The Montreal Canadiens have high hopes entering the 2025-26 NHL season. The Habs returned to the playoffs in 2025, facing the Washington Capitals in the first round. Patrik Laine , Nick Suzuki, and the rest, unfortunately, could not overcome Washington in the postseason. However, this team did give an incredible account of itself against the Capitals.

This summer has been defined by one move from the Habs. At the 2025 NHL Draft, the Canadiens acquired defenseman Noah Dobson in a trade with the New York Islanders . Emil Heineman and two first-round picks in this year's draft went to Long Island in the deal. Montreal is clearly looking to build upon its incredible 2024-25 campaign and contend in the Atlantic Division.

Montreal has tough competition facing them, though. The Cana

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