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Here’s how the habs can play Patrik Laine without activating his salary

The rumor mill has been churning for some time now that Patrik Laine is in his final days in Montreal. We know that the Habs, who could benefit from a bit of salary flexibility, don’t really have room for Laine in their line-up anymore.

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Why Is Nick Suzuki the Canadiens' Perfect Cornerstone in a Rebuild

When a team is rebuilding, finding a player you can genuinely build around is rare. For the Montreal Canadiens, that player is Nick Suzuki. At 26, Suzuki is quietly putting together a season that’s proving just how reliable he can be—and he might be exactly what Montreal needs to anchor the next phase of their rebuild.

Patrik Laine News / NHL Trade Talk / January 23

Could the Penguins Take a Flyer on Patrik Laine for a Playoff Push?

Patrik Laine is starting to get healthy and nearing a return to action. As a result, chatter around the Montreal Canadiens potentially trading the former second overall pick (2016) has started to pick up, particularly after his spouse recently hinted at a move before the deadline.

NHL News / Dose.ca / January 23

Pierre Gervais: 'Patrik Laine is like a white P.K. (Subban) with his flashy clothes.'

Pierre Gervais is a name that’s been the talk of the town since his retirement. We know that the release of his books—especially the first one—stirred up a lot of business.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 23

The Canadiens lose (almost) all of their 'four-point games'

The Canadiens were served the same medicine they’ve served their opponents all too often yesterday against the Sabres: they lost a game in which they took twice as many shots as the other team (34 vs.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / January 23

The Canadiens want to settle the Patrik Laine issue before the Olympics

The more time passes, the more it becomes clear that the Patrik Laine issue is becoming a problem for the Canadiens. It’s becoming clearer and clearer.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 23

Canadiens: Three things that didn’t work yesterday

Yesterday, the Canadiens didn’t play a bad game (getting at least a point in the standings wouldn’t have been a robbery), but they didn’t play a great game either.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 23

Canadiens Have No Margin for Error in the Very Tight Atlantic Division

If there’s one thing that has become crystal clear this season, it’s that there is absolutely no margin for error in the Atlantic Division. Every game feels like a playoff game, and for teams like the Montreal Canadiens, the intensity isn’t something that will arrive in April, it’s already here.

Lane Hutson News / Breakaway on SI / January 23

Canadiens' Lane Hutson Snubbed Once Again by Team USA

Team USA’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, set to begin in February, has already taken a hit after defenseman Seth Jones was ruled out because of injury.

Michael McCarron News / Dose.ca / January 22

Michael McCarron returns to Montreal: several teams are interested

Michael McCarron was once an interesting prospect in Montreal. The Canadiens quickly realized that McCarron wasn’t going to become the top-notch center they so desperately hoped he would.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / January 22

Only two players have more powerplay points than Nick Suzuki this season

Nick Suzuki is a complete player. The Canadiens’ captain can be used for anything, because he can do everything the right way on the ice. He’s good on the powerplay, he can be useful on the short-handed… and he knows how to use his qualities with the man advantage.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / January 22

Brian Burke let it slip: Lane Hutson, like Macklin Celebrini, is too young for the Olympics

Lane Hutson has (yet again) been passed over by the U.S. Olympic team. Instead, they called up Jackson LaCombe to replace Seth Jones… and the news has been the talk of the NHL since yesterday morning.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 22

Arber Xhekaj (again) left out: Martin St-Louis’ decision is hard to understand

The Canadiens prepare for tonight’s game. The (very) surprising Buffalo Sabres will be visiting the Bell Centre: Martin St-Louis’ men will be looking for their 29th win of the season, but the task doesn’t necessarily look easy.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / January 22

Canadiens Want to Shake Things Up, but What Trade’s Smart?

Stu Cowan’s interview on the FAN Hockey Show gave us a lot to chew on about the Montréal Canadiens. There’s a lot going on with this team—prospects, veterans, injuries—and the question of what they need and what they’re willing to do ahead of the trade deadline came up more than once.

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Oliver Kapanen News / Professor Press Box / January 22

Kapanen Changes the Canadiens Math at the Trade Deadline

Stu Cowan’s interview on the FAN Hockey Show said a lot about where the Montréal Canadiens are headed, but one theme stood out more than the rest: Oliver Kapanen has changed the conversation.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / January 22

Sammy Blais’ Value Should Not Be Overlooked by the Canadiens

As the Montreal Canadiens continue to reap the benefits of welcoming injured players back into the lineup, those gains come with arguably the toughest decisions of Martin St.

Trevor Zegras News / Dose.ca / January 22

Trevor Zegras should have played for the Canadiens

The Canadiens missed out. The Canadiens should have gotten Trevor Zegras last summer, when he cost absolutely nothing. The Flyers picked him up in Anaheim for Ryan Poehling, a second-round pick in 2025 and another fourth-round pick in 2026.

Lane Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 22

Analyst Shocked as Team USA Continues to Snub Lane Hutson

Team USA announced on Wednesday that Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe would be replacing the injured Seth Jones at the upcoming February Winter Olympics — a decision that, unsurprisingly, has sparked some blowback online.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

Canadiens (and Canadians) Owe Wild GM Guerin Thanks for Snubbing Hutson

It would be incredibly juvenile for Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin to hold Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson’s performance vs. his team on Tuesday against him.

Patrik Laine News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

What Is the Canadiens’ Plan for Patrik Laine?

When the Montreal Canadiens acquired Patrik Laine from the Columbus Blue Jackets, expectations were tempered, but curiosity was high. The former 40-goal scorer was seen as a low-risk, high-reward bet, a player with elite offensive talent who might rediscover his game in a new environment.

Alexandre Carrier News / Yardbarker / January 21

Canadiens defensemen rank second in NHL points, credit HC Martin St. Louis' system

This certain freedom is the reason why the Canadiens' defensive unit ranks second in the NHL with 134 points since the start of the season.

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Lane Hutson News / The Sick Podcast / January 21

Why Lane Hutson Is A Legitimate Norris Trophy Candidate

Montreal Canadiens second-year defenseman Lane Hutson is having himself quite the season as he now leads all defensemen with 43 assists in 50 games, which is also 6th among all skaters so far this year.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Why Canadiens Aren’t Putting Juraj Slafkovsky on the Trade Block

Montreal Canadiens fans are wondering whether Juraj Slafkovsky has arrived yet. And the short answer is complicated. Because Montreal isn’t just waiting.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / January 21

Inside the Canadiens’ Approach with Juraj Slafkovský

One of the most overused words in hockey is patience. Teams preach it. Coaches promise it. Fans are told to accept it. And yet, patience is often confused with standing still and hoping time fixes things on its own.

Kirby Dach News / The Hockey Writers / January 21

Canadiens’ Kirby Dach Needs to Take Advantage of His Current Opportunity

The Montreal Canadiens have spent most of the season navigating through a difficult injury situation, and Kirby Dach has been right at the center of it.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / January 20

Patience paying off as Canadiens front office sees rebuild progress

The Montreal Canadiens' rebuild is ongoing, but the worst is over.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Canadiens’ Texier out day-to-day with lower-body injury, Dach returns to lineup

A couple of roster adjustments for the Montreal Canadiens, including the return of one of the team’s young stars. On Tuesday, the team announced that forward Alexandre Texier is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury.