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What other teams can learn from the Montreal Canadiens rebuild

Not every NHL rebuild has to last multiple presidential terms. For proof, look no further than the Montreal Canadiens. After a surprise appearance in the 2021 Stanley Cup finals, the Habs spent three seasons outside of the playoffs before returning to the postseason last year with a young, exciting core of talent.

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Marc-André Fleury practiced with the Wild this morning

Marc-André Fleury is retired. He’s been the talk of Montreal in recent days because of the Canadiens’ problems in goal… and my colleague Maxime Truman took it a step further by saying that Fleury was the solution for the Habs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 29

'The Canadiens are not going to deviate from their plan.'

In a few days, NHL teams will face a trade deadline. There will be a trade freeze in effect for the Olympic Games. Will this force teams to make moves?

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / January 29

Two jobs for Marco Marciano, the Patrik Laine bridge, and the Bell Centre effect

Marco Marciano was named interim goaltending coach of the Canadiens yesterday morning. Naturally, we wonder who will take his place in Laval. Names are circulating, but we still don’t know who will be coaching Jacob Fowler for the rest of the season.

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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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 29

1 trade Canadiens must make before NHL Olympic break

The Montreal Canadiens have shown dramatic improvement in each of the last two seasons. They made the playoffs a year ago and pushed the Washington Capitals hard before losing in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / January 29

By the Numbers: The '78 Dynasty—Lafleur, Longevity, and the Montreal Machine

In the storied annals of the NHL, certain numbers are etched in gold. While "99" belongs to Wayne Gretzky and "66" to Mario Lemieux, the number “78” serves as the secret code for one of the most dominant stretches of hockey ever played.

Jesper Wallstedt News / The Hockey Writers / January 29

The Canadiens Need to Pursue Jesper Wallstedt

Goaltending has been one of the few areas where the Montreal Canadiens still lack long-term certainty. While the organization is clearly moving in the right direction overall, the crease remains a question mark, not just for this season, but for the years to come.

Jakub Dobes News / The Hockey Writers / January 29

Canadiens, Dobes Face Avalanche with Point to Prove

Similar circumstances, hopefully a different result for the Montreal Canadiens, as they brace for another Avalanche on Thursday. And “brace” is the an apt word, as the league-leading Colorado Avs are coming off a largely unforeseen loss to the Ottawa Senators last night.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / January 29

Éric Raymond’s dismissal: Samuel Montembeault was in shock

Yesterday morning, the Canadiens announced a change in goalie coaching, as you know. Éric Raymond, who arrived under Dominique Ducharme, has been replaced by Marco Marciano, who was his counterpart in Laval.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 29

'In terms of talent, Alexander Zharovsky is second only to Ivan Demidov with the habs.'

Alexander Zharovsky is having a great season in the KHL. The 18-year-old, who is playing a lot of minutes with his club, has 13 goals and 35 points in 42 games.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / January 28

Possible Reasoning Behind Habs Firing Eric Raymond

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Wednesday morning the firing of goaltending coach Eric Raymond, after he had been with the team since the 2021-22 season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / January 28

Canadiens Have Faith in Their Goalis, But Something Had to Change

The Montreal Canadiens made a move this week that might have raised a few eyebrows: firing goalie coach Eric Raymond. The official line? The organization wanted a ‘fresh voice’ for all its goalies.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / January 29

Canadiens Have Faith in Their Goalies, But Something Had to Change

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 28

Canadiens Hoping History Repeats Itself After Goalie Coach Change

Now-ex-Montreal Canadiens goaltending coach Eric Raymond, who was let go Wednesday, had arguably both the good and bad fortune of having joined the team after its run to the 2021 Stanley Cup Final.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 28

The Habs are looking for a second center… AND also a first-line winger on a first line

Yesterday, Pierre LeBrun mentioned that we shouldn’t assume that the Canadiens will make a big move before the trade deadline. The insider expects the habs to make a move… but not a major trade. Does that mean Kent Hughes will sit tight in the coming weeks?

Kevin Poulin News / Dose.ca / January 28

Kevin Poulin on Marco Marciano: 'He extended my career.'

It’s the news of the day in Montreal: the Canadiens fired their goaltending coach, Éric Raymond, earlier this morning. Marco Marciano is coming in as backup, having been sought after throughout the NHL.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Trade Deadline Plans

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. The NHL has set their trade deadline for March 6th; however, with the roster freeze coming due to the Olympics, teams are already starting to make some moves.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 28

Canadiens rumors: Is desperation trade coming amid recent slide down standings?

The Montreal Canadiens are looking to make it back to the playoffs in back-to-back seasons since 20-19-20 and 2020-21. They are mired in a small slump, though, losing four of their last seven games.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 28

Éric Raymond fired: Martin St-Louis didn’t want to answer the first question

Jeff Gorton spoke to the media a few minutes ago Basically, the club president explained that he wanted a new voice for his goalies, whom he still believed in.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / January 28

Canadiens fire goalie coach Eric Raymond

The Montreal Canadiens announced Wednesday they have fired goaltending coach Eric Raymond. The team says Marco Marciano will take over Raymond’s duties on an interim basis.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 28

Canadiens Fire Goalie Coach Eric Raymond

The Canadiens announced that they’ve relieved goaltending coach Eric Raymond of his duties. They’ve promoted AHL Laval goalie coach Marco Marciano to the big club for the remainder of the season in an interim capacity.

Carey Price News / NHL Trade Talk / January 29

Does a Canadiens Coach Firing Open the Door for Carey Price?

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Wednesday that they have fired goalie coach Eric Raymond. In a released statement, the organization noted, “Montreal Canadiens President, Hockey Operations Jeff Gorton announced on Wednesday that goalie coach Eric Raymond has been relieved of his duties.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

How concerning is the Canadiens’ goaltending?

The Montreal Canadiens are in solid position to make it two straight years with an appearance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After getting bounced in five games a year ago after an unlikely run to even qualify, the Habs have a four-point lead over the playoff cut line in the East for one of the two wild card spots.