A true sign that the season is approaching is the annual Montreal Canadiens golf tournament. The day signals the unofficial start of the team’s training camp.
Last year, the headline was that the team was looking to take the next step in the rebuild with the mantra repeated by management and ownership being that they wanted to be “in the mix.” The Canadiens got off to a slow start, but in the end rewarded that optimism, making the playoffs in a full season for the first time since 2017.
This year, the team looks to get back there and are showcasing a few new additions via trade, namely Zachary Bolduc and Noah Dobson. It will also be the first full season in North America for forward Ivan Demidov, who is expected to give the Canadiens a legitimate shot at back-to-back Calder Trophies after Lane Hutson won it last season.
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For starters, Jeff Gorton has suggested that the plan is for Kirby Dach to be ready to go for game one of the regular season.
Jeff Gorton said there’s a plan to have Kirby Dach on the ice for opening night
I wouldn’t read it as he’s 100% going to but that he’s on track to be on ice sooner rather than later #GoHabsGo #GolfTournament
— Costa Rontzocos (@Rontzeeez) September 15, 2025
Kent Hughes says the rebuild isn’t over, and they will overpay if the right player to help finish said rebuild is available.
Kent Hughes said it again
“We are not done building our team. If we have to overpay to get a player who we think will be important to the future of this team, we’ll do it”#GoHabsGo #GolfTournament
— Costa Rontzocos (@Rontzeeez) September 15, 2025
Translation: Kent Hughes says this team is the most talented he’s had since he’s been in his role. However, as stated in the previous quote, it still isn’t a finished product.
Kent Hughes indique que cette équipe est la plus talentueuse depuis qu’il est en poste. Il indique cependant que la construction n’est pas terminée, ce club n’est pas encore un produit fini. @CanadiensMTL pic.twitter.com/ZJMiSfxRd3
— Jeremy Filosa 🎙 (@JeremyFilosa) September 15, 2025