Articles for tag: Joe Veleno, Martin St. Louis, Oliver Kapanen, Patrik Laine

October 7, 2025

Montreal Canadiens Kent Hughes Martin St. Louis

Canadiens Get a Bold Opening Night Lineup From Coach St. Louis

The air in Brossard had a different feel on Monday. After weeks of training camp battles, bubble players holding their breath, and management’s final cuts, the Montreal Canadiens held their first official practice of the 2025-26 season. With the 22-man roster now set in stone ahead of Wednesday’s season opener, we finally got our first glimpse into the mind of head coach Martin St. Louis. The resulting line combinations are a fascinating cocktail of stability, bold proclamations, and at least one high-stakes gamble that will dominate conversations leading up to puck drop. While the top of the lineup card looks

September 30, 2025

EdgeHockey Staff

Montreal Canadiens

The St. Louis Shuffle: Inside the Canadiens’ Final Roster Decisions & Middle-Six Mayhem

As the scent of hot dogs and stale popcorn begins to replace the smell of freshly cut grass, another NHL training camp is drawing to a close. For the Montreal Canadiens, the end of the preseason signifies a return to a familiar problem, albeit one with a refreshing new twist. For years, the question was who could capably fill out the NHL roster. Now, as the team trims the fat and gets down to the final cuts, head coach Martin St. Louis is facing what he rightly calls a “good problem to have.” With a roster now sitting at 27

September 17, 2025

EdgeHockey Staff

Montreal Canadiens

Centre of Attention: The Battles That Will Define the Montreal Canadiens’ Season

The faint chill in the air and the smell of freshly scraped ice can only mean one thing: training camp is upon us. For the Montreal Canadiens, this isn’t just a tune-up; it’s the proving ground. After a surprising and exhilarating run to a playoff berth on the back of a 91-point season, the narrative has shifted. The team is no longer a plucky underdog happy to be in the conversation. Now, expectations are real, and the next step in this rebuild is the most difficult one to take. With 60 players descending on camp—42 of them on NHL contracts—roster

September 3, 2025

EdgeHockey Staff

Montreal Canadiens

Brossard Battleground: Key Questions Facing the Canadiens at Training Camp

The unofficial end of summer for any real hockey fan isn’t Labour Day; it’s the day the players report for medicals and the familiar sounds of skates carving up fresh ice return. For the Montreal Canadiens, the opening of their 2025-26 training camp feels like a significant inflection point. The foundational pieces are largely in place, the prospect pipeline is brimming, and the pressure is subtly shifting from patient development to tangible results. This year’s camp in Brossard isn’t just about setting the opening night roster; it’s about defining the team’s identity for the season ahead. Internal competition will be