NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – September 15, 2026
from Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey,
Montreal Canadiens
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Montreal Canadiens sign head coach Martin St. Louis to multi-year contract extension
from The Globe and Mail — Hockey,
The head coach signed a multi-year contract extension Monday as the Canadiens held their season-opening golf tournament. St. Louis, who was entering the final year of his deal, is now under contract through the 2029-30 season.
Once a villain in Montreal, Chris Kreider joins Habs ahead of training camp
from Sportsnet,
Chris Kreider has skated onto the Bell Centre ice to a chorus of boos for most of his career.
The veteran forward was introduced as a member of the Montreal Canadiens on Monday, two days after signing a one-year contract worth up to a reported US$5.4 million with bonuses to join the Original Six franchise.
Scouting notebook: Who stood out at Gatineau prospects tournament
from Sportsnet,
‘Young kid, pretty bad skater at the time:’ Canadiens’ Kreider on 2014 collision with Price
from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),
Chris Kreider says there wasn’t any hesitation he felt from the Montreal Canadiens to sign him ahead of the 2026-27 season, despite his most infamous run-in with the Habs being a collision in the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs with then-goaltender Carey Price.
The Hockey News Big Show: Breaking Down The Canadiens’ Signings Of Kreider, Bolduc And St. Louis
from The Hockey News,
Former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy break down the Montreal Canadiens’ busy weekend of moves, Mark Stone’s extension with the Vegas Golden Knights, and more.
‘It was not intentional in any way’: Kreider on history with Carey Price
from Sportsnet,
How familiarity and culture helped convince Kreider to sign with Canadiens
from Sportsnet,
Canadiens president Jeff Gorton: Chris Kreider called us, not the other way around
from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),
According to Montreal Canadiens’ president Jeff Gorton, Chris Kreider called them, not the other way around.
Gorton spoke with reporters Monday during the team’s annual golf tournament, and explained the process around how the team was able to sign Kreider to a one-year contract over the weekend.
Deen’s Daily: Avs’ Rookie Tournament Wraps Up; Another PTO; Habs RFA Gets New Deal
from Colorado Hockey Now,
The Avalanche and several other teams around the NHL played rookie games this weekend. The Avs played two games, and […] The post Deen’s Daily: Avs’ Rookie Tournament Wraps Up; Another PTO; Habs RFA Gets New Deal appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now .
Canadiens, St. Louis agree to multi-year contract extension
from Sportsnet,
The Montreal Canadiens signed head coach Martin St. Louis to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Monday.
St. Louis has guided the upstart Canadiens to consecutive playoff berths, including a trip to last year’s Eastern Conference final, after beginning his tenure during a full-scale rebuild.
NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – September 14, 2026
from Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey,
Senators first-round pick Jaxon Cover shines in Prospect Challenge
from Sportsnet,
Canadiens re-sign Zachary Bolduc to four-year contract
from Sportsnet,
Zachary Bolduc signed a four-year, $16.8-million deal. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported Sunday .
Why Canadiens GM Kent Hughes Made Up For Quiet Summer With Kreider, Bolduc Contracts
from The Hockey News,
The Montreal Canadiens were quiet this off-season, but that changed this weekend, bringing in Chris Kreider and re-signing Zachary Bolduc. The Habs were going to be dangerous even without Kreider and Bolduc, but their lineup is now stacked – and Montreal is only getting better.
The Daily: Red Wings Prospects Dig Down; Former Duck Makes Canadiens Flight
from Detroit Hockey Now,
The post The Daily: Red Wings Prospects Dig Down; Former Duck Makes Canadiens Flight appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now . The first game of the Red Wings prospect tournament is over, with Detroit managing a thrilling last-second comeback to force […] The post The Daily: Red Wings Prospects Dig Down; Former Duck Makes Canadiens Flight appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now .
NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – September 13, 2026
from Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey,
Canadiens make easy bet on Kreider’s experience, offensive upside
from Sportsnet,
MONTREAL — A $2.15-million, one-year contract for a six-foot-three, 232-pound, 35-year-old winger who has over 1000 games of NHL experience and is still producing at a reasonable rate is hardly a gamble.
You could even say the Montreal Canadiens stole Chris Kreider after the remainder of the player’s six-year, $45.5-million contract with the Anaheim Ducks was ripped up on Thursday.
Andre Pronovost's Death Marks The End Of The Montreal Canadiens' First NHL Dynasty
from The Hockey News,
You may not have ever heard of Andre Pronovost, largely because he was overshadowed by the conga line of Hall of Famers he played with on the Montreal Canadiens .
But of the 30 players who were part of the Canadiens dynasty of the late 1950s, Pronovost was the last surviving member of that group before his recent death .
Dylan Larkin to Montreal? It’s a nice idea, but it’s BS
from George Malik of The Malik Report,
Montreal Canadiens fans have been abuzz with discussions as to how their team can convince Dylan Larkin to join their team over the past 10 days, but I’ve more or less ignored the rumors as they’re a waste of ink. This morning, Bleacher Report’s Lyle Richardson agrees that the rumor “is BS“: Dylan Larkin to
After breakthrough season, Caufield says Canadiens ready for Atlantic Division battle
from The Globe and Mail — Hockey,
The Montreal Canadiens exceeded expectations – at least those outside their locker room’s four walls – following a long and painful rebuild.
The Canadiens finished with 106 points and made a run to the Eastern Conference final before getting smothered by the relentless Carolina Hurricanes on the way to that franchise’s second Stanley Cup victory.
Gavin McKenna headlines Maple Leafs roster for prospect tournament
from the Toronto Sun,
‘Tough to see myself somewhere else’: Caufield on desire to play in Montreal
from Sportsnet,
NHL Mourns Death of 1960s Red Wing
from Detroit Hockey Now,
Why American Cole Caufield can’t see himself leaving Montreal
from Sportsnet,
Cole Caufield is one American hockey player who can’t foresee requesting a trade south of the border, writes Luke Fox.
Four-time Stanley Cup champion André Pronovost passes away at 90
from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),
2026-27 NHL team preview: Montreal Canadiens
from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),
The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2025-2026 season with high hopes. After missing three straight playoff appearances, the team registered 40 wins for the first time since 2018-19 in 2024-25. They ultimately lost in the first round against the Washington Capitals but it was still a very positive sign of the future for a team with a proud history. This past season, with coach Martin St. Louis running the show, the Habs came third in the Atlantic Division with 48 wins. That was the most the team had since cracking 50 over a decade ago.
NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – September 7, 2026
from Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey,
A Quiet Off-Season Might Be The Best Long-Term Plan For The Montreal Canadiens
from The Hockey News,
The Montreal Canadiens had a relatively quiet off-season for an NHL team with Stanley Cup aspirations, but that might be the best long-term approach.
Rogers, Quebecor agree to 12-year NHL French-language sub-licensing agreement
from Sportsnet,
NHL on Prime (Canada) reveals 2026-27 Wednesday Night Hockey schedule
from Sportsnet,
Blue Jackets make changes to scouting department
from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),
Carey Price to be added to Canadiens Ring of Honour
from Sportsnet,
Carey Price's Hall of Fame career will be celebrated by the Montreal Canadiens this season. Price will be inducted into the Canadiens' Ring of Honour on Nov. 10, the team announced Tuesday. The on-ice ceremony at the Bell Centre will come one day after Price is immortalized in the Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026. Price will be the 62nd member of the Canadiens inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. He spent his entire 15-year career with the Canadiens, setting franchise records for goaltenders with 712 games played and 361 wins. Price won the Hart Trophy, Vezina Trophy, Ted Lindsay Award and William M. Jennings Trophy during his career, and backstopped the Canadiens to the Stanley Cup Final in 2021. Internationally, he won gold with Canada at the 2014 Olympics and 2016 World Cup …
Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky named Slovakian hockey player of the year
from Sportsnet,
Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovský has once again been crowned the 2026 Slovak Hockey Player of the Year.
It is the third consecutive year and fourth time overall that Slafkovsky has been named the top player.
The 22-year-old winger was also awarded the prestigious Jozef Golonka Award as the nation's best forward following a breakout 2025–26 campaign for both club and country.
Slafkovský enjoyed a breakout 2025–26 regular season with career highs with 30 goals and 73 points 82 regular season games. He also had six goals and 12 points in 19 playoff games, helping the Canadiens reach the Eastern Conference Final.
Kings to retire Kopitar’s No. 11 jersey, unveil statue
from Sportsnet,
Montreal Canadiens sign defenceman Szuber to one-year contract
from Sportsnet,
The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenceman Maksymilian Szuber to a one-year, two-way contract.
Szuber, from Opole, Poland, scored 11 goals and had 16 assists for the American Hockey League's Tucson Roadrunners last season.
The six-foot-three, 215-pound player led the Roadrunners in goals by a defenceman and ranked third in overall points.
Montreal acquired his rights when it dealt winger Joshua Roy to the Utah Mammoth in a trade earlier this summer.
Habs acquire winger Pastujov from Ducks for F Farrell in swap of RFAs
via TSN
The Montreal Canadiens acquired winger Sasha Pastujov from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for centre Sean Farrell on Monday.
Canadiens, Ducks make minor-league trade
from Sportsnet,
The Canadiens acquired forward Sasha Pastujov from the Ducks in exchange for forward Sean Farrell, the teams announced on Monday.
Pastujov, who has yet to appear in an NHL game, played 71 games for the AHL's San Diego Gulls in 2025-26, recording 21 goals and 36 assists.
Farrell, 24, last appeared in the NHL during the 2022-23 season, where he played six games with one goal.
For the AHL's Laval Rocket in 2025-26, Farrell had 17 goals and 36 assists in 72 games.
Canadiens officially hire Derek Lalonde as associate coach
from Sportsnet,
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have hired Derek Lalonde as an associate coach, the team announced Monday.
The 53-year-old spent last season as an assistant with the Toronto Maple Leafs after serving as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings from 2022-24.
Lalonde was previously an assistant with the Tampa Bay Lightning, helping the club win back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021.
He has more than 20 years of coaching experience, including stops in the American Hockey League, ECHL and USHL.
Canadiens sign Kirby Dach to one-year, $3.6M contract
from Sportsnet,
The Montreal Canadiens announced Thursday that the forward has signed a one-year contract worth $3.6 million.
Dach was scheduled to have a salary arbitration hearing on July 30, per PuckPedia.
The 25-year-old recorded eight goals and seven assists in 37 regular-season games during the 2025-26 season, then added four goals and one assist in 19 playoff games.
Selected by the Chicago Blackhawks as the third-overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, Dach spent three seasons there before being traded to Montreal in July 2022 for a first- and third-round pick.
NHL releases opening-night schedule for 2026-27 season
from Sportsnet,
Montreal Canadiens Must Do More Than Lock Up Their Core
from The Hockey News,
The Montreal Canadiens took important steps last season and locked up most of their core. That doesn't mean they're all set to contend for the Cup, however.
Canadiens hire Daniel Jacob as head coach of AHL Laval
from Sportsnet,
Daniel Jacob has been promoted from assistant to head coach, the Montreal Canadiens — the Rocket's NHL affiliate — announced Monday. Jacob spent the past two seasons with the club, previously serving under head coach Pascal Vincent, who left to become an assistant with the Seattle Kraken. "In his time with the Laval Rocket, Daniel has earned the respect of all his colleagues and players with his relentless enthusiasm, work ethic and undeniable passion for the game of hockey and for improving hockey players. He is an excellent communicator with a proven track record of player development," Rocket general manager John Sedgwick said in a statement. Jacob, 45, was in charge of defencemen and the penalty kill as an assistant. He has also spent one season each with the AHL's San Diego Gulls and Syracuse Crunch as well as four …
Canadiens hiring Derek Lalonde as assistant coach
from Sportsnet,
Derek Lalonde is moving one province over for his next NHL job.
The Montreal Canadiens are hiring Lalonde as an assistant coach, Sportsnet's Eric Engels reported Wednesday.
Letowski, who has been with the Canadiens since 2021, has decided to step away to spend more time with his family. The Canadiens want to keep Letowski in the organization, Engels added.
Montreal's hiring of Lalonde comes one day after the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that he would not be back with the team for the 2026-27 season.
Canadiens extend G Jakub Dobes, 3 x $5.375M
via X (formerly Twitter)
Les Canadiens s'entendent sur les termes d’une prolongation de contrat de trois saisons (2027-2028 à 2029-2030) avec le gardien Jakub Dobes.
The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension (2027-28 to 2029-30) with goalie Jakub Dobes.
#GoHabsGo
‘It’s not for a lack of trying’: Canadiens’ Hughes on making moves
from Sportsnet,
Canadiens, Ivan Demidov agree to eight-year contract extension, $9.125M AAV
from Sportsnet,
The Montreal Canadiens are wasting no time locking up a cornerstone player.
The Canadiens and Ivan Demidov have agreed to an eight-year, $73 million contract extension.
The new deal will begin in 2027-28 after Demidov’s entry-level deal is completed.
Demidov, 20, was the runner-up for the Calder Trophy last season after scoring 19 goals and 62 points in 82 games. He added three goals and nine points in the playoffs as the Canadiens reached the Eastern Conference Final.
How Gallagher addition changes dynamics for rebuilding Canucks
from Sportsnet,
‘Always going to be home’: Gallagher on how he’ll remember time in Montreal
from Sportsnet,
Canucks acquire Gallagher from Canadiens
via TSN
The Montreal Canadiens have traded forward Brendan Gallagher to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for future considerations.
Canadiens acquire Maksymilian Szuber from Mammoth for Joshua Roy
from Sportsnet,
The Canadiens have traded winger Joshua Roy to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for six-foot-three defenceman Maksymilian Szuber , the team announced Monday.
Szuber, 23, spent the 2025-26 season in the American Hockey League with the Tucson Roadrunners, the Mammoth's affiliate. He tallied 11 goals and 16 assists in 65 games.
Drafted by the Arizona Coyotes in the sixth round in 2022, Szuber made his NHL debut in the 2023-24 season, suiting up for one game — a 5-0 loss to the Seattle Kraken on April 9.
A native of Opole, Poland, Szuber represents Germany on the international stage and played for the team at the world juniors in 2021 and 2022, finishing with one assist in seven games.
Sabres to re-sign winger Beck Malenstyn to six-year, $17.5M deal
from Sportsnet,
Edmonton Oilers labelled as "losers" of the 2026 NHL draft. Hmm
from the Edmonton Journal,
Canadiens draft Parker Trottier, grandson of Hall of Famer
from Sportsnet,
With the 189th overall pick in Round 6 of the 2026 NHL Draft, the Canadiens selected Parker Trottier, whose grandfather is Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier.
Parker, 18, is a left winger and has spent the last two seasons with the U.S. National Team Development Program.
He has committed to play for the University of Notre Dame in the NCAA starting in 2027-28.
The elder Trottier spent 18 seasons in the National Hockey League with the New York Islanders and then the Pittsburgh Penguins, winning the Stanley Cup six times.
Canadiens acquire Brett Berard from Rangers for William Trudeau
from Sportsnet,
Montreal acquired winger Brett Berard from the New York Rangers in exchange for defenceman William Trudeau , the teams announced on Friday.
Berard, 23, was a fifth-round pick of the Rangers in the 2020 NHL draft. He spent most of last season split between New York and AHL Hartford, scoring six goals and 22 points in 41 games played with the Wolf Pack and complining six penalty minutes in 13 opportunities with the Rangers.
Trudeau, meanwhile, was a fourth-round pick of the Canadiens in 2021. The 23-year-old has yet to make his NHL debut, but he tallied eight goals, 20 points and 54 penalty minutes in 62 games with AHL Laval last season.
The trade comes just hours before the start of the 2026 NHL Draft (Sportsnet, Sportsnet+, 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT).
Brendan Gallagher named honorary citizen in Montreal as Canadiens exit looms
from Sportsnet,
As his Canadiens exit nears, longtime forward Brendan Gallagher was named an honorary citizen of the City of Montreal by Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada on Thursday.