Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

5 Canadiens Untouchables Outside of Team Core Ahead of Trade Deadline

The members of the Montreal Canadiens’ core could be up for debate. So, to simplify matters, for the purposes of this piece, the core is defined as all Habs under contract until 2030 at least… and rookie Ivan Demidov, who will presumably meet that criterion in short order.

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Practice: Samuel Montembeault absent | Alex Newhook in a regular jersey

After holding an outdoor practice yesterday morning, the CH was back at its training complex in Brossard for today’s session. And what we noticed was that there were some very, very interesting developments.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / February 21

Slafkovsky’s popularity: projects about him are banned in Slovakian schools

Juraj Slafkovsky is a very popular name in Montreal, and he will become even more so in the years to come. His performances with the Canadiens have made him an increasingly recognized and popular player among Montreal fans, and let’s just say that his current Olympic Games are only amplifying that popularity.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / February 20

The Habs Held Practice Outside On Friday

In honour of the 25th anniversary of the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation, the Habs held practice on the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge outdoor rink in Confederation Park in Montreal was built in connection to the foundation to commemorate the anniversary.

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The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?

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Sergei Bobrovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / February 21

Are Canadiens Ready to Bet Big with High-Risk Bobrovsky Trade?

The Montreal Canadiens’ crease has been a mess this season, hands down the thing holding them back from legit contender status. Sam Montembeault’s numbers are ugly, Jakub Dobeš has been hot and cold as hell, and Jacob Fowler’s got that upside, but he’s not there yet to shoulder the load on his own.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 20

Mark Messier: 'Nick Suzuki is perhaps the most underrated complete center in the NHL.'

Nick Suzuki caused some discontent at the start of the tournament, as he wasn’t the most visible player on the ice, let’s say. The CH captain wasn’t the most visible player today either, but with the game he had against the Czech Republic, we can let him be.

Alexandre Carrier News / Dose.ca / February 20

Now it’s Alexandre Carrier’s turn to wait for a baby

At this point, I have no words or phrases left to describe what is happening with the Canadiens players. There was Nick Suzuki, Noah Dobson, Samuel Montembeault, Brendan Gallagher (again).

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 20

Any Truth to Canadiens and Bobrovsky Trade Rumors?

An interesting rumor popped up this week linking the Montreal Canadiens to goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. While the Florida Panthers might not be playoff-bound and the Canadiens could potentially use an upgrade in goal, this is not the kind of blockbuster trade buzz that goes unreported if true.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 20

The Canadiens will practice outside this morning.

The Canadiens resumed activities earlier this week. The club practiced in Brossard on Tuesday and Wednesday. Yesterday was a day off for the players and coaching staff.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / February 20

NHL Records: A Look at Four Star Goalies With 5+ Vezina Trophies

In the long history of the NHL, the Vezina Trophy is the ultimate badge of honour for a goalie. Named after Georges Vezina, the Montreal Canadiens netminder from 1910 until 1925, the award has changed over the years from a strictly statistical honour to a prestigious vote-based accolade.

Yevgeni Volokhin News / The Sick Podcast / February 20

Habs Goalie Prospect Dominating In Russia

Montreal Canadiens prospect Yevgeni Volokhin has been one of the best goaltenders in the entire VHL all year long. He is currently supporting a .947 save percentage with a 1.52 GAA and a 20-8-5 record through 33 games.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 19

The stars have aligned for USA men's hockey team to end gold-medal drought

The USA men's Olympic hockey team has not won a gold medal since the 1980 Miracle On Ice team, and they entered the 2026 games expecting to break that drought. It's all right in front of them.

Team Canada discusses rallying after Sidney Crosby's injury in Olympic quarterfinal: 'We didn't want this to be Sid's last game'

Olympic hockey needs to scrap 3-on-3 overtime

Four years after scandal, Olympic women's figure skating delivers an utterly redemptive podium

The '2026 Team Canada men's hockey roster' quiz

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Arber Xhekaj News / NHL Trade Talk / February 19

Metropolitan Division Surprise Stands Out as Fit for Arber Xhekaj

Arber Xhekaj has been a fan favorite Montreal Canadien from the day he debuted back in 2022, but a logjam on defense when healthy left him as the odd man out before the Olympic break — and could result in the writing being on the wall for his time with the team.

Phillip Danault News / Dose.ca / February 20

Phillip Danault doesn’t want to talk about the end of his time in L.A.

For several weeks now, Phillip Danault has been displaying something that no statistic can measure: the joy of playing. That enjoyment changes the perception of a player.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 19

How the Canadiens Can Clear Their Bottom-Six Logjam

The Montreal Canadiens’ bottom six has held its own for the better part of six weeks going into the Olympic break. They are competent enough to quiet the nightly anxiety but unresolved in a more important way.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 19

Crosby Made Nick Suzuki ‘Next Man Up’, Could Be Again for Team Canada

In a tournament stacked with superstars like Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and Sidney Crosby, it was Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki—a two-way center who was playing much of the tournament out of position as a winger—who delivered the moment that kept Canada’s gold-medal dreams alive.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / February 19

‘I kind of blacked out’: Canada’s Nick Suzuki reflects on quarterfinal game-tying goal

The man who scored one of the biggest goals for Canada at these Winter Olympics hardly remembers what happened. When speaking to the media after practice on Thursday, forward Nick Suzuki was asked about his game-tying goal in Canada’s quarterfinal game against Czechia.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 19

Canadiens and Maple Leafs Could Emerge as Trade Partners

The Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs doing business together at the trade deadline? It sounds almost forbidden. Yet, as the NHL calendar inches closer to deadline day, the circumstances surrounding both franchises could quietly open the door to something rare: a trade between bitter rivals that actually makes sense.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / The Sick Podcast / February 18

Juraj Slafkovsky Is A Born Leader

During the Men’s Hockey Olympic tournament, there is no other player outside of Canada who has taken the world by storm more than Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 18

1 player Canadiens must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Montreal Canadiens are firmly in the Stanley Cup Playoff race at this time. Montreal entered the Olympic break sitting tied for second on points with the Detroit Red Wings for second in the Atlantic Division.

Arber Xhekaj News / NHL Trade Talk / February 18

Is Arber Xhekaj on His Way Out of Montreal?

Might the Montreal Canadiens move Arber Xhekaj? When a guy who normally brings energy, swagger, and a little physicality is suddenly playing just eight or nine minutes a night, that’s worth noting.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 18

How Canadiens’ Pending RFAs Could Shape the Trade Deadline

As the Montreal Canadiens continue to battle in a tight playoff race, much of the attention is naturally focused on the standings and the trade deadline.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 15

Trade Deadline Primer: Montreal Canadiens

With the Olympic break upon us, the trade deadline is under a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? After looking at bubble teams in recent days, we now shift the focus to teams currently in a playoff spot. Next up are the Canadiens.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Yardbarker / February 14

Slovakia's surprising group win could cause chaos in men's Olympic hockey tournament

USA, Canada and Sweden entered the tournament as the top-three gold-medal favorites and the favorites to win their respective groups. Slovakia and Sweden threw a pretty big wrench into all those plans.

Finland breaks single-game Olympic men's hockey goal record in NHL participation era

One of Bill Guerin's controversial Team USA picks is already making him look smart

Kings star Kevin Fiala's status revealed after Olympic injury

Ugly Kevin Fiala injury highlights risk NHL takes at Olympics

'We don't really care': Fearless France enters Canada game seeking a miracle

The '2026 Team Canada men's hockey roster' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / February 10

Canadiens' playoff destiny hinges on brutal post-Olympic schedule

The NHL's Olympic break may prove beneficial, but one could have done without it. The Montreal Canadiens are so much fun to watch that a normal continuation of play would be preferred.

Canadiens have quietly been one of the NHL's top teams

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