Montreal Canadiens

Blue Jackets give Patrik Laine 'a change of scenery,' trade him to Canadiens for D Jordan Harris

By: Canadian Press

The Columbus Blue Jackets traded forward Patrik Laine to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for defenseman Jordan Harris and a second-round draft pick in 2026.

August 19, 2024

Canadiens sign defenceman Kaiden Guhle to six-year, $33.3M extension

By: Canadian Press

The contract begins in 2025-26 with Guhle entering the final year of his entry-level contract at a $863,334 salary cap hit for the upcoming season.

July 31, 2024

Montreal Canadiens sign Juraj Slafkovsky to eight-year contract extension

By: Canadian Press

The Montreal Canadiens signed the forward to an eight-year, US$60.8-million contract extension beginning in 2025-26.

July 1, 2024

‘They are going hard.’ Pezzetta praises first live PWHL experience

By: Chris Lomon

In attendance for a record-breaking Professional Women’s Hockey League game with his Montreal Canadiens teammates, Michael Pezzetta was blown away by his first live PWHL experience.

May 2, 2024

Canadiens defenceman Xhekaj to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery

By: Canadian Press

The 23-year-old Xhekaj has missed two games since sustaining the injury to his left shoulder in a 7-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning last Thursday.

April 9, 2024

Harris finds alignment through NHL Player Inclusion Coalition role

By: Chris Lomon

Through his role on the NHL Player Inclusion Coalition, Jordan Harris is helping open doors for kids who may not have the resources to benefit from all that hockey can provide.

February 29, 2024

Montreal Canadiens trade centre Sean Monahan to Winnipeg Jets

By: Canadian Press

The Montreal Canadiens traded Monahan to the Jets on Friday in exchange for a first-round pick in this year's NHL draft and a conditional third-round pick in 2027.

February 2, 2024

Suzuki works to bring out inner heroes with the Asista Foundation

By: Chris Lomon

Asista Foundation ambassador Nick Suzuki is helping shelter animals while positively impacting those struggling with mental health.

January 30, 2024

Canadiens centre Christian Dvorak out for season with torn pectoral muscle

By: Canadian Press

Montreal Canadiens centre Christian Dvorak is out for the season with a torn pectoral muscle, the team announced Thursday.

January 4, 2024

NHLPA Goals & Dreams, players and Hyundai Canada make surprise donations

By: Scott Burnside

Twelve NHL players surprised Canadian youth hockey organizations recently with over $100,000 in equipment and monetary donations.

December 22, 2023

Wideman turns injury into off-ice success

By: Scott Burnside

Chris Wideman and his wife, Caroline, never thought they would be in the hair salon business. The Montreal Canadiens defenceman shares his journey through NHLPA UNLMT.

December 20, 2023

Montreal's Alex Newhook out for 10-12 weeks due to ankle injury

By: Canadian Press

Newhook appeared to sustain the injury during Thursday's game against the Florida Panthers.

December 2, 2023

Montreal Canadiens sign goaltender Montembeault to three-year extension

By: Canadian Press

The contract, which runs until the end of the 2026-27 season, has an annual average value of US$3.15 million

December 1, 2023

Canadiens' Dach out for season with ACL, MCL tears in right knee

By: Canadian Press

Dach was checked into the Blackhawks' bench during the first period of Montreal's home opener against Chicago on Saturday.

October 17, 2023

Canadiens acquire Tanner Pearson, 2025 draft pick from Canucks for DeSmith

By: Canadian Press

Pearson has recorded 133 goals and 139 assists in 590 career games in his time with the Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins and Canucks.

September 19, 2023

Alex Newhook looking forward to sporting Canadiens colours

By: Chris Lomon

Newhook, who hails from St. John’s, Newfoundland, is already feeling at home in Montreal.

August 2, 2023

Montreal Canadiens sign forward Alex Newhook to four-year contract extension

By: Canadian Press

The deal carries an annual average value of $2.9 million.

July 11, 2023

Canadiens sign Cole Caufield to 8-year, $62.8 million extension

By: Canadian Press

The Canadiens signed Caufield to an eight-year, $62.8 million contract extension.

June 5, 2023

Mike Matheson helps Montreal-area youth remain active this offseason

By: Chris Lomon

Matheson advocates for the Champions For Life Foundation’s message, which focuses on teaching kids about developing physical literacy.

May 18, 2023

Celebrating Black History Month Across the League

By: Jake Howorth

Throughout the month of February, numerous teams celebrated Black History month in various ways.

March 3, 2023