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Martin St-Louis’ comments this morning: Ivan Demidov stands to benefit

Things are going well in Montreal so far, but it’s not perfect. The Canadiens are finding it hard to keep their leads, and this lack of focus starts with the coaches.

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Potential Habs Trade Option: Ryan O’Reilly

The Montreal Canadiens are still in need of a true 2nd line centre and also lack left-handed centre depth. That being said, could Ryan O’Reilly be a good trade option for the team at some point during the regular season?

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / November 8

Two fine goals from Alexander Zharovsky at U20 tournament

Between Michael Hage, David Reinbacher and Alex Zharovsky, I’m not sure which of the Habs’ prospects is the most interesting to watch. They will each have

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / November 8

Jakub Dobes created a scandal with his remarks against his country

Last night, despite the Canadiens’ 4-3 loss to the Devils, what really caught the eye was Jakub Dobes’ post-match reaction. The young goaltender was very emotional following his first loss of the season, and had great difficulty holding back his tears as he answered reporters’ questions.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Kirby Dach News / The Sick Podcast / November 8

Is the Old Version Of Kirby Dach Back?

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach has really found a new level of play that we haven’t seen since his first knee injury during the 2nd game of the 2023-24 season against the Chicago Blackhawks.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 8

Jared Davidson: it’s high time the Habs gave him a chance instead of Joe Veleno

Since Patrik Laine’s long-term injury, Joe Veleno has taken his place in the Montreal Canadiens line-up. The Montrealer has played nine games so far, but has yet to pick up a single point, in addition to posting a minus-3 differential.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 8

Would Nazem Kadri be more useful to the Habs than Kaiden Guhle?

Kaiden Guhle is pretty much the equivalent of the proverbial apple pie. Everybody loves apple pie. Everyone loves Kaiden Guhle. In some cases, it’s unconditional love.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 8

Martin St-Louis admits he needs to better manage certain players’ ice time

For some time now, the subject of ice time for certain Habs players has been the talk of the town. Zachary Bolduc and Ivan Demidov are two names that come up a lot in this debate.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / November 8

Samuel Montembeault gets the start tonight

Tonight, the Canadiens take on the Mammoth at the Bell Centre. The club will be looking to get back to winning ways after losing their last two games (in overtime).

Noah Dobson News / NHL Trade Talk / November 8

Canadiens Eye Another Major Move After Dobson Deal

The Montreal Canadiens might not be done making noise on the trade front. According to insider David Pagnotta on Daily Faceoff LIVE, general manager Kent Hughes is keeping a close watch on the league’s trade market — and the Canadiens could once again be preparing to strike.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 8

Habs coach Roger Grillo battles cancer

The Canadiens de Montréal posted some very sad news on their social networks this morning. The Habs announced that Roger Grillo, the Habs’ consulting coach, has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently battling the disease.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / November 8

Michael Hage scores twice in huge Michigan win

Despite two recent overtime losses, things are going very well for the Canadiens de Montréal, who are still in first place in the Atlantic Division. And when you look at the entire Canadiens organization, things are even better, with young prospects not yet in Montreal performing very well.

Joe Veleno News / The Sick Podcast / November 8

Should The Habs Bring Up A Replacement for Veleno?

The majority of the Montreal Canadiens’ forwards have looked good thus far in their respective roles since Patrik Laine went down long-term with a sports hernia injury after the 6th game of the season; however, no matter where Joe Veleno has played, he has brought down the efficiency of his line.

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The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie TD pass leaders by team' quiz

The '2025 backup NFL quarterbacks' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 7

Pascal Vincent: 'We are in the process of recalibrating Florian Xhekaj'

Last year was Florian Xhekaj’s first year in the pros. Arber’s little brother spent the year in the AHL… where he found a way to score 24 goals in 69 games.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / November 7

The Reasons Habs Are Blowing Leads Explained

The Montreal Canadiens have had a lot of trouble maintaining leads late in the 3rd period recently. They have blown a lead in the 3rd period in 5 of their last 6 games, leading to them having 5 of their 9 wins on the season occurring in overtime.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / November 7

Nick Suzuki seemed to be playing injured yesterday: His streak of games with at least one point is dead

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12… Obviously, you’ll understand that I can count to 12. Not bad, kid. No joke, but I’m telling you about 12 for a reason.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / November 7

What will the Canadiens be up to on the trade market?

Is one of the hottest teams in the NHL looking to add to its roster? The Montreal Canadiens have been riding ever since their magical run to the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 7

6th defender: Mario Ferraro to 'replace' Arber Xhekaj?

Arber Xhekaj hasn’t exactly been helping the Habs in recent weeks. He’s doing his best (even if he hardly ever hits anymore) and even so, it’s not enough sometimes, because he’s also capable of getting his team into trouble.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 7

RUMOR: Kirby Dach’s performance helps Kent Hughes on the market

The Canadiens’ center line isn’t bad at the moment. Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans are living up to expectations. And in the other trios, Oliver Kapanen, Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook are doing well.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

Jakub Dobeš Emotional After OT Loss, Canadiens Need To Manage Expectations

Jakub Dobeš’ postgame interview on Thursday night was a tough moment — not for what he said, but for how much he clearly cared. The 24-year-old Canadiens goaltender fought back tears after allowing four goals on 28 shots in a 4–3 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils, blaming himself for the defeat.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Who Should Be the Canadiens’ 6th Defenceman When Kaiden Guhle Returns to the Lineup?

When Kaiden Guhle returns from injury, Martin St. Louis will face one of those “good problems” coaches love to have: too many capable defencemen. Through the first month of the season, Montreal’s blue line has quietly become one of its greatest strengths, blending youth, mobility, and steady improvement.