Canadiens Are Still Missing Some Big Puzzle Pieces

TRENDINGNFL news, live updatesLLWS scores, scheduleFantasy Football Draft KitRobot beats Bolt WRWeek 2 NFL Preseason BlitzStory byStory byCanadiens Are Still Missing Some Big Puzzle PiecesKarine HainsSun, August 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM UTC·5 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesCanadiens Shouldn’t Rush to Trade Arber XhekajThe Montreal Canadiens might do well to think things through before trading RFA Arber Xhekaj, amid increasing rumors. The post Canadiens Shouldn’t Rush to Trade Arber Xhekaj appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYGrading the Offseason Moves in the Atlantic Division: Montreal CanadiensThe Montreal Canadiens are no longer rebuilding. They are certainly a team on the move. Last season saw the Canadiens […] This article: Grading the Offseason Moves in the Atlantic Division: Montreal Canadiens originally appeared on Florida Hockey Now.Florida Hockey NowCanadiens Working Hard To Keep Xhekaj And BolducMontreal Canadiens owner, president, and chief operating officer Geoff Molson believes the team's two remaining RFAs are important players.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensAdvertisementAdvertisementMaple Leafs Could Find Blueline Solution from Division RivalThe Toronto Maple Leafs could find so much-needed blueline depth with help from a heated Atlantic Division rival. The post Maple Leafs Could Find Blueline Solution from Division Rival appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYCanadiens' perfect trade target amid 2026 NHL Free AgencyThe Montreal Canadiens are clearly a team that is surging after their performance down the stretch during the regular season and in last year’s Stanley Cup playoffs. Head coach Marty St. Louis has a team that is clearly dangerous after beating both the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Buffalo Sabres in the seventh game of consecutive Stanley Cup playoff […] The post Canadiens' perfect trade target amid 2026 NHL Free Agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsHabs Daily: Solving Goaltending Situation, Hage Expectations, HutsonHere are the Montreal Canadiens and NHL news items you may have missed on Friday. Montreal Canadiens News Papa Noah […]SportsnautMontreal Canadiens Named as Trade Fit for $4.4 Million 22-Goal CenterThe Montreal Canadiens have spent much of the summer resisting the urge to force another major move.A fresh trade possibility could give general manager Kent Hughes a way to strengthen the middle of his lineup without chasing one of the biggest names on the market.Ken MacMillan of The Hockey Writers named the Calgary Flames as one […] The post Montreal Canadiens Named as Trade Fit for $4.4 Million 22-Goal Center appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYWhat To Expect From Lane Hutson In His Third YearMontreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson was sixth on NHL Network's top 20 defensemen right now rankings and there was good reason for that. Here's what you should expect from him in his third season.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensWhat Does A Successful 2026-27 NHL Season Look Like For The Montreal Canadiens?The Montreal Canadiens had a step-forward season in 2025-26, finishing in third in the Atlantic Division and winning two Stanley Cup playoff rounds. But what does a successful 2026-27 season look like for the Habs? Is it a Cup-or-bust year for Montreal, or is slow-but-continual improvement the key?The Hockey NewsPotential Sabres Trade Or Free Agent Acquisitions - Morgan Frost27-year-old forward scored a career-high 22 goals for the Calgary Flames last seasonThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresThree NHL Defensemen Who Could Still Be Traded This Off-SeasonThese three NHL defensemen have the potential to be traded before the start of the season.The Hockey NewsCanadiens Players To Attend Hockey FestLooking for something to do with the kids on Sunday? Look no further than Hockey Fest.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensDucks Prospect Gives Ringing Endorsement Of New Canadiens PlayerIn a recent interview, prospect Tristan Luneau had some interesting things to say about the Montreal Canadiens' new acquisition, Sasha Pastujov.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensNHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 12, Calgary FlamesAs part of TheHockeyNews.com's series rating the off-season of every NHL team, we're focusing this file on team No. 12 on our list – the Calgary Flames.The Hockey NewsThree NHL Goalies Who Could Still Be Traded This Off-SeasonThese three NHL goalies still have the potential to be traded before the start of the season.The Hockey NewsThe Connor Hellebuyck Trade Question Hangs Over Winnipeg Heading Into 2026-27Fresh off Olympic gold and a career-worst season, the veteran netminder’s ultimatum has Winnipeg reeling. With Stuart Skinner waiting, a blockbuster deal looms if the Jets stumble.The Hockey News - Winnipeg JetsMoves The Oilers Should Willing to Make and Completely Abandon Offseason Plans ForFrom pursuing a Vezina-winning goaltender to locking down players on discount deals, these high-risk gambles could transform Edmonton’s roster into an undisputed Stanley Cup favorite.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersMaple Leafs May Not Need Matthews as Much as They ThinkThe Toronto Maple Leafs may not be nearly as dependent on Auston Matthews as it may seem on the surface, given a new arrival. The post Maple Leafs May Not Need Matthews as Much as They Think appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYColton Dach Tries To Emulate Zach HymanColton Dach has been doing the smart thing and watching a lot of Zach Hyman's film this summer.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersFlyers' glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL seasonThe Philadelphia Flyers enjoyed a very impressive 2025-26 season under new head coach Rick Tocchet. Philadelphia made the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since the COVID-19 bubble playoffs. And they even won a series, taking down the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games . Ultimately, they ran into a juggernaut in the Carolina Hurricanes in […] The post Flyers' glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPoints