealing-statement-about-lane-hutson-and-ivan-demidovs-relationship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivan Demidov ranks among the NHL’s elite in terms of average shot speed]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all fell in love with Ivan Demidov the moment he was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens with the 5th overall pick in 2024. Fans were already aware of Demidov's superstar potential back then, which explains why the flight to Montreal was so closely followed&mdash;and why so many #93 jerseys sold out so quickly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ivan-demidov-ranks-among-the-nhls-elite-in-terms-of-average-shot-speed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ivan-demidov-ranks-among-the-nhls-elite-in-terms-of-average-shot-speed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Canadiens Can Forget About Hage, For Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens' prospect Michael Hage's coach, Brandon Naurato, was interviewed on the Basu and Godin Notebook this past week, and he had some interesting things to say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-can-forget-about-hage-for-now/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-can-forget-about-hage-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - Remember When … the Canadiens turned the captaincy into a competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens has never been accused of being a boring franchise. This series is a look back at the moments that made you throw your hands up, lose your mind, ugly cry, hold your breath, scratch your head, and cheer so loudly you scared the dog&hellip;sometimes all at once. If you were there the first time around, you know. If you weren&rsquo;t, hop in the DeLorean cause we&rsquo;re going back in time. C-less Every summer, the Montreal Canadiens keep with the trend of giving their fanba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-remember-when-the-canadiens-turned-the-captaincy-into-a-competition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-remember-when-the-canadiens-turned-the-captaincy-into-a-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - Sunday Habs Headlines: L.J. Mooney aims to be Montreal’s next small star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens news and notes L.J. Mooney is confident in his abilities despite his small stature, and seeing the success of Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson in Montreal gives him even more faith in a future as an NHLer. [] The Canadiens are in great shape salary-cap wise, unlike a couple of rebuilding teams in the Pacific Division that either chose or were forced to spend big this off-season. [] The relationship throughout the dynasty years between the Montreal Canadiens and Tony the Tailor. []]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-sunday-habs-headlines-lj-mooney-aims-to-be-montreals-next-small-star/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-sunday-habs-headlines-lj-mooney-aims-to-be-montreals-next-small-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy Leagues: The CH has four of the league’s top 12 young players]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we know, the Canadiens have an excellent young core. These players are under long-term contracts and will strive, over the next few years, to bring the Stanley Cup back to Montreal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fantasy-leagues-the-ch-has-four-of-the-leagues-top-12-young-players/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fantasy-leagues-the-ch-has-four-of-the-leagues-top-12-young-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Former Canadiens goalie Zachary Fucale reveals a rare detail about Alexander Zharovsky]]></title><description><![CDATA[One name is generating more and more buzz around the Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-former-canadiens-goalie-zachary-fucale-reveals-a-rare-detail-about-alexander-zharovsky/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-former-canadiens-goalie-zachary-fucale-reveals-a-rare-detail-about-alexander-zharovsky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Questions to Ask About the Canadiens’ Top 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[This summer, the Canadiens didn&rsquo;t make any moves. You already knew that. Since the Canadiens haven't added anyone and Michael Hage won't be arriving in town for the start of next season, the solutions lie within the organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/three-questions-to-ask-about-the-canadiens-top-6/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/three-questions-to-ask-about-the-canadiens-top-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - A three-player trade proposal emerges involving Ivan Barbashev and the Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trade scenario is getting people talking: the Montreal Canadiens would land forward Ivan Barbashev, but at a steep price.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-three-player-trade-proposal-emerges-involving-ivan-barbashev-and-the-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-three-player-trade-proposal-emerges-involving-ivan-barbashev-and-the-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs World] - Habs Lose Rights to Jack Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 15th at 5:00 PM ET is an important time on the NHL calendar as it&rsquo;s the time when unsigned college seniors have to either be signed or become free agents. It&rsquo;s the latter for now-former prospect Jack Smith, whose rights have been relinquished by the Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-world-habs-lose-rights-to-jack-smith/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-world-habs-lose-rights-to-jack-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Digest] - This reveals the real reason the Habs haven't made their trade...]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens are still awaiting their big move but a quote from Kent Hughes reminds everyone of the real reason it hasn't happened yet Josh Gosse c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-this-reveals-the-real-reason-the-habs-havent-made-their-trade/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-this-reveals-the-real-reason-the-habs-havent-made-their-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Hage at center in the NHL: His coach has no doubts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever since the CH drafted Michael Hage in 2024, many people have viewed him as the team's future second-line center. There's a need to be filled in the city, and we know Hage has the talent to hold his own on a top-6 line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/michael-hage-at-center-in-the-nhl-his-coach-has-no-doubts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/michael-hage-at-center-in-the-nhl-his-coach-has-no-doubts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Former Canadien Jonathan Drouin's NHL future takes a worrying turn after latest development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seeing Jonathan Drouin, the former Montreal Canadien, still without a contract at this stage of the summer is a little sad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-former-canadien-jonathan-drouins-nhl-future-takes-a-worrying-turn-after-latest-development/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-former-canadien-jonathan-drouins-nhl-future-takes-a-worrying-turn-after-latest-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - 3 Canadiens On The Hot Seat This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[These Canadiens are entering big seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-3-canadiens-on-the-hot-seat-this-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-3-canadiens-on-the-hot-seat-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Surprising projected Canadiens lineup features a major change on the first line]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens are still looking for a top-line forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-surprising-projected-canadiens-lineup-features-a-major-change-on-the-first-line/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-surprising-projected-canadiens-lineup-features-a-major-change-on-the-first-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 15 CH Prospects: Positions 9 through 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[We left off last week with the trio of Tim Runtso, Florian Xhekaj, and Adam Engstrom. No stars&mdash;or even impact players&mdash;in sight here. At best, they're solid role players who could have a decent career spanning a few hundred NHL games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/top-15-ch-prospects-positions-9-through-7/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/top-15-ch-prospects-positions-9-through-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Canadiens: Things Are Heating Up In Brossard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens players are starting to return to town even if training camp is still some way away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-things-are-heating-up-in-brossard/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-things-are-heating-up-in-brossard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - The Canadiens share two special announcements about Noah Dobson and Juraj Slafkovsky]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have just shared two feel-good updates involving Noah Dobson and Juraj Slafkovsky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-the-canadiens-share-two-special-announcements-about-noah-dobson-and-juraj-slafkovsky/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-the-canadiens-share-two-special-announcements-about-noah-dobson-and-juraj-slafkovsky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Hage: His coach confirms he will return to the NCAA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last spring, Michael Hage decided not to make the leap to the pros. The decision surprised many, given that he had just had two strong seasons in the NCAA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/michael-hage-his-coach-confirms-he-will-return-to-the-ncaa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/michael-hage-his-coach-confirms-he-will-return-to-the-ncaa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Childhood dream comes true for former San Jose free agent after signing with the Canadiens organization]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young defenseman has just fulfilled a childhood dream.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-childhood-dream-comes-true-for-former-san-jose-free-agent-after-signing-with-the-canadiens-organization/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-childhood-dream-comes-true-for-former-san-jose-free-agent-after-signing-with-the-canadiens-organization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens May Have Given the Maple Leafs a Lesson in Timing]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is something interesting happening in Montreal that Toronto Maple Leafs fans might want to pay attention to. Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes has been aggressive about signing his young core before those players reach their full earning power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-may-have-given-the-maple-leafs-a-lesson-in-timing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-may-have-given-the-maple-leafs-a-lesson-in-timing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - From Underdogs to Contenders: The Canadiens’ 2026–27 Forward Outlook]]></title><description><![CDATA[When general manager Kent Hughes and executive vice president Jeff Gorton made their summer media rounds, the tone wasn&rsquo;t about &ldquo;learning how to win&rdquo; or &ldquo;building habits.&rdquo; It was about&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-from-underdogs-to-contenders-the-canadiens-202627-forward-outlook/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-from-underdogs-to-contenders-the-canadiens-202627-forward-outlook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Major change behind the Canadiens' bench could transform Martin St-Louis' defensive system]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadiens' defensive system could be headed for a major shift.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-major-change-behind-the-canadiens-bench-could-transform-martin-st-louis-defensive-system/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-major-change-behind-the-canadiens-bench-could-transform-martin-st-louis-defensive-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Underdogs to Contenders: The Canadiens’ 2026–27 Forward Outlook]]></title><description><![CDATA[When general manager Kent Hughes and executive vice president Jeff Gorton made their summer media rounds, the tone wasn&rsquo;t about &ldquo;learning how to win&rdquo; or &ldquo;building habits.&rdquo; It was about taking the next tangible step in the Eastern Conference hierarchy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/from-underdogs-to-contenders-the-canadiens-202627-forward-outlook/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/from-underdogs-to-contenders-the-canadiens-202627-forward-outlook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Canadiens Appear Likely To Roll The Dice On Montembeault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost halfway through August, Samuel Montembeault is still a member of the Montreal Canadiens, and nothing seems to indicate that will change soon...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-appear-likely-to-roll-the-dice-on-montembeault/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-appear-likely-to-roll-the-dice-on-montembeault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Kent Hughes adds intriguing offensive reinforcement for the Montreal Canadiens ahead of the new season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes has made another summer move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-adds-intriguing-offensive-reinforcement-for-the-montreal-canadiens-ahead-of-the-new-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-adds-intriguing-offensive-reinforcement-for-the-montreal-canadiens-ahead-of-the-new-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacob Fowler ahead of Samuel Montembeault, according to NHL.com projections]]></title><description><![CDATA[After discussing NHL.com's top 5 Montreal Canadiens prospects and the surprise of seeing David Reinbacher ranked first ahead of Michael Hage, let's now take a look at the projections for the Canadiens' active players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/jacob-fowler-ahead-of-samuel-montembeault-according-to-nhlcom-projections/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/jacob-fowler-ahead-of-samuel-montembeault-according-to-nhlcom-projections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Underrated Prospects: Atlantic Division]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having taken a look at some lesser discussed prospects in the Central Division earlier this week, we move right along to the Atlantic. There were days not too long ago when prospects like Jakub Dobes were overlooked, never thought to ever become a starter stealing games in Montreal. There are also names like Emmitt Finnie, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/pro-hockey-rumors-underrated-prospects-atlantic-division/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/pro-hockey-rumors-underrated-prospects-atlantic-division/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL] - EVERY GOAL Scored Last Season by the 2026-27 Montreal Canadiens Roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[See what the Montreal Canadiens&rsquo; current roster is bringing into the 2026-27 NHL season! &#128309;&#9898;&#128308; Watch EVERY GOAL scored during the 2025-26 season by players c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-every-goal-scored-last-season-by-the-2026-27-montreal-canadiens-roster/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-every-goal-scored-last-season-by-the-2026-27-montreal-canadiens-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPM Sports 2026–2027: Here’s What to Expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[The return of the National Hockey League and the Montreal Canadiens also means the return of regular programming on Quebec's sports radio station, BPM Sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/bpm-sports-20262027-heres-what-to-expect/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/bpm-sports-20262027-heres-what-to-expect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Predicting the Montreal Canadiens protection list as NHL expansion rumors heat up]]></title><description><![CDATA[It seems almost a certainty at this point that the NHL will be expanding in the next couple of years. Recently, player agent Allan Walsh noted that the two citi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-predicting-the-montreal-canadiens-protection-list-as-nhl-expansion-rumors-heat-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-predicting-the-montreal-canadiens-protection-list-as-nhl-expansion-rumors-heat-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Revisiting the Kirby Dach Trade Tree: A Gamble That Didn’t Pay Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens&rsquo; rebuild under Kent Hughes has featured plenty of aggressive moves, and many of them have aged quite well. However, not every gamble is going to work out&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-revisiting-the-kirby-dach-trade-tree-a-gamble-that-didnt-pay-off/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-revisiting-the-kirby-dach-trade-tree-a-gamble-that-didnt-pay-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - NHL Rumours: Canadiens Eyeing Batherson, Bobrovsky Discount &amp; Wild Extension Coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Montreal Canadiens potentially eyeing Drake Batherson as a trade target if the Ottawa Senators can&rsquo;t get him signed. Next, new&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumours-canadiens-eyeing-batherson-bobrovsky-discount-amp-wild-extension-coming/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumours-canadiens-eyeing-batherson-bobrovsky-discount-amp-wild-extension-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Arber Xhekaj's worst-case scenario is becoming a reality, and his own brother Florian is involved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arber Xhekaj's fate could depend on his own brother.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-arber-xhekajs-worst-case-scenario-is-becoming-a-reality-and-his-own-brother-florian-is-involved/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-arber-xhekajs-worst-case-scenario-is-becoming-a-reality-and-his-own-brother-florian-is-involved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revisiting the Kirby Dach Trade Tree: A Gamble That Didn’t Pay Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens&rsquo; rebuild under Kent Hughes has featured plenty of aggressive moves, and many of them have aged quite well. However, not every gamble is going to work out as planned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/revisiting-the-kirby-dach-trade-tree-a-gamble-that-didnt-pay-off/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/revisiting-the-kirby-dach-trade-tree-a-gamble-that-didnt-pay-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CH Prospects: David Reinbacher Ranks First Ahead of Hage, According to NHL.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year, the National Hockey League's official website publishes several articles on each NHL team a few weeks before the start of the season. Each team has its own feature day, and the articles have been published in alphabetical order by team since August 1, which means today is the Montreal Canadiens' feature day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ch-prospects-david-reinbacher-ranks-first-ahead-of-hage-according-to-nhlcom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ch-prospects-david-reinbacher-ranks-first-ahead-of-hage-according-to-nhlcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Big Lead] - Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky says Stanley Cup rings are priority, not money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juraj Slafkovsky believes Montreal's shared goal can help preserve roster depth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-big-lead-canadiens-juraj-slafkovsky-says-stanley-cup-rings-are-priority-not-money/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-big-lead-canadiens-juraj-slafkovsky-says-stanley-cup-rings-are-priority-not-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Remembering Brendan Gallagher’s Best Moments With the Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the wake of a gutsy run to the Eastern Conference Final that saw the Montreal Canadiens come out on the winning end of two seven-game series, the team&rsquo;s brass&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-remembering-brendan-gallaghers-best-moments-with-the-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-remembering-brendan-gallaghers-best-moments-with-the-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering Brendan Gallagher’s Best Moments With the Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the wake of a gutsy run to the Eastern Conference Final that saw the Montreal Canadiens come out on the winning end of two seven-game series, the team&rsquo;s brass has been hard at work this offseason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/remembering-brendan-gallaghers-best-moments-with-the-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/remembering-brendan-gallaghers-best-moments-with-the-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - 3 Promising Keys to the Montreal Canadiens Penalty Kill]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a new season on the horizon, there are three promising keys to the success of the Montreal Canadiens penalty kill. A 78.2% success rate in the 2025-26 season was good enough for 18th place in the NHL. The margins are thin in the PK category, and the Habs would like a better than a &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/last-word-on-sports-3-promising-keys-to-the-montreal-canadiens-penalty-kill/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/last-word-on-sports-3-promising-keys-to-the-montreal-canadiens-penalty-kill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Canadiens prospect Alexander Zharovsky's first two linemates are already set, including a KHL legend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zharovsky is getting exactly the kind of opportunity the Montreal Canadiens wanted to see as he opens training camp in the KHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-prospect-alexander-zharovskys-first-two-linemates-are-already-set-including-a-khl-legend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-prospect-alexander-zharovskys-first-two-linemates-are-already-set-including-a-khl-legend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - What To Expect From Canadiens’ Speedy Winger This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens' speedy winger Alex Newhook played an important role in the playoffs, and it's now time for him to build up on that and prove to management that he deserves a new contract at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-what-to-expect-from-canadiens-speedy-winger-this-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-what-to-expect-from-canadiens-speedy-winger-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Calgary Herald] - Cowan: Canadiens prospect L.J. Mooney inspired by Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 5-foot-7 forward drafted by Habs hopes to prove again that size isn't everything in the NHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/calgary-herald-cowan-canadiens-prospect-lj-mooney-inspired-by-cole-caufield-lane-hutson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/calgary-herald-cowan-canadiens-prospect-lj-mooney-inspired-by-cole-caufield-lane-hutson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - Saturday Habs Headlines: Kent Hughes’s worst trades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens news and notes Looking at some of the trades of Kent Hughes&rsquo;s tenure that haven&rsquo;t panned out. [] What Jakub Dobe&scaron; can do for an encore after a stellar rookie season is a top question heading into the new campaign. [] Contracts for the standout rookies Dobe&scaron; and Ivan Demidov have been the top moves made this off-season. [] Was Demidov&rsquo;s contract one of the final eight-year deals the NHL will see? [] Demidov was in the 90th percentile for average]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-saturday-habs-headlines-kent-hughess-worst-trades/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-saturday-habs-headlines-kent-hughess-worst-trades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Former first-round pick wants nothing to do with Montreal anymore - and he's making it very clear]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former first-round pick has turned the page on Montreal - and not just a little.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-former-first-round-pick-wants-nothing-to-do-with-montreal-anymore-and-hes-making-it-very-clear/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-former-first-round-pick-wants-nothing-to-do-with-montreal-anymore-and-hes-making-it-very-clear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prospect Cameron Reid showers Nick Suzuki with praise]]></title><description><![CDATA[If I mention the name Cameron Reid, it probably doesn&rsquo;t mean much to you, unless you&rsquo;re thinking of Chase Reid, the seventh overall pick in the last draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/prospect-cameron-reid-showers-nick-suzuki-with-praise/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/prospect-cameron-reid-showers-nick-suzuki-with-praise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Six NHL teams reportedly emerge as potential landing spots for Patrik Laine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrik Laine is a name Montreal Canadiens fans know well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-six-nhl-teams-reportedly-emerge-as-potential-landing-spots-for-patrik-laine/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-six-nhl-teams-reportedly-emerge-as-potential-landing-spots-for-patrik-laine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Suzuki &amp; Caufield&rsquo;s Linemate Should Be&hellip; | The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro August 14 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Matt Ohayon joins Shayne Gaumond to discuss why Zack Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj are still without a contract, how long coul...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-suzuki-amp-caufieldrsquos-linemate-should-behellip-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august-14-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-suzuki-amp-caufieldrsquos-linemate-should-behellip-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august-14-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Cam Reid reveals why Michael Hage is staying at Michigan over Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the bigger disappointments this summer for the Montreal Canadiens was Michael Hage's decision to return to Michigan instead of going to the NHL. The Cana]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-cam-reid-reveals-why-michael-hage-is-staying-at-michigan-over-montreal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-cam-reid-reveals-why-michael-hage-is-staying-at-michigan-over-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Stéphane Richer gets emotional while opening up about Claude Lemieux at the Serge Savard Invitational]]></title><description><![CDATA[St&eacute;phane Richer was visibly shaken as he spoke about Claude Lemieux at the Serge Savard Invitational.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-stphane-richer-gets-emotional-while-opening-up-about-claude-lemieux-at-the-serge-savard-invitational/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-stphane-richer-gets-emotional-while-opening-up-about-claude-lemieux-at-the-serge-savard-invitational/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportskeeda] - "It's not about the money" - Juraj Slafkovsky makes his thoughts clear on Habs stars taking pay cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juraj Slafkovsky doesn't see money as a major concern for the Montreal Canadiens' young core.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportskeeda-its-not-about-the-money-juraj-slafkovsky-makes-his-thoughts-clear-on-habs-stars-taking-pay-cuts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportskeeda-its-not-about-the-money-juraj-slafkovsky-makes-his-thoughts-clear-on-habs-stars-taking-pay-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[HFTV Sports] - Montreal LOVES Alexis Sanchez 🔵⚫️]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hftv-sports-montreal-loves-alexis-sanchez-/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hftv-sports-montreal-loves-alexis-sanchez-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - 2022 NHL re-draft confirms Canadiens landed the two best players in class]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entering the 2022 NHL Draft, the Montreal Canadiens had the first overall pick and there was plenty of debate if Juraj Slafkovsky or Shane Wright should be the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-2022-nhl-re-draft-confirms-canadiens-landed-the-two-best-players-in-class/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-2022-nhl-re-draft-confirms-canadiens-landed-the-two-best-players-in-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[HFTV Sports] - Alexis Sanchez wears his #10 CF Montréal jersey for the first time 🔵⚪️]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hftv-sports-alexis-sanchez-wears-his-10-cf-montral-jersey-for-the-first-time-/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hftv-sports-alexis-sanchez-wears-his-10-cf-montral-jersey-for-the-first-time-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[HFTV Sports] - Alexis Sanchez arrives at Montreal City Hall 🔵⚪️]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hftv-sports-alexis-sanchez-arrives-at-montreal-city-hall-/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hftv-sports-alexis-sanchez-arrives-at-montreal-city-hall-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - 3 Potential Landing Spots for Former Canadiens Winger Patrik Laine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens took a flyer on Finnish winger Patrik Laine two years ago. He was acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets with a second-round pick in exchange for Jordan&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-3-potential-landing-spots-for-former-canadiens-winger-patrik-laine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-3-potential-landing-spots-for-former-canadiens-winger-patrik-laine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Potential Landing Spots for Former Canadiens Winger Patrik Laine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens took a flyer on Finnish winger Patrik Laine two years ago. He was acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets with a second-round pick in exchange for Jordan Harris.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/3-potential-landing-spots-for-former-canadiens-winger-patrik-laine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/3-potential-landing-spots-for-former-canadiens-winger-patrik-laine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - A surprising $42 million restricted free agent contract projection emerges for the Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens have clearly gotten back to work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-surprising-42-million-restricted-free-agent-contract-projection-emerges-for-the-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-surprising-42-million-restricted-free-agent-contract-projection-emerges-for-the-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: When Jacob Fowler plays forward to make the kids happy]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we know, NHL players are seen as heroes by young people. Jacob Fowler took advantage of his popularity to bring some joy to kids at a hockey camp in Montreal over the past few days, and it made for some great moments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/video-when-jacob-fowler-plays-forward-to-make-the-kids-happy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/video-when-jacob-fowler-plays-forward-to-make-the-kids-happy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Why Former Canadiens Sniper Is Still Looking For A New Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Montreal Canadiens sniper Patrik Laine is still unsigned, and there's a very logical reason for that. Read on to find out what it is.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-why-former-canadiens-sniper-is-still-looking-for-a-new-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-why-former-canadiens-sniper-is-still-looking-for-a-new-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: David Reinbacher]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we get into the dog days of summer and until training camp, thesickpodcast.com will profile Montreal Canadiens players based on their expected role for the 2026-27 NHL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-david-reinbacher/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-david-reinbacher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Retire-t-on trop de numéros dans le monde du sport? 🤔 | #lesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-retire-t-on-trop-de-numros-dans-le-monde-du-sport-lesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-retire-t-on-trop-de-numros-dans-le-monde-du-sport-lesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL 27: Martin St-Louis Will Have His Own (Coach) Card in Ultimate Team Mode]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin St-Louis will be making his debut in NHL 27&rsquo;s Ultimate Team mode&hellip; but in a rather special way. The Montreal Canadiens' head coach will get his own coach card, which players can use in their Ultimate Team lineups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-27-martin-st-louis-will-have-his-own-coach-card-in-ultimate-team-mode/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-27-martin-st-louis-will-have-his-own-coach-card-in-ultimate-team-mode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Latest report makes the Canadiens' plan for Martin St-Louis increasingly clear]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens could soon take care of one of their biggest pieces of business this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-latest-report-makes-the-canadiens-plan-for-martin-st-louis-increasingly-clear/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-latest-report-makes-the-canadiens-plan-for-martin-st-louis-increasingly-clear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juraj Slafkovsky: The CH players 'don&rsquo;t really care' about money]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has been a special culture in Montreal ever since Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes arrived. Players are open to the idea of leaving money on the table to help the team improve, which is why people say the Canadiens now have one of the best salary structures in the National Hockey League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/juraj-slafkovsky-the-ch-players-donrsquot-really-care-about-money/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/juraj-slafkovsky-the-ch-players-donrsquot-really-care-about-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Suzuki will be owed a SIGNIFICANT pay raise when his contract expires in 2030... | #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-suzuki-will-be-owed-a-significant-pay-raise-when-his-contract-expires-in-2030-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-suzuki-will-be-owed-a-significant-pay-raise-when-his-contract-expires-in-2030-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky Lands Huge Honor]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a big deal for the Canadiens' young star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-juraj-slafkovsky-lands-huge-honor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-news-canadiens-juraj-slafkovsky-lands-huge-honor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Buzz] - Montreal Canadiens Forward Prospect Set to Become Unrestricted Free Agent on Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens' prospect pool will decrease by one name as a member of the team's 2020 draft class is set to become a UFA on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hockey-buzz-montreal-canadiens-forward-prospect-set-to-become-unrestricted-free-agent-on-saturday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hockey-buzz-montreal-canadiens-forward-prospect-set-to-become-unrestricted-free-agent-on-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Kent Hughes could be closing in on a move that puts Arber Xhekaj's Canadiens spot at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arber Xhekaj enters camp with his spot in question, and Martin St-Louis may have a major decision to make on the Canadiens' blue line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-could-be-closing-in-on-a-move-that-puts-arber-xhekajs-canadiens-spot-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-could-be-closing-in-on-a-move-that-puts-arber-xhekajs-canadiens-spot-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Canadiens Are Giving Sasha Pastujov One More Chance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens didn't exactly make headlines when they acquired Sasha Pastujov from Anaheim last month. It was a one-for-one trade, with Sean Farrell going to the Ducks, and neither player has established himself as an NHL regular.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-canadiens-are-giving-sasha-pastujov-one-more-chance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-canadiens-are-giving-sasha-pastujov-one-more-chance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin St-Louis: 'A four-year contract extension would make sense']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Laval Rocket recently announced its coaching staff. Basically, aside from the fact that Daniel Jacob is becoming head coach and David Urquhart is taking his place as an assistant, the staff remains the same as it was at the end of last season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/martin-st-louis-a-four-year-contract-extension-would-make-sense/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/martin-st-louis-a-four-year-contract-extension-would-make-sense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Canadiens close to settling an important coaching decision involving Marco Marciano]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Hughes is about to check another box.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-close-to-settling-an-important-coaching-decision-involving-marco-marciano/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-close-to-settling-an-important-coaching-decision-involving-marco-marciano/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - What Does Canadiens’ Kapanen Have In Store For Sophomore Season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens' rookie Oliver Kapanen didn't exactly finish his first season on a high, but will he be able to bounce back as a sophomore?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-what-does-canadiens-kapanen-have-in-store-for-sophomore-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-what-does-canadiens-kapanen-have-in-store-for-sophomore-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[RDS] - Qui prendra la chaise de Gallagher?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gallagher a quitt&eacute; le CH alors que sur son chandail &eacute;tait brod&eacute; un &laquo; A &raquo; &agrave; l&rsquo;avant gauche. Qui sont les candidats pour h&eacute;riter de cette lettre?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-qui-prendra-la-chaise-de-gallagher/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-qui-prendra-la-chaise-de-gallagher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Could some Habs players become disgruntled with their "team friendly" salaries? | #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-could-some-habs-players-become-disgruntled-with-their-team-friendly-salaries-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-could-some-habs-players-become-disgruntled-with-their-team-friendly-salaries-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Canadiens Loan of Vinzenz Roher to Europe Avoids AHL Trap]]></title><description><![CDATA[When general manager (GM) Kent Hughes and president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton took the reins in Montreal, they preached a very simple, non-negotiable philosophy regarding player development: environment matters. It isn&rsquo;t&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-canadiens-loan-of-vinzenz-roher-to-europe-avoids-ahl-trap/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-canadiens-loan-of-vinzenz-roher-to-europe-avoids-ahl-trap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Canadiens Opinion: Hutson’s Excellence Knows No Bounds]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to Montreal Canadiens phenom Lane Hutson, the sky is the limit, and he's already among the best defencemen in the league.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-canadiens-opinion-hutsons-excellence-knows-no-bounds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-canadiens-opinion-hutsons-excellence-knows-no-bounds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hab Prospect Videos] - Gleb Pugachyov Debuts in KHL Preseason Opener (#39 3rd Line LW) 8-14-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gleb Pugachyov (#39 orange) kicked off the '26-'27 season as the 3rd line LW in Torpedo's 1st game of the preseason. His team lost 5-2, he was Even and saw ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hab-prospect-videos-gleb-pugachyov-debuts-in-khl-preseason-opener-39-3rd-line-lw-8-14-26/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hab-prospect-videos-gleb-pugachyov-debuts-in-khl-preseason-opener-39-3rd-line-lw-8-14-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Two new faces join the Canadiens in Brossard ahead of training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have an interesting development for Montreal Canadiens fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-two-new-faces-join-the-canadiens-in-brossard-ahead-of-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-two-new-faces-join-the-canadiens-in-brossard-ahead-of-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens Loan of Vinzenz Roher to Europe Avoids AHL Trap]]></title><description><![CDATA[When general manager (GM)&nbsp;Kent Hughes and president of hockey operations&nbsp;Jeff Gorton took the reins in Montreal, they preached a very simple, non-negotiable philosophy regarding player development: environment matters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-loan-of-vinzenz-roher-to-europe-avoids-ahl-trap/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-loan-of-vinzenz-roher-to-europe-avoids-ahl-trap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[RDS] - Le dernier contrat de 8 ans a-t-il été signé dans la LNH?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quels joueurs pourraient signer un nouveau contrat de 8 ans d'ici la date limite du 15 septembre?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-le-dernier-contrat-de-8-ans-a-t-il-t-sign-dans-la-lnh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-le-dernier-contrat-de-8-ans-a-t-il-t-sign-dans-la-lnh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Phillip Danault speaks his mind on Kent Hughes' quiet summer with the Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillip Danault has picked his side, with the Montreal Canadiens veteran defending management despite a very quiet summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-phillip-danault-speaks-his-mind-on-kent-hughes-quiet-summer-with-the-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-phillip-danault-speaks-his-mind-on-kent-hughes-quiet-summer-with-the-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cole Hutson says that his brother Lane can’t stop talking about Ivan Demidov]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone agrees that the duo of Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson will be the driving force behind the Canadiens for many years to come. Together, these guys will terrorize opposing defenses on the power play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/cole-hutson-says-that-his-brother-lane-cant-stop-talking-about-ivan-demidov/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/cole-hutson-says-that-his-brother-lane-cant-stop-talking-about-ivan-demidov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - 3 Wild Predictions for the Montreal Canadiens This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026-27 season with expectations that are much different than they were only a few years ago. Montreal has established itself as a playoff team, its&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-3-wild-predictions-for-the-montreal-canadiens-this-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-3-wild-predictions-for-the-montreal-canadiens-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Big Lead] - Jay Rosehill revisits Patrik Laine’s Auston Matthews-level draft hype amid Maple Leafs rumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrik Laine&rsquo;s injury history remains the biggest concern.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-big-lead-jay-rosehill-revisits-patrik-laines-auston-matthews-level-draft-hype-amid-maple-leafs-rumors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-big-lead-jay-rosehill-revisits-patrik-laines-auston-matthews-level-draft-hype-amid-maple-leafs-rumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Jakub Dobes makes his feelings clear as a Canadiens goalie move looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Le gardien du Canadien de Montr&eacute;al, Jakub Dobes, n'a jamais eu la langue dans sa poche.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-jakub-dobes-makes-his-feelings-clear-as-a-canadiens-goalie-move-looms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-jakub-dobes-makes-his-feelings-clear-as-a-canadiens-goalie-move-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Wild Predictions for the Montreal Canadiens This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026-27 season with expectations that are much different than they were only a few years ago. Montreal has established itself as a playoff team, its young core continues to develop, and there is enough talent throughout the lineup to believe another step forward is possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/3-wild-predictions-for-the-montreal-canadiens-this-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/3-wild-predictions-for-the-montreal-canadiens-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillip Danault supports the Canadiens’ management’s inaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hockey players are well-oiled PR machines. Most of the time, anyway. Take Zachary Bolduc, for example. Every time he's been asked about his contract situation over the past two months, he's replied that he wasn't worried and that a deal was on the way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/phillip-danault-supports-the-canadiens-managements-inaction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/phillip-danault-supports-the-canadiens-managements-inaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - 3 players Sasha Pastujov must beat out for a roster spot with Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[At this point of the offseason, the Montreal Canadiens have 11 forwards who are likely to be on their roster on Opening Night. That doesn't include Zachary Bold]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-3-players-sasha-pastujov-must-beat-out-for-a-roster-spot-with-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-3-players-sasha-pastujov-must-beat-out-for-a-roster-spot-with-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Canadiens Stars Projected To Miss Out On Team USA For All-Star Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to NHL.com's All-Star Game roster projection, Montreal Canadiens' Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson are likely to miss the weekend's festivities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-stars-projected-to-miss-out-on-team-usa-for-all-star-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-stars-projected-to-miss-out-on-team-usa-for-all-star-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Habs Daily: Pastujov Signs Contract, Reinbacher Value To Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the latest Montreal Canadiens news, including the new contract for Sasha Pastujov, David Reinbacher's potential, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-habs-daily-pastujov-signs-contract-reinbacher-value-to-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-habs-daily-pastujov-signs-contract-reinbacher-value-to-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - 2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #21 Timofei Runtso]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction The 2026 NHL Draft was a shift in mentality for the Montreal Canadiens. It wasn&rsquo;t as hyped or celebrated as some of their previous draft classes. There was no steal or standout gems taken early, as most of the draft was built around filling needs and targeting specific attributes. Late in the second round, they made an aggressive move to trade up four positions to select a player whose development curve caught the attention of their scouting department. After going undrafted i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-21-timofei-runtso/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-21-timofei-runtso/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - This player could challenge Guy Lafleur's single-season goal record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is a sixty-one goal season that far away for this Montr&eacute;al Canadiens forward?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-this-player-could-challenge-guy-lafleurs-single-season-goal-record/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-this-player-could-challenge-guy-lafleurs-single-season-goal-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - Friday Habs Headlines: More accolades for Juraj Slafkovský]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens news and notes Juraj Slafkovsk&yacute; has been named the first-ever Honorary Citizen of the village of Budimir. [] Slafkovsk&yacute; has also won Slovakian Hockey Player of the Year for the fourth time. [] Three Habs facing a make-or-break training camp. [] Phillip Danault and Zachary Bolduc have no issues with the lack of major moves by management this off-season. [] Noah Dobson still has something to prove after a strong first season with Canadiens. [] What might Josh Ander]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-friday-habs-headlines-more-accolades-for-juraj-slafkovsk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-friday-habs-headlines-more-accolades-for-juraj-slafkovsk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Le Sick Podcast Avec Tony Marinaro 14/08/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sur cet &eacute;pisode de Le Sick Podcast, &Eacute;ric Hoziel se joint &agrave; Tony Marinaro et Alexis Lavoie-Martel!Abonnez-vous :https://www.youtube.com/@UCPNJq6o7uf5_y3_wC7L3...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-le-sick-podcast-avec-tony-marinaro-140826/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-le-sick-podcast-avec-tony-marinaro-140826/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Canadiens] - Montreal Canadiens Juraj Slafkovsky poised to take another step up? When will Arber Xhekaj sign?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How high is Juraj Slafkovsk&yacute;'s ceiling for the Montreal Canadiens? With Arber Xhekaj's contract status looming and breakout candidates like Ivan Demidov in t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/locked-on-canadiens-montreal-canadiens-juraj-slafkovsky-poised-to-take-another-step-up-when-will-arber-xhekaj-sign/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/locked-on-canadiens-montreal-canadiens-juraj-slafkovsky-poised-to-take-another-step-up-when-will-arber-xhekaj-sign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - Canadiens sign Sasha Pastujov to one-year contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pastujov was acquired from the Anaheim Ducks earlier in the offseason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-canadiens-sign-sasha-pastujov-to-one-year-contract/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-canadiens-sign-sasha-pastujov-to-one-year-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arber Xhekaj would be better off away from Montreal, according to Stu Cowan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arber Xhekaj's situation in Montreal remains unique. The defenseman is still without a contract as of mid-August, and his spot on the Canadiens' roster is still far from guaranteed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/arber-xhekaj-would-be-better-off-away-from-montreal-according-to-stu-cowan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/arber-xhekaj-would-be-better-off-away-from-montreal-according-to-stu-cowan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - How Can The Habs Optimize Their Cap Flexibility? |The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro August 13 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Brian Wilde joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens&rsquo; strong internal salary cap structure, how this may le...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-how-can-the-habs-optimize-their-cap-flexibility-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august-13-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-how-can-the-habs-optimize-their-cap-flexibility-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august-13-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[RDS] - Le CH « n’a pas peur de commencer la saison même s’il manque une pièce ou deux »]]></title><description><![CDATA[&laquo; D&rsquo;apr&egrave;s moi, ce n&rsquo;est pas si facile de faire des &eacute;changes comme &ccedil;a. Les &eacute;quipes savent qu&rsquo;on a de bons jeunes et ils essayent d&rsquo;en profiter. C&rsquo;est dur de faire de &eacute;changes dans la LNH. &raquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-le-ch-na-pas-peur-de-commencer-la-saison-mme-sil-manque-une-pice-ou-deux-/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-le-ch-na-pas-peur-de-commencer-la-saison-mme-sil-manque-une-pice-ou-deux-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Martin St-Louis suddenly has a big problem Canadiens fans can't ignore]]></title><description><![CDATA[The season hasn't even started yet, and the challenge is already getting tougher for the Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-martin-st-louis-suddenly-has-a-big-problem-canadiens-fans-cant-ignore/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-martin-st-louis-suddenly-has-a-big-problem-canadiens-fans-cant-ignore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[RDS] - Pastujov a son contrat en poche pour la prochaine saison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Il s&rsquo;&eacute;tait joint au Tricolore le 27 juillet dernier, mais il &eacute;tait toujours joueur autonome avec compensation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-pastujov-a-son-contrat-en-poche-pour-la-prochaine-saison/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-pastujov-a-son-contrat-en-poche-pour-la-prochaine-saison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Digest] - Things just keep building up perfectly for the Habs...]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens keep building from within making a great AHL signing but also keep looking forward especially with young guys like Ivan Demidov poised...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-things-just-keep-building-up-perfectly-for-the-habs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-things-just-keep-building-up-perfectly-for-the-habs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juraj Slafkovsky, Slovakia’s Player of the Year (for the third consecutive year)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juraj Slafkovsky is the king of Slovakia! No joke&mdash;we all know how popular this young player is in his home country. He's one of Slovakia's biggest stars, and his achievements certainly don't go unnoticed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/juraj-slafkovsky-slovakias-player-of-the-year-for-the-third-consecutive-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/juraj-slafkovsky-slovakias-player-of-the-year-for-the-third-consecutive-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Noah Dobson still has something to prove after strong first season with Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens made a huge splash in the 2025 offseason, acquiring defenceman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders. The Canadiens had needed a top-en]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-noah-dobson-still-has-something-to-prove-after-strong-first-season-with-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-noah-dobson-still-has-something-to-prove-after-strong-first-season-with-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IMAGE: When Patrick Roy hangs up his Canadiens jersey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nostalgia was in the air earlier this week in Terrebonne, as the 7th annual Serge Savard Invitational took place (on Tuesday) at Golf Le Mirage. The event had a special feel to it this year, as it marked the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Stanley Cup victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/image-when-patrick-roy-hangs-up-his-canadiens-jersey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/image-when-patrick-roy-hangs-up-his-canadiens-jersey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[AHL: Rocket de Laval] - De partisan des Canadiens à joueur du Rocket, l’épopée de Braden Haché]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pour la premi&egrave;re fois de sa carri&egrave;re, Braden Hach&eacute; pouvait choisir l&rsquo;&eacute;quipe pour laquelle il allait jouer. Il n&rsquo;a donc pas tard&eacute; avant de s&rsquo;entendre avec son club de c&oelig;ur pour les deux prochaines campagnes Par Justin V&eacute;zina Braden Hach&eacute; a eu de la difficult&eacute; &agrave; cacher son enthousiasme lorsqu&rsquo;il a &eacute;t&eacute; rejoint pour discuter [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ahl-rocket-de-laval-de-partisan-des-canadiens-joueur-du-rocket-lpope-de-braden-hach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ahl-rocket-de-laval-de-partisan-des-canadiens-joueur-du-rocket-lpope-de-braden-hach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Former Hurricanes forward officially signs with Montreal Canadiens organization]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have a new confirmed signing in the Montreal Canadiens organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-former-hurricanes-forward-officially-signs-with-montreal-canadiens-organization/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-former-hurricanes-forward-officially-signs-with-montreal-canadiens-organization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Canadiens Sign Interesting New Trade Addition For 2026-27 Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadiens have signed one of their new prospects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-sign-interesting-new-trade-addition-for-2026-27-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-sign-interesting-new-trade-addition-for-2026-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - Montreal Canadiens sign F Sasha Pastujov to one-year, two-way contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Sasha Pastujov to a one-year, two-year contract the team announced on Thursday. Les Canadiens s'entendent sur les termes d&rsquo;un contrat d&rsquo;une saison (2026-2027) &agrave; deux volets avec l&rsquo;attaquant Sasha Pastujov. The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract (2026-27) with forward Sasha Pastujov. &mdash; Canadiens Montr&eacute;al (@CanadiensMTL) Pastujov was acquired by the Canadiens from the Anaheim Ducks on July 27. P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-montreal-canadiens-sign-f-sasha-pastujov-to-one-year-two-way-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-montreal-canadiens-sign-f-sasha-pastujov-to-one-year-two-way-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs World] - Habs Sign Sasha Pastujov]]></title><description><![CDATA[After acquiring him earlier this month, the Habs have signed winger Sasha Pastujov to a one-year, two-way contract, per a team announcement on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-world-habs-sign-sasha-pastujov/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-world-habs-sign-sasha-pastujov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Canadiens Sign Sasha Pastujov To One-Year Contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a team announcement, the Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Sasha Pastujov to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 campaign. Montreal acquired Pastujov from the Anaheim Ducks a few weeks ago in exchange for forward Sean Farrell. Pastujov, 23, was selected as the 66th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft by the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/pro-hockey-rumors-canadiens-sign-sasha-pastujov-to-one-year-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/pro-hockey-rumors-canadiens-sign-sasha-pastujov-to-one-year-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens Sign RFA Forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens signed RFA forward Sasha Pastuljov to a one-year two-way contract on Thursday.&nbsp; Pastuljov was acquired by the Montreal Canadiens from the Anaheim Ducks in a trade for forward Sean Farrell back on July 27th.&nbsp; The 23-year-old will be looking to make some noise at Montreal Canadiens training camp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-montreal-canadiens-sign-rfa-forward/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-montreal-canadiens-sign-rfa-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Should Jakub Dobes Be In NHL Network’s Top 10 Goalies Right Now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Has Jakub Dobes done enough to crack NHL Network's Top 10 Goalies Right Now list? We explain why he hasn't...yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-should-jakub-dobes-be-in-nhl-networks-top-10-goalies-right-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-should-jakub-dobes-be-in-nhl-networks-top-10-goalies-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sasha Pastujov has signed his contract with the CH: Let’s talk about him a little]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sasha Pastujov isn&rsquo;t exactly a household name in the world of hockey. That's to be expected: we're talking about a former third-round pick (2021) who has never played a single game in the National Hockey League and who was part of the Anaheim Ducks organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sasha-pastujov-has-signed-his-contract-with-the-ch-lets-talk-about-him-a-little/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sasha-pastujov-has-signed-his-contract-with-the-ch-lets-talk-about-him-a-little/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens Sign Sasha Pastujov To One-Year Contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a team announcement, the Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Sasha Pastujov to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 campaign. Montreal acquired Pastujov from the Anaheim Ducks a few weeks ago in exchange for forward Sean Farrell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-sign-sasha-pastujov-to-one-year-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-sign-sasha-pastujov-to-one-year-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Crucial Season For Canadiens Prospect Reinbacher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the situation concerning Montreal Canadiens prospect and fifth-round pick, defenceman David Reinbacher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-crucial-season-for-canadiens-prospect-reinbacher/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-crucial-season-for-canadiens-prospect-reinbacher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Kent Hughes signs young forward acquired from the Anaheim Ducks]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have a breaking announcement from the Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-signs-young-forward-acquired-from-the-anaheim-ducks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-signs-young-forward-acquired-from-the-anaheim-ducks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - It's looking likely that Montembeault will be starting this season with the Habs | #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-its-looking-likely-that-montembeault-will-be-starting-this-season-with-the-habs-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-its-looking-likely-that-montembeault-will-be-starting-this-season-with-the-habs-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Canadiens] - Contrat d’une saison pour Sasha Pastujov]]></title><description><![CDATA[L&rsquo;attaquant de 23 ans a men&eacute; les Gulls de San Diego avec 57 points la saison derni&egrave;re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-canadiens-contrat-dune-saison-pour-sasha-pastujov/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-canadiens-contrat-dune-saison-pour-sasha-pastujov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Zachary Bolduc delivers a reassuring update on his Canadiens future alongside Samuel Montembeault]]></title><description><![CDATA[An interesting statement involving two Montreal Canadiens players is making the rounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-zachary-bolduc-delivers-a-reassuring-update-on-his-canadiens-future-alongside-samuel-montembeault/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-zachary-bolduc-delivers-a-reassuring-update-on-his-canadiens-future-alongside-samuel-montembeault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Buzz] - Hockeybuzz Ranks the Gms. #1 is....Ken Hughes, Montreal Canadiens.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Measured across six weighted pillars, Kent Hughes earns a composite score of 88.0 out of 100 and a letter grade of A, ranking 1st of 31 among the league's current general managers. The verdict: this team is better off than it was in 2021-22, the full season before Hughes was hired in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hockey-buzz-hockeybuzz-ranks-the-gms-1-isken-hughes-montreal-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hockey-buzz-hockeybuzz-ranks-the-gms-1-isken-hughes-montreal-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - Would the Montreal Canadiens be Interested in a Calgary Flames center and defenseman?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have been looking for a top-six forward for a while now. Could their searching take them to the Calgary Flames.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/my-nhl-trade-rumors-would-the-montreal-canadiens-be-interested-in-a-calgary-flames-center-and-defenseman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/my-nhl-trade-rumors-would-the-montreal-canadiens-be-interested-in-a-calgary-flames-center-and-defenseman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL unveils full 2026-27 preseason schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The return of NHL hockey is now officially just over five weeks away.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-unveils-full-2026-27-preseason-schedule/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-unveils-full-2026-27-preseason-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Patrick Roy sparks major buzz after being spotted in Montreal Canadiens colors alongside a former teammate]]></title><description><![CDATA[A post involving Patrick Roy is drawing plenty of attention today in Montreal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-patrick-roy-sparks-major-buzz-after-being-spotted-in-montreal-canadiens-colors-alongside-a-former-teammate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-patrick-roy-sparks-major-buzz-after-being-spotted-in-montreal-canadiens-colors-alongside-a-former-teammate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Stu: The best thing I think at this point for Arber Xhekaj is to go somewhere else | #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-stu-the-best-thing-i-think-at-this-point-for-arber-xhekaj-is-to-go-somewhere-else-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-stu-the-best-thing-i-think-at-this-point-for-arber-xhekaj-is-to-go-somewhere-else-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversy: Zachary Bolduc Doesn&rsquo;t Want to Be Associated with 'Crazy' Lewis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you heard the story of Medusa? Julien Duguay, an influencer who is also known as Medusa, organized a StreamerFest in Florida with content creators from Quebec.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/controversy-zachary-bolduc-doesnrsquot-want-to-be-associated-with-crazy-lewis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/controversy-zachary-bolduc-doesnrsquot-want-to-be-associated-with-crazy-lewis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - NHL Rumors: Werenski Speaks, Hughes Contract, Canadiens Sign-and-Trade, Senators Not Done]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s NHL rumors rundown, Zach Werenski has made it clear where he wants to play long-term after a summer filled with trade speculation. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild and Quinn&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors-werenski-speaks-hughes-contract-canadiens-sign-and-trade-senators-not-done/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors-werenski-speaks-hughes-contract-canadiens-sign-and-trade-senators-not-done/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - 'I don't see him long in Montreal': Insider predicts Arber Xhekaj's departure after latest developments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Things are getting more complicated for young defenseman Arber Xhekaj.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-i-dont-see-him-long-in-montreal-insider-predicts-arber-xhekajs-departure-after-latest-developments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-i-dont-see-him-long-in-montreal-insider-predicts-arber-xhekajs-departure-after-latest-developments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Ivan Demidov makes a notable summer appearance after accepting Bob Hartley's invitation]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have some news about our Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-ivan-demidov-makes-a-notable-summer-appearance-after-accepting-bob-hartleys-invitation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-ivan-demidov-makes-a-notable-summer-appearance-after-accepting-bob-hartleys-invitation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I hear that Ivan Demidov is faster than he used to be]]></title><description><![CDATA[This morning, our colleague Marc-Olivier Cook went to check out Brossard. There were still quite a few Canadiens players there. And with guys like Josh Anderson and David Reinbacher in town, you can tell that training camp is getting closer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/i-hear-that-ivan-demidov-is-faster-than-he-used-to-be/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/i-hear-that-ivan-demidov-is-faster-than-he-used-to-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laval Rocket Hire Assistant Coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday morning, the Laval Rocket announced that they have hired David Urquhart as an assistant coach. Urquhart has spent the last five seasons as the head coach of the McGill Redbirds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/laval-rocket-hire-assistant-coach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/laval-rocket-hire-assistant-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Xhekaj And Bolduc Candidates To Sign-And-Trade Deals?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens still have two RFAs, and as we get deeper into August, one Canadiens beat writer wrote that they may be candidates to sign-and-trade deals. Does that make sense?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-xhekaj-and-bolduc-candidates-to-sign-and-trade-deals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-xhekaj-and-bolduc-candidates-to-sign-and-trade-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Can Bolduc become the missing top 6 power forward for the Habs? | #montrealcanadiens #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-can-bolduc-become-the-missing-top-6-power-forward-for-the-habs-montrealcanadiens-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-can-bolduc-become-the-missing-top-6-power-forward-for-the-habs-montrealcanadiens-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[AHL: Rocket de Laval] - Présentation des membres du personnel d’entraîneurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[L&rsquo;entra&icirc;neur-chef Daniel Jacob confirme son &eacute;quipe Le Rocket de Laval pr&eacute;sente officiellement aujourd&rsquo;hui les membres du personnel d&rsquo;entra&icirc;neurs pour la saison 2026-2027. Daniel Jacob pilotera l&rsquo;&eacute;quipe en tant qu&rsquo;entra&icirc;neur-chef. Il est devenu le cinqui&egrave;me entra&icirc;neur-chef dans l&rsquo;histoire du Rocket. Il a occup&eacute; le r&ocirc;le d&rsquo;entra&icirc;neur adjoint, s&rsquo;occupant des d&eacute;fenseurs et du]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ahl-rocket-de-laval-prsentation-des-membres-du-personnel-dentraneurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ahl-rocket-de-laval-prsentation-des-membres-du-personnel-dentraneurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - 3 Canadiens Facing a Make-or-Break Training Camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Training camp is always an important time for players trying to establish themselves in the NHL, but for some members of the Montreal Canadiens organization, this year&rsquo;s camp could carry&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-3-canadiens-facing-a-make-or-break-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-3-canadiens-facing-a-make-or-break-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Montreal Canadiens organization officially announces a new coaching hire]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is now official. We have a breaking announcement from the Montreal Canadiens organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-montreal-canadiens-organization-officially-announces-a-new-coaching-hire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-montreal-canadiens-organization-officially-announces-a-new-coaching-hire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Canadiens Facing a Make-or-Break Training Camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Training camp is always an important time for players trying to establish themselves in the NHL, but for some members of the Montreal Canadiens organization, this year&rsquo;s camp could carry even more weight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/3-canadiens-facing-a-make-or-break-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/3-canadiens-facing-a-make-or-break-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - 6 Strong Brendan Gallagher Replacements for the Montreal Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens are turning their minds to realistic Brendan Gallagher replacements for the upcoming season. Following Gallagher&rsquo;s summer trade to the Vancouver Canucks, the Habs are left with heart and soul sized holes to fill before a new season kicks in. Credit Image: &copy; David Kirouac/Cal Sport Media The Player to Be Replaced Gallagher &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/last-word-on-sports-6-strong-brendan-gallagher-replacements-for-the-montreal-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/last-word-on-sports-6-strong-brendan-gallagher-replacements-for-the-montreal-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[AHL: Rocket de Laval] - David Urquhart se joint au personnel d’entraîneurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Il se joint &agrave; l&rsquo;&eacute;quipe en tant qu&rsquo;entra&icirc;neur adjoint Le Rocket de Lavala annonc&eacute; aujourd&rsquo;hui la nomination de David Urquhart &agrave; titre d&rsquo;entra&icirc;neur adjoint du Rocket de Laval. Il agissait &agrave; titre d&rsquo;entra&icirc;neur-chef avec les Redbirds de McGill depuis mai 2021. &Acirc;g&eacute; de 41 ans, Urquhart a d&eacute;j&agrave; occup&eacute; le r&ocirc;le d&rsquo;entra&icirc;neur adjoint dans la AHL avec les Gulls [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ahl-rocket-de-laval-david-urquhart-se-joint-au-personnel-dentraneurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ahl-rocket-de-laval-david-urquhart-se-joint-au-personnel-dentraneurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Top 5 Canadiens Consolation Prizes From an Unsuccessful 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadiens should aim for an Atlantic Division title in 2026-27 (at least)... but it wouldn't necessarily be a lost season without one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-top-5-canadiens-consolation-prizes-from-an-unsuccessful-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-top-5-canadiens-consolation-prizes-from-an-unsuccessful-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Canadiens Weighing Sign-And-Trade Options For Arber Xhekaj, Zachary Bolduc]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;If I had my druthers, we did it yesterday.&rdquo; That is what Kent Hughes, General Manager of the Montreal Canadiens, said on July 1 after being unable to swing on a big move that he was looking for. However, there is still time this offseason for the Canadiens to do so, and according to Stu [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/pro-hockey-rumors-canadiens-weighing-sign-and-trade-options-for-arber-xhekaj-zachary-bolduc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/pro-hockey-rumors-canadiens-weighing-sign-and-trade-options-for-arber-xhekaj-zachary-bolduc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Ottawa Senators Need Shane Pinto to Continue Growing His Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . Shane Pinto's new contract extension starts this season, and the Ottawa Senators need to see him continue to grow in his role. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-ottawa-senators-need-shane-pinto-to-continue-growing-his-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-ottawa-senators-need-shane-pinto-to-continue-growing-his-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Canadiens Absolutely Need Josh Anderson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens&rsquo; Josh Anderson isn&rsquo;t a hockey player you watch because of the numbers. You don't necessarily notice everything he does in the box score.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/why-the-canadiens-absolutely-need-josh-anderson/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/why-the-canadiens-absolutely-need-josh-anderson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon is looking for a tag for the Canadiens’ games]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHL training camps will open in about a month, and the regular season will begin in six weeks. Is it SeptemberOctober yet? We know that 45 of the Canadiens' 84 games will be broadcast on RDS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/amazon-is-looking-for-a-tag-for-the-canadiens-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/amazon-is-looking-for-a-tag-for-the-canadiens-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens Weighing Sign-And-Trade Options For Arber Xhekaj, Zachary Bolduc]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;If I had my druthers, we did it yesterday.&rdquo; That is what Kent Hughes, General Manager of the Montreal Canadiens, said on July 1 after being unable to swing on a big move that he was looking for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-weighing-sign-and-trade-options-for-arber-xhekaj-zachary-bolduc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-weighing-sign-and-trade-options-for-arber-xhekaj-zachary-bolduc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Patrick Roy and other Canadiens legends send Kent Hughes a clear message about Arber Xhekaj]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even at a dinner bringing together around 20 Stanley Cup champions, one Montreal Canadiens name kept coming up: Arber Xhekaj.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-patrick-roy-and-other-canadiens-legends-send-kent-hughes-a-clear-message-about-arber-xhekaj/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-patrick-roy-and-other-canadiens-legends-send-kent-hughes-a-clear-message-about-arber-xhekaj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Projecting Canadiens’ Josh Anderson Extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens surprised the hockey world this past season with a run to the Eastern Conference Final. It requires a full team effort to knock off a couple of&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-projecting-canadiens-josh-anderson-extension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-projecting-canadiens-josh-anderson-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacob Fowler in Laval: The Scenario That’s Gaining Ground]]></title><description><![CDATA[A month and a half ago, people were saying that the window to trade Samuel Montembeault was closing. After all, once July 1 passed, it would be harder to trade him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/jacob-fowler-in-laval-the-scenario-thats-gaining-ground/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/jacob-fowler-in-laval-the-scenario-thats-gaining-ground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Projecting Josh Anderson extension with Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens surprised the hockey world this past season with a run to the Eastern Conference Final. It requires a full team effort to knock off a couple of division rivals in a seven-game series, as the Canadiens did by defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/projecting-josh-anderson-extension-with-montreal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/projecting-josh-anderson-extension-with-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Projecting Canadiens’ Josh Anderson Extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens surprised the hockey world this past season with a run to the Eastern Conference Final. It requires a full team effort to knock off a couple of division rivals in a seven-game series, as the Canadiens did by defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/projecting-canadiens-josh-anderson-extension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/projecting-canadiens-josh-anderson-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Massive trade offer for Dylan Larkin reportedly submitted to Red Wings revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dylan Larkin saga has taken an interesting turn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-massive-trade-offer-for-dylan-larkin-reportedly-submitted-to-red-wings-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-massive-trade-offer-for-dylan-larkin-reportedly-submitted-to-red-wings-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I think Florian Xhekaj has every chance of making the team.']]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking ahead to the upcoming season, the Canadiens' offense is very similar to what we saw in 2025&ndash;2026. Since the Canadiens haven't added any players to the offense (and I'm not talking about skaters destined to play in Laval here), it's safe to assume that players from within the organization will get their chance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/i-think-florian-xhekaj-has-every-chance-of-making-the-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/i-think-florian-xhekaj-has-every-chance-of-making-the-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Canadiens Captain Projected To Miss Out On Team Canada At ASG]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to NHL.com's All-Star Game roster projection, Montreal Canadiens' Nick Suzuki is likely to miss the weekend's festivities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-captain-projected-to-miss-out-on-team-canada-at-asg/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-captain-projected-to-miss-out-on-team-canada-at-asg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Habs Daily: Caufield’s 60-Goal Potential, Xhekaj Contract Situation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the latest Montreal Canadiens news, including Cole Caufield's potential goal-scoring pace, Arber Xhekaj's contract, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-habs-daily-caufields-60-goal-potential-xhekaj-contract-situation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-habs-daily-caufields-60-goal-potential-xhekaj-contract-situation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportskeeda] - Stu Cowan floats Arber Xhekaj, Zachary Bolduc sign-and-trade deals as Canadiens keep both RFAs unsigned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj remains unsigned as training camp approaches. Negotiations between his camp and the Habs are progressing, but nothing has materialized yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportskeeda-stu-cowan-floats-arber-xhekaj-zachary-bolduc-sign-and-trade-deals-as-canadiens-keep-both-rfas-unsigned/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportskeeda-stu-cowan-floats-arber-xhekaj-zachary-bolduc-sign-and-trade-deals-as-canadiens-keep-both-rfas-unsigned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Canadiens must give Alex Newhook a chance to prove playoffs weren't a fluke]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the playoffs last season, the Montreal Canadiens got an unexpected performance from Alex Newhook. He emerged as one of their most productive forwards wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-must-give-alex-newhook-a-chance-to-prove-playoffs-werent-a-fluke/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-must-give-alex-newhook-a-chance-to-prove-playoffs-werent-a-fluke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - 2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #22 Hayden Paupanekis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction Coming in at number 22 is Hayden Paupanekis, a hulking 6&rsquo;5&Prime; centre from the WHL. The Montreal Canadiens have struck a solid balance of adding size and skill with their picks at the NHL draft, and the former was what they had in mind when they traded up to get Paupanekis in the third round in 2025. A prototypical power forward, he spent his 2025-26 season with the Memorial Cup host Kelowna Rockets, his first full season with that club. Marginal improvement was achieved, b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-22-hayden-paupanekis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-22-hayden-paupanekis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - Thursday Habs Headlines: Kent Hughes could still make moves this fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens news and notes We could see a trade this September or October as long as Kent Hughes can find the right &ldquo;dance partner&rdquo;. [] If no trades are made this offseason, Hughes can look back with no regrets given how his team is shaping up. [] Habs players reveal why they should stick to hockey instead of handyman tasks. [] Looking back at Nick Suzuki&rsquo;s recent achievements as he enters his 27th year. [] The Canadiens find themselves in an interesting position in an A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-thursday-habs-headlines-kent-hughes-could-still-make-moves-this-fall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-thursday-habs-headlines-kent-hughes-could-still-make-moves-this-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[HFTV Sports] - Ben Shelton celebrates reaching 2026 National Bank Open Final in Montreal 🔥📞]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hftv-sports-ben-shelton-celebrates-reaching-2026-national-bank-open-final-in-montreal-/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hftv-sports-ben-shelton-celebrates-reaching-2026-national-bank-open-final-in-montreal-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens, Oilers &amp; Maple Leafs Knies Again?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . The Canadiens, Oilers and Maple Leafs face big roster decisions, with sign-and-trades, Patrik Laine and Matthew Knies all in play. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-nhl-trade-talk-recap-canadiens-oilers-amp-maple-leafs-knies-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-nhl-trade-talk-recap-canadiens-oilers-amp-maple-leafs-knies-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - $75 million signing impacts two young forwards, including one intriguing option for the Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The well-known Elliotte Friedman has just reported an interesting piece of information involving three excellent young forwards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-75-million-signing-impacts-two-young-forwards-including-one-intriguing-option-for-the-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-75-million-signing-impacts-two-young-forwards-including-one-intriguing-option-for-the-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Canadiens Star Named NHL's Top Breakout Forward To Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Could this Canadiens forward have a big year in 2026-27?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-star-named-nhls-top-breakout-forward-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-star-named-nhls-top-breakout-forward-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Canadiens’ Two Biggest RFAs Could Be Part Of Sign-and-Trade Deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . The Montreal Gazette&rsquo;s Stu Cowan wrote in a recent article that two of the team's biggest RFA names could be part of sign-and-trade deals. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-canadiens-two-biggest-rfas-could-be-part-of-sign-and-trade-deals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-trade-talk-canadiens-two-biggest-rfas-could-be-part-of-sign-and-trade-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - The Bolduc &amp; Xhekaj Situation Is Very Suspicious |The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro August 12 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Stu Cowan joins Tony Marinaro to discuss Zack Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj&rsquo;s lengthy contract negotiations, if these players ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-the-bolduc-amp-xhekaj-situation-is-very-suspicious-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august-12-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-the-bolduc-amp-xhekaj-situation-is-very-suspicious-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august-12-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens’ Two Biggest RFAs Could Be Part Of Sign-and-Trade Deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Gazette&rsquo;s Stu Cowan suggested in a recent article that two of the team&rsquo;s biggest RFA names, Arber Xhekaj and Zack Bolduc, could be on the move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-two-biggest-rfas-could-be-part-of-sign-and-trade-deals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-two-biggest-rfas-could-be-part-of-sign-and-trade-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Canadiens thankfully were not close to a disastrous trade for this Vancouver star]]></title><description><![CDATA[For most of the summer, general manager Kent Hughes has talked about how frustrating it was to try to get a trade done. They were trying to be aggressive but we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-thankfully-were-not-close-to-a-disastrous-trade-for-this-vancouver-star/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-thankfully-were-not-close-to-a-disastrous-trade-for-this-vancouver-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Arber Xhekaj and a second Canadiens player could be headed for sign-and-trade deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arber Xhekaj is making headlines again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-arber-xhekaj-and-a-second-canadiens-player-could-be-headed-for-sign-and-trade-deals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-arber-xhekaj-and-a-second-canadiens-player-could-be-headed-for-sign-and-trade-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Everything points to a major Canadiens announcement involving Martin St-Louis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin St-Louis is entering the final year of his contract with the Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-everything-points-to-a-major-canadiens-announcement-involving-martin-st-louis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-everything-points-to-a-major-canadiens-announcement-involving-martin-st-louis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Canadiens Have An Intriguing Trade Target To Consider On Flames]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Flames forward could be a solid pickup for the Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-have-an-intriguing-trade-target-to-consider-on-flames/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-have-an-intriguing-trade-target-to-consider-on-flames/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Kent Hughes and the Canadiens may have landed a gem up front: 'He reminds me of Stankoven']]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's another interesting acquisition by Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens and one worth taking a closer look at.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-and-the-canadiens-may-have-landed-a-gem-up-front-he-reminds-me-of-stankoven/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-and-the-canadiens-may-have-landed-a-gem-up-front-he-reminds-me-of-stankoven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Digest] - WILD move incoming? - Multiple Habs Signing Updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have a choice to make on Bolduc and Xhekaj, and one reporter just dropped a scenario that could flip the whole situation on its head. ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-wild-move-incoming-multiple-habs-signing-updates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-wild-move-incoming-multiple-habs-signing-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes has little room for error with Jacob Fowler waiting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Going into last season, the Montreal Canadiens' unquestioned starter was Samuel Montembeault. He was coming off the best season of his career, helping the Canad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-jakub-dobes-has-little-room-for-error-with-jacob-fowler-waiting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-jakub-dobes-has-little-room-for-error-with-jacob-fowler-waiting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sign-and-trade' for Arber Xhekaj and Zachary Bolduc: Stu Cowan is optimistic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadiens still have two major issues to resolve before the start of the upcoming season. Arber Xhekaj's&hellip; and Zachary Bolduc's. Sasha Pastujov also needs to sign a contract, but everyone agrees that this is slightly less important than potentially signing Bolduc and Xhekaj.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sign-and-trade-for-arber-xhekaj-and-zachary-bolduc-stu-cowan-is-optimistic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sign-and-trade-for-arber-xhekaj-and-zachary-bolduc-stu-cowan-is-optimistic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Buzz] - Montreal Canadiens Second Line Targets: Short, Medium &amp; Long-Term Options]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Montreal Canadiens' second line forward search continues, here are three potential targets for the club in the short, medium and long-term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hockey-buzz-montreal-canadiens-second-line-targets-short-medium-amp-long-term-options/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hockey-buzz-montreal-canadiens-second-line-targets-short-medium-amp-long-term-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Jakub Dobes a-t-il sa place dans le top 10 des meilleurs gardiens de la LNH? 🤔 | #lesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-jakub-dobes-a-t-il-sa-place-dans-le-top-10-des-meilleurs-gardiens-de-la-lnh-lesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-jakub-dobes-a-t-il-sa-place-dans-le-top-10-des-meilleurs-gardiens-de-la-lnh-lesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Canadiens Videos] - What handyman tasks can Habs players do? #Shorts #Handyman]]></title><description><![CDATA[SUBSCRIBE: http://goha.bs/1qHH4pZ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-videos-what-handyman-tasks-can-habs-players-do-shorts-handyman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-videos-what-handyman-tasks-can-habs-players-do-shorts-handyman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where Did the Sudden Patrik Laine Rumor Wave Come From?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;ve noticed Patrik Laine&lsquo;s name popping up everywhere over the past few days, you&rsquo;re not imagining things &mdash; but it&rsquo;s also not entirely clear why he&rsquo;s suddenly front-page news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/where-did-the-sudden-patrik-laine-rumor-wave-come-from/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/where-did-the-sudden-patrik-laine-rumor-wave-come-from/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What handyman tasks can Habs players do? #Shorts #Handyman]]></title><description><![CDATA[What handyman tasks can Habs players do? #Shorts #Handyman]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/what-handyman-tasks-can-habs-players-do-shorts-handyman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/what-handyman-tasks-can-habs-players-do-shorts-handyman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - The Canadiens may already have Arber Xhekaj's replacement lined up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly two and a half months after its last game, the Montreal Canadiens haven't made changes on defense, and Arber Xhekaj's future keeps generating plenty of buzz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-the-canadiens-may-already-have-arber-xhekajs-replacement-lined-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-the-canadiens-may-already-have-arber-xhekajs-replacement-lined-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Hage: Here’s what it would take to trade him, according to Tony Marinaro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Hage is one of the most highly regarded prospects in the Canadiens' organization. We love him because of his story&hellip; but also because of his talent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/michael-hage-heres-what-it-would-take-to-trade-him-according-to-tony-marinaro/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/michael-hage-heres-what-it-would-take-to-trade-him-according-to-tony-marinaro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Canadiens] - Canadiens à tout faire | Canadiens de Montréal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Les joueurs des Canadiens d&eacute;voilent quelles t&acirc;ches d'homme &agrave; tout faire ils seraient capables d'effectuer &agrave; la maison]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-canadiens-canadiens-tout-faire-canadiens-de-montral/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-canadiens-canadiens-tout-faire-canadiens-de-montral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - What To Expect From Canadiens' Caufield This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[After finishing last season as the runner-up in the Rocket Richard Trophy race, Montreal Canadiens sniper Cole Caufield will look to build on that performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-what-to-expect-from-canadiens-caufield-this-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-what-to-expect-from-canadiens-caufield-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Florian Xhekaj]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we get into the dog days of summer and until training camp, thesickpodcast.com will profile Montreal Canadiens players based on their expected role for the 2026-27 NHL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-florian-xhekaj/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-florian-xhekaj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Vancouver Sun] - Cowan: Sign-and-trade deal could be in works for Canadiens blue-liner Arber Xhekaj]]></title><description><![CDATA[And Zachary Bolduc could be in the same boat as the Habs' restricted free agents remain unsigned late into summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/vancouver-sun-cowan-sign-and-trade-deal-could-be-in-works-for-canadiens-blue-liner-arber-xhekaj/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/vancouver-sun-cowan-sign-and-trade-deal-could-be-in-works-for-canadiens-blue-liner-arber-xhekaj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jakub Dobes is the 11th-best goaltender in the NHL (according to Martin Biron)]]></title><description><![CDATA[If there's one thing to take away from the Canadiens' 25-26 season, it's Jakub Dobes' breakout performance in goal. The young goaltender has proven himself and helped the Habs reach the conference finals in the most recent playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/jakub-dobes-is-the-11th-best-goaltender-in-the-nhl-according-to-martin-biron/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/jakub-dobes-is-the-11th-best-goaltender-in-the-nhl-according-to-martin-biron/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Patrick Roy reunites with former Canadiens teammates as images ignite major buzz in Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several fans are calling for Patrick Roy to return to the Montreal Canadiens organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-patrick-roy-reunites-with-former-canadiens-teammates-as-images-ignite-major-buzz-in-montreal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-patrick-roy-reunites-with-former-canadiens-teammates-as-images-ignite-major-buzz-in-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - What kind of return could the Habs demand for Michael Hage? | #montrealcanadiens #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-what-kind-of-return-could-the-habs-demand-for-michael-hage-montrealcanadiens-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-what-kind-of-return-could-the-habs-demand-for-michael-hage-montrealcanadiens-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['David Reinbacher would be the worst player to trade right now.']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ah, David Reinbacher&hellip; It seems like people have always been cautious when talking about him ever since he was drafted three years ago. And that's understandable: the young player has been injured a few times, and we haven't seen him reach his full potential.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/david-reinbacher-would-be-the-worst-player-to-trade-right-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/david-reinbacher-would-be-the-worst-player-to-trade-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - NHL Rumors: Patrik Laine, and Samuel Montembeault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrik Laine continues to look for a contract for next season. A change of scenery might do Samuel Montembeault some good.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-patrik-laine-and-samuel-montembeault/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-patrik-laine-and-samuel-montembeault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - A 6-foot-4 potential trade target emerges for the Canadiens to fill a major need]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens are still looking for a rugged right-shot defenseman, and a new name has surfaced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-6-foot-4-potential-trade-target-emerges-for-the-canadiens-to-fill-a-major-need/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-6-foot-4-potential-trade-target-emerges-for-the-canadiens-to-fill-a-major-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Zharovsky &amp; Mooney May Not Have A Future In Montreal... | The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro Clips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Wilde joins Tony Marinaro to discuss Alexander Zharovsky and LJ Mooney's uncertain future within the Montreal Canadiens organization!Subscribe to our c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-zharovsky-amp-mooney-may-not-have-a-future-in-montreal-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-clips/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-zharovsky-amp-mooney-may-not-have-a-future-in-montreal-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-clips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Wilde: Now is NOT the time to trade David Reinbacher! | #montrealcanadiens #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-wilde-now-is-not-the-time-to-trade-david-reinbacher-montrealcanadiens-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-wilde-now-is-not-the-time-to-trade-david-reinbacher-montrealcanadiens-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Le Sick Podcast Avec Tony Marinaro 13/08/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sur cet &eacute;pisode de Le Sick Podcast, Tony Marinaro et Alexis Lavoie-Martel reviennent sur l'actualit&eacute; dans le monde du sport!Abonnez-vous :https://www.youtube...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-le-sick-podcast-avec-tony-marinaro-130826/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-le-sick-podcast-avec-tony-marinaro-130826/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Canadiens: What To Expect From Struble This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jayden Struble will be playing for his future with the Montreal Canadiens this season, and he'll need to make a statement if he doesn't want to fall down in the hierarchy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-what-to-expect-from-struble-this-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-what-to-expect-from-struble-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Canadiens prospect officially ruled out and set to miss Montreal training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have new development with the Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-prospect-officially-ruled-out-and-set-to-miss-montreal-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-prospect-officially-ruled-out-and-set-to-miss-montreal-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Canadiens Analysis: The Next Step For Caufield Is 60 Goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that Cole Caufield has reached the 50-goal mark, can he push his production to the next level in 2026-27?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-canadiens-analysis-the-next-step-for-caufield-is-60-goals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-canadiens-analysis-the-next-step-for-caufield-is-60-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Which Habs prospect currently makes for the best trade asset? | #montrealcanadiens #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-which-habs-prospect-currently-makes-for-the-best-trade-asset-montrealcanadiens-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-which-habs-prospect-currently-makes-for-the-best-trade-asset-montrealcanadiens-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - A Samuel Montembeault trade is now being called for in Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens' summer is dragging on, and a familiar name is now calling for Samuel Montembeault to be moved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-samuel-montembeault-trade-is-now-being-called-for-in-montreal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-samuel-montembeault-trade-is-now-being-called-for-in-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlantic Division: A Tougher Race For The Montreal Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s hard to believe that we are already in mid-August and that soon, NHL teams will take to the ice for training camp. As the 2026-27 season approaches, the landscape in the Atlantic Division has changed substantially.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/atlantic-division-a-tougher-race-for-the-montreal-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/atlantic-division-a-tougher-race-for-the-montreal-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - 3 Risk-Free Montreal Canadiens Free Agent Targets]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are three risk-free Montreal Canadiens free agent targets, despite a 2026 unrestricted free agent (UFA) market that was less than ripe with juicy options for NHL teams to pursue. Heading into the summer, the Habs needed to strengthen their line-up in several areas. They were expected to pursue trades for high-end targets since the &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/last-word-on-sports-3-risk-free-montreal-canadiens-free-agent-targets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/last-word-on-sports-3-risk-free-montreal-canadiens-free-agent-targets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - 'I've never seen anything like that': Jakub Dobes causes a frenzy at Canadiens event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens organization has just released an interesting official statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-ive-never-seen-anything-like-that-jakub-dobes-causes-a-frenzy-at-canadiens-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-ive-never-seen-anything-like-that-jakub-dobes-causes-a-frenzy-at-canadiens-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Kent Hughes Will Have No Regrets After Canadiens Quiet Offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens entered this offseason with some very defined holes in the lineup that would ideally be upgraded over the summer. As we approach the middle of August, none&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-kent-hughes-will-have-no-regrets-after-canadiens-quiet-offseason/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-kent-hughes-will-have-no-regrets-after-canadiens-quiet-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryce Pickford: A 'luxury dilemma' is looming for Kent Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryce Pickford&rsquo;s value continues to be a topic of discussion. The defenseman, who is recovering from surgery and will likely rejoin the Rocket once he's fit enough to do so, divides opinion when it comes to evaluating him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/bryce-pickford-a-luxury-dilemma-is-looming-for-kent-hughes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/bryce-pickford-a-luxury-dilemma-is-looming-for-kent-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - How Much Would Canadiens’ Stars Cost if They Signed Extensions This Offseason?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Timing can make an enormous difference when signing players in the NHL. Over the last few years, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes has made a habit of getting ahead&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-how-much-would-canadiens-stars-cost-if-they-signed-extensions-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-how-much-would-canadiens-stars-cost-if-they-signed-extensions-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[RDS] - Les anciens veulent une équipe plus robuste]]></title><description><![CDATA[&Ccedil;a discutait d&rsquo;Arber Xhekaj m&ecirc;me &agrave; un souper r&eacute;unissant une vingtaine de champions de la coupe Stanley. Pourquoi? Parce que plusieurs anciens du Canadien consid&egrave;rent qu&rsquo;une hausse de robustesse serait b&eacute;n&eacute;fique &agrave; l&rsquo;&eacute;dition actuelle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-les-anciens-veulent-une-quipe-plus-robuste/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-les-anciens-veulent-une-quipe-plus-robuste/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Left-shot defenceman traded by Kent Hughes opens up about leaving Montreal: 'It's not easy']]></title><description><![CDATA[The logjam on the Montreal Canadiens' blue line has claimed another victim.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-left-shot-defenceman-traded-by-kent-hughes-opens-up-about-leaving-montreal-its-not-easy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-left-shot-defenceman-traded-by-kent-hughes-opens-up-about-leaving-montreal-its-not-easy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Habs Daily: Bolduc Prediction, Xhekaj Potential, 1986 Cup Champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the latest Montreal Canadiens news, including Florian Xhekaj's prospect ranking, Bolduc's contract situation, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-habs-daily-bolduc-prediction-xhekaj-potential-1986-cup-champions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-habs-daily-bolduc-prediction-xhekaj-potential-1986-cup-champions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Canadiens’ Slafkovsky Projected To Make Team World Roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to NHL.com, the Montreal Canadiens could have one player on Team World at the All-Star Game, but it may not be the player you thought...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-slafkovsky-projected-to-make-team-world-roster/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-slafkovsky-projected-to-make-team-world-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Canadiens] - Can the #montrealcanadiens win the division? How about the Eastern Conference? #habs #canadiensmtl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/locked-on-canadiens-can-the-montrealcanadiens-win-the-division-how-about-the-eastern-conference-habs-canadiensmtl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/locked-on-canadiens-can-the-montrealcanadiens-win-the-division-how-about-the-eastern-conference-habs-canadiensmtl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - This surprising Canadiens player is headed for a break out season]]></title><description><![CDATA[After bouncing around to a few different teams, this Canadiens player with a new contract is ready for a career year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-this-surprising-canadiens-player-is-headed-for-a-break-out-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-this-surprising-canadiens-player-is-headed-for-a-break-out-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - 2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #23 Sasha Pastujov]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction The Montreal Canadiens have given their AHL affiliate a considerable makeover this off-season. A number of players, including a few fixtures of this series, have been shipped out in one-for-trades. One of the departures was Sean Farrell, traded on July 27 to the Anaheim Ducks. In his place comes Sasha Pastujov, one draft class younger than Farrell. Anaheim&rsquo;s scouts has witnessed an impressive season with the U.S. National Team Development Program in which Pastujov finished wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-23-sasha-pastujov/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-23-sasha-pastujov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - Wednesday Habs Headlines: Quiet, but not idle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens news and notes Extensions to Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobes highlight a quiet Canadiens off-season. [] St&eacute;phane Richer says Cole Caufield is born to score goals. [ | ] Members of the 1986 Stanley Cup champion Montreal Canadiens got together for a round of golf, minus one pivotal player. [ | | | ] The 11th edition of the Classique KR raised $67,000 for the Montreal Canadiens Children&rsquo;s Foundation, with Alexandre Carrier, Dobes, and Jayden Struble joining the festivit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-wednesday-habs-headlines-quiet-but-not-idle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-wednesday-habs-headlines-quiet-but-not-idle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Canadiens] - SHIFTING POWER in the Atlantic: Will Montreal Canadiens or Tampa Bay Lightning CONTROL the division?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens enter the new season with high expectations as Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield anchor a youthful, dynamic core. Can Montreal claim the top s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/locked-on-canadiens-shifting-power-in-the-atlantic-will-montreal-canadiens-or-tampa-bay-lightning-control-the-division/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/locked-on-canadiens-shifting-power-in-the-atlantic-will-montreal-canadiens-or-tampa-bay-lightning-control-the-division/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cole Caufield’s 50 Goals: Stéphane Richer Explains How He Handled the Situation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year, as we all remember, Cole Caufield scored 50 goals. But above all, we remember that it was tough toward the end. There was a lot of attention focused on the quest for 50 goals because it was an event everyone wanted to witness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/cole-caufields-50-goals-stphane-richer-explains-how-he-handled-the-situation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/cole-caufields-50-goals-stphane-richer-explains-how-he-handled-the-situation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - NHL agent makes major claim about where the league is expanding next]]></title><description><![CDATA[Player agent Allan Walsh has made a major statement about the future of the NHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-nhl-agent-makes-major-claim-about-where-the-league-is-expanding-next/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-nhl-agent-makes-major-claim-about-where-the-league-is-expanding-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Canadiens should give Zachary Bolduc another chance on the team’s top line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zachary Bolduc&rsquo;s debut season with the Montreal Canadiens definitely did not go the way he would have wanted. Bolduc was one of the Canadiens' prized acquisitio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-should-give-zachary-bolduc-another-chance-on-the-teams-top-line/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-should-give-zachary-bolduc-another-chance-on-the-teams-top-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Jacob Fowler makes an intriguing move just before Montreal Canadiens camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens received some good news regarding an important piece of the team's future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-jacob-fowler-makes-an-intriguing-move-just-before-montreal-canadiens-camp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-jacob-fowler-makes-an-intriguing-move-just-before-montreal-canadiens-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zachary Bolduc admits it: there are still 'a few details' to work out before signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zachary Bolduc has not yet signed his contract for the upcoming season. What's complicating matters? That's a question best directed at Kent Hughes and the player himself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/zachary-bolduc-admits-it-there-are-still-a-few-details-to-work-out-before-signing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/zachary-bolduc-admits-it-there-are-still-a-few-details-to-work-out-before-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Canadiens Have Trade Target To Consider In 6-Foot-4 Defender]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadiens should consider targeting this blueliner to add to their depth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-have-trade-target-to-consider-in-6-foot-4-defender/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-have-trade-target-to-consider-in-6-foot-4-defender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Canadiens Goalie Named Among NHL's Top Breakout Candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will this Canadiens goalie have a big year in 2026-27?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-goalie-named-among-nhls-top-breakout-candidates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-goalie-named-among-nhls-top-breakout-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Arber Xhekaj trade market heats up as another team enters the mix]]></title><description><![CDATA[The market for Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj appears to be heating up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-arber-xhekaj-trade-market-heats-up-as-another-team-enters-the-mix/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-arber-xhekaj-trade-market-heats-up-as-another-team-enters-the-mix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Digest] - The Habs just got some really great news...]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens get a great update on Alexander Zharovsky's development, plus look ahead to Florian Xhekaj's impact, and some comments from a legend o...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-the-habs-just-got-some-really-great-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-the-habs-just-got-some-really-great-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrik Laine Comes to the Maple Leafs, But Who Leaves?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was reading through some of the comments from Toronto Maple Leafs fans about the possibility of Patrik Laine coming to Toronto, and there&rsquo;s one thing that really stood out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/patrik-laine-comes-to-the-maple-leafs-but-who-leaves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/patrik-laine-comes-to-the-maple-leafs-but-who-leaves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If Patrik Laine goes to the Maple Leafs, who leaves?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bottom line is that there is some skepticism. Sometimes it&rsquo;s not about whether the player fits. It&rsquo;s about what has to move for him to fit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/if-patrik-laine-goes-to-the-maple-leafs-who-leaves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/if-patrik-laine-goes-to-the-maple-leafs-who-leaves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - The Best Habs Trade Asset Currently Is… | The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro August 11 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Brian Wilde joins Tony Marinaro to take a look at the Montreal Canadiens&rsquo; prospect pool and determine which players woul...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-the-best-habs-trade-asset-currently-is-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august-11-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-the-best-habs-trade-asset-currently-is-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august-11-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Canadiens have plenty of options to replace Brendan Gallagher as alternate captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[This offseason, the Montreal Canadiens traded Brendan Gallagher to the Vancouver Canucks. It certainly was a tough decision as the Canadiens drafted Gallagher b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-have-plenty-of-options-to-replace-brendan-gallagher-as-alternate-captain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-have-plenty-of-options-to-replace-brendan-gallagher-as-alternate-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Kent Hughes is finally making moves as a big Canadiens announcement reportedly nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens' quiet summer could soon be coming to an end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-is-finally-making-moves-as-a-big-canadiens-announcement-reportedly-nears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-is-finally-making-moves-as-a-big-canadiens-announcement-reportedly-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here are the teams that have been linked to Patrik Laine this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrik Laine still doesn&rsquo;t have a contract for next season. Where will he play in '26&ndash;'27? Will he have to go through a PTO (professional tryout) to get another chance to play in the National Hockey League?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/here-are-the-teams-that-have-been-linked-to-patrik-laine-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/here-are-the-teams-that-have-been-linked-to-patrik-laine-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Stanley Cup champion stands out as the one free agent Kent Hughes could target]]></title><description><![CDATA[Among the free agents still available, only one name would really make sense for the Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-stanley-cup-champion-stands-out-as-the-one-free-agent-kent-hughes-could-target/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-stanley-cup-champion-stands-out-as-the-one-free-agent-kent-hughes-could-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Former Canadiens’ defenseman’s Son Is Still A Habs Fan]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a while since Boyd Petry's dad played for the Canadiens, but the youngster hasn't forgotten about the Habs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-former-canadiens-defensemans-son-is-still-a-habs-fan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-former-canadiens-defensemans-son-is-still-a-habs-fan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - "What Kent has obviously done &amp; what Jeff has helped him with has been tremendous" | #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-what-kent-has-obviously-done-amp-what-jeff-has-helped-him-with-has-been-tremendous-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-what-kent-has-obviously-done-amp-what-jeff-has-helped-him-with-has-been-tremendous-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Le Sick Podcast Avec Tony Marinaro 12/08/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sur cet &eacute;pisode de Le Sick Podcast, Martin Biron se joint &agrave; Tony Marinaro et Alexis Lavoie-Martel!Abonnez-vous :https://www.youtube.com/@UCPNJq6o7uf5_y3_wC7L...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-le-sick-podcast-avec-tony-marinaro-120826/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-le-sick-podcast-avec-tony-marinaro-120826/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[RDS] - Une absence difficile à accepter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus d&rsquo;une trentaine de membres de l&rsquo;&eacute;dition championne du Canadien en 1986 &eacute;taient r&eacute;unis, &agrave; l&rsquo;Invitation Serge Savard, mais l&rsquo;absence de Claude Lemieux &eacute;tait tr&egrave;s difficile &agrave; accepter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-une-absence-difficile-accepter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-une-absence-difficile-accepter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacob Fowler will play in the LSHL tonight (along with Ivan Demidov)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadiens fans really love Jacob Fowler. The American goaltender is seen as Montreal's next great No. 1&hellip; and ever since he was drafted three years ago, in 2023, he's been compared to Carey Price.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/jacob-fowler-will-play-in-the-lshl-tonight-along-with-ivan-demidov/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/jacob-fowler-will-play-in-the-lshl-tonight-along-with-ivan-demidov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Juraj Slafkovsky honored in Slovakia with a distinction never awarded before]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nous avons un communiqu&eacute; officiel sp&eacute;cial &agrave; rapporter, impliquant un attaquant de 22 ans du Canadien de Montr&eacute;al.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-juraj-slafkovsky-honored-in-slovakia-with-a-distinction-never-awarded-before/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-juraj-slafkovsky-honored-in-slovakia-with-a-distinction-never-awarded-before/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Arber Xhekaj trade rumours take a major turn after insider reveals new details]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arber Xhekaj's future with the Montreal Canadiens continues to generate plenty of buzz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-arber-xhekaj-trade-rumours-take-a-major-turn-after-insider-reveals-new-details/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-arber-xhekaj-trade-rumours-take-a-major-turn-after-insider-reveals-new-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillip Danault Is a Player You Appreciate More Over Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are players who make you notice them because they score. Then there are players who make you notice them because the other team suddenly doesn't seem to be getting anything done.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/phillip-danault-is-a-player-you-appreciate-more-over-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/phillip-danault-is-a-player-you-appreciate-more-over-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Owen Beck]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we get into the dog days of summer and until training camp, thesickpodcast.com will profile Montreal Canadiens players based on their expected role for the 2026-27 NHL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-owen-beck/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-owen-beck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - The Lane Hutson vs Jake Sanderson debate isn't going away anytime soon... | #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-the-lane-hutson-vs-jake-sanderson-debate-isnt-going-away-anytime-soon-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-the-lane-hutson-vs-jake-sanderson-debate-isnt-going-away-anytime-soon-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many fans believe that Samuel Montembeault will stay in Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let&rsquo;s take a look at the Canadiens&rsquo; goalies. Currently, the Canadiens have three goalies capable of playing in the NHL. In reality, the situation hasn't changed since the end of the 2025&ndash;2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/many-fans-believe-that-samuel-montembeault-will-stay-in-montreal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/many-fans-believe-that-samuel-montembeault-will-stay-in-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Top 20 Canadiens Prospects: Xhekaj Is Defying The Odds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the top 20 Montreal Canadiens prospects, with a focus on rough-and-tumble forward Florian Xhekaj.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-top-20-canadiens-prospects-xhekaj-is-defying-the-odds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-top-20-canadiens-prospects-xhekaj-is-defying-the-odds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - The top five remaining NHL restricted free agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[As training camp gets closer, are any of these RFAs at threat of missing the preseason &ndash; and maybe even the regular season?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-the-top-five-remaining-nhl-restricted-free-agents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-the-top-five-remaining-nhl-restricted-free-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Jakub Dobes surprises with his response about Samuel Montembeault and the Canadiens' goalie situation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jakub Dobes has no interest in getting involved in the Montreal Canadiens' decisions in goal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-jakub-dobes-surprises-with-his-response-about-samuel-montembeault-and-the-canadiens-goalie-situation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-jakub-dobes-surprises-with-his-response-about-samuel-montembeault-and-the-canadiens-goalie-situation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juraj Slafkovsky: the first honorary citizen in his city’s history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juraj Slafkovsky hasn't always had an easy relationship with his country. Let's just put it that way. He's never been afraid to criticize Slovakia's hockey people when things didn't go his way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/juraj-slafkovsky-the-first-honorary-citizen-in-his-citys-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/juraj-slafkovsky-the-first-honorary-citizen-in-his-citys-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Major Canadiens Faux Pas By The Hockey Hall Of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hockey Hall of Fame is a can't-miss attraction for any hockey fan who visits Toronto. It's impressive to see so many pieces of hockey history, but my latest visit left me disappointed with one part of the exhibition...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-major-canadiens-faux-pas-by-the-hockey-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-major-canadiens-faux-pas-by-the-hockey-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Marinaro: Lane Hutson could be in serious discussion for a Norris trophy next year | #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-marinaro-lane-hutson-could-be-in-serious-discussion-for-a-norris-trophy-next-year-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-marinaro-lane-hutson-could-be-in-serious-discussion-for-a-norris-trophy-next-year-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrik Laine Linked To Multiple Teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Failing to land a contract for the 2026-27 season through the first few months of the offseason, winger Patrik Laine could find a new home relatively soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/patrik-laine-linked-to-multiple-teams/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/patrik-laine-linked-to-multiple-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Insider reveals new details on Canadiens-Maple Leafs trade talks involving several players]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens are looking for a big, physical right-shot defenseman, and one name has resurfaced as a possible answer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-insider-reveals-new-details-on-canadiens-maple-leafs-trade-talks-involving-several-players/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-insider-reveals-new-details-on-canadiens-maple-leafs-trade-talks-involving-several-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Le Sick Podcast Avec Tony Marinaro 11/08/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sur cet &eacute;pisode de Le Sick Podcast, Arcadio Marcuzzi se joint &agrave; Tony Marinaro et Alexis Lavoie-Martel!Abonnez-vous :https://www.youtube.com/@UCPNJq6o7uf5_y3_...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-le-sick-podcast-avec-tony-marinaro-110826/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-le-sick-podcast-avec-tony-marinaro-110826/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zachary Bolduc: A Proposed $42 Million Contract That Raises Questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[How many restricted free agents are still unsigned in the NHL? According to PuckPedia, there are eight. According to CapWages, there are 17. But if you check Spotrac, the number is as high as 40 restricted free agents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/zachary-bolduc-a-proposed-42-million-contract-that-raises-questions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/zachary-bolduc-a-proposed-42-million-contract-that-raises-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Young Canadiens defenseman breaks his silence after trade to Rangers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A well-liked Montreal Canadiens player has joined the New York Rangers organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-young-canadiens-defenseman-breaks-his-silence-after-trade-to-rangers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-young-canadiens-defenseman-breaks-his-silence-after-trade-to-rangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Trusted Pundit Claims Maple Leafs Among Teams Linked to Patrik Laine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Maple Leafs look completely different heading into the 2026-27 season, and have made some moves that prove they are willing to do whatever it takes to get back&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-trusted-pundit-claims-maple-leafs-among-teams-linked-to-patrik-laine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-trusted-pundit-claims-maple-leafs-among-teams-linked-to-patrik-laine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens: The Problem with Paying a Player $15 Million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last night, Pierre McGuire was a guest on the Sick Podcast. Along with Tony Marinaro, who's back from vacation, they discussed the Canadiens' salary structure, among other topics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-the-problem-with-paying-a-player-15-million/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-the-problem-with-paying-a-player-15-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Revisiting the Canadiens’ Ben Chiarot Trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Kent Hughes took over as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens in 2022, one of his first major tasks was maximizing the value of the veterans left on a&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-revisiting-the-canadiens-ben-chiarot-trade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-revisiting-the-canadiens-ben-chiarot-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revisiting the Canadiens’ Ben Chiarot Trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Kent Hughes took over as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens in 2022, one of his first major tasks was maximizing the value of the veterans left on a team headed toward a rebuild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/revisiting-the-canadiens-ben-chiarot-trade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/revisiting-the-canadiens-ben-chiarot-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Canadiens' Nick Suzuki is laying the foundation for a Hall of Fame career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past three years, The Athletic has put together its list of players who might one day end up in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Since the Montreal Canadiens w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-nick-suzuki-is-laying-the-foundation-for-a-hall-of-fame-career/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-nick-suzuki-is-laying-the-foundation-for-a-hall-of-fame-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Arber Xhekaj's touching message to Joe Veleno after his departure says it all]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several Montreal Canadiens players took the time to acknowledge an important departure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-arber-xhekajs-touching-message-to-joe-veleno-after-his-departure-says-it-all/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-arber-xhekajs-touching-message-to-joe-veleno-after-his-departure-says-it-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Zharovsky: Well-Supported at His KHL Training Camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[As you may know, the KHL season always starts a few weeks before the NHL season. The result? A prospect like Alexander Zharovsky, who's being closely watched by Canadiens fans, is already in training camp mode in his native Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/alexander-zharovsky-well-supported-at-his-khl-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/alexander-zharovsky-well-supported-at-his-khl-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - What To Expect From Canadiens’ Danault This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[What should we expect from Montreal Canadiens veteran center Phillip Danault this season? An audition to show that the Canadiens still need him and will do past this year as well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-what-to-expect-from-canadiens-danault-this-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-what-to-expect-from-canadiens-danault-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Habs Daily: Bolduc Contract Situation, Mooney Projection, Hutson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the latest Montreal Canadiens news, including Zachary Bolduc's contract situation, L.J. Mooney's prospect ranking, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-habs-daily-bolduc-contract-situation-mooney-projection-hutson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-habs-daily-bolduc-contract-situation-mooney-projection-hutson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - 2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #24 Tyler Thorpe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Thorpe is coming off his first complete professional season of hockey with the Laval Rocket, and it was a year that highlighted plenty for the 20-year-old forward. In 68 games, he potted four goals and tallied 12 assists to go along with 77 penalty minutes in mostly a bottom-six checking role for Pascal Vincent. While the counting stats don&rsquo;t look super appealing, Thorpe&rsquo;s penchant for nastiness made him a fan favourite and a staple for the Rocket&rsquo;s style of play. Standin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-24-tyler-thorpe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-24-tyler-thorpe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jakub Dobes: Kevin Raphaël had never seen anything like that from a player in Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jakub Dobes has become one of the most popular players among Canadiens fans. But just how popular? Kevin Rapha&euml;l got a pretty clear answer this past weekend during the 11th edition of the KR Classic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/jakub-dobes-kevin-raphal-had-never-seen-anything-like-that-from-a-player-in-montreal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/jakub-dobes-kevin-raphal-had-never-seen-anything-like-that-from-a-player-in-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Carey Price made a hilarious request to GM Mike Grier after his trade to the Sharks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carey Price isn't letting go of hockey that easily. The former Canadiens goaltender called the Sharks GM this summer with an unusual request.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-carey-price-made-a-hilarious-request-to-gm-mike-grier-after-his-trade-to-the-sharks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-carey-price-made-a-hilarious-request-to-gm-mike-grier-after-his-trade-to-the-sharks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Is Lane Hutson A Top 5 Defenseman In The NHL? | The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro August 10 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the NHL Network&rsquo;s top 20 defensemen ranking, Lane Hutson cracking the top ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-is-lane-hutson-a-top-5-defenseman-in-the-nhl-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august-10-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-is-lane-hutson-a-top-5-defenseman-in-the-nhl-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august-10-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[HFTV Sports] - Montreal Alouettes fans react to being TOP of the CFL 🔥]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hftv-sports-montreal-alouettes-fans-react-to-being-top-of-the-cfl-/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hftv-sports-montreal-alouettes-fans-react-to-being-top-of-the-cfl-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Carey Price confirms a major Montreal Canadiens rumor that will get fans talking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carey Price confirmed a rumor that is going to get plenty of Montreal Canadiens fans talking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-carey-price-confirms-a-major-montreal-canadiens-rumor-that-will-get-fans-talking/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-carey-price-confirms-a-major-montreal-canadiens-rumor-that-will-get-fans-talking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Canadiens never gave Max Pacioretty the offensive help he deserved]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens scored the sixth-most goals in the NHL last season while possessing two of the league's more offensively gifted players. Cole Caufield wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-never-gave-max-pacioretty-the-offensive-help-he-deserved/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-canadiens-never-gave-max-pacioretty-the-offensive-help-he-deserved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Kent Hughes could lose a Canadiens forward for nothing in the next few days]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens could lose the rights to a forward without getting anything in return.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-could-lose-a-canadiens-forward-for-nothing-in-the-next-few-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-could-lose-a-canadiens-forward-for-nothing-in-the-next-few-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Canadiens Are Taking a Patient Approach With Vinzenz Rohrer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes the most interesting player-development decisions are the ones that don't involve an NHL roster at all. The Montreal Canadiens have loaned forward Vinzenz Rohrer to EV Zug of Switzerland's National League, giving the 21-year-old another opportunity to play meaningful hockey rather than sit around waiting for a chance in North America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-canadiens-are-taking-a-patient-approach-with-vinzenz-rohrer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-canadiens-are-taking-a-patient-approach-with-vinzenz-rohrer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players still available: There&rsquo;s only one who would be a 'logical' fit for the CH]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadiens fans are still waiting to see the team take concrete action in preparation for next season. I have respect for Alex Belzile&hellip; but it's not the veteran's signing that's caught my attention since the start of the summer with the Habs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/players-still-available-therersquos-only-one-who-would-be-a-logical-fit-for-the-ch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/players-still-available-therersquos-only-one-who-would-be-a-logical-fit-for-the-ch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Lane Hutson makes a massive leap in NHL Network's ranking of the league's best defensemen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nous avons finalement un verdict, impliquant le jeune d&eacute;fenseur du Canadien de Montr&eacute;al.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-lane-hutson-makes-a-massive-leap-in-nhl-networks-ranking-of-the-leagues-best-defensemen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-lane-hutson-makes-a-massive-leap-in-nhl-networks-ranking-of-the-leagues-best-defensemen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Canadiens Analysis: Evaluating Bolduc Value, Potential Cap Hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens are yet to re-sign Zach Bolduc, one of the most interesting young players in the lineup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-canadiens-analysis-evaluating-bolduc-value-potential-cap-hit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-canadiens-analysis-evaluating-bolduc-value-potential-cap-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Carey Price identifies the special traits in Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carey Price is considered one of the best goalies in Montreal Canadiens' history, but sees something in both of the current goalies that one day could have them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-carey-price-identifies-the-special-traits-in-jakub-dobes-and-jacob-fowler/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-carey-price-identifies-the-special-traits-in-jakub-dobes-and-jacob-fowler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Ex-Canadiens Forward Still Looking For New Team After Buyout]]></title><description><![CDATA[This former Canadiens forward remains unsigned at this point in the off-season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-ex-canadiens-forward-still-looking-for-new-team-after-buyout/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-ex-canadiens-forward-still-looking-for-new-team-after-buyout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Digest] - This is not going to be easy...]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have a lot of questions with respect to the d corps but also some very promising looks forward including LJ Mooney and Lane Hutson. Jo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-this-is-not-going-to-be-easy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-this-is-not-going-to-be-easy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Canadiens organization signs 22-year-old right-shot defenseman with championship pedigree]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have a signing to announce within the Montreal Canadiens organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-organization-signs-22-year-old-right-shot-defenseman-with-championship-pedigree/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-organization-signs-22-year-old-right-shot-defenseman-with-championship-pedigree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Noah Dobson]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we get into the dog days of summer and until training camp, thesickpodcast.com will profile Montreal Canadiens players based on their expected role for the 2026-27 NHL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-noah-dobson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-noah-dobson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall of Fame: Nick Suzuki, a Player to Watch (According to The Athletic)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, Nick Suzuki is celebrating his 27th birthday. Happy birthday, Captain! At 27, Suzuki is building quite an impressive resume. He's established himself]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hall-of-fame-nick-suzuki-a-player-to-watch-according-to-the-athletic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hall-of-fame-nick-suzuki-a-player-to-watch-according-to-the-athletic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Lane Hutson avant Rasmus Dahlin? 😳👀 | #montrealcanadiens #lesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-lane-hutson-avant-rasmus-dahlin-montrealcanadiens-lesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-lane-hutson-avant-rasmus-dahlin-montrealcanadiens-lesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Expect Another Step Forward For Canadiens’ Demidov]]></title><description><![CDATA[What will Ivan Demidov do for an encore in his sophomore season?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-expect-another-step-forward-for-canadiens-demidov/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-expect-another-step-forward-for-canadiens-demidov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - 26-year-old forward shares emotional farewell after leaving the Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[A well-liked Montreal Canadiens forward is moving on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-26-year-old-forward-shares-emotional-farewell-after-leaving-the-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-26-year-old-forward-shares-emotional-farewell-after-leaving-the-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Top 20 Canadiens Prospects: Mooney Has Elite Talent To Spare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the latest Montreal Canadiens top 20 prospect rankings, featuring one of the most exciting players in the system, L.J. Mooney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-top-20-canadiens-prospects-mooney-has-elite-talent-to-spare/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-top-20-canadiens-prospects-mooney-has-elite-talent-to-spare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrik Laine linked to the Maple Leafs]]></title><description><![CDATA[We can all agree that Patrik Laine isn't the most sought-after player in the NHL. No surprise there. Because, at a certain point, you can't just tell yourself that &ldquo;his potential makes him worth it&rdquo; or something like that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/patrik-laine-linked-to-the-maple-leafs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/patrik-laine-linked-to-the-maple-leafs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Score] - Price excited for Habs' future: 'They're a contender']]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens legend Carey Price paid close attention to the club's run to the Eastern Conference Final this spring and believes the group has a brig&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-score-price-excited-for-habs-future-theyre-a-contender/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-score-price-excited-for-habs-future-theyre-a-contender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Canadiens organization closing in on a new coaching hire as three finalists emerge]]></title><description><![CDATA[As training camp approaches, the Laval Rocket, the Montreal Canadiens' AHL affiliate, are looking for an assistant coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-organization-closing-in-on-a-new-coaching-hire-as-three-finalists-emerge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-organization-closing-in-on-a-new-coaching-hire-as-three-finalists-emerge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Edmonton Sun] - ‘He’s got that swagger’: Carey Price gives thoughts on Habs’ Dobes/Fowler tandem]]></title><description><![CDATA[The current team "sure feels like a contender" according to the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 goaltender.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/edmonton-sun-hes-got-that-swagger-carey-price-gives-thoughts-on-habs-dobesfowler-tandem/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/edmonton-sun-hes-got-that-swagger-carey-price-gives-thoughts-on-habs-dobesfowler-tandem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Submit your Montreal Canadiens questions for Arpon Basu’s mailbag]]></title><description><![CDATA[The peak of summer is the perfect time to answer reader questions. What do you want to know about the Canadiens?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-athletic-submit-your-montreal-canadiens-questions-for-arpon-basus-mailbag/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-athletic-submit-your-montreal-canadiens-questions-for-arpon-basus-mailbag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - 6 Intriguing Options for Montreal Canadiens Goaltending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens goaltending has been a subject of discussion since the premature retirement of Carey Price due to injury. After 15 years of clarity about their starter, the Canadiens have been rebuilding their net as they rebuild their team. This article focuses on intriguing options for Montreal Canadiens goaltending. Credit Image: &copy; Brent Clark/Cal Sport &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/last-word-on-sports-6-intriguing-options-for-montreal-canadiens-goaltending/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/last-word-on-sports-6-intriguing-options-for-montreal-canadiens-goaltending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Big Lead] - Canadiens legend Carey Price shares honest take on Montreal’s young goalie duo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carey Price backs Montreal Canadiens&rsquo; young goalie duo after their breakout season and deep playoff run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-big-lead-canadiens-legend-carey-price-shares-honest-take-on-montreals-young-goalie-duo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-big-lead-canadiens-legend-carey-price-shares-honest-take-on-montreals-young-goalie-duo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He implores the Canadiens: Samuel Montembeault must go]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Hughes's inaction is affecting the summer for Canadiens fans. Because expectations were high regarding improving the team, many people are disappointed that Kent Hughes was unable to do so.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/he-implores-the-canadiens-samuel-montembeault-must-go/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/he-implores-the-canadiens-samuel-montembeault-must-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Canadiens Chasing Big Milestones This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have a few players who will be chasing significant milestones this season, some of which will help them climb their way into the franchise's record book.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-chasing-big-milestones-this-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-chasing-big-milestones-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Kent Hughes takes action as Canadiens officially confirm roster move up front]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have just made a personnel move up front.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-takes-action-as-canadiens-officially-confirm-roster-move-up-front/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-takes-action-as-canadiens-officially-confirm-roster-move-up-front/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Carey Price makes a revealing statement about Jakub Dobes before the new season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carey Price talked about Jakub Dobes this summer, and the former Canadiens goaltender had plenty of praise for the young Czech.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-carey-price-makes-a-revealing-statement-about-jakub-dobes-before-the-new-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-carey-price-makes-a-revealing-statement-about-jakub-dobes-before-the-new-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[RDS] - Price voit bien le CH parmi « les prétendants »]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dans une entrevue &agrave; NHL.com, Carey Price offre son avis sur le Tricolore et ce qu'il voit en Jakub Dobes et Jacob Fowler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-price-voit-bien-le-ch-parmi-les-prtendants-/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-price-voit-bien-le-ch-parmi-les-prtendants-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Hockey Report] - Canadiens' Offseason Changes: Who Improved the Most in the Atlantic?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadiens are coming off another significant step forward, but have they reached the point where a legitimate Stanley Cup window could be opening? This w...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-hockey-report-canadiens-offseason-changes-who-improved-the-most-in-the-atlantic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-hockey-report-canadiens-offseason-changes-who-improved-the-most-in-the-atlantic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carey Price Shares His Thoughts on Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's rare for this to happen, but Carey Price recently gave an interview. Dave Stubbs, the veteran Montreal-based journalist who works for the NHL, spoke with the former Canadiens goaltender about several topics concerning him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/carey-price-shares-his-thoughts-on-jakub-dobes-and-jacob-fowler/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/carey-price-shares-his-thoughts-on-jakub-dobes-and-jacob-fowler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Le Sick Podcast Avec Tony Marinaro 10/08/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sur cet &eacute;pisode de Le Sick Podcast, &Eacute;ric Hoziel se joint &agrave; Tony Marinaro et Alexis Lavoie-Martel!Abonnez-vous :https://www.youtube.com/@UCPNJq6o7uf5_y3_wC7L3...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-le-sick-podcast-avec-tony-marinaro-100826/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-le-sick-podcast-avec-tony-marinaro-100826/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[AHL: Rocket de Laval] - Vinzenz Rohrer prêté au EV Zug]]></title><description><![CDATA[L&rsquo;attaquant jouera dans la Ligue nationale suisse en 2026-2027 par Canadiens de Montr&eacute;al RP @CanadiensMTL / Communiqu&eacute; de presse MONTR&Eacute;AL &mdash; Les Canadiens ont annonc&eacute; dimanche avoir pr&ecirc;t&eacute; l&rsquo;attaquant Vinzenz Rohrer au EV Zug, dans la Ligue nationale suisse, pour la campagne 2026-2027. La saison derni&egrave;re en Suisse, Rohrer a r&eacute;colt&eacute; 12 points (4B, 8A) en 41 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ahl-rocket-de-laval-vinzenz-rohrer-prt-au-ev-zug/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ahl-rocket-de-laval-vinzenz-rohrer-prt-au-ev-zug/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Four defensemen emerge as potential Canadiens targets to fill their biggest need]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadiens' biggest need on the market is clear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-four-defensemen-emerge-as-potential-canadiens-targets-to-fill-their-biggest-need/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-four-defensemen-emerge-as-potential-canadiens-targets-to-fill-their-biggest-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maple Leafs Among Teams Linked to Free Agent Patrik Laine]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s August 10, and there still remain plenty of intriguing big-name players on the NHL free agent market. One of those is three-time 30-goal scorer Patrik Laine, and while the Finnish winger has had a rough go of it in recent years, it still sounds like there are teams interested in taking a flier on his talent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/maple-leafs-among-teams-linked-to-free-agent-patrik-laine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/maple-leafs-among-teams-linked-to-free-agent-patrik-laine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Patrik Laine spotted training with Panthers players in Florida as rumors heat up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrik Laine continues to generate plenty of buzz, this time from Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-patrik-laine-spotted-training-with-panthers-players-in-florida-as-rumors-heat-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-patrik-laine-spotted-training-with-panthers-players-in-florida-as-rumors-heat-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Canadiens’ Hutson Makes Big Jump On NHL Network’s Top 20 Defensemen Right Now Rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 19th best defenseman last year in the NHL Network Top 20 Defensemen Right Now last season, Montreal Canadiens' Lane Hutson has jumped all the way to sixth best this season, and here's why.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-hutson-makes-big-jump-on-nhl-networks-top-20-defensemen-right-now-rankings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-hutson-makes-big-jump-on-nhl-networks-top-20-defensemen-right-now-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportskeeda] - "Still rattled": Habs players pour their hearts out as Joe Veleno bids farewell to Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens players paid a heartfelt tribute in the comments on Joe Veleno&rsquo;s farewell post on Instagram.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportskeeda-still-rattled-habs-players-pour-their-hearts-out-as-joe-veleno-bids-farewell-to-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportskeeda-still-rattled-habs-players-pour-their-hearts-out-as-joe-veleno-bids-farewell-to-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - 2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #25 Yevgeni Volokhin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction To say Yevgeni Volokhin had a great season in the VHL (Russia&rsquo;s equivalent of the AHL) would be an understatement. In 40 games, he posted a 25-10-5 record with a 1.51 goals-against average and .948 save percentage, along with nine shutouts. His playoff performance was also impressive, with three shutouts in 23 games and .936 mark. His regular-season save percentage was the second-best mark in the entire VHL, and top among those with a regular workload. He already has one stron]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-25-yevgeni-volokhin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-25-yevgeni-volokhin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - NHL Network's rankings prove Lane Hutson belongs in the Norris Trophy conversation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lane Hutson has had an incredible start to his NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens after winning the Calder Memorial Trophy as a rookie and then improving ac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-nhl-networks-rankings-prove-lane-hutson-belongs-in-the-norris-trophy-conversation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-nhl-networks-rankings-prove-lane-hutson-belongs-in-the-norris-trophy-conversation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - Monday Habs Headlines: “It sure feels that they’re a contender”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens news and notes Carey Price likes the Canadiens&rsquo; odds of challenging for a Stanley Cup, and believes their young goaltenders are a big part of it. [] Lane Hutson ranks sixth on NHL Network&rsquo;s list of top defencemen. [] Around the league and elsewhere How will the Detroit Red Wings perform in 2026-27 following their captain&rsquo;s trade request? [] The Red Wings&rsquo; top prospects, led by goalie Trey Augustine. [] Jordan Staal took the Stanley Cup to the Thunder Ba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-monday-habs-headlines-it-sure-feels-that-theyre-a-contender/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-monday-habs-headlines-it-sure-feels-that-theyre-a-contender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A much better opportunity in New York than in Montreal, according to William Trudeau]]></title><description><![CDATA[This summer, Kent Hughes didn&rsquo;t do much to improve his team. He made a few minor trades here and there, but nothing major. One of those minor trades involved William Trudeau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/a-much-better-opportunity-in-new-york-than-in-montreal-according-to-william-trudeau/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/a-much-better-opportunity-in-new-york-than-in-montreal-according-to-william-trudeau/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Canadiens] - How high is Oliver Kapanen’s ceiling with the #Habs? #canadiensmtl #montrealcanadiens #gohabsgo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/locked-on-canadiens-how-high-is-oliver-kapanens-ceiling-with-the-habs-canadiensmtl-montrealcanadiens-gohabsgo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/locked-on-canadiens-how-high-is-oliver-kapanens-ceiling-with-the-habs-canadiensmtl-montrealcanadiens-gohabsgo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[RDS] - Hutson s’approche du top-5 des meilleurs défenseurs de la LNH]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dans un classement r&eacute;alis&eacute; par NHL Network, Hutson est arriv&eacute; au sixi&egrave;me rang.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-hutson-sapproche-du-top-5-des-meilleurs-dfenseurs-de-la-lnh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-hutson-sapproche-du-top-5-des-meilleurs-dfenseurs-de-la-lnh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Maple Leafs' trade interest in Arber Xhekaj draws renewed attention amid contract stalemate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's an interesting development involving the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-maple-leafs-trade-interest-in-arber-xhekaj-draws-renewed-attention-amid-contract-stalemate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-maple-leafs-trade-interest-in-arber-xhekaj-draws-renewed-attention-amid-contract-stalemate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lane Hutson is the sixth-best defenseman in the NHL, according to the NHL Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[As it does at the start of every season, NHL Network ranks the best defensemen, the best wingers, the best centers, and the best goaltenders. A few days ago, it unveiled its list of the best wingers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/lane-hutson-is-the-sixth-best-defenseman-in-the-nhl-according-to-the-nhl-network/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/lane-hutson-is-the-sixth-best-defenseman-in-the-nhl-according-to-the-nhl-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Nick Suzuki's former teammate drops a strong statement about the Canadiens captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[What makes Nick Suzuki a good captain?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-nick-suzukis-former-teammate-drops-a-strong-statement-about-the-canadiens-captain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-nick-suzukis-former-teammate-drops-a-strong-statement-about-the-canadiens-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - NHL insider believes a Canadiens trade could stretch into the regular season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have yet to make a big splash this offseason, outside of extending key players like Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobes. However, Stu Cowan find]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-nhl-insider-believes-a-canadiens-trade-could-stretch-into-the-regular-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-nhl-insider-believes-a-canadiens-trade-could-stretch-into-the-regular-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Digest] - We've been waiting a while to hear this...]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens finally get an update on a Finnish prospect, plus we look ahead to Juraj Slafkovsky's season and an official announcement on a former ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-weve-been-waiting-a-while-to-hear-this/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-weve-been-waiting-a-while-to-hear-this/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Canadiens could target a surprising power forward to play with Ivan Demidov]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Hughes is still trying to add an impact player to his lineup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-could-target-a-surprising-power-forward-to-play-with-ivan-demidov/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-could-target-a-surprising-power-forward-to-play-with-ivan-demidov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Canadiens Assign Promising Prospect To Switzerland For 2026-27 Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Canadiens prospect will be playing in Switzerland again next season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-assign-promising-prospect-to-switzerland-for-2026-27-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-assign-promising-prospect-to-switzerland-for-2026-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s best hope for the Stanley Cup isn’t the Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has now been 33 years since a Canadian team last won the Stanley Cup. That's a long drought for the country that invented hockey and is home to more than 20% of the NHL's teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadas-best-hope-for-the-stanley-cup-isnt-the-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadas-best-hope-for-the-stanley-cup-isnt-the-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Expect a Bounce-Back Year From Canadiens’ Guhle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens need to see the best of Kaiden Guhle regularly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-expect-a-bounce-back-year-from-canadiens-guhle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-expect-a-bounce-back-year-from-canadiens-guhle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - What might it take for Cole Caufield to become Montreal's all-time goal leader?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in 35 years, the Montreal Canadiens had a 50-goal scorer with Cole Caufield scoring 51 and tying Stephane Richer, who reached that total duri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-what-might-it-take-for-cole-caufield-to-become-montreals-all-time-goal-leader/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-what-might-it-take-for-cole-caufield-to-become-montreals-all-time-goal-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Trade completed with the Minnesota Wild settles the Arber Xhekaj situation for Conroy]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trade completed by Calgary has just changed the outlook surrounding Arber Xhekaj.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-trade-completed-with-the-minnesota-wild-settles-the-arber-xhekaj-situation-for-conroy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-trade-completed-with-the-minnesota-wild-settles-the-arber-xhekaj-situation-for-conroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Canadiens Loan Vinzenz Rohrer To Switzlerand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have loaned center prospect Vinzenz Rohrer to EV Zug of Switzerland&rsquo;s National League for the 2026-27 season. Rohrer will play on a one-year contract with Zug that is believed to be one of the highest-paying deals in Switzerland, ending a three-year run with Zurich SC. Rohrer&rsquo;s junior career took him across the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/pro-hockey-rumors-canadiens-loan-vinzenz-rohrer-to-switzlerand/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/pro-hockey-rumors-canadiens-loan-vinzenz-rohrer-to-switzlerand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Canadiens forward draws Anton Lundell comparison: 'I think they see him as their second-line center']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens may have an Anton Lundell-type player, according to F&eacute;lix S&eacute;guin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-forward-draws-anton-lundell-comparison-i-think-they-see-him-as-their-second-line-center/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-forward-draws-anton-lundell-comparison-i-think-they-see-him-as-their-second-line-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens Loan Vinzenz Rohrer To Switzlerand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have loaned center prospect Vinzenz Rohrer to EV Zug of Switzerland&rsquo;s National League for the 2026-27 season. Rohrer will play on a one-year contract with Zug that is believed to be one of the highest-paying deals in Switzerland, ending a three-year run with Zurich SC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-loan-vinzenz-rohrer-to-switzlerand/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-loan-vinzenz-rohrer-to-switzlerand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[RDS] - Rohrer ne restera pas avec le Rocket]]></title><description><![CDATA[L'attaquant de 21 ans a &eacute;t&eacute; c&eacute;d&eacute; au EV Zug en Ligue nationale suisse pour la saison 2026-2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-rohrer-ne-restera-pas-avec-le-rocket/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-rohrer-ne-restera-pas-avec-le-rocket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs World] - Habs Loan Vinzenz Rohrer to EV Zug in Switzerland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid reports that Vinzenz Rohrer was hoping to stay in Switzerland for the upcoming season, he will get his wish. The Habs announced Sunday that they've loaned the forward to EV Zug for the 2026-27 campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-world-habs-loan-vinzenz-rohrer-to-ev-zug-in-switzerland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-world-habs-loan-vinzenz-rohrer-to-ev-zug-in-switzerland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newhook-Kapanen-Demidov: That second line really isn’t all that bad]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we all know, ideally, the Montreal Canadiens need a really good second-line center&mdash;and even another top-6 winger to play alongside Ivan Demidov. However, given the current trade market, we've noticed that prices are exorbitant, and it's not necessarily worth it to acquire a top-6 player.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/newhook-kapanen-demidov-that-second-line-really-isnt-all-that-bad/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/newhook-kapanen-demidov-that-second-line-really-isnt-all-that-bad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Canadiens] - Vinzenz Rohrer prêté au EV Zug]]></title><description><![CDATA[L&rsquo;attaquant jouera dans la Ligue nationale suisse en 2026-2027]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-canadiens-vinzenz-rohrer-prt-au-ev-zug/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nhl-canadiens-vinzenz-rohrer-prt-au-ev-zug/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - Montreal Canadiens loan Vinzenz Rohrer to EV Zug for 2026-27 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vinzenz Rohrer has been loaned to EV Zug of the Swiss National League for the reminder of the Swiss team&rsquo;s 2026-27 season. Rohrer signed a three-year entry level contract with the Canadiens in June 2025, but signed a deal with Zug earlier this month. Les Canadiens ont pr&ecirc;t&eacute; l'attaquant Vinzenz Rohrer au EV Zug dans la Ligue nationale suisse pour la saison 2026-2027. The Canadiens have loaned forward Vinzenz Rohrer to the EV Zug in the Swiss National League for the 2026-27 seas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-montreal-canadiens-loan-vinzenz-rohrer-to-ev-zug-for-2026-27-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-montreal-canadiens-loan-vinzenz-rohrer-to-ev-zug-for-2026-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - What To Expect From Canadiens’ Big Winger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens former first-overall pick at the 2022 draft, Juraj Slafkovsky, had a breakout season last year. For the first time in his young career, he broke the 70-point and 30-goal barriers. The big Slovak winger scored 30 goals and logged 43 assists for a total of 73 points, but beyond the points, he also finally realized what his identity needed to be on the ice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-what-to-expect-from-canadiens-big-winger/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-what-to-expect-from-canadiens-big-winger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Montreal Canadiens defenseman signing ranks among Kent Hughes' best moves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pierre McGuire took a moment to praise one of Kent Hughes' best moves with the Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-montreal-canadiens-defenseman-signing-ranks-among-kent-hughes-best-moves/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-montreal-canadiens-defenseman-signing-ranks-among-kent-hughes-best-moves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Points Total for the CH in 2026–2027: Here’s What Fans Are Expecting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens clearly exceeded expectations last season, finishing third in the Atlantic Division with 106 points and advancing to the conference finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/points-total-for-the-ch-in-20262027-heres-what-fans-are-expecting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/points-total-for-the-ch-in-20262027-heres-what-fans-are-expecting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Blue Jackets reportedly make a decision on Kirill Marchenko amid Canadiens rumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jackets have reportedly made their decision regarding Kirill Marchenko, according to Columbus reporter Aaron Portzline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-blue-jackets-reportedly-make-a-decision-on-kirill-marchenko-amid-canadiens-rumors/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-blue-jackets-reportedly-make-a-decision-on-kirill-marchenko-amid-canadiens-rumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Former Canadiens scout says Arber Xhekaj could be the key to a major trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least one of the Canadiens' left-shot defensemen will have to be traded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-former-canadiens-scout-says-arber-xhekaj-could-be-the-key-to-a-major-trade/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-former-canadiens-scout-says-arber-xhekaj-could-be-the-key-to-a-major-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hlinka-Gretzky Cup: Canada Routed the United States in the Grand Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before we know it, the return of National Hockey League action is quietly approaching, with the season set to begin in September. It's been a very long summer; aside from the Montreal Canadiens' development camp, Montreal hockey fans haven't had much to look forward to.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hlinka-gretzky-cup-canada-routed-the-united-states-in-the-grand-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hlinka-gretzky-cup-canada-routed-the-united-states-in-the-grand-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Canadiens Should Take A Chance On This Defenseman With A PTO]]></title><description><![CDATA[This defenseman could be worth taking a gamble on with a PTO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-should-take-a-chance-on-this-defenseman-with-a-pto/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-should-take-a-chance-on-this-defenseman-with-a-pto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11th Edition of the Kevin Raphaël Classic: Here Are the Highlights from Jakub Dobes and Company]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the past 11 years&mdash;since 2015&mdash;sports host and comedian Kevin Rapha&euml;l has been organizing a hockey event that brings together celebrities and professional players to raise money for good causes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/11th-edition-of-the-kevin-raphal-classic-here-are-the-highlights-from-jakub-dobes-and-company/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/11th-edition-of-the-kevin-raphal-classic-here-are-the-highlights-from-jakub-dobes-and-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: Montreal Canadiens Remarkably Quiet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: The week&rsquo;s hottest Montreal Canadiens topics, served without the sugar-coating and with little concern for bruised feelings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/out-of-the-bleu-blanc-rouge-montreal-canadiens-remarkably-quiet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/out-of-the-bleu-blanc-rouge-montreal-canadiens-remarkably-quiet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Alexis Lafrenière linked to Canadiens as Kent Hughes targets two key additions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadiens are still looking to fill two specific needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-alexis-lafrenire-linked-to-canadiens-as-kent-hughes-targets-two-key-additions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-alexis-lafrenire-linked-to-canadiens-as-kent-hughes-targets-two-key-additions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Canadiens Fans May Need A Bit More Patience]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're now deep in the offseason, and the Montreal Canadiens have not been active in the trade or free-agent market, and they may not be before the season starts either.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-fans-may-need-a-bit-more-patience/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-fans-may-need-a-bit-more-patience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - Sunday Habs Headlines: Jakub Dobeš is fine with two- or three-goalie tandem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens news and notes Whether the Canadiens have two goalies or three, Jakub Dobe&scaron; is prepared for what the 2026-27 brings. [] Alexandre Carrier says the Canadiens still being the league&rsquo;s youngest team with several rounds of playoff experience has them in a good spot for the new season. [] Around the league and elsewhere The Dallas Stars enter the season with their Stanley Cup window beginning to close. [] The top prospects in the Stars organization. [] Adam Gajan didn&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-sunday-habs-headlines-jakub-dobe-is-fine-with-two-or-three-goalie-tandem/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-sunday-habs-headlines-jakub-dobe-is-fine-with-two-or-three-goalie-tandem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[HFTV Sports] - Montreal Alouettes fans go TARPS OFF after beating Edmonton Elks 😂🔥]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hftv-sports-montreal-alouettes-fans-go-tarps-off-after-beating-edmonton-elks-/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hftv-sports-montreal-alouettes-fans-go-tarps-off-after-beating-edmonton-elks-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - A controversial career decision may have just cost a Canadiens prospect his NHL dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future of a young Montreal Canadiens forward already appears to be in jeopardy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-controversial-career-decision-may-have-just-cost-a-canadiens-prospect-his-nhl-dream/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-controversial-career-decision-may-have-just-cost-a-canadiens-prospect-his-nhl-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jakub Dobes approves of a threesome]]></title><description><![CDATA[Given Jakub Dobes's performance this season and in the playoffs, he will start&mdash;barring a major turnaround&mdash;as the Canadiens' number one goaltender. This summer, his outstanding performance last year was rewarded with a three-year contract worth just over five million dollars annually.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/jakub-dobes-approves-of-a-threesome/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/jakub-dobes-approves-of-a-threesome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Cole Caufield officially confirmed as one of the NHL's 10 best wingers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens can finally count on the services of one of the 10 best wingers in the entire National Hockey League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-cole-caufield-officially-confirmed-as-one-of-the-nhls-10-best-wingers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-cole-caufield-officially-confirmed-as-one-of-the-nhls-10-best-wingers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Canadiens Star Ranked Among Atlantic Division's Best Centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you agree with Suzuki's ranking?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-star-ranked-among-atlantic-divisions-best-centers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-star-ranked-among-atlantic-divisions-best-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Digest] - This is about to be a bloodbath...]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens are inching closer to training camp and there are some players that could really surprise us, plus we look into a PTO option and the s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-this-is-about-to-be-a-bloodbath/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-this-is-about-to-be-a-bloodbath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Another Kent Hughes acquisition is already turning heads: 'He's extremely agile']]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's another successful acquisition by Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-another-kent-hughes-acquisition-is-already-turning-heads-hes-extremely-agile/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-another-kent-hughes-acquisition-is-already-turning-heads-hes-extremely-agile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexandre Carrier Identifies the Key Factor That Will Help the CH Improve in 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadiens didn't acquire a single new player this summer. They didn't lose much (Brendan Gallagher, Joe Veleno, and Patrik Laine were no longer part of the plans), but they certainly didn't get any better.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/alexandre-carrier-identifies-the-key-factor-that-will-help-the-ch-improve-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/alexandre-carrier-identifies-the-key-factor-that-will-help-the-ch-improve-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Nathan MacKinnon to the Canadiens? Why Montreal could be perfectly positioned if he becomes available]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if Nathan MacKinnon became available?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-nathan-mackinnon-to-the-canadiens-why-montreal-could-be-perfectly-positioned-if-he-becomes-available/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-nathan-mackinnon-to-the-canadiens-why-montreal-could-be-perfectly-positioned-if-he-becomes-available/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportskeeda] - NHL Rumors: Canadiens linked to $25.5 Flyers star amid search for right shot defenseman]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's no secret that the Montreal Canadiens are looking to add a right-shot defenseman to their roster ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportskeeda-nhl-rumors-canadiens-linked-to-255-flyers-star-amid-search-for-right-shot-defenseman/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportskeeda-nhl-rumors-canadiens-linked-to-255-flyers-star-amid-search-for-right-shot-defenseman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Canadiens’ Youppi! Remains One Of Only Three NHL Mascots In The Mascots Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens' mascot Youppi! remains one of only three NHL mascots in the Mascot Hall of Fame after Vancouver Canucks' Fin failed to make the cut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-youppi-remains-one-of-only-three-nhl-mascots-in-the-mascots-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-youppi-remains-one-of-only-three-nhl-mascots-in-the-mascots-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[HFTV Sports] - Davis Alexander TD against the Elks 🔥]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hftv-sports-davis-alexander-td-against-the-elks-/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hftv-sports-davis-alexander-td-against-the-elks-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Canadiens&rsquo; Koivu &amp; Predators&rsquo; Floris Getting First Preseason Looks in Liiga&rsquo;s Pitsiturnaus Tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Liiga preseason handed two NHL prospects their first competitive shifts of the 2026-27 season on Friday, Aug. 7. Montreal Canadiens forward Aatos Koivu centered a line for TPS Turku,&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-canadiensrsquo-koivu-amp-predatorsrsquo-floris-getting-first-preseason-looks-in-liigarsquos-pitsiturnaus-tournament/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-canadiensrsquo-koivu-amp-predatorsrsquo-floris-getting-first-preseason-looks-in-liigarsquos-pitsiturnaus-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Waiver surprise could force Kent Hughes into a tough Canadiens decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens' latest signing could be one of the biggest surprises at training camp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-waiver-surprise-could-force-kent-hughes-into-a-tough-canadiens-decision/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-waiver-surprise-could-force-kent-hughes-into-a-tough-canadiens-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Suzuki: Second-Best Center in the Atlantic Division, According to The Hockey News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Suzuki just had an exceptional season. The Canadiens' captain scored 29 goals and tallied 101 points in 2025&ndash;26, while also winning the Selke Trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nick-suzuki-second-best-center-in-the-atlantic-division-according-to-the-hockey-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/nick-suzuki-second-best-center-in-the-atlantic-division-according-to-the-hockey-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Big Lead] - Mike Rupp sees 60-goal ceiling for Canadiens star Cole Caufield]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Rupp sees a 60-goal ceiling for Cole Caufield after his 51-goal breakout season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-big-lead-mike-rupp-sees-60-goal-ceiling-for-canadiens-star-cole-caufield/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-big-lead-mike-rupp-sees-60-goal-ceiling-for-canadiens-star-cole-caufield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Finding The Right Canadiens Defensive Partner For Guhle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where should the Montreal Canadiens use versatile defenceman Kaiden Guhle? A promotion alongside a star defender may be in order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-finding-the-right-canadiens-defensive-partner-for-guhle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-finding-the-right-canadiens-defensive-partner-for-guhle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - $5 million deal for a forward: Analyst doubts Kent Hughes and the Canadiens will do it]]></title><description><![CDATA[TVA Sports journalist Renaud Lavoie has made an interesting statement involving the Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-5-million-deal-for-a-forward-analyst-doubts-kent-hughes-and-the-canadiens-will-do-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-5-million-deal-for-a-forward-analyst-doubts-kent-hughes-and-the-canadiens-will-do-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[AHL: Rocket de Laval] - Le nouveau visage assez familier du Rocket]]></title><description><![CDATA[L&rsquo;&eacute;t&eacute; a &eacute;t&eacute; mouvement&eacute; du c&ocirc;t&eacute; du Rocket de Laval avec du nouveau personnel, de nouveaux joueurs, des transactions, des retours et des d&eacute;parts. Voici tout ce que vous devez savoir sur la saison morte des Lavallois Par Justin V&eacute;zina Lorsque le Rocket sera de retour en action en octobre, il se pr&eacute;sentera sous un [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ahl-rocket-de-laval-le-nouveau-visage-assez-familier-du-rocket/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/ahl-rocket-de-laval-le-nouveau-visage-assez-familier-du-rocket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Patrik Laine Skates in His CH Gear in Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where will Patrik Laine play in 2026&ndash;27? That question remains unanswered at this time. The Finnish player, who appeared in only five games last season, is looking for a contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/video-patrik-laine-skates-in-his-ch-gear-in-florida/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/video-patrik-laine-skates-in-his-ch-gear-in-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Two major moves by Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens prove to be outstanding signings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens have pulled off quite a feat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-two-major-moves-by-kent-hughes-and-the-montreal-canadiens-prove-to-be-outstanding-signings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-two-major-moves-by-kent-hughes-and-the-montreal-canadiens-prove-to-be-outstanding-signings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Canadiens Will Be Part Of A Special Night In Los Angeles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens are the masters of the jersey retirement ceremonies, but this season, they'll get to bear witness to another team's ceremony as they'll be in Los Angeles when the Kings retire the jersey of their franchise scoring leader, who could very well have been a Hab.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-will-be-part-of-a-special-night-in-los-angeles/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-will-be-part-of-a-special-night-in-los-angeles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Canucks News &amp; Rumours: Two Very Different Questions Facing Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Vancouver Canucks, there are still a couple of pretty interesting questions left. Elias Pettersson&lsquo;s future remains one of them, even if it looks increasingly likely that he&rsquo;ll start&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-canucks-news-amp-rumours-two-very-different-questions-facing-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-canucks-news-amp-rumours-two-very-different-questions-facing-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Why Philipp Kurashev is a zero-risk, high-reward PTO target for the Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[At this point in the offseason, the Montreal Canadiens don't have many options to upgrade their Top 6. They certainly could look at Vladimir Tarasenko, who migh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-why-philipp-kurashev-is-a-zero-risk-high-reward-pto-target-for-the-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-why-philipp-kurashev-is-a-zero-risk-high-reward-pto-target-for-the-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Veteran left-shot forward leaves the NHL to continue his career in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have a signing announcement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-veteran-left-shot-forward-leaves-the-nhl-to-continue-his-career-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-veteran-left-shot-forward-leaves-the-nhl-to-continue-his-career-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 15 CH Prospects: Ranks 12 through 10… and an Important Clarification]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, we continue our summer countdown of the CH's 15 top prospects with spots 12 through 10, which will bring us back to two rather familiar names.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/top-15-ch-prospects-ranks-12-through-10-and-an-important-clarification/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/top-15-ch-prospects-ranks-12-through-10-and-an-important-clarification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Red Wings' reported asking price for Dylan Larkin emerges, and it could interest the Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Red Wings have a very specific idea of what they want in return for Dylan Larkin, and that asking price could interest Kent Hughes and the Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-red-wings-reported-asking-price-for-dylan-larkin-emerges-and-it-could-interest-the-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-red-wings-reported-asking-price-for-dylan-larkin-emerges-and-it-could-interest-the-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - NHL Rumors: Does Vladimir Tarasenko Make Sense for the Montreal Canadiens?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are still several free agents out there including Vladimir Tarasenko but is he a fit for the Montreal Canadiens?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-does-vladimir-tarasenko-make-sense-for-the-montreal-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-does-vladimir-tarasenko-make-sense-for-the-montreal-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - NHL Rumours: Canadiens Defensive Target, Kopitar Statue &amp; Quinn Hughes Progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s rumour rundown, we start off with the Montreal Canadiens, who are looking for a right-shot defenseman, and two targets have been revealed. Next, the Los Angeles Kings are&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumours-canadiens-defensive-target-kopitar-statue-amp-quinn-hughes-progress/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumours-canadiens-defensive-target-kopitar-statue-amp-quinn-hughes-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Aimeriez-vous voir Zach Whitecloud débarquer à Montréal? 🫣 | #montrealcanadiens #lesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-aimeriez-vous-voir-zach-whitecloud-dbarquer-montral-montrealcanadiens-lesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-aimeriez-vous-voir-zach-whitecloud-dbarquer-montral-montrealcanadiens-lesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott Gomez wants nothing more to do with Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all remember Scott Gomez's time in Montreal with the Canadiens over three seasons between 2009 and 2012. Gomez arrived in Montreal in the summer of 2009 as part of the famous trade that sent Ryan McDonagh&mdash;drafted two years earlier by the Habs&mdash;to the New York Rangers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/scott-gomez-wants-nothing-more-to-do-with-montreal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/scott-gomez-wants-nothing-more-to-do-with-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Canadiens’ Suzuki Has a Great Chance to Win Back-to-Back Selke Trophies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Suzuki has steadily developed into one of the NHL&rsquo;s most complete centres, and his progression was rewarded in 2025-26 when the Montreal Canadiens captain captured the first Selke Trophy&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-canadiens-suzuki-has-a-great-chance-to-win-back-to-back-selke-trophies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-canadiens-suzuki-has-a-great-chance-to-win-back-to-back-selke-trophies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens’ Suzuki Has a Great Chance to Win Back-to-Back Selke Trophies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Suzuki has steadily developed into one of the NHL&rsquo;s most complete centres, and his progression was rewarded in 2025-26 when the Montreal Canadiens captain captured the first Selke Trophy of his career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-suzuki-has-a-great-chance-to-win-back-to-back-selke-trophies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-suzuki-has-a-great-chance-to-win-back-to-back-selke-trophies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Canadiens defenseman who could be the odd man out to start the season identified]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a very interesting development, especially regarding Montreal Canadiens young defensemen Jayden Struble and Arber Xhekaj.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-defenseman-who-could-be-the-odd-man-out-to-start-the-season-identified/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-defenseman-who-could-be-the-odd-man-out-to-start-the-season-identified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leafs vs. CH on December 26 at the Bell Centre: Here Are the Absolutely Crazy Ticket Prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we all know, tickets to see a Montreal Canadiens game are generally very expensive, a fact that is often heavily criticized by analysts and fans. It's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/leafs-vs-ch-on-december-26-at-the-bell-centre-here-are-the-absolutely-crazy-ticket-prices/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/leafs-vs-ch-on-december-26-at-the-bell-centre-here-are-the-absolutely-crazy-ticket-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - The Dobson’s Daughter Is Already Ready To Rock Some Canadiens Gear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson's baby daughter got a special gift when she was born.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-the-dobsons-daughter-is-already-ready-to-rock-some-canadiens-gear/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-the-dobsons-daughter-is-already-ready-to-rock-some-canadiens-gear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - With expansion on the horizon, the Montreal Canadiens must avoid this poison pill in future contract negotiations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have been doing their share of winning off the ice. Nick Suzuki just won the Selke Trophy, and the NHL as a whole agrees that Kent Hughes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-with-expansion-on-the-horizon-the-montreal-canadiens-must-avoid-this-poison-pill-in-future-contract-negotiations/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-with-expansion-on-the-horizon-the-montreal-canadiens-must-avoid-this-poison-pill-in-future-contract-negotiations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - Saturday Habs Headlines: Players in line for bigger things this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens news and notes Five players who should improve on their 2025-26 performance. [] Lane Hutson is projected to take over as the league&rsquo;s top defenceman within the next five years. [] Hutson and Ivan Demidov have arguably the two best-value contracts in the NHL. [] Signing so many players to maximum-length contracts is something the Canadiens have in common with the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes. [] Will the star players come to regret leaving so much money on the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-saturday-habs-headlines-players-in-line-for-bigger-things-this-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-saturday-habs-headlines-players-in-line-for-bigger-things-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Vladimir Tarasenko could be Canadiens' best option left in free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Tarasenko may not be the perennial 30-goal scorer he was in his prime, but he is someone the Montreal Canadiens should definitely consider. During the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-vladimir-tarasenko-could-be-canadiens-best-option-left-in-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-vladimir-tarasenko-could-be-canadiens-best-option-left-in-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['As long as Lane Hutson is in Montreal, the Habs will be a contender for the Cup.']]></title><description><![CDATA[Lane Hutson has been turning heads throughout the NHL since his very first game. The young defenseman is simply exceptional, and in his second NHL season, he came very close to reaching the 80-point mark for the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/as-long-as-lane-hutson-is-in-montreal-the-habs-will-be-a-contender-for-the-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/as-long-as-lane-hutson-is-in-montreal-the-habs-will-be-a-contender-for-the-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Quebec Nordiques remain in the conversation as the NHL moves closer to expansion with two cities in play]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHL appears ready to move to the next stage of expansion, with two new markets potentially in play as early as the 2029-30 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-quebec-nordiques-remain-in-the-conversation-as-the-nhl-moves-closer-to-expansion-with-two-cities-in-play/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-quebec-nordiques-remain-in-the-conversation-as-the-nhl-moves-closer-to-expansion-with-two-cities-in-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Canadiens Center Is Entering A Big Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is an important season for Danault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-center-is-entering-a-big-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-center-is-entering-a-big-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Tarasov's Rights Traded In KHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[News from international hockey including another team interested in Evgenii Dadonov, notes on a pair of Montreal prospects, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/pro-hockey-rumors-tarasovs-rights-traded-in-khl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/pro-hockey-rumors-tarasovs-rights-traded-in-khl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I think the CH will finish first in the Atlantic Division in 2026-27' &mdash; Grant McCagg]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we know, the Montreal Canadiens play in a very competitive Atlantic Division. Fans were expecting some additions to the team (specifically to the top six on offense), but so far, there have been no changes to the main roster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/i-think-the-ch-will-finish-first-in-the-atlantic-division-in-2026-27-mdash-grant-mccagg/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/i-think-the-ch-will-finish-first-in-the-atlantic-division-in-2026-27-mdash-grant-mccagg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Stunning twist as young forward retires from hockey at 27 after losing motivation]]></title><description><![CDATA[An extremely surprising piece of news has just dropped in the hockey world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-stunning-twist-as-young-forward-retires-from-hockey-at-27-after-losing-motivation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-stunning-twist-as-young-forward-retires-from-hockey-at-27-after-losing-motivation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs World] - 2026 HabsWorld Prospect Position Rankings: Left-Shot Wingers]]></title><description><![CDATA[On top of trying to fill a longstanding need in the form of a second offensive centre, the Habs are also trying to find a winger to fill a role as well. Their prospect pool provides hope that eventually, the answer could come from within.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-world-2026-habsworld-prospect-position-rankings-left-shot-wingers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-world-2026-habsworld-prospect-position-rankings-left-shot-wingers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - A major NHL announcement involving Lane Hutson is expected Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[We will indeed get an interesting announcement this Sunday involving a Montreal Canadiens defenseman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-major-nhl-announcement-involving-lane-hutson-is-expected-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-major-nhl-announcement-involving-lane-hutson-is-expected-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Digest] - Habs linked to 6'5" RD - These prospects are about to break out | Habs News]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens are still looking for a move for a big Dman, and a former Leaf comes into the mix. Plus a deeper dive into some high tier prospects. J...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-habs-linked-to-65-rd-these-prospects-are-about-to-break-out-habs-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-habs-linked-to-65-rd-these-prospects-are-about-to-break-out-habs-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Canadiens risk losing the rights to a prospect next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 15, while it doesn't usually steal the show, is a significant date on the NHL calendar. It's the date on which certain NCAA prospects&mdash;if they haven't signed a contract&mdash;can become unrestricted free agents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-canadiens-risk-losing-the-rights-to-a-prospect-next-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-canadiens-risk-losing-the-rights-to-a-prospect-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - What Does The Habs Coaching Staff Need To Improve? |The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro August7 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire joins Shayne Gaumond to discuss Martin St-Louis&rsquo; tenure as Montreal Canadiens head coach, how he&rsquo;s improv...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-what-does-the-habs-coaching-staff-need-to-improve-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august7-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-what-does-the-habs-coaching-staff-need-to-improve-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august7-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Dans la peau du DJ des Canadiens de Montréal, DJ Wordy Word 🎶 | #montrealcanadiens #lesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-dans-la-peau-du-dj-des-canadiens-de-montral-dj-wordy-word-montrealcanadiens-lesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-dans-la-peau-du-dj-des-canadiens-de-montral-dj-wordy-word-montrealcanadiens-lesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I think the CH is considering trading Arber Xhekaj.']]></title><description><![CDATA[Arber Xhekaj still doesn&rsquo;t have a contract for next season. The CH still holds the defenseman&rsquo;s rights, but no agreement has been announced yet. Is the matter settled, and will the contract be announced early next week?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/i-think-the-ch-is-considering-trading-arber-xhekaj/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/i-think-the-ch-is-considering-trading-arber-xhekaj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Kent Hughes could be waiting on one Columbus domino before making his next trade: three players to watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's an interesting development involving a potential trade between the Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-could-be-waiting-on-one-columbus-domino-before-making-his-next-trade-three-players-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-could-be-waiting-on-one-columbus-domino-before-making-his-next-trade-three-players-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - The Canadiens' Three Best Draft Picks Since The Start Of The Hughes-Gorton Regime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the top three draft picks from the Gorton-Hughes regime, not only from a talent standpoint, but also from a character standpoint.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-the-canadiens-three-best-draft-picks-since-the-start-of-the-hughes-gorton-regime/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-the-canadiens-three-best-draft-picks-since-the-start-of-the-hughes-gorton-regime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Should Ivan Demidov and Juraj Slafkovsky be reunited this season? | #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-should-ivan-demidov-and-juraj-slafkovsky-be-reunited-this-season-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-should-ivan-demidov-and-juraj-slafkovsky-be-reunited-this-season-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - A young Canadiens forward opts against playing for the Laval Rocket]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young Montreal Canadiens forward clearly does not want to play for the Laval Rocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-young-canadiens-forward-opts-against-playing-for-the-laval-rocket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-a-young-canadiens-forward-opts-against-playing-for-the-laval-rocket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Buzz] - Should the Montreal Canadiens Retire Carey Price's Number?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carey Price is set to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame this fall. Should the Montreal Canadiens use this opportunity to retire his number?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hockey-buzz-should-the-montreal-canadiens-retire-carey-prices-number/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hockey-buzz-should-the-montreal-canadiens-retire-carey-prices-number/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Top 20 Canadiens Prospects: Paupanekis Projects Pure Power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the latest Montreal Canadiens prospect in our top 20 rankings, towering forward Hayden Paupanekis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-top-20-canadiens-prospects-paupanekis-projects-pure-power/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-top-20-canadiens-prospects-paupanekis-projects-pure-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - "As long as Hutson remains a Hab, they have a chance at winning the Stanley Cup" | #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-as-long-as-hutson-remains-a-hab-they-have-a-chance-at-winning-the-stanley-cup-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-as-long-as-hutson-remains-a-hab-they-have-a-chance-at-winning-the-stanley-cup-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - LA Kings make special Anze Kopitar announcement involving the Montreal Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nice coincidence will bring Anze Kopitar and the Montreal Canadiens together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-la-kings-make-special-anze-kopitar-announcement-involving-the-montreal-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-la-kings-make-special-anze-kopitar-announcement-involving-the-montreal-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Lane Hutson]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we get into the dog days of summer and until training camp, thesickpodcast.com will profile Montreal Canadiens players based on their expected role for the 2026-27 NHL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-lane-hutson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-role-profiles-lane-hutson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - The Maple Leafs tried to acquire two Canadiens players in a major trade push]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Maple Leafs had already set their sights on two Canadiens players two seasons ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-the-maple-leafs-tried-to-acquire-two-canadiens-players-in-a-major-trade-push/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-the-maple-leafs-tried-to-acquire-two-canadiens-players-in-a-major-trade-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Do the Habs have a realistic chance of winning the Stanley Cup this season? | #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-do-the-habs-have-a-realistic-chance-of-winning-the-stanley-cup-this-season-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-do-the-habs-have-a-realistic-chance-of-winning-the-stanley-cup-this-season-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Kent Hughes has only three contracts left to settle after Canadiens' latest signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Hughes has checked another box off his list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-has-only-three-contracts-left-to-settle-after-canadiens-latest-signing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-has-only-three-contracts-left-to-settle-after-canadiens-latest-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Could A Ville Koivunen-style Extension Work for Canadiens’ Bolduc?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Could Montreal Canadiens' GM Kent Hughes draw inspiration from the deal the Pittsburgh Penguins signed Ville Koivunen to end the stalemate with Zachary Bolduc? History tells us that's highly unlikely. Read on to find out why...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-could-a-ville-koivunen-style-extension-work-for-canadiens-bolduc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-could-a-ville-koivunen-style-extension-work-for-canadiens-bolduc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Kent Hughes is targeting two players as the Canadiens look to take the next step]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sources confirm that Kent Hughes is still actively working to acquire two very specific players for the Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-is-targeting-two-players-as-the-canadiens-look-to-take-the-next-step/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-is-targeting-two-players-as-the-canadiens-look-to-take-the-next-step/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - 5 Former Canadiens Still Looking for New Homes in Free Agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are now more than a month removed from the opening of NHL free agency, and most of the biggest names have already found homes for the 2026-27 season. However,&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-5-former-canadiens-still-looking-for-new-homes-in-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-5-former-canadiens-still-looking-for-new-homes-in-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Le Sick Podcast Avec Tony Marinaro 07/08/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sur cet &eacute;pisode de Le Sick Podcast, Vincent Aubry (DJ Wordy Word) se joint &agrave; Shayne Gaumond et Alexis Lavoie-Martel pour parler de son m&eacute;tier en tant que DJ ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-le-sick-podcast-avec-tony-marinaro-070826/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-le-sick-podcast-avec-tony-marinaro-070826/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - This Canadiens Veteran Will Be An Important Piece Next Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Anderson is a key forward to watch in 2026-27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-this-canadiens-veteran-will-be-an-important-piece-next-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-this-canadiens-veteran-will-be-an-important-piece-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Former Canadiens Still Looking for New Homes in Free Agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are now more than a month removed from the opening of NHL free agency, and most of the biggest names have already found homes for the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/5-former-canadiens-still-looking-for-new-homes-in-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/5-former-canadiens-still-looking-for-new-homes-in-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - How the Canadiens Realistically Build on Recent Success for 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s getting dangerously close to where the Montreal Canadiens have to win it all to meet expectations. What should be the goal in 2026-27?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-how-the-canadiens-realistically-build-on-recent-success-for-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-how-the-canadiens-realistically-build-on-recent-success-for-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Canadiens Realistically Build on Recent Success for 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s getting dangerously close to where the Montreal Canadiens have to win it all just to meet the same season-over-season standards for success they have unofficially established since finishing in last place in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/how-the-canadiens-realistically-build-on-recent-success-for-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/how-the-canadiens-realistically-build-on-recent-success-for-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Arber Xhekaj wins over Canadiens fans despite contract uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beloved Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj is the real deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-arber-xhekaj-wins-over-canadiens-fans-despite-contract-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-arber-xhekaj-wins-over-canadiens-fans-despite-contract-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Bruins Should Approach Patrik Laine With Caution]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boston Bruins are amicably readying the runway for their prospects to be promoted to the big club in 2026-27. That being said, there is a hole in the lineup&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-bruins-should-approach-patrik-laine-with-caution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-bruins-should-approach-patrik-laine-with-caution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Early look at 5 players who are likely entering their final season with the Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the Montreal Canadiens did a good job securing the core for the future with extensions for Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobes this summer, they were also proact]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-early-look-at-5-players-who-are-likely-entering-their-final-season-with-the-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-early-look-at-5-players-who-are-likely-entering-their-final-season-with-the-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Kaiden Guhle and the High-Stakes Dilemma Facing Canadiens GM Kent Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[There comes a time in every meticulously planned rebuild when a general manager (GM) has to look at his board, swallow hard, and consider trading away something that genuinely hurts&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-kaiden-guhle-and-the-high-stakes-dilemma-facing-canadiens-gm-kent-hughes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-kaiden-guhle-and-the-high-stakes-dilemma-facing-canadiens-gm-kent-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kaiden Guhle and the High-Stakes Dilemma Facing Canadiens GM Kent Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[There comes a time in every meticulously planned rebuild when a general manager (GM) has to look at his board, swallow hard, and consider trading away something that genuinely hurts to lose.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/kaiden-guhle-and-the-high-stakes-dilemma-facing-canadiens-gm-kent-hughes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/kaiden-guhle-and-the-high-stakes-dilemma-facing-canadiens-gm-kent-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[RDS] - Le modèle du CH sur les traces des deux derniers champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[&Agrave; travers la LNH, le Tricolore se classe au cinqui&egrave;me rang parmi les &eacute;quipes avec le plus de joueurs qui ont sign&eacute; des contrats de huit saisons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-le-modle-du-ch-sur-les-traces-des-deux-derniers-champions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/rds-le-modle-du-ch-sur-les-traces-des-deux-derniers-champions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Zdeno Chara rushes to help injured runner after cycling accident in Slovakia]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major story has just surfaced involving former Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-zdeno-chara-rushes-to-help-injured-runner-after-cycling-accident-in-slovakia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-zdeno-chara-rushes-to-help-injured-runner-after-cycling-accident-in-slovakia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - The alternate universe with Sebastian Aho would have the Montreal Canadiens in true contender status]]></title><description><![CDATA[A larger offer could have saved the Montr&eacute;al Canadiens' centre depth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-the-alternate-universe-with-sebastian-aho-would-have-the-montreal-canadiens-in-true-contender-status/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-the-alternate-universe-with-sebastian-aho-would-have-the-montreal-canadiens-in-true-contender-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens: A decline in performance from all offensive stars is expected (according to ESPN)]]></title><description><![CDATA[What will the Canadiens look like in 2026&ndash;2027? That's a good question. To continue making progress toward the Stanley Cup, the team's stars will need to have another strong season under Martin St-Louis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-a-decline-in-performance-from-all-offensive-stars-is-expected-according-to-espn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-a-decline-in-performance-from-all-offensive-stars-is-expected-according-to-espn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - Friday Habs Headlines: Writing their own stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens news and notes The Xhekaj story, from refugee roots to NHL dreams. [] Three players who could surprise at training camp. [] Will Ville Koivunen&rsquo;s contract impact the Zachary Bolduc negotiations? [] WHL players and alumni within the Canadiens prospect pool. [] Around the league and elsewhere The Pittsburgh Penguins gave Koivunen a stunningly unnecessary eight-year, $32 million contract. [ | ] The Philadelphia Flyers has resigned forward Nikita Grebenkin to a two-year cont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-friday-habs-headlines-writing-their-own-stories/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-friday-habs-headlines-writing-their-own-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - 2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: The Near Misses (34-26)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction The past couple of years this has mostly been an extension of the Top 25, with too many players showing NHL ability to fit into the official countdown. With the six graduating NHLers, the quality isn&rsquo;t quite the same this year, and more in line with what this section of players has usually been: skaters with an NHL skill or two but not the full set required to crack a roster, and some unproven goaltenders. Every one of the nine players we&rsquo;ll profile here did receive at l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-the-near-misses-34-26/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-the-near-misses-34-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Habs Daily: Runtso Prospect Ranking, Mooney NHL Aspirations, Xhekaj]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the latest Montreal Canadiens news, including Timofei Runtso's prospect ranking, L.J. Mooney's exciting potential, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-habs-daily-runtso-prospect-ranking-mooney-nhl-aspirations-xhekaj/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-habs-daily-runtso-prospect-ranking-mooney-nhl-aspirations-xhekaj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Vancouver Sun] - Dollard-des-Ormeaux goalie Devon Levi fired up for fresh start with Oilers]]></title><description><![CDATA["I'm excited to get settled in and start playing," he says after getting career reset with trade out of Buffalo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/vancouver-sun-dollard-des-ormeaux-goalie-devon-levi-fired-up-for-fresh-start-with-oilers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/vancouver-sun-dollard-des-ormeaux-goalie-devon-levi-fired-up-for-fresh-start-with-oilers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Dobson Tops League In Goal Scoring From Right Side Of The Blueline Over Last Five Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Kent Hughes acquired Noah Dobson last offseason, he didn't just acquire a right-shot defenseman; he acquired a very established and dominant right-shot defenseman, as evidenced by a graphic published by the NHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-dobson-tops-league-in-goal-scoring-from-right-side-of-the-blueline-over-last-five-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-dobson-tops-league-in-goal-scoring-from-right-side-of-the-blueline-over-last-five-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - The Contrarian: The Canadiens’ cap situation is bad, and other fake NHL arguments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus: The puck-over-glass penalty is actually a good thing, and the Whalers' Ron Francis trade gets an unfairly bad rap.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-athletic-the-contrarian-the-canadiens-cap-situation-is-bad-and-other-fake-nhl-arguments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-athletic-the-contrarian-the-canadiens-cap-situation-is-bad-and-other-fake-nhl-arguments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportskeeda] - NHL reporter speculates Nathan MacKinnon's major fallout with Avalanche, floats move to Canadiens in post-Avs era]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon is currently signed to an eight-year, $100.8 million contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportskeeda-nhl-reporter-speculates-nathan-mackinnons-major-fallout-with-avalanche-floats-move-to-canadiens-in-post-avs-era/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportskeeda-nhl-reporter-speculates-nathan-mackinnons-major-fallout-with-avalanche-floats-move-to-canadiens-in-post-avs-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - 2 Canadiens Potential Trade Candidates To Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Could the Canadiens look to trade these two players before the season?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-2-canadiens-potential-trade-candidates-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-2-canadiens-potential-trade-candidates-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Kent Hughes gives the Canadiens five key players for the price of four in Chicago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's more clear evidence of Kent Hughes' strong work as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-gives-the-canadiens-five-key-players-for-the-price-of-four-in-chicago/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-kent-hughes-gives-the-canadiens-five-key-players-for-the-price-of-four-in-chicago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Canadiens] - BREAKTHROUGH: Montreal Canadiens Face Key Questions as Lane Hutson EMERGES as a Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens fans eye a new era: Is Lane Hutson the next NHL elite? Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba break down Hudson&rsquo;s contract value, skyrocketing potent...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/locked-on-canadiens-breakthrough-montreal-canadiens-face-key-questions-as-lane-hutson-emerges-as-a-star/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/locked-on-canadiens-breakthrough-montreal-canadiens-face-key-questions-as-lane-hutson-emerges-as-a-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Former Canadiens forward Rafaël Harvey-Pinard makes revealing admission about Nick Suzuki]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rafa&euml;l Harvey-Pinard just made an interesting revelation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-former-canadiens-forward-rafal-harvey-pinard-makes-revealing-admission-about-nick-suzuki/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-former-canadiens-forward-rafal-harvey-pinard-makes-revealing-admission-about-nick-suzuki/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Digest] - Top Habs prospect looking SCARY - New target revealed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have GLEB. Oh yeah, and also some Xhekaj trade talk and PTO possibilities. Josh Gosse and Jesse Poirier chat about all of it on this e...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-top-habs-prospect-looking-scary-new-target-revealed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-digest-top-habs-prospect-looking-scary-new-target-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - The Habs’ Best Chance To Win The Cup Will Be… | The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro August 6 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Matt Ohayon joins Shayne Gaumond to discuss the Montreal Canadiens&rsquo; Stanley Cup contention window, how long that window ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-the-habs-best-chance-to-win-the-cup-will-be-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august-6-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-the-habs-best-chance-to-win-the-cup-will-be-the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-august-6-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Canadiens forward signs with new team as eye-opening salary is revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[We now have more details following Vinzenz Rohrer's somewhat unexpected departure from the Montreal Canadiens' forward group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-forward-signs-with-new-team-as-eye-opening-salary-is-revealed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-canadiens-forward-signs-with-new-team-as-eye-opening-salary-is-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans believe the CH has improved this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aside from the trade that sent Brendan Gallagher to Vancouver, the Habs haven't made any major external trades or signings this summer. I specifically say &ldquo;external signings&rdquo; because, internally, Ivan Demidov extended his contract for eight seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fans-believe-the-ch-has-improved-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fans-believe-the-ch-has-improved-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens Could Utilize Secret Weapon to Acquire $9.5 Million Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens continue searching for a reliable top-six forward as they look to strengthen their roster for the upcoming season. General manager]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-could-utilize-secret-weapon-to-acquire-95-million-star/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/canadiens-could-utilize-secret-weapon-to-acquire-95-million-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Analyst links Arber Xhekaj to Western Conference, urges Canadiens to avoid Eastern team]]></title><description><![CDATA[A player like Arber Xhekaj should be traded to the other conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-analyst-links-arber-xhekaj-to-western-conference-urges-canadiens-to-avoid-eastern-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-analyst-links-arber-xhekaj-to-western-conference-urges-canadiens-to-avoid-eastern-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arber Xhekaj isn’t the kind of player you trade within the same organization, according to Jeff Marek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arber Xhekaj has still not signed a contract, and several teams may be interested in him. We know the Leafs have already shown interest, and the Flyers and Flames are following the situation closely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/arber-xhekaj-isnt-the-kind-of-player-you-trade-within-the-same-organization-according-to-jeff-marek/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/arber-xhekaj-isnt-the-kind-of-player-you-trade-within-the-same-organization-according-to-jeff-marek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Samuel Montembeault finally puts an end to the mystery amid ongoing trade speculation]]></title><description><![CDATA[We finally have confirmation regarding goaltender Samuel Montembeault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-samuel-montembeault-finally-puts-an-end-to-the-mystery-amid-ongoing-trade-speculation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-samuel-montembeault-finally-puts-an-end-to-the-mystery-amid-ongoing-trade-speculation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Mooney Another Potential Draft Steal For Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the Montreal Canadiens prospect report, focused on highly-skilled, diminutive forward L.J. Mooney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-mooney-another-potential-draft-steal-for-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-mooney-another-potential-draft-steal-for-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Zharovsky&rsquo;s coach 'doesn&rsquo;t want him to think about Montreal']]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zharovsky is one of the Canadiens' most promising prospects. The young Russian winger, who had a strong rookie season in the KHL last year, could be part of the solution in Montreal in the years to come.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/alexander-zharovskyrsquos-coach-doesnrsquot-want-him-to-think-about-montreal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/alexander-zharovskyrsquos-coach-doesnrsquot-want-him-to-think-about-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Buzz] - Is It Time for the Montreal Canadiens to Introduce a Third Jersey?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been two decades since the Montreal Canadiens had an officially designated third jersey. Is now the time to introduce a new one?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hockey-buzz-is-it-time-for-the-montreal-canadiens-to-introduce-a-third-jersey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/hockey-buzz-is-it-time-for-the-montreal-canadiens-to-introduce-a-third-jersey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - Artturi Lehkonen became exactly what the Canadiens are missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens today are searching for a winger who could play in their top six, but had the organization been a little more patient with their 2013 sec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-artturi-lehkonen-became-exactly-what-the-canadiens-are-missing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-artturi-lehkonen-became-exactly-what-the-canadiens-are-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - What To Expect From The Canadiens’ Captain This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Suzuki has been and will remain the Montreal Canadiens' best player this season, and it really wouldn't be surprising to see him break the 100-point barrier once again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-what-to-expect-from-the-canadiens-captain-this-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-what-to-expect-from-the-canadiens-captain-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - After Kelly Hrudey's unexpected Sportsnet exit, Canadiens executive Chantal Machab&eacute;e's message says it all]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chantal Machab&eacute;e of the Canadiens made a truly classy gesture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-after-kelly-hrudeys-unexpected-sportsnet-exit-canadiens-executive-chantal-machabeacutees-message-says-it-all/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-after-kelly-hrudeys-unexpected-sportsnet-exit-canadiens-executive-chantal-machabeacutees-message-says-it-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Canadiens Top 20 Prospects: Runtso Excites With Offensive Skill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the latest player in our top 20 Montreal Canadiens prospect rankings, offensively-inclined defenceman Timofei Runtso.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-canadiens-top-20-prospects-runtso-excites-with-offensive-skill/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-canadiens-top-20-prospects-runtso-excites-with-offensive-skill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Is there a world where Nathan MacKinnon ends up with the Habs? | #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-is-there-a-world-where-nathan-mackinnon-ends-up-with-the-habs-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-is-there-a-world-where-nathan-mackinnon-ends-up-with-the-habs-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Vladimir Tarasenko floated as a low-cost Canadiens target: 'There's definitely a fit']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmy Murphy just floated an interesting idea involving Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-vladimir-tarasenko-floated-as-a-low-cost-canadiens-target-theres-definitely-a-fit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-vladimir-tarasenko-floated-as-a-low-cost-canadiens-target-theres-definitely-a-fit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$32 million for Ville Koivunen: Zachary Bolduc must be (pretty) happy]]></title><description><![CDATA[This morning, the Penguins reached an agreement with Ville Koivunen. The Finnish player, who has played only 47 career games in the NHL and shuttled between the NHL and the AHL last year, needed a contract for the upcoming season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/32-million-for-ville-koivunen-zachary-bolduc-must-be-pretty-happy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/32-million-for-ville-koivunen-zachary-bolduc-must-be-pretty-happy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens Potential UFA Target: Vladimir Tarasenko]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens are still in the market for a top-six scoring forward; could veteran Vladimir Tarasenko be a fit?&nbsp; Tarasenko had a solid year with the Minnesota Wild last season, where he scored 23 goals and 47 points in 75 games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-potential-ufa-target-vladimir-tarasenko/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-canadiens-potential-ufa-target-vladimir-tarasenko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro] - Should the Habs give UFA forward Vladimir Tarasenko a shot? | #thesickpodcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-should-the-habs-give-ufa-forward-vladimir-tarasenko-a-shot-thesickpodcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-sick-podcast-with-tony-marinaro-should-the-habs-give-ufa-forward-vladimir-tarasenko-a-shot-thesickpodcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - $32 million signing confirmed: This could change everything for Kent Hughes and the Canadiens up front]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have a last-minute signing to announce, and it's an interesting deal to break down for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-32-million-signing-confirmed-this-could-change-everything-for-kent-hughes-and-the-canadiens-up-front/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-32-million-signing-confirmed-this-could-change-everything-for-kent-hughes-and-the-canadiens-up-front/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Canadiens: Hughes' Top Three Moves Since Being Appointed]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are Kent Hughes' top three moves since being appointed? Read on to find out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-hughes-top-three-moves-since-being-appointed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-hughes-top-three-moves-since-being-appointed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - NHL Rumors: New Winger for Matthews, Canadiens Trade, and Sportsnet Loses Big Name]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s NHL rumors rundown, Auston Matthews and Jack Roslovic could be an interesting pairing for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens remain patient as trade&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors-new-winger-for-matthews-canadiens-trade-and-sportsnet-loses-big-name/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors-new-winger-for-matthews-canadiens-trade-and-sportsnet-loses-big-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - The overlooked Canadiens option that could solve their biggest problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's an interesting alternative that almost no one is talking about with the Montreal Canadiens right now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-the-overlooked-canadiens-option-that-could-solve-their-biggest-problem/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-the-overlooked-canadiens-option-that-could-solve-their-biggest-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - 3 Canadiens Who Could Surprise at Training Camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Training camp is one of the most exciting times of the NHL calendar. While most roster spots are already spoken for, every year a handful of players exceed expectations and&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-3-canadiens-who-could-surprise-at-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/the-hockey-writers-3-canadiens-who-could-surprise-at-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Canadiens Who Could Surprise at Training Camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Training camp is one of the most exciting times of the NHL calendar. While most roster spots are already spoken for, every year a handful of players exceed expectations and force management to take notice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/3-canadiens-who-could-surprise-at-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/3-canadiens-who-could-surprise-at-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Arber Xhekaj's agent had one striking word to describe Kent Hughes amid contract negotiations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arber Xhekaj's agent has one very specific word to describe Kent Hughes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-arber-xhekajs-agent-had-one-striking-word-to-describe-kent-hughes-amid-contract-negotiations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-arber-xhekajs-agent-had-one-striking-word-to-describe-kent-hughes-amid-contract-negotiations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Canadiens Breakout Forward Needs To Be Watched Next Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keep an eye on this Canadiens forward next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-breakout-forward-needs-to-be-watched-next-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canadiens-breakout-forward-needs-to-be-watched-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - Patience … a trade will eventually happen for the Montreal Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have been trying to make a big move for a while now, and fans need to remain patient as it could take some more time. It could also happen soon and out of the blue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/my-nhl-trade-rumors-patience-a-trade-will-eventually-happen-for-the-montreal-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/my-nhl-trade-rumors-patience-a-trade-will-eventually-happen-for-the-montreal-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$5 million per season for Zachary Bolduc: 'I have a hard time believing it']]></title><description><![CDATA[Zachary Bolduc still doesn&rsquo;t have a contract lined up for next season. And his situation is definitely generating a lot of buzz&hellip; because we're all wondering what his next deal will look like.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/5-million-per-season-for-zachary-bolduc-i-have-a-hard-time-believing-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/5-million-per-season-for-zachary-bolduc-i-have-a-hard-time-believing-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - Patience … but a trade will eventually happen for the Montreal Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens have been trying to make a big move for a while now, and fans need to remain patient as it could take some more time. It could also happen soon and out of the blue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/my-nhl-trade-rumors-patience-but-a-trade-will-eventually-happen-for-the-montreal-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/my-nhl-trade-rumors-patience-but-a-trade-will-eventually-happen-for-the-montreal-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I asked ChatGPT to predict the CH’s 26-27 season, and…]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is August 6. In a few weeks, training camps will kick off across the National League. It's coming up pretty quickly&hellip; and that's good news because summer is starting to feel long to me.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/i-asked-chatgpt-to-predict-the-chs-26-27-season-and/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/i-asked-chatgpt-to-predict-the-chs-26-27-season-and/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Montreal Hockey Fanatics] - Major update confirmed for Alexander Zharovsky and another Canadiens prospect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hockey is back for two Canadiens prospects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-major-update-confirmed-for-alexander-zharovsky-and-another-canadiens-prospect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/montreal-hockey-fanatics-major-update-confirmed-for-alexander-zharovsky-and-another-canadiens-prospect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Where Should Canadiens’ Lane Hutson Be On The NHL Network Top 20 Defensemen Ranking?]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHL Network will be releasing its Top 20 Defensemen Right Now Rankings on Sunday, and one has to believe that Lane Hutson has done enough this season to improve on his 19th-place ranking last season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-where-should-canadiens-lane-hutson-be-on-the-nhl-network-top-20-defensemen-ranking/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-where-should-canadiens-lane-hutson-be-on-the-nhl-network-top-20-defensemen-ranking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Habs Daily: Xhekaj’s Value, Konyushkov’s NHL Potential, Cooley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the latest Montreal Canadiens news, including Arber Xhekaj's value amid negotiations, and Bogdan Konyushkov's NHL potential.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-habs-daily-xhekajs-value-konyushkovs-nhl-potential-cooley/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/sportsnaut-habs-daily-xhekajs-value-konyushkovs-nhl-potential-cooley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: A Winning Habit] - The Montreal Canadiens used bad strategy and lost Shea Theodore]]></title><description><![CDATA[What could have happened if the Montr&eacute;al Canadiens had drafted Shea Theodore instead of Michael McCarron?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-the-montreal-canadiens-used-bad-strategy-and-lost-shea-theodore/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/fansided-a-winning-habit-the-montreal-canadiens-used-bad-strategy-and-lost-shea-theodore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - 2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: The Projects (42-35)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction Getting closer to the top players in the organization, we find a group that is neither on a track to play in the NHL nor appearing hopeless to do so. These prospects have generally performed better than those we just discussed as Long Shots, with a larger base of skills to work with. Three of the players are from the 2026 NHL Draft class, but there is an equal number of off-season additions for the Laval Rocket. In both cases, they are new players to the project, which tends to make]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-the-projects-42-35/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-2026-montreal-canadiens-top-25-under-25-the-projects-42-35/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Habs Eyes On The Prize] - Thursday Habs Headlines: Rebuild targets worth pursuing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens news and notes Players worth considering if Kent Hughes is serious about accelerating the rebuild. [] Unrestricted free agent Patrik Laine could be a fit for teams looking to add offence without breaking the bank. [] Cole Caufield is getting some well-deserved recognition, coming in ninth in the NHL Network&rsquo;s ranking of wingers. [] Noah Dobson is the third Canadiens player to become a father in recent months. [] Three possible PTO targets ahead of training camp. [] Aroun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-thursday-habs-headlines-rebuild-targets-worth-pursuing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-montreal-canadiens/habs-eyes-on-the-prize-thursday-habs-headlines-rebuild-targets-worth-pursuing/</guid></item></channel></rss>