Story byJeff Curry-Imagn ImagesMarc DumontThu, December 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM UTC·4 min readThe Montreal Canadiens continue to look for forward reinforcements, the driving force behind the long list of rumours associated to the team in recent months. The first thing we should discuss is that yes, the Habs are shopping for forwards. They’ve been looking to add a legitimate No.2 centre since last season, and they continue to be among the most active teams in the NHL’s Trade Market when it comes to inquiring about potential price tags. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHowever, that doesn’t necessarily mean a deal is imminent, as Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes tend to put a focus on performing due diligence. In other words, for the most part, we can assume they’re simply doing their homework. It’s always a good idea to take trade rumours with a grain of salt. With that in mind, let’s discuss the most recent Montreal Canadiens rumours. Montreal Canadiens Trade RumoursDarren Dreger mentioned the Canadiens while discussing the Vancouver Canucks and the St-Louis Blues, and though is comments echo an abundance of similar reports from weeks and months past, the Canucks do seem open to trading some of their players, particularly those who are set to become free agents this summer. The report aligns with what Pierre LeBrun recently suggested when discussing Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood.