Montreal Canadiens Rumours

25 Sep 2026 20:03:46
Mtl Montembeau Dach Matheson for Karlson from Pitt.

19 Sep 2026 12:24:52
Dach to CGY in exchange for Zary to MTL and a 3rd round draft pick.

12 Sep 2026 21:11:38
After adding Kreider, I wonder if Larkin would consider Habs added to his list

MTL sends: ( Hage or Zharovsky) Bolduc and a 1st
To Detroit for Larkin.

2 options for line’s combo

Slafkovski Suzuki Caufield
Kreider Larkin Demidov

Or
Slafkovski Suzuki Demidov
Kreider Larkin. Caufield

16 Sep 2026 20:22:35
You will send Hage for Larkin, but not for Robert Thomas? lmfao.

18 Sep 2026 13:17:22
I’d take Thomas over Larkin. (Age)

21 Sep 2026 15:54:50
Thomas is a 80 90pt olaymaking center who is younger. Larkin is a 70 point center

Thomas would have cost Hage Zhorovsky Kapanen and Reinabacher

22 Sep 2026 01:11:14
No way Thomas would have warranted 4 guys.

23 Sep 2026 13:16:15
Really a center on par with Suzuki, is young, has 5 years and is at 8.25mil. Lmfao yes he would command 4 pieces....

23 Sep 2026 23:45:57
Sure.. lol

24 Sep 2026 01:59:10
I agree that Thomas is better than Larkin, but you’re talking about MTL’s top 3 prospects, big difference between asking for 1 and all 3!

24 Sep 2026 02:08:43
Btw as good as Thomas is, he ain’t on par with Suzuki! We’re talking about a 100 point Selke winner, only 2 other players have done it, Gilmour and Fedorov both are HOF! Hell! Barkov ain’t even hit 100 points once, and he’s miles ahead of Thomas as a player! For Barkov I’d probably do it, but not Thomas

24 Sep 2026 11:15:06
hey up till last year thomas had all the better numbers. Suzuki played for a better team. After the olympic break thomas was the best center and had the best line in hockey.

25 Sep 2026 02:00:14
Suzuki and Thomas have relatively same numbers in points albeit Suzuki is slightly ahead carreer ppg.
Key differences are:
Suzuki has never missed a game, meanwhile Thomas has only 1 full year with no missed games.

Suzuki averages 72 hits, 57 block shots per year.


Thomas: 13 hits, 33 block shots per year.

Suzuki: 100 point Selke winner.
Thomas: ??

As I said before Thomas is a great player, but cmon man, if you had to choose between the two,
It’s Suzuki and it’s not even close.

25 Sep 2026 13:50:37
Injuries are injuries. Does Suzuki have a Cup... see how bringing in stats that don't matter are sheet.

Also we don't pay Thomas to block shots or hit people..

Thomas is on par with Suzuki. Your boy had a great year last year and Thomas was the best center after the Worlds.... best line in hockey as well.

End of story.

25 Sep 2026 19:05:38
Agreed to disagreed… fun banter tho.

17 Aug 2026 02:24:54
Couples of Habs trades that would make em.

28 Jun 2026 05:48:41
Montreal makes a trade to solve their 2c and they keep their top prospects and trade to solidify their right side d
Habs send: Kapanen, Gallagher (6.5), 2027, 2028 first round top 10 protected
To Vancouver for Elias Petterson 3 million retained (8.6 per 6 yrs).

Habs trade with Rangers
MTL sends: Dach and 2027 2nd round
To NYR for: Schneider

Habs lineup 2026-2027
Caufield Suzuki Slaf
Newhook Petterson Demidov
Texier Evans Bolduc
(Beck/Xhejaj) Danault Anderson

Matheson Dobson
Hutson Schneider
Guhle Carrier

Futur lineup
Caufield Suzuki Slaf
Pugachyov Peterson Demidov
Zharovsky Hage Bolduc
Xehjaj Evans Beck

Matheson Dobson
Hutson Reinbacher
Guhle Schneider.

28 Jun 2026 12:30:58
Retaining 3 mill for 6 seasons is a monstrous ask. Van says no. Rangers say no as well.

08 Jun 2026 01:32:54
While Habs search for second line center.

I’ll be throwing out ideas until we get him!

Who says no?
Mtl trades with Columbus.
Mtl sends: Hage and Kapanen.

Jackets sends: Fantili.

08 Jun 2026 08:57:05
Columbus says no.

08 Jun 2026 20:53:04
Columbus won't part with Fantili.

31 May 2026 12:38:44
Leafs - Guhle
- Kapanan
- Beck



Habs - Knies

Hab fan here who thinks this would be an over pay but interested to hear what Leaf fans think.

31 May 2026 15:07:30
Not bad for either side. Personally I’d rather Knies but could see Toronto doing it if they are desperate for dmen.

01 Jun 2026 14:40:18
STL will trade Kyrou for Kapanen straight up.

01 Jun 2026 17:07:33
I'm good keeping Knies.

Guhle's durability has a lot to be desired. Kapanen had a pretty good year, but I am unsure if he will be able to duplicate it again. And I just honestly haven't watched enough of Beck to know what is worth is at.

Knies brings physicality, a strong net front presence, and is signed to a pretty gpod contract.

I would rather hold onto that and see what happens with the draft, FA, and with a few of our AHLers needing genuine looks at the NHL level to see where we are at.

08 Jun 2026 08:57:34
Toronto says no ty.

11 Jun 2026 11:04:51
Too much from Montreal.

05 May 2026 23:55:23
Dallas decides they keep Robertson, but then they have to shed salary... Habs swoop in

Montreal sends: Kapanen, 2026 1st

To Dallas for: Roope Hintz

Habs keep Hage to either trade him or have him play wing until he’s ready for center role.

Caufield, Suzuki, Slavkosky
(Hage or …) Hintz. Demidov
Bolduc Newhook Dach
Evan’s Danault Anderson.

07 May 2026 16:23:01
I do really like Hintz... I just feel like he gets injured too often.

08 May 2026 13:27:20
Keep Kapanen. He is a young center. Come on now

Actually we will trade you Jordan Kyrou for Kapanen and Engstrom.

Deal.

25 Apr 2026 03:06:11
Montreal's rebuild was ahead of schedule, and now their Cup window is ahead of schedule. I believe they are there now
Now Pittsburgh hopefully realizes that their season was a one-off and that they need to enter a full rebuild.

Dubas should do right by giving Crosby a shot at the Cup and Sid might choose Habs
MTL sends 2026 or 2027 1st and a prospect (Beck or Engstrom) Gallagher (if Pittsburgh needs it to reach the cap floor)

To Pittsburgh for Crosby 50% retained
Habs would still have about 11 million in cap to add via trade or free agency

26 Apr 2026 14:29:39
So basically Habs get a retained Crosby for peanuts.

28 Apr 2026 00:12:02
Yep! Pittsburgh get a first and Engstrom!! Crosby has a full no move, he’s choosing Habs or Colorado... What did Rangers get for Panarin? Greentree a 3rd and a 4th! So yeah Mtl trading a first and (Beck or Engstrom) is fair!

29 Apr 2026 13:20:26
Mtl i8s tied 2-2 with an ok Lightning team. You have no chance against teams like MIN COL or DAL. You are not in the cup window.

29 Apr 2026 23:39:25
Colt5555 we’ll see.

30 Apr 2026 19:20:17
Colt.. Id say Lightning are better than just ok... Anyway, regardless Habs would give any team right now a good run.. Im not saying they'd win (yet), I dont see a juggernaut team atm, so Habs have a good chance at a Cinderella run as anyone atm.
All this is great experience for the youngest team in the playoffs, regardless of what happens.

22 Apr 2026 03:01:42
These are trades that I think would volt Habs into serious contenders
1- Habs make huge trade with Toronto
MTL sends: Hage, 2026 1st round
To Toronto for: Knies

2- Habs trade with Ducks
MTL sends: Kapanen, 2nd round
To Ducks for McTavish

3- Habs trade with Columbus
MTL sends: Dach, Gallagher, 3rd round, Montembeault
To Columbus for: Olivier

Habs get significantly bigger.


Might have to tweak a bit these offers, but those would be the guys I’m I’m trading for

Caufield Suzuki Knies
Slafkovsky McTavish Demidov
Olivier Newhook Bolduc
Danault Evans Anderson

22 Apr 2026 21:07:26
4- Habs trade with Ottawa
MTL sends: Josh Anderson
To Ottawa for: 3rd round pick 2026

23 Apr 2026 19:23:00
I don't see any of these being accepted
Would love to have Olivier though

I wouldn't trade Hage anywhere.

25 Apr 2026 02:53:35
Yeah Olivier would be massive for Habs, imagine he’d be on Habs for this series vs Tampa.

25 Apr 2026 12:35:10
I like Knies but not at that cost.

26 Apr 2026 01:55:29
What package for Knies then?

04 Apr 2026 21:35:02
Tom Wilson

Vs

1st pick MTL
Pickford / Engstrom
Beck

Time will shows that Habs need a player like Wilson to become a contender team.
Washington continue the rebuild that had starter with the Carlson Trade.

06 Apr 2026 14:36:50
Lol thats a no.

25 Mar 2026 00:18:12
Given that Anaheim has healthy scratched McTavish a few games I wonder if the Habs could pounce at the opportunity of adding him.

MTL sends Kapanen, 2nd round and Xhejaj
To Anaheim for: McTavish

25 Mar 2026 11:15:36
If he is a healthy scratch, that's a lot to give up... I would pass.

19 Mar 2026 20:06:50
Offseason trade
MTL trades with Washington
Happens only Ovi calls it a career and Washington declares rebuild or retool.

MTL sends: Kappanen, Bolduc, Dach, 2026 1st and 2nd round

Washington sends: Wilson (6.5 per 6yrs) and Strome (5 per 2 yrs)

Caufield, Suzuki, Slaf.
Wilson, Strome, Demidov
Hage, Evans, Newhook
Gallagher, Danault, Anderson.

21 Mar 2026 01:17:28
The "C" will be going on Wilson in Washington

21 Mar 2026 02:41:16
Ovi retiring won’t signal a retool, they’ve already done that.

23 Mar 2026 18:41:26
Montreal passes.

19 Mar 2026 15:58:23
STL and MTL fans both like this trade

STL- Kyrou
for
MTL- Kapanen 1st 2026

Adresses both teams needs. Especially with Hage and Beck being up next year and Carbboneau for Blues.

20 Mar 2026 02:55:45
This Habs fan doesn't like it.

20 Mar 2026 12:32:10
Why Hage is the heir apparrent.

21 Mar 2026 01:53:44
It’s no from me too… Those assets should be used for a better player, this offseason will be interesting... will the Panthers want to get younger (Bennett), what will the Ducks do with McTavish, will Robertson be available, how will Thomas feel about being dinked around, what if Edmonton doesn’t make the playoffs and McJesus says no thank you and Edmonton decides to trade him before it’s too late.....

22 Mar 2026 02:49:31
Kappanen is a good 2 way forward, I see him as a strong 3rd line Center. Who knows what the first round pick will be. So no. Kyrou is ok, just I don't see him in the top 6 in Montreal.

07 Mar 2026 02:10:51
Trade deadline passed and Habs didn’t do nothing … can’t be mad tho because Hughes did mention that he was working on a deal that he says might materialize in the offseason… I believe it was for Nico Hischier and imo draft trades are easier and cheaper
I also wonder how Robert Thomas feels with all these trade talks and if he might say to the Blues thank you for the opportunity, deuces!
I’m a believer in Hugo, watch them add a legit 1-2 C and not sacrifice Hage and Zharovsky.

One of Reinbacher or Engstrom will be gone tho
Another trade they should do as I mentioned before is Schneider of Rangers

12 Mar 2026 15:25:11
Wasn't it Matthew Knies?

13 Mar 2026 02:36:38
I heard that too, but I don’t think Hugues would of said that they can revisit in the summer for Knies bcuz Toronto probably shut it down the moment they heard Knies… but if true that would be massive for Habs.

06 Mar 2026 04:05:31
I know this wouldn’t happen because Rangers organization are petty… but they got exactly what Habs need to solidify the dcore
Schneider is the exact player Habs need … big physical rhd, he’s basically the righty version of Guhle
Habs send : Reinbacher or Engstrom and a 2nd
For Schneider.

06 Mar 2026 10:58:29
This is interesting. I would hate to give up Reinbacher, as personally I haven't seen enough of him to know what he is or could be? But I agree Schneider would be a good fit. Doubt Rnagers would do this, but I dont hate it.

06 Mar 2026 14:47:27
Very interesting indeed ?

07 Mar 2026 15:24:06
A Guhle for Schneider swap could be interesting for the Habs. A right side of Dobson, Schneider, Reinbarcher would be hard to match, assuming they all hit their stride. Hutson, Matheson, and a new addition or someone within the system taking up that final LHD spot.

06 Mar 2026 01:44:16
Habs

Engstrom

Jets

Stanley 50% retain

With Reinbacher and Pickford, Habs dont have place for Engstrom. They get a player build for the playoff that can also be resign.

Jets may lose him for nothing and will benefit from adding a NHL-ready defensman prospect.

06 Mar 2026 02:55:37
No thanks.

06 Mar 2026 01:39:33
Habs
Reinbacher
1st pick 2026

Vs

Blues
Parayko

06 Mar 2026 02:56:07
No from Habs.

03 Mar 2026 01:41:44
Habs
Kapanen
Reinbacher
Pickford or Engstrom or 1st 2026
Vs
Thomas

Hard pay for the Habs but you become a contender team. Suzuki and Caufield go on your 2nd Line, where they belong if you wanna be a serious contender team. Slafkovsky/Thomas/Demidov is your new 1st line. You also keep the top 2 prospects: Hage and Zharovsky.

Blues go on building mode for 2 years. They have young players to build around and it had to the group. With couple top pick, Blues becomes competitive quickly.

03 Mar 2026 02:43:20
I don't hate it.

03 Mar 2026 14:47:18
Sorry not enough.

Hage
Kapanen
Zhorvosky
1st 2026

Don't like it then stop asking. Hage will be included with Kapp or no dice.

03 Mar 2026 14:48:47
I love it. You want Thomas for your #1 center yet don't include your top two prospects? Blues say no thanks. Block number.

03 Mar 2026 15:19:14
That’s a huge price, but even though his price allegedly includes Hage and a 1st, it’s probably accurate.

The prospect capital would be better spent on a lefty center though, IMHO.

03 Mar 2026 18:37:24
Well I wouldn't include Hage, so no deal.

03 Mar 2026 21:39:35
Then you dont get Thomas

Buffalo offering

Helenious
Mrtka
Oustland
!st 2026

Thats buff.

28 Feb 2026 14:00:20
Not sure how Edmonton could get out of the Jarry deal.. I kinda think would have been better to keep Skinner.

Anyone see any possible way that Jarry and obviously other peices could be moved for Binnington? Oilers are in a short window to win it all, and big game Binnington could be the guy to take them over??

I doubt Oilers would be able to do this.. but if my Habs cant win yet.. wanna see McDavid get a cup

28 Feb 2026 17:53:54
Not sure what picks the Oil have but Savoie maybe another prospect and a 1st plus Jarry for Binnington. I say this as Binnington has proved his play improves immensely the more important the game is.

28 Feb 2026 22:26:08
That's why id like to see him with Oilers. Hes a big game guy, something that Skinner wasn't able to be and I have less faith in Jarry for that.

02 Mar 2026 14:31:33
Blues say no.

04 Mar 2026 05:53:09
In what world would the Blues say no to that? Lol

07 Mar 2026 16:07:20
Ebsolute.. Blues would say no because Jarry is a sieve.

07 Mar 2026 18:26:20
So is Binnington. Why wouldn’t the Blues want a promising young player and a first for a goalie that doesn’t do anything for them?