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Canadiens Grooming Michael Hage for Key Role to Complete the Rebuild

Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has to find a legitimate second-line centre to add to his roster. Kirby Dach has missed most of the last three seasons with injuries, and with the uncertainty surrounding the club’s centre depth, the big question is whether Hughes will pursue a long-term solution or a stopgap measure.

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / October 17

Kaiden Guhle: Supporters saw him limping today in a restaurant

Kaiden Guhle didn’t finish last night’s game against the Predators. The defenseman hurt himself in the third period… and it looked really, really painful.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 17

1 trade overreaction Canadiens must make early in NHL season

The Montreal Canadiens are 4-1-0 five games into a massive 2025-26 NHL season. After making a trade for Noah Dobson in the offseason, they are roaring out of the gates and have playoff aspirations.

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Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / October 17

Left-handed – right-handed: Samuel Montembeault and Gonzo were perfect

On David Beaucage’s Drette su’l tape podcast, the Canadiens’ goalie revealed that he knows by heart which side every NHL player shoots from. He also knows what color the guys are tapping their sticks.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

How long is Steve Yzerman's leash with the Detroit Red Wings?

Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

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Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / October 17

Cole Caufield continues to be clutch for the Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens fans were treated to an all-time ending Thursday night, as Cole Caufield scored both the game-tying goal and the game-winning goal to give the Habs a 3-2 overtime win over the Nashville Predators.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 17

No, Hutson and Caufield, are not too small for the NHL

stanley Cup champion teams don’t have small players” “The NHL is a league of copycats” “Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson won’t make it in the U.S. because

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

Cole Caufield Makes History With OT Heroics for Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens star Cole Caufield continues to wow NHL fans and remind Habs followers about how special a player he is. On Thursday night, Caufield scored an overtime winner with just two seconds remaining to defeat the Nashville Predators by a score of 3-2.

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / October 17

Kaiden Guhle’s injury: no cause for concern last night

Yesterday, Kaiden Guhle had a hard time getting off the ice: while skating, he seemed to feel a sharp pain in his leg. He quickly made his way to the bench and didn’t exactly eat up the minutes late in the game.Here’s how he reacted Of necessity, a certain amount of concern has settled in town.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 17

Canadiens’ Cole Caufield buries dramatic OT goal with 2 seconds left vs. Predators

The Montreal Canadiens are staying hot. Their season-opening stumble — a 5-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 9 — feels like forever ago, as they extended their win streak to four games, thanks to another dramatic ending on Thursday night.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Canadiens’ Caufield Ties OT Goals Record as Habs Best Predators

For the second straight game, Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield scored the overtime winner, lifting the Habs over the visiting Nashville Predators 3-2 on Thursday.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 16

Cole Caufield's late heroics lead Habs past Predators in OT

Cole Caufield scored the tying goal with 20 seconds remaining in the third period and tallied again with three seconds left in overtime, fueling the host Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday.

Alexander Zharovsky News / The Sick Podcast / October 16

Alexander Zharovsky Bounces Back With A Great Performance

Montreal Canadiens prospect Alexander Zharovsky played a game of 2 tales for Salavat UFA on Thursday. Zharovsky was benched early in the game but finished the day with a very good offensive performance.

Lane Hutson News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Lane Hutson Career Development Announced on Thursday

Montreal Canadiens star defenseman Lane Hutson is fresh off signing a massive eight-year, $70.8 million extension ($8.85 million average annual value) this week.

Ivan Demidov News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Ivan Demidov Is the Canadiens’ Future Star in the Making

Ivan Demidov’s first full season in the NHL is already generating the kind of buzz that Montreal Canadiens fans haven’t felt since Cole Caufield’s breakout.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Canadiens’ Prospects Are Also Off to a Great Start to 2025-26

For the Montreal Canadiens, the 2025-26 season isn’t just about what’s happening in the NHL. While the big club has started the season on a positive note, several of the organization’s top prospects are lighting it up around the world.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Looking to Extend Another Defenceman

Welcome back to NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We’re in week two of the NHL regular season. Teams are settling in to see exactly where they stand in terms of competition and figuring out where they might need to improve.

Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / October 15

NHL Insiders Hint at Possible Blockbuster Scenario for the Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens started the 2025 NHL season on a positive note, with a record of 3-1-0, and are currently in third place in the Atlantic Division.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 15

Should The Habs Re-Sign Mike Matheson?

The Montreal Canadiens have completed new extensions for Lane Hutson, Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes over the last few days, which has reportedly turned the focus for contract talks towards veteran defenseman Mike Matheson.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Canadiens on verge of Stanley Cup contention, but still too young

One of the hot and rising teams in the NHL is the Montreal Canadiens. Yet, despite recent success, are they quite in the realm of being considered championship material?

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / October 15

NHL Rumors: After a Few Extensions Last Week, What’s Next for the Montreal Canadiens?

The Montreal Canadiens will have salary cap space to work with going forward … Area of need, and pending UFA Mike Matheson TSN: After the Montreal Canadiens extended Lane Hutson, they have a core group of six players signed at about $47 million, which is tremendous value with the salary cap ceiling going up over $100 million.