Monday Habs Headlines: Montreal becoming a model franchise

In today’s links, the Canucks attempt to copy Montreal’s success, checking in on the UFAs, and projecting Finland’s all-star roster.

Posted on July 20, 2026July 20, 2026 by Justin Blades

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

Montreal may have been the blueprint for the Vancouver Canucks’ current organizational strategy. [Canucks Army]
Where the Canadiens’ unrestricted free agents ended up. [The Hockey News]
Voting for the 2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25 is now under way. Submit your ballot before 8:59 PM EDT on Friday. [EOTP]

Around the league and elsewhere

What Finland’s roster could look like for the 2027 All-Star Game. [NHL.com]
Carolina Hurricanes assistant GM Tyler Dellow filled the bowl of the Stanley Cup with ice cream for his day with the trophy. [NHL.com]

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