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Habs players at the Olympics: a Stanley Cup before an Olympic gold medal

In this week’s malaise category, I present the interview of four Canadiens players on Tout le monde en parle. Juraj Slafkovsky, Nick Suzuki, Oliver Kapanen, and Alexandre Texier were invited on the show to talk about their respective countries’ selection for the Olympic Games.

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Is it realistic for Cole Caufield To Hit 50 Goals?

Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield has been one of the hottest goal scorers in the NHL recently with his 5-game goal streak, where the Habs sniper has scored 8 goals in that span.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / January 25

Should The Habs Look For Another Goaltender?

Much like early on in the regular season, the Montreal Canadiens’ biggest issue is once again getting good goaltending consistently. With that being said, Tony Marinaro and his guests discussed on Friday night whether it may be time to bring in some external help to get things back on track in Nets.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 25

Cole Caufield: 2nd leading scorer since being overlooked by Bill Guerin

In Montreal, when Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson were ignored by the U.S. Olympic team, it created a scandal. With good reason… When you don’t watch them play, you just think they’re small, one-dimensional players.

Connor McDavid News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 25

The next week looks to be extremely difficult for the Canadiens

Are things going well for the Canadiens lately? Meh… The Montreal club has lost four of its last six games. We thought the win over the Wild this week would change things because the Canadiens played a near-perfect game, but no.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / January 25

Samuel Montembeault is simply not capable of holding onto a lead

21 shots on net. Four goals allowed. I’m not saying it’s ALL his fault… but last night in Boston, Samuel Montembeault didn’t help the Canadiens. He didn’t give his club a chance to win because he didn’t make the big saves at the right times.

Cole Caufield News / The Sick Podcast / January 25

Caufield Gets A Hat-Trick But It’s Not Enough As Habs Blow Late Lead To Bruins

The Montreal Canadiens lost 4-3 to the Boston Bruins on Saturday, dropping a 2nd 4-point game in a row against a divisional rival, thanks to 2 late goals in a matter of 15 seconds during the 3rd period.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 24

Bruins thrive on power play to overcome Canadiens, Cole Caufield

Morgan Geekie scored two of Boston's three power-play goals, including the game-winner with 5:53 left in regulation, as the Bruins beat the visiting Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Saturday night.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 24

Hat trick in less than two periods for Cole Caufield

It’s the Cole Caufield show today at TD Garden. On Saturday night, he scored a hat trick in less than two periods, 33 minutes and 29 seconds to be exact.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / January 24

David Reinbacher Leaves Rocket Game After Big Hit

On Saturday afternoon, Montreal Canadiens prospect David Reinbacher was forced to leave the Laval Rocket game after the 2nd period following a huge hit by Calgary Wranglers forward Martin Frk in the final seconds of the frame.

NHL News / Dose.ca / January 24

Bruins coach tells his team to treat Lane Hutson like Cale Makar

We once thought Lane Hutson was light years ahead of Cale Makar. That’s no longer the case. Sure, Makar is the best defenseman in the NHL, but the Habs’ protégé isn’t too far behind, at least offensively.

Artemi Panarin News / Professor Press Box / January 24

3 Reasons the Canadiens Shouldn't Sign Panarin This Offseason

The idea of Artemi Panarin in Montreal with the Canadiens might make some fans’ heads spin. The skill, the highlights, the instant respect he commands are all tempting.

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The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / January 24

Update On Habs Goaltending Prospects

It’s been a while since I’ve talked about goaltender prospects playing outside the Montreal Canadiens organization. With that being said, now would be a great time to look at which goaltenders have been looking really good and which ones have been struggling.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 24

Transactions: 16 attractive targets for the habs between now and the Olympics

As our friend Max Truman pointed out the other day, there will indeed be two transaction “deadlines” this year because of the Olympics. That’s going to make the next 10 days very interesting before the Olympic orgy!

Alexandre Texier News / Daily Faceoff / January 24

Canadiens’ Alexandre Texier returns to lineup after missing two games

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that forward Alexandre Texier will be returning to the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Boston Bruins. Texier had missed the last two games due to a lower-body injury.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 24

Canadiens Should Consider the Risky Signing of Artemi Panarin This Summer

The idea may sound bold at first, but as the Montreal Canadiens continue their transition from rebuilding to legitimate contention, big names will inevitably start being linked to Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 24

Canadiens Still Fall Short of Matching Firepower of 2007-08 Team

There’s much more nuance to it, but, in a way, it comes down to a Montreal Canadiens fan referendum between Alexei Kovalev and Nick Suzuki. Under normal circumstances, there would be little reason to compare the two.

Nick Suzuki News / Professor Press Box / January 23

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.

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.

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.

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