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Montreal Canadiens shake up lineup with surprising roster twist against Detroit

The Montreal Canadiens are set to play the Detroit Red Wings later on Saturday and are set to do something for the first time this season. Florian Xhekaj is dealing with an injury and Oliver Kapanen seemingly not ready to return, the Canadiens are expected to have 11 forwards and seven defensemen active for the game against Detroit.

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Canadiens trade D Jayden Struble to Predators for draft pick

The Nashville Predators acquired defenseman Jayden Struble from the Montreal Canadiens for a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. Struble, 25, played in three games this season for Montreal, averaging a career-low 12:05 of ice time with no points.

Kaiden Guhle News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10

Kaiden Guhle Will Make His Season Debut On Saturday

The Canadiens will get defenseman Kaiden Guhle back for tonight’s home game against the Red Wings, the team reported. Guhle has been sidelined since undergoing minor surgery on his adductor muscle over the summer, and Saturday will mark his first appearance of the 2026-27 season.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 10

Canadiens Fans Taking Bold Steps to Manifest a Dylan Larkin Trade?

Montreal fans have been handed a game plan for Saturday, and the reaction has been anything but unanimous. One fan took to X (Twitter) and hatched a plan to convince the disgruntled center from the Detroit Red Wings to reconsider his stance on accepting a trade to the Montreal Canadiens.

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Zachary Bolduc News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Zachary Bolduc Proving His Value as Canadiens Struggle

Suffice it to say, the Montreal Canadiens have started their 2026-27 campaign slowly. Through the first four contests this season, Martin St. Louis’ ensemble has mustered a 1-2-1 tally.

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Mike Matheson News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Canadiens’ Matheson Gets a Lot of Hate, Most of It Unjustified

Hockey can be unfair. Despite their best all-around performance of the season so far, the Montreal Canadiens lost 5-2 to the Nashville Predators, a final score that doesn’t do the Habs justice.

Jayden Struble News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Canadiens Trade Struble to Predators for Draft Pick

The Montreal Canadiens may have begun to address their log jam on defense, by trading defenseman Jayden Struble to the Nashville Predators on Friday. In exchange the Habs get a 2027 second-round pick, which had previously been acquired from the Vegas Golden Knights, per the official press release).

Cole Caufield News / A Winning Habit / October 10

Cole Caufield and key players to watch as Montreal Canadiens host Detroit Red Wings

The Montreal Canadiens are seemingly entering a must-win game, or as much as a game can be must-win early in the season. After a good performance to open the season against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Canadiens have struggled.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 10

Struggling Canadiens face Red Wings after three straight losses

The Montreal Canadiens have lost three straight (0-2-1) going into their game against the visiting Detroit Red Wings in an Original Six matchup Saturday night.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / October 10

Michael Hage scored just one point in Michigan’s 10-1 rout

Like most Fridays, Michigan and Michael Hage are in action. After a highly successful weekend for the Habs prospect, he was back in action against another underperforming university.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 9

A concerning injury for Shesterkin: too bad Montembeault is injured as well

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 9

A second-round pick for Struble: It’s no surprise that Kent Hughes isn’t making a move

In the final minutes, Jayden Struble was traded to the Preds in exchange for a second-round pick in 2027. That pick, which belonged to the Knights, will be a late-round selection, but it could serve as a bargaining chip.

Jayden Struble News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Predators acquire Jayden Struble from Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens announced Friday evening that they have traded defenseman Jayden Struble to the Nashville Predators in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.

Jayden Struble News / NHL Trade Talk / October 9

Predators Acquire Jayden Struble From Canadiens for a 2nd-Round Pick

The Nashville Predators have added a young defenceman, and the Montreal Canadiens have picked up a valuable asset in return. Nashville acquired Jayden Struble from Montreal in exchange for Vegas’ 2027 second-round pick, both teams announced Friday.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 9

Canadiens swing intriguing Predators trade involving young defenseman

The Montreal Canadiens have high hopes for the 2026-27 season. So far, things have been a bit up and down for the Habs. It’s still quite early in the season.

Jayden Struble News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Predators Acquire Jayden Struble

According to a team announcement, the Nashville Predators acquired defenseman Jayden Struble from the Montreal Canadiens for Vegas’ 2027 second-round pick.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 9

'The CH is VERY far from the Stanley Cup': Tony Marinaro doesn’t mince words

After four games this season, the Montreal Canadiens have a record of 1-2-1. One win, two regular-time losses, and another overtime loss. Is the season over?

Samuel Montembeault News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Canadiens’ Sam Montembeault Out Two Weeks With Injury

Earlier today, head coach Martin St. Louis (via Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports) announced that netminder Sam Montembeault would miss the next 10 to 14 days with a lower-body injury.

Adam Engstrom News / A Winning Habit / October 9

Adam Engstrom makes strong case to stay in Canadiens lineup after season debut

Adam Engstrom’s season debut was one of the few bright spots in the Montreal Canadiens' 5-2 loss to the Nashville Predators. Defence has been an issue for the Canadiens so far this season, and the Nashville game was no different, but Montreal’s third pairing looked significantly better with Engstrom in the lineup.

Martin St. Louis News / The Sick Podcast / October 9

Lariviere: Martin St. Louis Taking Bullets For His Players

Make no mistake, Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis is taking some bullets for his players early on here in the 2026-27 regular season. The read from here is that won’t last long but for now, the soft gloves approach from St Louis is the right approach for this current Canadiens roster.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 9

Arber Xhekaj missed the last two optional practices

This morning, the Canadiens held an optional practice in Brossard. Twelve players from the team decided to take to the ice. Oliver Kapanen, Juraj Slafkovsky,

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / October 9

Did Kirby Dach Deal Fall Through After Demidov Injury?

The Edmonton Oilers have been linked to Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach in recent weeks, but a new rumour suggests a potential trade involving the former third-overall pick may have fallen apart at the last minute.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / October 9

Canadiens Linked to 4 Unique Trade Targets Amid Early Struggles

The Montreal Canadiens are 1-2-1 and on a three-game losing streak, and the rumor mill is already turning. GM Kent Hughes has never been afraid to make moves and he was linked in several speculated trade discussions over the summer.

Montreal Canadiens News / Viral Sports News / October 8

Montreal Canadiens Moving Toward Trading First-Round Bust

Montreal has moved Kirby Dach onto its second line, and at least one longtime voice in the league thinks the Canadiens may be doing more than covering an injury.

Jacob Fowler News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Montreal Canadiens Recall Jacob Fowler

The Montreal Canadiens announced they have recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket. Fowler’s recall is, at first glance, a response to the apparent injury suffered by goaltender Samuel Montembeault at Montreal’s practice earlier today.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / October 6