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Canadiens Think They’ve Have a Winning Trio for 2024-25 Season

Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis spoke about what could be a winning trio for the team in the 2024-25 season. He’s decided to put newly acquired winger Patrik Laine with Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook and he’s liked what he’s seen so far.

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Calder Trophy: Lane Hutson is Grant McCagg’s #1 candidate

Most Montreal Canadiens fans can’t wait to see Lane Hutson in a Habs uniform this season. And with good reason: he’s so electrifying. With the preseason fast approaching, the vast majority see him starting the season in Montreal.

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 20

Bruno Gervais: Let’s give Dach time (until January) to get back into the game

Kirby Dach’s last NHL game was almost a year ago. He was injured in the second game of the 23-24 season, and we all thought it was a shame, because Dach really looked like a guy who was ready to explode.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / September 20

Four points in one game at his age: Demidov breaks an SKA record

Yesterday, Ivan Demidov showed why the Habs selected him 5th overall in the draft. The Habs prospect stood out in the KHL, finishing the game with a fine four points.

Logan Mailloux News / Habs Fanatics / September 20

Viral scene involving Logan Mailloux that proves he is ready for the NHL

Criticism regarding his defensive play has been plentiful, but clearly, the young player wants to send a clear message, and he wants to shed his label as a 'not complete enough' player.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 20

10 things that have caught my attention since the start of the camp

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Canadiens training camp got underway earlier this week, which means hockey is officially back. And there are a few things to remember since the start of on-ice activities!

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 20

Canadiens: three players to watch on the market

As you know, NHL executives are always looking for ways to improve their clubs. And so is Kent Hughes, who just happens to be on the phone right now. Does making a deal to move the club forward also mean that current players could go the other way in a trade?

Patrik Laine News / Hockey Unplugged / September 20

Montreal Canadiens phenom makes surprising comments about Patrik Laine's salary

Patrik Laine is currently getting his first practices in with the Montreal Canadiens, and he is already making an impression on his teammates. Overall, Laine is someone who is trying to strip himself of some negative narratives.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / September 20

Individual Point Projections for the Montreal Canadiens Top Line in 2024-25

As training camp is underway across the NHL, for those established players, it’s fun to predict what could materialize. If Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and Juraj Slafkovsky carry over the momentum they had building from last year for the Montreal Canadiens, their point projections could be decently high in 2024-25.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / September 20

Transaction: Kent Hughes on the phone to improve the Canadiens

In recent weeks, Marco D’Amico has told us that several teams are keen to make a move at training camp. And with the rising salary cap giving clubs the means to achieve their ambitions, it’s time to keep an eye on the market.

Ivan Demidov News / Montreal Hockey Now / September 19

Canadiens Prospect Highlights: Ivan Demidov Four-Point Night

Much has been made about the ice time given to top prospect Ivan Demidov in the KHL. It’s understandable, as Demidov represents the Montreal Canadiens’ best hopes to develop a game-changing forward who can make a positive impact every night.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / September 19

Montreal Canadiens Training Camp Outlook

Montreal Canadiens training camp commenced on Wednesday. Fifty-nine players were invited to the main camp and there are many intriguing names among them.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / September 19

Habs Defenceman to Miss Time Following Appendix Removal

Kaiden Guhle underwent surgery Wednesday to remove his appendix. The Montreal Canadiens will reevaluate him in seven days. The Habs made the announcement on Thursday morning before training camp opened.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / September 19

Top 3 Storylines To Watch At Montreal Canadiens Training Camp

The Montreal Canadiens will be in their natural habitat for the first time on Thursday, as the training camp transitions from physicals and medicals to on-ice activities.

Kirby Dach News / Hockey Patrol / September 19

Canadiens forward Kirby Dach injury scare at training camp day one

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach appears to have injured himself during a scrimmage at training camp in Brossard, Quebec. Kirby Dach just gave everyone a scare when he took a stick directly to the face in the very first intra-squad game of training camp.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

Top 5 Canadiens to Watch at 2024 Training Camp

Training camp just opened for the Montreal Canadiens. On-ice sessions start as of Thursday, Sept. 19, while the first preseason game is Sept. 23 against the Philadelphia Flyers, giving fans the chance to see players in action.

Kaiden Guhle News / Hockey Patrol / September 19

Canadiens Kaiden Guhle to undergo emergency surgery on his appendix

The young defenseman of the Montreal Canadiens Kaiden Guhle will miss some time after he had to undergo emergency appendicitis surgery. Montreal Canadiens defenceman Kaiden Guhle will be re-evaluated in a week after undergoing an appendectomy on Wednesday, the team announced.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / September 18

Canadiens Captain Wants Team to be Competitive

The Montreal Canadiens have been rebuilding for a while now., basically the entire time Nick Suzuki has been with the franchise. The last time they won 40 games or more was during the 2018-2019 season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Full Press Hockey / September 18

Montreal Canadiens Must Play Meaningful Games This Season

It is time for the Montreal Canadiens to take the next step in their rebuild. That does not mean the Canadiens need to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season, but they need to play meaningful games in March and April.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / September 17

Canadiens See Something Big in Rookie Defenseman

The Montreal Canadiens have some of the brightest young talent in the NHL with numerous future stars in the making. Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky, and Kaiden Guhle are all primed to take the next steps into stardom, but there is a certain rookie the Canadiens are urging people to keep an eye on.