| Pos | Role | Name |
| C | 1 | Alex Galchenyuk  ActiveAlex Galchenyuk is projected to start the year between Max Pacioretty and Brendan Gallagher. Galchenyuk was the Canadiens' top center at the end of the 2015-16 season and he proved that he is ready for the role. He registered 30 goals, including 16 in his last 22 games, and he produced 56 points in 82 matches. Sep 21 |
| 2 | Tomas Plekanec ActiveTomas Plekanec is projected to play between Andrew Shaw and Alexander Radulov when the regular season starts. He excited to play with a skilled winger like Radulov and Shaw is expected to go to the dirty areas and create room for his linemates. Plekanec is used to playing with different players, but he is hoping that the trio will be together for the entire year. Sep 28 |
| 3 | David Desharnais ActiveDavid Desharnais scored for the 10th time this season in a 3-0 win over Tampa Bay on Thursday night. He opened the scoring in the first period, so he was credited with the game winner. Desharnais has one goal and one assist in four games since returning from a lower-body injury. Apr 1 |
| 4 | Brian Flynn ActiveBrian Flynn (lower body) was activated from the IL on Saturday. Flynn was out of action for a couple of months with the injury. He ended the season with four goals and 10 points in 54 games after picking up just two assists in his last 23 contests. Apr 10 |
| LW | 1 | Max Pacioretty ActiveTeam USA head coach John Tortorella called out Max Pacioretty after Saturday's pre-tournament loss to Team Canada. "He’s OK. Yeah. But I need more out of him," said Tortorella. "I know how he can play. And this is what happens in this type of tournament and the team make-up. You’re not going to get your 20 minutes. If other people are going, they tend to take some ice time. You look at … Canada’s team, your minutes are going to be down. But Max hasn’t … he’s got to give me some reason to give him more minutes here. So we’ll see where it goes. We know he’s a really good player. Great kid. But we’ve just got to get a little more out of him. Sep 11 |
| 2 | Andrew Shaw ActiveAndrew Shaw has been suspended for three preseason games for boarding Connor Hobbs from behind. That's not likely to impact Shaw any, even from the perspective of getting ready for the regular season. Montreal still has five preseason games left, so even with Shaw missing the next three, he'll still have time to get in some additional work before the season opener. Sep 29 |
| 3 | Phillip Danault ActivePhillip Danault has inked a two-year, $1,824,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens. Danault had four goals and 10 points in 51 games between Chicago and Montreal last season. The 23-year-old has secured a one-way deal, so he'll make the same amount even if he gets sent to the minors. Jul 6 |
| 4 | Daniel Carr ActiveDaniel Carr found himself on Montreal's third line during the opening day of training camp. Carr skated with David Desharnais and Sven Andrighetto. The young forward got his first taste of NHL action last season, as he registered nine points in 23 games, but it was his ability to do little things well that made him stand out. He probably won't produce enough to be fantasy relevant, but he should be able to stick somewhere on the Canadiens' top three lines. Sep 24 |
| 5 | Bobby Farnham ActiveBobby Farnham has agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Montreal Canadiens. Farnham had 10 points and 97 penalty minutes in 53 games between the Pittsburgh Penguins and New Jersey Devils last season. If he makes the Montreal Canadiens' opening game roster then he should once again be a good source of PIM. Jul 24 |
| 6 | Martin Reway  SidelinedMartin Reway will not be able to attend Montreal's training camp because of a virus. He is hospitalized in Slovakia and Canadiens' team doctors are monitoring his situation. Reway might have been in contention for a roster spot with the big club this year, but now his health is the main concern. Hopefully, he recovers quickly from whatever is ailing him. Sep 8 |
| RW | 1 | Brendan Gallagher ActiveBrendan Gallagher is excited about Montreal's off-season moves. The Canadiens got off to a great start last year, but crumbled after Carey Price went down. The team made plenty of changes in the off-season and hopes to be back in the playoffs in 2017. "As players, now it’s definitely on us. I think management has done everything they can to put us in a situation to win. Bringing in a guy like Shea Weber who has won gold medals, Andrew Shaw who has two Stanley Cups, and [Alexander] Radulov whose had a lot of success no matter where he played, getting to play with those guys is something I’m excited about," said Gallagher. "All of them are going to be relied upon in the locker room to be leaders. They’ll all bring a very positive dynamic to our group." Aug 18 |
| 2 | Alexander Radulov SidelinedAlexander Radulov missed Thursday's practice due to an illness. Radulov make his preseason debut with Montreal on Tuesday and scored a goal and an assist. Montreal still has two weeks left before its season opener, so it's very unlikely that Radulov's illness will have any impact on his availability for that game. Sep 29 |
| 3 | Torrey Mitchell SidelinedTorrey Mitchell sustained an upper-body injury in Saturday's preseason game versus Ottawa. He logged 3:04 of ice time and earned an assist on a goal by Paul Byron just 37 seconds into the match. Oct 1 |
| 4 | Paul Byron ActivePaul Byron believes the Montreal Canadiens can compete for a Stanley Cup. The Canadiens got off to a great 9-0 start last season, but they collapsed after Carey Price injured his knee. "What excites me about playing on this team is that with our core group, we can beat any team in the league. We can compete for the Stanley Cup," said Byron. "No one really picked Pittsburgh to win it last year. You watch what they did in the playoffs, and that could be us this time around. That's my motivating factor, for sure." With a healthy Price anything's possible, but the Canadiens still have multiple question marks surrounding their roster in 2016-17. Aug 31 |
| 5 | Sven Andrighetto ActiveSven Andrighetto has agreed to a one-year contract with Montreal. In 44 games with the Canadiens, he produced seven goals and 17 points. Andrighetto posted 23 points in 26 appearances with St. John's of the AHL prior to joining the big club. Jun 11 |
| D | 1 | Shea Weber ActiveAlex Galchenyuk believes Shea Weber is one of the toughest players to play against. Thankfully for Galchenyuk, he won't have to go up against Weber anymore because the two became teammates this off-season. "We don't play [the Predators] that often, it was only twice a year, but I remember last year he hit me close to the boards and I couldn't feel my legs for like three days," Galchenyuk said. "And when he's teeing up for a slap shot, you don't want to be in that lane to block a shot. If you really think about it, who's one of the toughest guys to play against, he'd definitely be first on my list." Aug 28 |
| 2 | Andrei Markov ActiveAndrei Markov has become an iron man over the past four seasons. He has missed just two games during that span and they were both to give him some rest before the Stanley Cup Playoffs. "Touch wood," Markov said. "I just try to follow my routine every day. To be honest with you, it's not easy. But you realize you have no choice - you have to take care of yourself, be well rested and well prepared. That's what I try to do, and I enjoy every day." He also stated that he adds something new to his off-season training each year to challenge and improve himself. Markov has skated in 928 career NHL contests, which puts him on track for game No. 1,000 at home against the Ottawa Senators on March 19 if his durability remains intact. Jul 25 |
| 3 | Nathan Beaulieu ActiveNathan Beaulieu is looking to contribute more offensively this season. "I know what I'm capable of doing," he said. "They're going to give me the opportunity and I have to seize it. I have a lot to prove. Even though it's my third year in the league, every year you're trying to make the team and move up in the lineup." Beaulieu feels there's an opening to be more offensive this year after P.K. Subban was traded and he is vying for a top-four role on the Canadiens. He could also get power-play time on the second unit. Sep 29 |
| 4 | Alexei Emelin ActiveAlexei Emelin contributed an assist in Montreal's 3-2 shootout loss to Anaheim on Wednesday. He has collected two of his eight helpers this season in the last three games. Emelin has 51 penalty minutes and 189 hits in 54 outings this season. Mar 3 |
| 5 | Jeff Petry ActiveJeff Petry told reporters he would happily switch to the left side to partner with Shea Weber on the Canadiens' first defenseman unit. Petry, like Weber, is a right-handed shot, but the veteran rearguard seems to be almost volunteering to shift over for the chance to play with the talented Weber. And why not? If Petry does get this gig look for both his point total and plus/minus to improve from 2015-16. Sep 25 |
| 6 | Greg Pateryn ActiveGreg Pateryn believes he's ready to become a regular at the NHL level. Pateryn has spent plenty of time with the Canadiens, but he hasn't played consistently. "I know what I’m capable of and sometimes it takes a little while to find your comfort level," said Pateryn. "Sometimes you have to get your mind set to get over that hump. I’m trying to play my game and sometimes it takes longer for some guys." Even if he does become a regular in 2016-17, the 26-year-old probably won't light up the scoresheet. He plays more of a physical defensive game. He has no fantasy relevance in standard leagues. Sep 24 |
| 7 | Mark Barberio ActiveMark Barberio has agreed to a two-year deal with the Montreal Canadiens. Barberio produced two goals and 10 points in 30 appearances for Montreal last season. He ended the 2015-16 campaign on the sidelines with a concussion, but his new deal suggests he will be ready for training camp. Jun 13 |
| 8 | Zach Redmond ActiveZach Redmond has looked good with the Canadiens at training camp. Redmond signed a two-year, one-way contract with the Habs this off-season. Many expected him to be an extra defenseman going into the regular season, but his preseason performance might indicate otherwise. The 28-year-old, who isn't know for his offensive production, has chipped in with two goals this preseason. He might prove to be a solid depth player for the Canadiens. Oct 1 |
| G | 1 | Carey Price ActiveCarey Price turned aside 32 of 33 shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over Team Europe. The win allowed Canada to clinch the World Cup. Team Canada was outplayed throughout the evening and they gave up a lot of odd man rushes, but Price bailed them out on numerous occasions. Price has now won 16 consecutive games as Team Canada's starting goaltender. The Canadiens goalie showed that the knee injury he suffered last season is behind him. He looks ready to go for the 2016-17 season. He should be one of the top two goaltenders taken in standard fantasy leagues. Sep 29 |
| 2 | Al Montoya ActiveThe Montreal Canadiens have signed Al Montoya to a one-year contract. The Canadiens have a good backup for Carey Price but hopefully will not have to rely on Montoya as much as they had to rely on their backups last season as Price missed most of the season with injuries. Montoya was 12-7-3 last season with a 2.18 GAA and a .919 save percentage. Look for similar peripherals this season and he should see action in 20-25 games. Jul 1 |