Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Ivan Demidov’s contract: 'The Canadiens don’t want to see anyone earning $10 million a year.'

In less than six months, Ivan Demidov will be able to sign a new contract. The Russian is in the second year of his three-year entry-level contract, so he’ll be able to sign a new pact as early as July 1.

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Why Can’t The Habs Produce At 5-on-3?

The Montreal Canadiens power play in general is in a slump, but their performances at 5-on-3 have been extremely concerning, and Tuesday night against the Washington Capitals was no different.

NHL News / Dose.ca / January 14

Blake Coleman in Montreal: Elliotte Friedman pours cold water on the rumors

Last week, Blake Coleman became a popular guy in Montreal. We know the Canadiens are looking for gritty forwards, and Pierre LeBrun linked Coleman’s name to the Canadiens.

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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 / Dose.ca / January 14

Ivan Demidov plans to spend a second summer in Montreal

The Sick Podcast is much more than Tony Marinaro; it’s 21 podcasts in all. And it’s about to be 22, as a brand new podcast from Toronto is about to be launched.

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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.

Alexandre Texier News / Daily Faceoff / January 14

Contract terminations may become a trend after Alexandre Texier’s success in Montreal

The Montreal Canadiens have seen 25 games of forward Alexandre Texier, and they opted to sign him to a two-year contract extension after acquiring him in an unusual manner.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / January 14

Jakub Dobes: the dilemma of a guy who talks too much but wins

The ménage à trois is the talk of the town. Historically, when Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton ride with three guys, that’s what happens: it gets the fans talking.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / January 14

Canadiens Lock Up Star Forward After Impressive Start

The Montreal Canadiens rewarded Alexandre Texier's remarkable turnaround by signing the French forward to a two-year contract extension worth $5 million.

Alexandre Texier News / Daily Faceoff / January 14

Canadiens sign Alexandre Texier to two-year extension

The Montreal Canadiens have locked in an a key depth forward. The team announced on Wednesday that they have signed forward Alexandre Texier to a two-year contract extension that will carry an average annual value of $2.5 million while running through the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons.

Alexandre Texier News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

Montreal Canadiens Ink Forward to a Contract Extension

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that they have come to terms on a contract extension with forward Alexandre Texier. The recently acquired forward inked a new two-year, $5 million deal to stay with the Canadiens.

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Alexandre Texier News / Field Level Media / January 14

Canadiens F Alexandre Texier earns 2-year extension

Montreal Canadiens forward Alexandre Texier agreed to a two-year, $5 million contract extension on Wednesday. The deal represents an upgrade for Texier, who signed with the Canadiens on a one-year, $1 million contract on Nov.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / January 14

'I expect Samuel Montembeault to be traded.'

The ménage à trois is becoming increasingly complicated. Jakub Dobes is winning his games (although not always spectacularly), Jacob Fowler is performing well and inspiring confidence… and meanwhile, we’re starting to see the Samuel Montembeault of the good old days.

Alexandre Texier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 14

Canadiens Sign Alexandre Texier To Two-Year Extension

According to his agent, Dan Milstein, Alexandre Texier has signed a two-year, $5MM ($2.5MM AAV) extension with the Montreal Canadiens. Texier originally joined the Canadiens on a one-year, $1MM contract in November after his previous contract with the St.

NHL News / Dose.ca / January 14

Washington: the Canadiens lost because their players cheated

Forget the empty platitudes of your uncles, who constantly paraphrase Michel Bergeron, the late Guy Lafleur(whose ashes, by the way, were bizarrely scattered over the city of Thurso, but that’s another subject) and Claude Quenneville: when you’re leading 2-0 early in the third, you can’t lose the game.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / January 14

Nick Suzuki isn’t scoring enough

Nick Suzuki is having a strange season, when you think about it. His 50 points in 47 games make him a top-notch player – and it’s a good thing he’s here.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / January 14

Canadiens Lose In OT To The Caps After Blowing 2-Goal Lead In The 3rd Period

The Montreal Canadiens started Tuesday’s game with two solid periods where they had a 2-0 lead, but they blew it during the 3rd period before losing 3-2 in overtime to the Washington Capitals.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

3 Canadiens’ Prospects Off to a Solid Start in 2026

The Montreal Canadiens’ rebuild has been built as much on patience as it has on smart drafting, and early in 2026, that approach is paying dividends across multiple levels.

Michael Hage News / Daily Faceoff / January 13

What top Canadiens prospect Michael Hage needs to improve to get to the NHL

For as good as Michael Hage has been this season, there might be some things he needs to work on in order to reach the next level. The Montreal Canadiens prospect has had a fruitful start to the 2025-26 season.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / January 13

Juraj Slafkovsky Is Proving Why He Was Taken First Overall

It was quite the surprise back in July 2022 when the Montreal Canadiens stepped onto the stage at the Bell Centre and announced they were selecting Juraj Slafkovsky with the first overall pick in the draft.

Blake Coleman News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

Canadiens Should Pursue Blake Coleman in a Trade

As the Montreal Canadiens continue to hover around the playoff picture, it’s no surprise to see general manager Kent Hughes linked to experienced, battle-tested forwards.

Alexandre Carrier News / The Hockey Writers / January 12

Canadiens’ Carrier Scores 100th Point in Multi-Goal Win over Canucks

Other Montreal Canadiens technically had a larger impact on the scoresheet against the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night at the Bell Centre. However, defenseman Alexandre Carrier arguably had the biggest impact on the outcome of the game, in scoring two critical goals, including his 100th career point, as the Habs came away with a 6-3 win.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 12