Legendary Montreal Canadiens goaltender Ken Dryden has passed away at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer.

Once Carey Price’s signing bonus was paid on Monday, it felt like only a matter of time before the Habs traded away the final year of his deal.  That indeed came to fruition on Friday as Montreal moved Price’s contract to San Jose.

After splitting his rookie season between St. Louis and their farm team, Zachary Bolduc was a regular on the Blues last season. Now, following his trade to Montreal, what should the Habs be expecting from him?

In his first season as the unopposed starter in Montreal, Samuel Montembeault continued his slow and steady improvement. With expectations now higher heading into 2025-26, will he stay on that same trajectory?

September 1st isn’t generally a big deal on the NHL calendar but for the Habs this year, it is. That’s the day Carey Price’s signing bonus is paid and at that point, his contract could become tradable. Which teams make sense as a fit for him?

After reviewing both player and management performance in 2024/2025 earlier this summer, it’s now time to evaluate the performance of the coaching staff before turning our focus to the upcoming season.

2025-26 is shaping up to be a big year for defenceman Mike Matheson as he’s entering the final season of his contract. However, with what the Habs have done this summer, will he have a chance to have a big platform year?

Coming off a tough season, the Habs needed Josh Anderson to take on a different role in 2024-25, one he adapted to well. Will a second year in a now more familiar role boost his offensive numbers?

The Habs have had some good contracts on their books over the years but they’ve also had some particularly rough ones. Here’s a look at some of the contracts in the latter category.

Montreal swung one of the biggest trades of the summer when they acquired Noah Dobson from the Islanders. What should they be expecting from him in 2025-26?