Montreal Canadiens Rumours

21 Dec 2025 23:56:49
I love the Danault trade for the habs but as a 3rd c … now if Pittsburgh keeps going downhill, it opens the door for habs to make a move that would make them instantly legitimate contenders

Montreal sends : 2026 and 2027 1st round, laine ( for cap reasons for both teams)and (Newhook or Dach)

And if st-Louis blues decide they want to throw in the towel… I would target parayko, a 6.6 rhd that’s quite mobile and a heavy body,,perfect to match with Hutson for the present
MTL sends : engstrom, 2026 2nd , Roy , beck
To st-Louis for : parayko

Bolduc. Suzuki. Caufield
Slafkovsky. Crosby. Demidov
Kapanen r Danault. ( Newhook or Dach) Gallagher Evans. Anderson

Hutson. Parayko
Matheson. Dobson
Guhle. Carrier
Xhejaj. Reinbacher
Struble
Habs get to keep hage , zharovsky and reinbacher

22 Dec 2025 15:29:09
Yeah sorry you want parayko its going to be Hage engstrom and your dump.

23 Dec 2025 01:52:35
Yeah both hage and engstrom alone for parayko is a no go! Maybe for Thomas , but even still not sure I would do that either

20 Dec 2025 00:33:59
Montreal trades with st-Louis

MTL sends : engstrom , kapanen, ( dach or Newhook) , 2026 1st , 2027 1st

St-Louis sends : Thomas and parayko

Slafkovsky Suzuki Caufield
Bolduc. Thomas. Demidov
Texier. ( Newhook or Dach) laine
Gallagher. Evans. Anderson

Hutson. Parayko
Matheson. Dobson
Guhle. Carrier ( reinbacher)

21 Dec 2025 22:20:01
Both good players, but no from MTL.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Bud Light???.

22 Dec 2025 15:32:12
thomas will cost 4 first round picks colt 2 so

Hage Zharovsky Reinbacher kappanen 1st 2026 1st 2027

plus laine for dump reasons.

There is no way it would be cheaper.

23 Dec 2025 16:26:03
Geez I had to recheck if I had proposed a trade
For mackinon and makar

14 Dec 2025 19:28:42
3way trade

Mtl- strubble- 2nd pick 2025 and 3rd pick 2025

Nashville- oreilly

Los angeles - danault 1st pick 2025


Mtl danault 50% retain

La- oreilly 2nd pick mtl

Nsh- strubble - LA 1st pick - 3rd pick mtl - and 50 % of danault salary

13 Dec 2025 22:45:57
With Vancouver going full rebuild maybe habs could swing for a possible home run

MTL sends : laine, dach, 2026 1st round and both 2026 2nd round, beck and Roy

To Vancouver for: Elias petterson 33% (7.8)
And Kieffer Sherwood

Sherwood Suzuki Caufield
Slafkovsky petterson demidov
Bolduc kapanen Newhook
Gallagher Evans Anderson.

16 Dec 2025 04:24:42
I doubt either team would do this!

Van want picks, and is willing to move on from older players. Laine is a cap dump... which would involve high picks or better prospects.

16 Dec 2025 10:29:28
Bumblebee there were already high draft picks mentioned. byt still, I wonder if all the turmoil in Vancouver where good players left (Miller, Horvat, Hughes leaving) has something to do with Petterson. Montreal passes.

17 Dec 2025 13:50:35
It's possible, but sounds like it could have been a Hughes problem. Apparently after the dallas game, he knew he was traded and ditches the rest of the team, and fly to his brothers house in New Wark. He only had a couple players at his farewell dinner.

Big Z unfollowed on X because he doesn't like quitters.

But who really knows.

28 Nov 2025 17:29:22
Habs slafkovski-dach-reinbacher-fowler-1st pick 2025- 1st pick 2026

Edm - mcdavid

09 Nov 2025 21:43:45
Habs make a trade to solidify 2nd line
MTL sends: kapanen, newhook, laine ( for cap reason) and a 2026 1st
To buffalo for : Tage Thompson and Alex tuch

1-A
Slafkovski Suzuki Caufield
1-B
Demidov Thompson tuch
3-
Gallagher Dach Bolduc
4-
Veleno Evans Anderson

10 Nov 2025 01:06:09
This is the Montreal version of a Pinball trade.

10 Nov 2025 01:35:54
Costing more than that to get both Tuch and Thompson.

10 Nov 2025 20:24:26
To add to what Memarcus and MG have said, why would MTL gut their depth for yet another right-shooting center?

BUF make be a perennial mess, Thompson and Tuch would command a heck of a lot more than this.

03 Nov 2025 23:32:08
Habs- laine 50% - roy- 1st pick 2026


Stl- brayden schenn

06 Nov 2025 17:06:59
I’m not sure why MTL considers trading a 1st for a 34 year old with 2 goals. He just isn’t the right target for the youngest team in the league.

Laine and Roy are both on expiring deals, and the Habs are accumulating cap space with Laine out, while Roy is in the minors. Neither situation necessitates using a 1st to dump contracts.

01 Nov 2025 18:50:29
Montreal pulls off a blockbuster trade with the islanders who decides to go full rebuild
MTL sends : reinbacher, 2026 1st, 2026 2nd
Beck struble laine ( for cap reasons) Roy
To islanders for : horvat and pullock

Habs lineup
Slafkovski Suzuki Caufield
Demidov Horvat Dach
Newhook kapanen Bolduc
Anderson Evans Gallagher
Def
Matheson Dobson
Hutson pullock
Guhle Carrier
Xhejaj engstrom.

02 Nov 2025 11:58:52
way too much of an overpay from Montreal. giving up that many picks and young players is not good.

03 Nov 2025 10:59:19
This is so much of an overpay... Forget Horvat, He's pass his prime and won't be good for the next 3 years.. Pullock.. Passsssss... Good thing you're not a Habs GM...

12 Dec 2025 16:56:41
So seven pieces going to the islanders? That's a whole lot of quantity.

27 Oct 2025 13:08:41
Montreal:
Leo Carlsson
Cutter Gauthier
2nd 2026

Anaheim:
Ivan Demidov
David Reinbacher
1st 2026

27 Oct 2025 23:58:09
The only surprise here is that it wasn’t a lopsided trade sending Demidov to your leafs?.

28 Oct 2025 23:29:03
why does Montreal do this?

30 Oct 2025 14:19:09
I would keep Demidov and Reinbacher. see how that pans out. concern over Gauthier.

03 Nov 2025 11:00:41
ANA gave up Zegras for a possible 4th liner and a 2nd round pick.. think they could actually land the future of the HABS for Carlsson, Gauthier and a 2nd? LOL!

26 Oct 2025 06:20:10
TOR Receives:
Weegar
Farabee
2026 3rd round pick

CGY Receives:
Cowan
Robertson
2026 2nd round pick
2027 5th round pick


Ii know there will be a lot of leafs fans on here id even suggest trading Cowan but I think this is fair value. Toronto desperately needs help on D and the fact they couldn't get anything for Marner means they need to bounce back with a win now trade or risk losing the 3 Atlantic spots to FLA, MTL, DET.

As for Calgary they get a nice offensive prospect that won't be ready for 1-2 years which fits if they are able to score a top 5 pick this year, they get someone younger to replace farabee which hasn't worked and then they upgrade a 3 to a 2

26 Oct 2025 17:46:16
Calgary would get better offers than that.

26 Oct 2025 19:03:03
I'm sure you are joking, Calgary should lock Leaf's phone number with a proposal like that.

27 Oct 2025 23:59:47
CGY will so much better trading Weegar alone.

26 Nov 2025 15:20:20
Actually, to all you TO fans. As a Flames fan I feel it our obligation to provide you with WEEGAR (75% retained), ANDERSON (75% retained) and take Domi and whatever other dud you feel we deserve!

24 Oct 2025 02:54:29
Montréal canadiens trade with buffalo:
MTL sends : Dach and reinbacher
To buffalo for Tage Thompson

If habs can put laine on ltir for rest of season or add him in a trade And free up 8.7 extra in cap, if circumstances happen, (rangers and or Pittsburgh out of playoff ) habs should target panarin or Crosby . They got enough ammo in draft capital and prospects to keep hage and still make a trade for either
Lines with panarin
Slavkosky Suzuki Caufield
Demidov Thompson panarin
Bolduc kapanen Newhook
Anderson Evans Gallagher

Lines with Crosby
Slavkosky Suzuki Caufield
Demidov Crosby Thompson
Bolduc kapanen Newhook
Anderson Evans Gallagher

Defence
Matheson Dobson
Struble Hutson
Guhle carrier
Xhejaj.

24 Oct 2025 15:52:22
This is a fare trade for both teams.

25 Oct 2025 18:21:09
Buffalo would need a bit more IMO.

26 Oct 2025 01:12:17
Habs decline.

26 Oct 2025 20:51:25
What are we taking about? Thompson is a 40+ goal guy, no way from Buffalo.

28 Oct 2025 02:35:19
I'd do it as the Habs. Thompson fits the age of the group and brings a big skilled guy down the middle. You let Laine walk at season end and go hunting for another RHD in the offseason with that cap space. Losing Reinbacher would suck potentially if he develops, but running a 1-2 punch of Suzuki and Thompson for the next 5 years would be worth it, especially if you grab a guy like Andersson in free agency or even a Murphy or Clifton.

31 Oct 2025 00:01:48
EBS: The Habs need a lefty for 2C. Thompson is a good player, but he’s a righty.

20 Oct 2025 03:00:34
Habs trades to get 2 c options:
1- this is watered down but this offer is intriguing for both parties
Habs send : laine ( 8.7 ) , dach ( a.

20 Oct 2025 15:17:42
I think you may have missed some info.

21 Oct 2025 02:55:22
…let me guess, those two plus a 3rd for Crosby AND Malkin, with PIT retaining on both?

02 Oct 2025 02:14:29
Montreal convinces Sid to agree to a trade

MTL sends : Dach, laine, 2026 1st, 2027 1st, the better of 2026 2nd round (beck or kapanen )
To Pittsburg for : Crosby and Malkin (50% retained)
This leaves habs with more cap space to add during the season if need be
1st line
Slafkovsky Suzuki Caufield
2nd
Demidov crosby Newhook
3rd
Bolduc malkin Gallagher
4th
Flo xehjaj Evans Anderson.

02 Oct 2025 13:09:56
Buddy Suzuki is the 3rd line center in your scenario!

03 Oct 2025 03:45:32
Sidekick, you are to MTL trades what Pinball and Les Habitants are to leaf trades.

03 Oct 2025 16:03:30
Not going to happen lol. If for some reason it did though, your lines are just wrong lol. Malkin would get moved to LW and likely ride shotgun with Crosby and Demidov moves to RW with them. Newhook or Bolduc are your 3C, the other your 3LW.

But let's come back down to reality and realize Crosby likely only moves at the deadline but the odds are more likely he stays with the Pens and finishes his career as a Pen. Pens will need to rebuild eventually, but there is a tonne of value in learning under Crosby. Hell you can see it in Celabrini just from skating with him for the Worlds and in the offseason.

18 Oct 2025 14:59:24
Sid will retire as a Penguins unless he comes out and literally trashes the organisation. Very unlikely

He would want to go to a Stanley contending team. The Penguins would want multiple 1st round picks (and I assume high 1st round picks) and prospects.
Now imagine if you were a Pens fan and find out that Crosby gets traded to the Habs for Multiple 1st (Late Round picks) and couple of okish prospect. You would be marching to the PPG Paints Arena and asking for Kyle Dubas head on a pitchfork.

Only player I see gets traded is Erik Karlsson and the Pens are going to have to retain salary.

22 Oct 2025 18:53:27
Not necessarily. While I share the same opinion that he likely stays a Pen the return wouldnt be anything crazy crazy as he has a NMC and ultimately controls where his destination would be. If he came out and said that he wants one more chance at a cup and id like to do it with *blank team* that's where hes going and Dubas would be settling on the offer as more of a sign of respect to Sid for all he's done for the organization. Closest comparison would be when Kane got dealt to the Rangers for a second and a fourth.

19 Sep 2025 03:22:59
If habs believe that dach will finally become the player they hoped and that laine will be his best version yet ( if so .. need to resign asap at a reasonable cap) I have a proposal that might be interesting for both parties

MTL sends : Matheson Mesar and a 3rd round pick
To devils for : dougie Hamilton
Guhle Dobson
Hutson Hamilton
Xehjaj carrier
Struble reinbacher
Engstrom

19 Sep 2025 13:21:22
Mesar isn't moving the needle on a trade anymore. His development has become stagnant. And Hamilton is a big part of that Devils dcore so I don't see them moving him.

Habs are fine how they are. They keep building smartly they will be a force in 3 years or so. They do need Slaf to take a big, big step this year. Even if his production stays the same they need him to a force when he's battling for the puck, throwing hits, blocking shots, and taking lanes away with his size.

19 Sep 2025 17:02:10
This doesn’t seem like a necessary move at all.

There is such a thing as too many moves, and there is value in taking the time to see what you have, what needs may present themselves, and what remedies might be available in the trade market.

I’m all for starting the season and making wise use of available cap space based on need and opportunity.

20 Sep 2025 11:08:13
not a fan of Hamilton . pass and continue to develop within.

20 Sep 2025 14:55:06
Last thing Montreal needs is an offensive defenseman.

23 Sep 2025 14:02:59
Hamilton and Dobson provide the same play style offensively (a great shot from point and ability to find the net which is a massive compliment to Lane Hutson who is a unreal QB but has a weak shot) but Dobson imo is significantly better defensively and is less injury prone. Hamilton is the last player the Habs need.

17 Sep 2025 23:40:48
Well the season is just about here..YEAH!

Thought I would lay out a funny scenario, where Crosby gets traded at the trading deadline to the Montreal Canadians.

HOWEVER others get traded and they come up with this 2nd line which Crosby centers.

Imagine the announcers having to pull it off in French, and English. Cheers to the new season.

Crosby to Montreal for:

Kirby Dach -3.4m
Jake Evans -2.9m
Ty Smilanic -signing rights
Jayden Struble- 1.4m
2026 1st
2027 2nd


Habs trade:
D.Reinbacker -887k
2026th 7th round
2028 5th

to DUCKS for:
J. Biakabutuka - 825 K

Habs trade:
Luke Tuch -913K
2027 6th

for:

R. Kumpulainen -866K


New Lines

Caufield- Suzuki - Demidov
Hutson - Dobson

Florian Xhekaj-CROSBY-Kumpulainen
Arber Xhekaj - Biakabutuka

lol

16 Sep 2025 02:46:44
Which trade out of these makes more sense for habs ( I believe by the state of these team these are fair trades)

1- habs make a splash
Montreal sends : Hage , engstrom ,Roy and both 2026 2nd rounders
To ducks for : McTavish ( bridge him 3x5 per or make room for a long term 7.5 per)

2- habs trade with rival to add a stop gap 2c until hage is ready
MTL sends: struble and ( kapanen or beck)
To Boston for : Zacha

3- habs add a veteran proven winner 2 c stop gap for hage
MTL sends : ( beck or kapanen) a 2nd and 3rd round
To Nashville for Ryan oreilly

4- habs make a smaller scale splash for 2c
MTL sends : matheson and 3rd round
To Seattle for Jared McCann

16 Sep 2025 13:09:46
McCann is a winger not a center.

16 Sep 2025 16:18:54
I am happy with the current roster. The additions of Dobson and Bolduc a long with depth peices like Valeno and maybe even Blais are going to help. Obviously Dach is the wildcard in alot that happens this season. I'm excited to see what the Habs have.. another year of growth, Gonna be fun to see how it goes !

16 Sep 2025 18:52:39
I agree with Sosa.

Leave the lineup as-is until some teams drop out of contention on or before the Trade Deadline. They built the cap space to have the flexibility to make whatever becomes necessary to do. No need to rush things till they see what they have and what needs present themselves.

16 Sep 2025 23:18:07
Probably trading for ROR, it's just a matter of fact if Nashville really wants to let him go.

17 Sep 2025 17:20:25
Time will tell if it’s a fact the Habs would trade for him. Until then it’s speculation.

14 Sep 2025 23:46:33
Montréal trades for Crosby, this proposal I feel is fair or at least a start
MTL sends : Dach , kapanen, engstrom, mesar and ( both 2nd round 2026 or 1st round 2026 top 10 protected)
Pitt sends Crosby
Habs get to keep hage , reinbacher and fowler making their draft picks expendable
Lineup with Sid
Slafkovsky Crosby Caufield
Demidov Suzuki laine
Gallagher Newhook Bolduc
Flo xehjaj Evans. Anderson
That’s a scary forward unit for any team

15 Sep 2025 15:41:05
Its a good potential offer but the Habs would have to give up Dach, one top end prospect instead of several bottom 6 ones and make it 2 #1 picks, unprotected to be fair for Crosby.

15 Sep 2025 17:24:12
Dubas probably bites tbh, but that's because he has poor asset management abilities.

If the Habs are in a good spot come the deadline then it will cost them less IMO as I think Crosby would only waive to the Avs or the Habs and the Avs don't have the pieces the Habs do to make a deal happen. But I still think we are more likely to see him stay with the Pens.

15 Sep 2025 20:08:42
I tend to agree with MG, as usual. Crosby would be a great addition to any lineup, but the Habs would do better at the deadline to add a less expensive 2C if it is necessary to do so.

The Habs have built great asset depth, but it’s tough to lose so much, even for Crosby, for a couple of years.

06 Sep 2025 00:55:36
If mctavish is a no go , habs should inquire about Anton Lundell…. Imo Lundell is a perfect fit for 2 c , he plays a 200 foot game and put up 45 points centering a 3rd line , so that number should go up playing on the 2nd line with demidov and laine
MTL sends hage and a 2nd round mtl
To FLA for lundell

Habs trades with rangers for Lafrenière
MTL sends Matheson and 2027 1st round
To nyr for Lafrenière

Slafkovsky Suzuki Caufield
Demidov lundell Laine
Lafrenière Newhook Bolduc
Anderson Evans Gallagher

MTL trades with devils
Habs send : Kirby Dach , 2nd round (Columbus) , 3rd round , Sean Farrell
To devils for : nemec

Guhle Dobson
Hutson nemec
Xehjaj carrier
Struble reinbacher

06 Sep 2025 15:37:32
- why would the champs trade a key piece for futures when they’re clearly a candidate for a Cup this year?

- Habs are on record that Hage won’t be traded. You’re a Hab fan and you know this.

07 Sep 2025 02:10:26
Because Florida is 4.5 million over the cap and by the new playoff cap rule they won’t be able to activate tkatchuk without a trade . I know habs don’t want to trade hage .. but for a 23 yr old cost control 5yrs 5million legit 2 c , I think they should do it ! I personally value more hage than a 2026 15-25 1st round pick but I think Florida does too

09 Sep 2025 15:02:21
From how I read it the lineup just has to be cap complient. I do think Florida is going to have to get creative and may need to move some guys out; but that's why they pay someone the big bucks to do so.

As for the trade Lindell isn't going anywhere. Florida looking to 3peat this year and Lindell is a big part in rhat potentially happening.

Habs should just ride it out with their roster. Goaltending is still meh in the grand scheme. There's hope for Dobes to have continued success and Monty to take another step. Goalies are so hot and cold tho so we shall see. But Dach or Bolduc could take that 2C spot and run with it out of camp and into the season. Demidov could get some looks at 2C as well. No need to make a trade involving any 2026 1st until the deadline where they can see where they are at in the standings.

Last year's playoff appearance was ahead of schedule for the Habs. And they shouldn't look to get of course because of it. Hughes has the chance to make them great again if he builds the roster properly and players develop as they should.

10 Sep 2025 03:00:58
I tend to agree with MG. Why not see what you’ve got and accumulate more cap space for a deadline deal, if needed and warranted? There may be a hot deal to swoop in on, especially for teams that took care of their cap situation early?

11 Sep 2025 15:05:26
Im with MG69 on this. Everyone had an extra year of experience, hopefully everyone is healthy( im thinking of Dach most of all)
Let em play! Interested to see how Bolduc and Dobson fit in, and who will replace Savard, Armia and Dvorak as penalty killers..

Excited for this season!!!!

05 Sep 2025 23:04:28
Trades Montreal could make
1- habs trade with ducks
MTL sends 2026 1st round,both 2026 2nd round and Kirby Dach
To Anaheim for Mctavish ( signs for 7-8 yrs at 7.5 per)
2-habs trades with rangers
MTL sends : Mike matheson and 2027 1st round
To rangers for : Alexis Lafrenière
Trade 3-
Montreal sends , laine , 3rd round and Mesar
To new jersey for : nemec and Arseni gritchiuk
With prospects: reinbacher , hage , zharovsky, beck , engstrom

06 Sep 2025 03:11:27
Follow up .. in the pipeline I’m ready to trade draft picks to improve the team à la panthers style
Forwards lines
Slafkovsky Suzuki Caufield
Demidov mctavish Lafrenière
Roy or Gallagher Newhook Bolduc
Gallagher or Roy evans Anderson
Defence pairs
Guhle Dobson
Hutson nemec
Xehjaj carrier
Struble reinbacher

I could also see lines:
Demidov Suzuki Caufield
Slafkovsky mctavish Newhook
Roy Bolduc Lafrenière
Gallagher Evans Anderson

03 Sep 2025 00:01:43
Habs:
Hage
Matheson
1st Pick 2026
Price contract

Vs

Anaheim:
Mctavish, sign at 7.3 for 8 years

Thoughts ?

03 Sep 2025 16:35:10
too much right now for McTavish.

04 Sep 2025 00:37:24
Done deal. McTavish is a stud. Second line would be much stronger.

05 Sep 2025 16:50:35
I wouldnt be dealing a 2026 1st rounder until the deadline. Too many top prospects available this year to trade a pick blindly without knowing where you are at in thr standings.

09 Sep 2025 01:29:01
Thanks for all the replies!

I would also not trade the 1st of 2026, but if I was Anaheim, that + good prospect would be the minimum!