For teams like the Canadiens, it’s a chance to add fresh faces and fill out the roster with complementary talent.

In landing Noah Dobson from the Islanders, Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes have shown they can attract top talent to the upward-bound Habs.

This coming season could be a make-or-break moment for Joshua Roy’s future with the Montreal Canadiens organization.

According to Friedman, the Montrel Canadiens are looking for skilled forwards who can play fast and smart just like Demidov. “It’s not just about talent,” he said on the podcast.

BROSSARD – The Canadiens had a busy day on Tuesday with the opening of free agency in the NHL.

While the organization has drafted well and added some intriguing talent over the past few years, development is far from linear, and opportunity is everything.

While it was reported that the Montreal Canadiens had interest in Trevor Zegras some time ago, including at last year’s draft, GM Kent Hughes had since moved on from the former Anaheim Ducks ...

The Canadiens’ focus is clearly on building around their younger core and taking steps toward long-term competitiveness.

Zach Bolduc's overall potential made him worth the acquisition cost, with the Canadiens believing he'll eventually prove to ...

The Canadiens got Dobson after he had signed an eight-year contract extension worth $9.5 million annually with the Islanders ...

The Canadiens appear to be set on the blue line for years to come with Dobson joining Lane Hutson, Kaiden Guhle and David Reinbacher.

As general manager Kent Hughes continues shaping the Canadiens into a contender, making savvy free-agent additions to support the team’s core and young talent will be crucial.