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Samuel Montembeault: We now know what the official plan is for this week

The next few days are going to be… important for Samuel Montembeault. The goaltender has been sent back to the AHL for conditioning purposes and needs to get off to a good start against the Monsters.

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First images of Samuel Montembeault in the Laval Rocket uniform

Do you remember the time Carey Price and Brendan Gallagher played together… for the Laval Rocket? The two veterans had taken part in a match in the American League to get back into shape.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / December 17

NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Looking to Acquire Veteran Centre

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We’re inching closer to the Christmas Break, and the standings, particularly in the Eastern Conference, couldn’t be any closer.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / December 17

Mike Matheson was not at the Canadiens’ morning practice

This morning, the Canadiens had a practice session in Brossard. Before the other guys hit the ice, Kaiden Guhle made his presence felt. Seeing him in a tracksuit is a good thing, because it means he’s making progress.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 17

the Canadiens rights: BPM Sports plans to negotiate to obtain them

BPM Sports had been for sale since last spring. The station had been losing money since it opened, and needed a new owner with a strong backbone and a keen interest in sports.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / December 17

Mike Matheson: Expect a short absence

Yesterday, playing without Mike Matheson wasn’t ideal for the Canadiens. It really wasn’t. Yes, the other defensemen did well under the circumstances. Yes, Lane Hutson is capable of staying on the ice for a long time, having played 27 minutes yesterday.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / December 17

Jacob Fowler’s stats haven’t been good in the last two games

Last night, the Canadiens missed out. Martin St-Louis’ men were unable to beat the Flyers at home. In the 4-1 defeat, we’ll all agree that it was mainly the youngsters who sank the club at times via mistakes… er… that were avoidable.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / December 17

Samuel Montembeault: Martin St-Louis confirms that we should see him again in Pittsburgh

Earlier today, Samuel Montembeault was traded to the Laval Rocket. The Québécois will spend a conditioning stint in the AHL, playing two games in Cleveland.

NHL News / Dose.ca / December 16

Defensive blunders sink the Canadiens against the Flyers

Tonight, the Canadiens welcomed the Flyers to the Bell Centre. The club was looking to continue its fine run of recent games. However, it was without Mike Matheson(injured) or Samuel Montembeault(transferred to Laval for conditioning purposes) that the Habs played tonight’s game.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / December 16

Michael Hage opens the door to playing in the NHL as early as this season

Michael Hage is one of the Habs’ brightest prospects. The forward, who has the potential to play center in the NHL (and solve the second-center problem), will eventually join the Habs at the end of his NCAA stint.

Samuel Montembeault News / The Hockey Writers / December 16

Canadiens Are Sending Montembeault a Clear Message With Lack of Starts

The Montreal Canadiens’ goaltending situation has quietly become one of the most intriguing storylines of their season. Not because of a blockbuster move or a dramatic collapse, but because of what hasn’t happened.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 16

Mike Matheson out: Noah Dobson will have to step up

Mike Matheson is injured. He won’t be able to play in tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers, and his absence is going to hurt. We know how important #8 is to the Canadiens, after all.

Samuel Montembeault News / Daily Faceoff / December 16

Canadiens assign Samuel Montembeault to AHL on conditioning stint

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Tuesday that they have assigned goalie Samuel Montembeault to their AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket, for a conditioning stint.

Mike Matheson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 16

Montreal Canadiens' Mike Matheson out day-to-day

Matheson currently leads the Canadiens in average ice time per game.

Canadiens assign Samuel Montembeault to AHL on conditioning stint

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Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / December 16

'Leave the media alone!': Martin McGuire criticizes Jakub Dobes for his comments on Sunday

After his victory over the Oilers on Sunday night, Jakub Dobes spoke to the media. You could tell from his comments that he was really happy with his performance.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / December 16

Stuart Skinner Pitched as Potential Fix for Canadiens’ Goalie Issues

There’s no sugarcoating it: the Montreal Canadiens have had major problems in net so far this season. Sam Montembeault’s struggles forced Jakub Dobes to be overworked, eventually leading to a desperation call-up of highly touted goaltending prospect Jacob Fowler.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / December 16

Here’s what it would take to send Samuel Montembeault to Laval

The Canadiens are currently operating with three goalkeepers. This creates a strange situation in Montreal. The example that speaks to me the most on this subject is Martin St-Louis’ press briefing this morning.

Mike Matheson News / Daily Faceoff / December 16

Canadiens’ Mike Matheson out day-to-day, won’t play Tuesday vs. Flyers

The Montreal Canadiens have listed defenseman Mike Matheson as day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, the club announced Tuesday morning. Matheson, 31, has four goals and 16 points while averaging 24:54 of ice time in 32 games with the Canadiens this season.