Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Canadiens News and Notes: Trade Rumours, Olympics and More

In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the team continues its most critical point of the rebuild. The Olympic break may be here, but it doesn’t stop the news surrounding the Canadiens.

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Canada: Nick Suzuki is not playing on the powerplay (even though he should be)

Yesterday, we learned that Nick Suzuki was forming a line with Nathan MacKinnon and Brad Marchand during Canada’s practice for the Olympics. The Canadiens captain will clearly be in good company at the start of the tournament, which is great news for him.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / February 9

Canadian Trade Rumours: Canadiens, Jets & Oilers

Trade deadline season is always a little wild, but this year the Canadian teams seem especially restless. Fans are buzzing, insiders are tossing out theories like popcorn, and everyone’s wondering who’s packing their bags next.

Robert Thomas News / The Hockey Writers / February 9

Canadiens Are Not Going to Trade for Robert Thomas

It’s that time of year when trade rumours start flying. This season, Robert Thomas has been increasingly linked to the Montreal Canadiens. On the surface, it makes sense.

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

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

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 9

Slaf’s Olympic smile, Jacob Fowler’s role, and the Jordan Binnington debate

The Canadiens players who will be participating in the Olympics have arrived in Europe. Of course, as you know, the Habs players are expected to play different roles.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 9

Canadiens In The Market For First-Line Winger

The Canadiens have begun to softly position themselves in the market for a right-winger to complement Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki on the top line ahead of the trade deadline, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period said on Daily Faceoff’s “The Sheet with Jeff Marek” podcast last Friday.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / February 9

The US trios have been announced, and Cole Caufield should have been in a specific spot

I’m starting to wonder what I’m going to do with my evenings, with the NHL on hiatus until February 25. Yes, the Olympic tournament kicks off on Wednesday morning in Italy, but the games will be played at 6:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 3:00 p.m.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / February 9

RUMOR: Patrik Laine with his good friends in Carolina

The Montreal Canadiens’ management is looking to trade Patrik Laine. It’s the worst-kept secret in town. We thought there was a chance it would happen before the trade freeze, but in the end, it didn’t.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 9

The Canadiens have one of the toughest schedules between now and the end of the season

Last year, when the Canadiens went on break for the Four Nations Challenge, things weren’t going smoothly. The club had lost eight of its last ten games.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / February 9

Canadiens Stars Should Make Plenty of Noise in Italy

Even while the Canadiens are off the ice, they’re still leaving a mark at the 2026 Olympics in Italy. Four Habs players are suiting up for their national teams, and each is bringing something different to the table.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 9

Nick Suzuki compared himself to Sidney Crosby at the age of 11

Nick Suzuki is adored in Montreal. There’s not much to criticize about his overall game. He’s responsible, he’s aleader, he doesn’t overthink things, and he racks up the points.

NHL News / Dose.ca / February 8

When Joel Armia is ahead of Oliver Kapanen in practice

Is Oliver Kapanen a true second-line center, or is he benefiting from the talent of Ivan Demidov (and more recently Juraj Slafkovsky) to enjoy a surprising rookie season with 31 points, including 18 goals, in 57 games?

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / February 8

Canadiens have quietly been one of the NHL's top teams

The Montreal Canadiens have been one of the NHL's top five teams for the past year, since the return from the Four Nations Face-Off break. This is not an opinion; it is a fact.

NHL stars arrive in Milan for first Olympics since 2014

How the Canucks could profit from taking on Canadiens cap dump Patrik Laine

Ranking the men's hockey teams at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / February 8

Olympic Break Top 10 Habs Prospects: #9 Florian Xhekaj

After being my #10 prospect for the Montreal Canadiens in the summer, forward Florian Xhekaj has now moved up to being #9 at the Olympic break. Unlike the majority of the players who moved up on this list, Xhekaj hasn’t done anything that has really propelled him to be a better prospect for the Canadiens.

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The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz

The 'Super Bowl halftime show artists' quiz

The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz

The 'NFL playoff receptions leaders' quiz

Jacob Fowler News / Professor Press Box / February 8

Grading the Canadiens' Jacob Fowler Season So Far

The Montreal Canadiens' Jacob Fowler is the kind of young goalie who makes you want to see more. Every time he gets a new chance, he seems to learn something new.

NHL News / Dose.ca / February 8

Video: Brad Marchand and Nick Suzuki develop their chemistry off the ice

Ahead of their first game next Thursday, the Canadian hockey team began practicing today. Although nothing is set in stone, we got a first glimpse of the forward trios and defensive duos that Canada could field to start the Olympic tournament.

Jacob Fowler News / The Sick Podcast / February 8

Another Big Win For Fowler and The Rocket

After winning against the Cleveland Monsters on Friday night, the Laval Rocket carried that momentum into Saturday afternoon, where they went on to beat the Monsters 4-1, sweeping the weekend on home ice.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 8

Olympic practice: Nick Suzuki practices with Nathan MacKinnon

Montreal Canadiens fans are thrilled to have four players representing their country at the Olympics. Nick Suzuki is the only Canadian representative on the habs, and many were wondering about his role, his number, and his linemates.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 8

Nick Suzuki has been comparing himself to Sidney Crosby since he was 11 years old

Nick Suzuki is adored in Montreal. There’s not much to criticize about his overall game. He’s responsible, he’s aleader, he doesn’t overthink things, and he racks up the points.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 8

The Olympic Break Could Be Crucial for Rocket’s Young Core

With the Montreal Canadiens heading into the Olympic break, the organization finally gets a rare luxury this season: time. Time to breathe, reset, and perhaps most importantly, shift its attention down the road to the Laval Rocket.

Logan Sawyer News / The Sick Podcast / February 7

Olympic Break Top 10 Habs Prospects: #10 Logan Sawyer

The first Montreal Canadiens prospect to crack my top 10 list is forward Logan Sawyer. Yesterday, I talked about my honourable mentions who deserved recognition but just missed out on the list, and today the list officially starts with the sophomore forward who plays for the Providence College Friars.