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Monday Habs Headlines: Montreal’s keys to another successful season

In today’s links, where the Habs need to focus for a successful season, opening roster is set, fines fly in Florida, and more.

Oct 4, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (13) celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators with defenseman Lane Hutson (48) during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • For the Habs to make noise this season, they’ll need to focus on these five areas. [TVA Sports]
  • With training camp wrapped up, the Canadiens confirmed their opening-night roster with no unexpected moves. [Montreal Gazette]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • After a game that saw a combined 312 penalty minutes, fines start getting handed out to the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers. [Sportsnet]
  • Multiple players find themselves on waivers now that the preseason is in the rearview mirror. [Sportsnet]
  • Ahead of opening night, the Philadelphia Flyers and San Jose Sharks make a trade. [TSN]
  • Nine storylines to watch on the ice, in front offices and around the league this season. [Sportsnet]
  • Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Strome got a birds-eye view when he rode shotgun with Pacific Airshow pilots. [NHL]
  • After joining the Chicago Blackhawks on a PTO, Matt Grzelcyk signed a one-year, $1 million contract on Sunday. [NHL]

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