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Canadiens remain in Dylan Larkin trade picture despite major obstacle

Dylan Larkin continues to expand his trade list, but the Montreal Canadiens keep getting left off it. Despite Larkin's reluctance to play in Montreal, the Canadiens and their fans are holding out hope.

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Mike Matheson Back For The Canadiens, Fowler Starts .vs Blackhawks

The Montreal Canadiens have confirmed that defenseman Mike Matheson will be returning to the lineup for Friday night’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks (8:00 pm ET) in Chicago.

Logan Mailloux News / Professor Press Box / October 23

Canadiens’ Logan Mailloux Isn’t the Only D-man to Watch in Laval

Sometimes, a player doesn’t follow the path we expect. He takes a few detours, plays in different leagues, and keeps looking for the right opportunity.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / October 23

Advanced Stats: Jakub Dobes Ranks Among the Top 3 Worst Goaltenders in the NHL This Season

Jakub Dobes isn’t having a great season in goal for the Canadiens. The goaltender, who was the hero of the last playoffs, has struggled to recreate the magic of last spring since the start of this season.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 23

The CH’s up-and-comers could push Kaiden Guhle or Mike Matheson out the door

With several young defensemen knocking on the NHL's door, Kent Hughes may eventually have to make some pretty tough decisions. Because, in reality, the Habs are starting to have a lot of players competing for the same position.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / October 23

Jakub Dobes: The Montreal Canadiens’ Communications Department’s Nightmare

Often, when we ask ourselves a question, all we have to do is listen carefully to find the answer. What am I talking about? When I heard Jakub Dobes tell us that he hadn't made a mistake on Tuesday night by taking a minor penalty in overtime, I immediately understood why he hadn't spoken to the media after Tuesday's game.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Alexandre Carrier News / Dose.ca / October 23

Alexandre Carrier wants to stay in Montreal, but the Habs still haven’t made a move

The Canadiens have six NHL players who will become unrestricted free agents in a year. Goaltender Samuel Montembeault, defenseman Alexandre Carrier, and forwards Kirby Dach, Josh Anderson, Phillip Danault, and Chris Kreider are the players in question.

Nick Suzuki News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Nick Suzuki’s Absence Will Give the Canadiens Their Biggest Test

The Montreal Canadiens have been dealt a massive blow with captain Nick Suzuki expected to miss two to four weeks due to injury. For a team looking to build on last season’s success and establish itself as a legitimate playoff contender, losing its most important player is about as bad as it gets.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 23

A $2 million game for Chris Kreider, with Anthony Marcotte providing commentary, and the Jakub Dobes case

Chris Kreider signed a contract with the Canadiens worth $2.15 million guaranteed. His contract also includes bonuses. Since the player left $4 million in guaranteed money on the table in Anaheim, he signed a contract with certain bonuses that are relatively easy to earn to help the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Canadiens Need to Look to Laval to Weather the Storm

The Montreal Canadiens are looking more pedestrian than the pre-season projections suggested. What’s more, critical player injuries are suddenly piling up – most notably the alarming Nick Suzuki news.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 23

Lariviere: Two Potential Fill-Ins For Nick Suzuki

If Oliver Kapanen doesn’t work out filling in for injured Montreal Canadiens captain and top centre Nick Suzuki, Alex Newhook and Kirby Dach could be options as well.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 23

The Canadiens’ center line is terrible

We already knew the Canadiens lacked depth at center. But with Nick Suzuki now sidelined, the problem takes on a whole new dimension. Let's just say it's not exactly a dream scenario.

Nick Suzuki News / Field Level Media / October 22

Canadiens begin road trip without Nick Suzuki against Blackhawks

Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki is expected to miss the first game of his NHL career Friday as the club visits the Chicago Blackhawks to kick off a four-game road trip.

Craig Button News / Dose.ca / October 22

Craig Button harshly criticizes the Canadiens’ defense

The CH has a talented offense, but with Ivan Demidov, who's been out for a while, and now Nick Suzuki going down, it will be interesting to see if they can keep up the pace.

Nick Suzuki News / Professor Press Box / October 22

Nick Suzuki’s Injury Is a Tough Break for the Canadiens

This is not the kind of news Montreal Canadiens fans wanted to hear. Nick Suzuki is expected to miss two to four weeks with an upper-body injury, and suddenly the Canadiens have a problem that goes well beyond replacing a few points on the scoresheet.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / October 22