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Five things to watch for with the Canadiens when they return from the Christmas break

As of December 26, the Canadiens are still on holiday. On Sunday afternoon (December 28 at 5 p.m.), the club will face the Lightning in Florida. Tomorrow, in anticipation of that game, the Canadiens’ players should be skating, to help the turkey go by.

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Jonathan Marchessault in Montreal, Patrik Laine on his departure: a theory by Chris Johnston

Is the Canadiens done shopping? We know that the club, which has added several pieces to its organization in recent weeks, is still looking for help. In particular, a #2 center is in the club’s sights.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / December 26

Nick Suzuki, the third-best Canadiens in the NHL in 2025

The Montreal Canadiens can count themselves lucky to have Nick Suzuki in their organization. More and more, the Habs captain is proving to detractors that he deserves to be recognized as one of the NHL’s top centers.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 25

Ivan Demidov joined Lane Hutson today on an outdoor ice rink

Earlier today, my colleague Charles-Alexis Brisebois reported in an article that Lane Hutson was at an outdoor rink yesterday to have some fun with fans.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 25

What the Canadiens need in 2026 to become even better

Happy Holidays! The year 2025 is about to come to an end. And the Canadiens have done some great things over the past 12 months. They’ve made the playoffs, acquired Noah Dobson, Zachary Bolduc, and Phillip Danault… But not everything has been perfect.

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.

Phillip Danault News / NHL Trade Talk / December 25

Marie-Pierre Danault Is Happy for the Canadiens’ Trade, But Why?

There’s a part of the hockey business we don’t talk about nearly enough. Every time a player is traded, a family gets traded too. Schools change. Friends get left behind.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / December 25

Alexander Zharovsky: one goal and two assists in today’s game

Ivan Demidov is a special talent, as you know. But without saying that Alexander Zharovsky is better than him, it’s worth pointing out that the Canadiens’ second-round pick in 2025 has better stats than Demidov at the same age.

Phillip Danault News / Dose.ca / December 25

Phillip Danault: the habs are still looking for a second center

The Canadiens got off to a strong start to the season before dropping some games in November. And when I say dropping games, I mean… eating a few volleys.

Marc-Andre Fleury News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26

Marc-Andre Fleury and the 'right opportunity' with Oilers or Canadiens

Fleury may be 39 years old and technically retired, but the idea of a comeback isn’t being dismissed inside NHL circles — especially if the situation is right.

Maple Leafs need to make a decision on Easton Cowan

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving gives vote of confidence to coach Craig Berube

Team USA would be setting itself up for Olympic failure if Stars' Jason Robertson is left off roster

The 25 most memorable Stanley Cup-clinching moments

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 25

Daniel Brière relieved not to have gotten the GM job with the Canadiens

In 2021, Marc Bergevin was replaced as head of hockey operations by Jeff Gorton. Gorton, along with Geoff Molson, went in search of a GM. In 2022, Kent Hughes left his agency to become GM of the Canadiens.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / December 25

Lane Hutson went skating outside with fans on his way back from Boston

Since the Bruins-the Canadiens game ended the day before yesterday, the guys are free for a few days. So they can celebrate Christmas as they please. But of course, we all agree that some players don’t have time to go home for the holidays.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 25

Five habs prospects to watch in 2026

Since the Habs began rebuilding a few years ago, there’s been a lot of talk about the club’s various prospects. Whether it’s Juraj Slafkovský, Lane Hutson or Ivan Demidov (among others), these guys have been the talk of the town.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 24

The Canadiens’ 2025 season in 12 highlights

With only a few days to go until the end of 2025, it’s worth taking the time to reflect on what’s happened over the past 12 months. For the Canadiens, 2025 has been an eventful year.