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Montreal Canadiens News & Trending Topics
Around the League
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The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro
News & Trending Topics

Cole Caufield cracks NHL Network’s Top 50 Players list, coming in at No. 31.

Gallagher Believed Montreal Canadiens Would Trade Him in 2024-25
“I had an idea during the early part of the year (last season) and had some talks, and like I said before, you kind of been around the game long enough to know. You take nothing personal and I’m very fond of every memory I have. Every teammate, every coach, every member of management staff; I loved my time in Montreal but at the same time, it’s time to move on and turn the page,” said Gallagher about his experiences with the Canadiens.

The Rocket: 10 Years Later
Around the League

Thunderbug has been named the 2026 NHL Mascot of the Year!

The San Jose Sharks have signed goaltender Ilya Samsonov to a one-year, two-way contract worth $850,000 at the NHL level and $225,000 at the AHL level.

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph to a one-year, $850,000 contract.

Ottawa Senators defenceman Thomas Chabot spoke out on how he felt about Brady Thachuk’s off season shenanigans.

The belief is that Quinn Hughes is not ready or committed to signing a contract extension with the Minnesota Wild and is having trouble making up his mind on whether he wants to stay, per TSN’s Chris Johnston.








