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Canadiens Kicking Tires On Rasmus Ristolainen

Heading for their second consecutive postseason appearance, the Montreal Canadiens are looking on all fronts for trade deadline acquisitions. Earlier today, on 32 Thoughts, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the Canadiens have checked in on Rasmus Ristolainen‘s availability.

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Should The Habs Consider Putting Slafkovsky Back On The Top Line?

On Thursday night’s episode of the Sick Podcast Post-game Show, Tony Marinaro discussed with his guests Pierre McGuire and Brian Wilde about what the Montreal Canadiens should potentially do to improve their top line with Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki.

Noah Dobson News / The Sick Podcast / February 27

Dobson Scores 2 Goals But Habs Fall Short In OT

In their first game back from the Olympic break, the Montreal Canadiens blew a late 3-2 lead and ended up losing 4-3 in overtime against the New York Islanders.

Jesper Wallstedt News / NHL Trade Talk / February 27

Montreal Deadline: No Reason to Chase Jesper Wallstedt

Every trade deadline produces one rumor that hijacks the group chat. For the Canadiens, one of those names is Jesper Wallstedt — a young, high-upside goaltender who feels like the kind of move that could accelerate everything.

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Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / February 27

Alexander Zharovsky: 3rd best prospect in the NHL (according to Stéphane Leroux)

Ranking the best prospects in the NHL is never an easy task. But Stéphane Leroux gave it a shot… and I must say that his ranking surprised me a little for a few reasons.

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In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 27

Craig Button wants to see Bobrovsky in Montreal | News about Ristolainen and the Canadiens

What will Kent Hughes do before the trade deadline? Good question. Ideally, to help the club, he would need to find a few key pieces. A quality forward, a defenseman who can help solidify the blue line, a goaltender who can be consistent and solid in net at the same time… That’s a lot to ask for.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / February 27

NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Exploring Trade Options for Forward

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We’re just over a week away from the NHL trade deadline, and rumours have been picking up now that the season is back underway.

Alex Newhook News / Dose.ca / February 27

The Canadiens should consider bringing Alex Newhook back to center on the second line.

There is a hole in the Montreal Canadiens’ top six. You could even say there are two, in fact. On the first line, they need to find a quality player who can play with Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki.

NHL News / Dose.ca / February 27

Jordan Binnington in Montreal: Nick Kypreos’ turn to float the idea

Let’s face it: while it wasn’t entirely his fault, Samuel Montembeault didn’t help the Canadiens against the Islanders. The Quebec native lost a 2-0 lead before conceding a painful goal at the very end of the game.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / February 27

Injury: The Truth About Patrik Laine

The Canadiens lost their first post-Olympic game… Noah Dobson and Matthew Schaefer showed that they would have been more helpful to Canada than Drew Doughty

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 27

Here’s what the Canadiens are looking for in their trades

Does the Canadiens need a winger to play with Nick Suzuki? A center for Ivan Demidov? A defenseman like Ramus Ristolainen? A goalie? Everyone has their own opinion on the matter.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / February 27

'I don’t think Patrik Laine wants to leave Montreal.'

The Patrik Laine situation is a hot potato for the Canadiens. Everyone knows it. The player himself will not be playing before the trade deadline, and the Canadiens are doing everything they can to send him elsewhere for the rest of the 2025-2026 season.

Rasmus Ristolainen News / Dose.ca / February 27

The Canadiens are interested in Rasmus Ristolainen (as well as other defensemen)

Rasmus Ristolainen is a sought-after defenseman in Philadelphia. The right-hander, who is likely to be traded by next week, must be aware that several teams are interested in him.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 26

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / February 26

How the Olympics Can Launch Slafkovský’s Game to a New Level

When Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis started talking about the “fog” players feel when they return from the Olympics — and how the experience can still propel them forward — it was hard not to think of Juraj Slafkovsky.

Patrik Laine News / Daily Faceoff / February 26

Canadiens expected to move Patrik Laine before trade deadline

The start to Patrik Laine’s tenure as a Montreal Canadiens was an electric one, as he scored 12 goals in his first 18 games last season. But since then, he hasn’t been a great fit.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 26

Potential Trade Destinations for Canadiens’ Patrik Laine

During practice, Patrik Laine skated on what essentially looked like a fifth line for the Montreal Canadiens, a clear indication that he could be out of the lineup for Thursday night’s game.

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / February 26

Zachary Bolduc: Seeing him left out is a good thing.

Tonight, the Montreal Canadiens will face off against the New York Islanders at the Bell Centre. This will be the Montreal club’s first game since returning from the break… and we know that forward Alex Newhook will be back in the lineup for the occasion.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / February 26

VIDEO: Alexander Zharovsky pulls out all the stops and scores two superb goals

Alexander Zharovsky is not a first-round pick in the 2025 NHL draft. But increasingly, it is becoming clear that some clubs will regret letting him slip to the second round.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / February 25

3 Reasons the Canadiens’ Defence Is Ready for Prime Time

Playoff hockey isn’t about looking pretty. It’s about clearing rebounds, making the next play under pressure, and doing it shift after shift. The regular season lets you outskate mistakes; the postseason forces you to solve problems on the fly.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / February 25

How High Is Juraj Slafkovský’s Ceiling With the Montreal Canadiens?

If you only checked in on the Olympics here and there, you might’ve missed how good the Montreal Canadiens Juraj Slafkovsky was for Team Slovakia. But if you watched even a little, you saw it right away: this kid has taken a real step.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 25

Canadiens To Activate Alex Newhook From Injured Reserve

The Canadiens will activate Alex Newhook from injured reserve before tomorrow’s game versus the Islanders, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports. The speedy forward is set for his first appearance in over three months after sustaining an ankle fracture on Nov.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 25

Canadiens’ dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Montreal Canadiens (32-17-8) are clearly coming of age. After making the playoffs a year ago, the Canadiens are in second place behind the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Atlantic Division.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 25

5 Must-Win Canadiens Games Following 2026 Olympic Break

With 25 games remaining, the Montreal Canadiens find themselves in an enviable spot following the Olympic break. They’re 32-17-8, in second place in the Atlantic Division and facing a relatively weak schedule remaining, at least compared to the teams they’re fighting for playoff position.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 24

3 Lessons the Canadiens Can Apply From Last Season’s Hot Finish to the Post-Olympic Break

If there’s one stretch that defined the Montreal Canadiens’ identity last season, it was the run that followed the 4 Nations Face-Off break. In a tight Eastern Conference race, the Habs flipped a switch and went from fringe contender to legitimate playoff team.