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Montreal Canadiens trade negotiations

Entities: Montreal Canadiens · Kirill Marchenko · Columbus Blue Jackets · New Jersey Devils · RG Media

Overview

The Canadiens continued reshaping their roster through July. After trading Brendan Gallagher on July 29 and submitting qualifying offers, the club kept its focus on missing pieces, notably a top‑six centre and winger, while weighing free‑agent options and the No. 28 draft pick.

At the same time, the search for a top‑six winger kept Kirill Marchenko at the centre of rumours. On July 25, reports indicated that Columbus was close to dealing the 26‑year‑old Russian right‑winger and that Montreal was the leading suitor, with a possible sign‑and‑trade to retain his rights. Earlier statements by GM Don Waddell that Marchenko would stay were contradicted by these new details.

Two days later, Marchenko’s agent dismissed the speculation, and the Blue Jackets’ general manager reiterated that the player will begin the season in Columbus and that no formal trade discussions have been confirmed. Nevertheless, analysts continued to link Marchenko to both Montreal and the New Jersey Devils as logical top‑six options.

As of the latest update on July 25 2026, no trades have been completed, but the Canadiens remain actively engaged in discussions to bolster their roster before the season begins.

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Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Kirill Marchenko trade rumors rebuffed by agent as Canadiens and Devils remain interested

    Kirill Marchenko’s agent denied trade reports with the Canadiens; the Columbus forward remains under contract, though Montreal and New Jersey still speculate about acquiring him.

  2. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 15 sources
    Kirill Marchenko trade talks intensify, Montreal Canadiens a leading suitor

    Kirill Marchenko, Columbus winger, is in trade talks after a strong season; Montreal Canadiens are the leading suitor as the Blue Jackets near a deal.

  3. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Morgan Frost emerges as top trade target for Montreal Canadiens

    Morgan Frost, a 27‑year‑old centre with 22 goals and 43 points last season, is being highlighted as a primary trade target for the Montreal Canadiens, offering depth at reasonable cost.

  4. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Montreal Canadiens eye free-agent Anthony Mantha after career‑best season

    The Montreal Canadiens are reportedly interested in free‑agent Anthony Mantha, offering a short‑term contract while he seeks a longer deal after a career‑best season.

  5. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    NHL free agency 2026: Overpaid contracts and Canadiens' unfinished off‑season tasks

    The Canadiens' GM Kent Hughes still has pending contracts and roster moves, while the 2026 NHL free‑agency market sees critics flag several high‑value deals as overpayments.

  6. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Chicago Blackhawks target free‑agent Mason Marchment as roster rebuild continues

    The Chicago Blackhawks, seeking a playoff return, are likely to sign free‑agent forward Mason Marchment with a $24 M deal, bolstering a roster that has $36 M in cap space.

  7. 30 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Montreal Canadiens overhaul roster with qualifying offers and major trades

    The Canadiens gave eight players qualifying offers, left three unsigned, and traded Brendan Gallagher to Vancouver and Joshua Roy to Utah as part of a roster overhaul.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 16 sources
    Brendan Gallagher moves to Vancouver Canucks in trade with Montreal

    The Canucks traded for veteran forward Brendan Gallagher from Montreal on June 29, 2026, with Montreal retaining half his $6.5 M cap hit; Vancouver also sent Nils Höglander for a 2029 third‑round pick.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Toronto Maple Leafs eye free-agent forward Mason Marchment

    Toronto and Montreal are reportedly interested in unrestricted free agent forward Mason Marchment, who will hit the market on July 1 after a productive season with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

  10. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Montreal Canadiens Prioritize Targeted Trades Over Deadline Rush

    The Canadiens traded prospects with the Rangers and, per Jeff Gorton, are avoiding deadline pressure by targeting specific, affordable players while holding the No. 28 draft pick.

  11. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Montreal Canadiens weigh trade options as NHL offseason deals surge

    Montreal Canadiens quietly explore trade and free‑agent options as NHL teams complete minor deals and draft‑pick swaps ahead of the offseason.

  12. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Brendan Gallagher named honorary citizen of Montreal as Canadiens plan his exit

    Brendan Gallagher was named an honorary citizen of Montreal; with one year left on his contract, the Canadiens are weighing a trade to Vancouver or a buyout as his exit approaches.

  13. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Montreal Canadiens eye Russian winger Kirill Marchenko in trade talks

    Montreal Canadiens are targeting Russian winger Kirill Marchenko from Columbus, weighing a trade before the NHL draft as they seek scoring depth.

  14. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Montreal Canadiens face summer roster decisions under GM Kent Hughes

    After a playoff surge, the Montreal Canadiens’ GM Kent Hughes must juggle salary‑cap space, veteran contracts and goaltender options while securing young talent like Ivan Demidov and Alex Newhook ahead of the ‑

  15. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Montreal Canadiens assess draft prospects and Brendan Gallagher’s next move

    The Canadiens review draft candidates while veteran Brendan Gallagher weighs a trade to stay near family in Montreal or Vancouver.

  16. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Boston Bruins consider extension for Czech centre Pavel Zacha as trade offers emerge

    Boston Bruins consider a multi‑year extension for Czech centre Pavel Zacha after his 30‑goal, 35‑assist season, while also entertaining trade interest; analysts project a $7.3 million‑per‑year deal.

  17. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Montreal Canadiens target Bruins' Pavel Zacha for second‑line centre

    The Canadiens aim to trade for Boston’s Pavel Zacha, a 30‑goal centre with one year left on his contract, to fill their second‑line centre need; other options include Larkin, Trocheck and Kapanen.

  18. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Montreal Canadiens confront RFA deadline and roster crunch

    The Canadiens must file qualifying offers for four RFAs by June 29, while a crowded forward group makes an A.J. Greer signing unlikely without roster moves.

  19. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Montreal Canadiens consider trade moves for center and defense positions

    The Canadiens are eyeing a trade for Bruins forward Pavel Zacha to fill a centre role and may also move Kaiden Guhle to add a right‑handed defenseman.

  20. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Montreal Canadiens eye offseason trades of Gallagher, Montembeault and others

    Montreal Canadiens target trades of Gallagher, Montembeault and others to free cap space, while eyeing free‑agent A.J. Greer for a $2.8‑$4 M deal.

  21. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Brendan Gallagher seeks trade from Montreal Canadiens

    The Canadiens have allowed Brendan Gallagher's agent to seek trade partners, eyeing a move—possibly to Vancouver—while hoping the team could receive assets despite his $6.5 M contract.

  22. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Montreal Canadiens Permit Brendan Gallagher’s Agent to Pursue Trade

    Montreal Canadiens have given agent Gerry Johansson permission to seek trade partners for veteran winger Brendan Gallagher, who wants to move after 14 seasons.

  23. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 28 sources
    Montreal Canadiens brace for offseason changes as Laine and Gallagher exit

    Patrik Laine heads to free agency and Brendan Gallagher departs as the Canadiens wrap up a season ending in a conference‑final loss, with prospects and draft targets also in focus.

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