Montreal Canadiens Rumours

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

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?

28 Feb 2026 03:22:16
I like M. knies.
Montreal could really use him in the top 6.

I know the arizona connection and the fact it wont happen but.

Bolduc, reinbacher and a 2026 first.

Bolduc is streaky but young. he will grow and be a threat. just we aren't really in his window.

Reibacher will play next year but once again. What our defensive needs are will not provide growth.

Toronto is in the perfect position to grab two young (somewhat ) unproven kids and a first that they desperately need.

what do you think?

28 Feb 2026 13:56:27
Id like Knies as well. However I don't see this happening, especially being a Leaf. In a couple years he might be the main guy with Nylander on that team with Tavares aging out and Matthews contract expiring.

28 Feb 2026 15:02:39
It's wishful thinking on my part. I know the last trade we did together was Plekanec but this is what I would give up for Knies or a player like Knies with term.

28 Feb 2026 15:52:05
I really wish we could get Wilson haha.. I know hes older. But he's my type of player. Knies is a stud as well. Just dont like to admit it while he wears that other jersey

28 Feb 2026 16:21:16
I agree, Wilson would be a very good slaf replacement on that first line.

28 Feb 2026 17:47:57
As a Leaf fan, Knies is the 1 player I absolutely would not deal. All others are fair game, Matthews and Nylander included.

28 Feb 2026 18:12:56
They just have trade protection so it's a bummer.

01 Mar 2026 00:39:50
I would definitely do it if I’m Montreal. If Hage turns out to be the 2c then Habs top 9 will be set for the foreseeable future, also with Engstrom and Pickford, Reinbacher becomes imo expendable

Caufield Suzuki Knies
Slavkosky. Hage. Demidov
Newhook. Kapanen. Dach.

01 Mar 2026 00:57:25
Right, his mo is exactly what we need.

01 Mar 2026 02:57:29
To be honest, Matthews centering a line with Demidov would probably bring him back to 60-70 goals so I’d be interested.

01 Mar 2026 12:14:10
I would be hesitant to give up that much for 1 player... they need to see what kind of player at the NHL level Reinbacher will be... plus, giving up first round picks doesn't bode well.

02 Mar 2026 02:42:20
For knies I would definitely give up that package… he’s the perfect fit to play alongside Suzuki and Caufield

02 Mar 2026 14:33:47
No for Knies.

18 Feb 2026 15:41:23
MTL trades with New Jersey

Mtl sends Bolduc and a 1st
To
New Jersey for :Nemec

Hutson Dobson
Matheson nemec
Guhle carrier

19 Feb 2026 18:27:07
Counter trade.

Hudson

Mercer and NJ first.

25 Feb 2026 01:11:52
That wont get ya Nemec.. dont think NJ would part with him

26 Feb 2026 16:27:39
And Habs won't part with Hutson in my opinion.

27 Feb 2026 12:12:25
Habs absolutely wont part with Hutson

11 Feb 2026 14:53:20
MTL wants robert thomas from blues

STL- robert thomas

MTL- Hage Zhorvsky Kapanen 2026 1st

Thats the cost.

12 Feb 2026 02:33:16
Keep him at that price
Maybe kapanen, reinbacher and a 1st

13 Feb 2026 17:38:04
no sir hage is the basis you dont like it then move on the the next available top 15 1c with 5 years left at 8 mil a year. be my guest.

13 Feb 2026 18:33:05
Id prefer to wait and see what we have in Hage.

13 Feb 2026 18:34:16
I agree though Colt.. its gonna cost alot for Thomas.. really good player and excellent contract

15 Feb 2026 03:42:11
There’s no denying Thomas is a good player , I’m just not sure he’s the right type of player for MTL to trade so much for…if he was a 30 plus goal scorer I would consider. Hage is pretty much Thomas but younger with maybe more goal scoring so that’s a no ,, but a deal with centered around kapanen would be the way to go

18 Feb 2026 18:10:35
lol thirty plus goal scorer is what they think is worth that lol

He gets assists creates chances for your fowards drives the play.

he had 81points in 70 games last year
26 goals and 86 points the year prior.

You just dont want to pay for what you are getting its that easy.

19 Feb 2026 02:36:50
No , he’s a great player, just maybe not as great you think.. wasn’t even considered for Team Canada which his own gm built the team .. and let’s be real Armstrong is biased because you can’t tell me parayko should be there instead of Dobson.. Thomas is an elite 2 c , I’d take him on the habs for sure , but at fair price … the eichel trade is a good comp ::
Eichel was traded, along with a third-round draft pick, to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Peyton Krebs, Alex Tuch, and first-round and second-round draft picks
So kapanen, guhle and a first
For Thomas seems fair

02 Mar 2026 14:36:19
he was injured. he is better than suzuki.

02 Mar 2026 14:36:55
Hage kapanen zhorovsky and 1st 2026.

03 Mar 2026 01:38:01
Not sure why your Blues would trade him then! But Armstrong will, cuz he ain't no Suzuki.

03 Feb 2026 02:17:53
This is a crazy trade idea that I don’t think would happen, but imo wouldn’t be too off . MTL trades with Toronto which would help habs now and in the future while also giving Toronto enough pieces to do a proper rebuild

MTL sends : hage, reinbacher, dach, 26 1st, 27 1st, 26 2nd and 27 2nd
Toronto sends : mathews and knies

Caufield Suzuki knies
Slafkovsky mathews demidov
Bolduc kapanen Newhook
Texier Evans Anderson

Hutson Dobson
Matheson guhle
Engstrom Pickford

Fowler/ dobes
With the cap skyrocketing, bad contracts coming off the book and the core all signed to long term deals, habs wouldn’t have any problem extending demidov and mathews to long term deals

I just feel that demidov/ mathews combo is match made in heaven with slaf as great compliment, not to mention knies is the perfect fit for Suzuki/ caufield.

05 Feb 2026 01:56:56
Montreal has no interest in Matthews and his ego.

06 Feb 2026 18:37:59
OMG…?.

02 Feb 2026 03:10:47
Habs make a splash and trade for Kyrou
MTL sends reinbacher, 4th round and laine
To blues for Kyrou
MTL get a top 6 right winger
Blues increases their chances for a top draft pick and adds a top d prospect… laine is a throw in to balance money, will be gone at end of season
Caufield Suzuki kyrou or demidov
Slaf kapanen demidov or kyrou
Bolduc Danault Dach
Texier Evans Anderson
Newhook when healthy and hage when ncaa season is over

This gives habs a major boost in offence and depth. Also gives plenty of options for other possible trades ( most likely in the offseason) …if the perfect profile target happens to be available ( a la Dobson)

03 Feb 2026 13:15:54
lol that's a joke right?

09 Feb 2026 15:56:16
you want kyrou and the blues to take a cap dump.

Hage and engstrom, laine

for

Kyrou 3rd 2026.

26 Jan 2026 00:34:20
-mtl: reinbacher

NYR: Lafrenière (500k retain)

26 Jan 2026 23:26:04
Lafrenière will become a bad contract if he's not on the top 6. Suzuki, Caufield, slaf, Demidov, kapanen, Hage, Zharovsky. I dont think Lafrenière can crack that top 6 except for maybe this year and the next.

I would rather wish the best for Reinbacher even I doubt he'll make the NHL.

23 Jan 2026 01:51:16
Montréal trades with Dallas
MTL sends: reinbacher, Bolduc and struble

To Dallas for :Robertson

Habs make this trade only if they can sign Robertson to a contract (( hoping for 10 mill x 6-8 years))

Caufield Suzuki Robertson
Slafkovsky kapanen demidov
Texier Danault. Dach
Veleno. Evans. Anderson

25 Jan 2026 23:32:53
As a Habs fan I jump all over this which makes me think Dallas says no way Jose. It takes 2 to tango, but Kent Hughes adds 3rd pick to sweaten the deal!

22 Jan 2026 02:33:00
Trade #1

Shane Wright
Vs
Lafrenière


Trade #2

Reinbacher
Kapanen
Gallagher/ Laine (cap dump)
1st Pick MTL
Vs
Robert Thomas.

23 Jan 2026 03:01:32
No thanks on the Montreal trade.

23 Jan 2026 18:10:01
no thanks from stl

mtl

Zharosky
Hage
Reinbacher
1st 2026
1 year dump.

24 Jan 2026 02:50:17
Cokt . Hes a good player, so you just keep him

24 Jan 2026 16:28:38
Thanks for the replies!

A no from both side sound like a fair trade to me then! The counter offert with 4 1st pick is way too much I think!

Reinbacher is the better Mailloux that they were booking for this summer and a piece Mtl dont need because Dobson do a better job than he would! I dont think STL let Thomas go for less than that! ( Young NHL player with potential, Blue Chip prospect and a 1st)

27 Jan 2026 15:11:32
the to much offer for an 80pt 1c with 5 years left on his contract for 8 mil a year and you want blues to take a cap dump.

Zharosky
Hage
kapenen
1st 2026
cap dump.

13 Jan 2026 22:26:49
From the Habs:
Hage
Engstrom
Gallagher/ Laine (cap dump)
2nd Pick 2026

From Nashville
Forsberg.

13 Jan 2026 22:06:55
Not an awful trade. Dont think the Habs would do it tho. Forsberg would add alot to that team though and would likely pick his point production up as well.

17 Jan 2026 22:17:20
I wouldnt move Hage. I know you cant always go by World Jrs( see Ryan Poehling), but this kid is gamer with alot more skill than I was aware. I want to see what he brings to next level.
Dont get me wrong, Forsberg would be great.

19 Jan 2026 23:02:16
Thanks for the reply!

As a Habs fan, I also rather not trade Hage, but would you give Zharovsky instead? Pickford and a 1st is not enough.?

Forsberg is the perfect player to complete Suzuki and Caufield which will bring the team to a an almost contender level (depending on the goaltending) . He has one of the best contract in the league and was the best player of his team for years playing with nobody but Josi.

I think it's a fair trade for both!

20 Jan 2026 02:24:49
I am quite content with the talent thr Habs have . I would like to see more gritty type of players to compliment the skill guys.

13 Jan 2026 20:48:59
To Cgy
Patrick Laine 25% retained
1st rd pick

To Habs
Coleman
3rd

16 Jan 2026 13:47:42
Too much for Coleman. He's a bottom 6 player with some upside which the Habs have plenty of.

If that pick is to get Laine's contract of the books, if I'm Habs management I'd rather keep the 1st since the contract expires this year. I also don't think Laine's value is negative once healthy, he's still a 25-30 goal scorer and would be a great PP asset on a lot of playoff teams

16 Jan 2026 18:46:39
If they are moving off that contract it would have to mean

1) They are bringing in a bigger piece that's gonna eat up some cap

2) Habs management feel they can compete for a cup now

I think they'd be better off just staying the course. They've drafted exceptionally well; players are developing well; and because of it are ahead in their rebuild without any huge moves. Keep stocking the cupboard with prospects. Some to develop for the team and some to use as trade chips to add high end pieces.

17 Jan 2026 22:20:40
I dont know how they do it, but Laine with McDavid??? Maybe???
I dont see a home for him now In Montreal, so if anyone wants him.. let him go, but I wouldnt send assets to get him out as he is gone anyway at end of season.
Not giving up a 1st for Coleman.. maybe Mesar.

21 Jan 2026 17:29:41
Laine and a first for future considerations. Just like Monahan dump.

22 Jan 2026 03:27:44
Id prefer to keep him and let him walk on July 1

09 Jan 2026 01:27:58
2 moves habs could do to improve odds in playoffs
1-I wouldn’t get in a crazy bidding war for him tho : Kiefer Sherwood
MTL sends : struble a 2nd and a 4th

To Vancouver for Sherwood
2- this happens only if Rangers collapse without shesterkin: panarin! I don’t think he’ll resign there so why lose him for nothing. This would let him get a feel of playing with Suzuki and Caufield or demidov and kapanen ( and hage).and give Habs an advantage to resign him
MTL send : Newhook, laine ,( engstrom or a 1st)

(Panarin-slaf) Suzuki Caufield
(Slaf-panarin) kapanen demidov
Bolduc. Danault Dach
Anderson Evans. Sherwood
Texier. Beck. Gallagher

08 Jan 2026 02:52:47
Trade habs could do to add toughness for the playoffs
Montreal sends : laine and a 3rd rounder

To Vancouver for : evander kane
MTL saves 3.6 on the cap , Kane could play wing on the first with Suzuki and Caufield

Kane Suzuki Caufield
Slafkovsky kapanen. Demidov
Bolduc. Danault. Dach
Anderson evans Texier
Blais Beck Gallagher
( with possible hage coming in and being ready and impactful )

08 Jan 2026 05:25:51
As a Canucks fan I think you should know Kane isn't anywhere near a 1st line player, you need toughness upfront, then Florian is your guy, Kane can't fight his way out of a wet paper bag.
Also, in order to eat Laine cap, I think a 3rd and Beck along with Florian and Hage would work.

01 Jan 2026 06:23:35
This is a trade proposal that could be beneficial for both teams

Montreal sends : Dach,, 2nd round and Roy

To St-Louis for : Holloway

If the blues see Dach as a center ( I don’t for Montreal) this definitely works
Holloway is a left winger who already played with Caufield, both are same age and are rfa at end of season

Holloway Suzuki. Caufield
Slafkovski kapanen Demidov
Bolduc Danault Newhook
Gallagher. Evan’s Anderson

01 Jan 2026 20:43:06
No from Montreal, Dach himself is worth more to Montreal then Halloway.

02 Jan 2026 19:51:31
I’d do it , especially if the habs feeling that hage is the future 2c and not a winger because I see kapanen as a potential elite 3c

Holloway Suzuki Caufield
Slaf. Hage. Demidov
Bolduc. Kapanen. Newhook
That’s a solid top 9 of the future
This makes dach expendable
The d core might be the best in the nhl in 3 years
Hutson. Reinbacher
Matheson. Dobson
Guhle. Pickford
This makes engstrom expendable
With Fowler in nets .. habs are looking like legit powerhouse in few years

05 Jan 2026 17:43:32
blues say hells to the no.

27 Dec 2025 01:05:24
Mtl:Dobes, Gallagher

Toronto:Stolartz,Knies(3 million retain)

04 Jan 2026 12:17:42
Montreal declines.

05 Jan 2026 17:43:56
toronto declines.