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The Danault Habs’ Trade Conspiracy? Probably Not, But Good Fun

Every once in a while, you find a thought in the oddest place. Suddenly, the dominoes fall — logical, but probably totally fictional. This one came from Reddit and lays out how Phillip Danault planned his five-year absence so he could return to his home province to help his former Montreal Canadiens team win the Stanley Cup.

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Kirby Dach did not make the trip to Florida

The Canadiens are back in action today. Earlier this morning, the club took off for Florida… and it’s tomorrow that they’ll play their next game, against the Lightning.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 27

Noah Dobson: Zdeno Chara (really) likes his style of play

Noah Dobson has been playing in the NHL for a few years now. The defenseman, who arrived in Montreal this summer, began his career in an Islanders uniform in the 2019-20 season.

Jonathan Marchessault News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27

Jonathan Marchessault Trade Talk Draws Strong Reaction From Canadiens Fans

A recent trade matchmaker piece from The Athletic linking Jonathan Marchessault to the Montreal Canadiens didn’t land the way some NHL insiders may have expected.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / December 27

Habs Prospect Lights It Up For Canada in Tournament

On Friday night, Montreal Canadiens top prospect Michael Hage had an incredible tournament opener for Canada as he helped lead the way with a goal and 2 assists in Canada’s 7-5 victory against Czechia.

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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.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / December 27

Samuel Montembeault recalled by the habs (according to the AHL website)

After a three-day break, NHL activities resume today. There are games on the schedule tonight… but the Habs won’t be back in action until tomorrow, against the Lightning.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / December 27

Ranking of the top scorers for each team: Nick Suzuki in 9th place

There was a time when no Montreal Canadiens player came close to producing a point per game. The Habs relied on the prowess of Carey Price, but for the rest, offensively, the Habs didn’t have a single player who really stood out and was among the NHL’s elite in terms of points.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / December 27

Michael Hage: the Canadiens’ best prospect, according to Marco D’Amico

When it comes to evaluating and ranking the Canadiens’ various prospects, it’s no easy task. Now that Ivan Demidov is no longer part of the Habs’ bank of prospects, there’s no consensus for the Habs’ top prospect.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / December 26

Michael Hage scores a magnificent goal to start the WJC

Canada faced the Czech Republic in their first game of the World Junior Ice Hockey Championship. Habs prospect Michael Hage was in action at center on a line with Gavin McKenna and Brady Martin.

Aatos Koivu News / The Sick Podcast / December 26

Aatos Koivu Has A Strong Performance in His WJC Debut

Montreal Canadiens prospect Aatos Koivu started the World Junior Championships with a great game with Finland in their 6-2 victory against Denmark in their opening game.

Phillip Danault News / Dose.ca / December 26

Things didn’t end well between Phillip Danault and the Kings

As my colleague Marc-Olivier Cook reported today, the Kings aren’t happy with the return they got in the Phillip Danault trade. This begs the question: why did Ken Holland agree to this deal if he didn’t want to do it?

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / December 26

Goalie recalled to Laval: everything indicates that the Habs will keep three goalies in the NHL

Ten days ago, Samuel Montembeault was traded to the Laval Rocket. That said, we weren’t talking about a normal demotion, but rather a conditioning stint.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / December 26

Team Canada Junior: Dale Hunter praises the merits of the man-to-man system

Since the start of the season, Martin St-Louis’ defensive system has often been criticized. The coach is an adept of the man-to-man system, but with the club often giving away a lot of goals, his vision has often been called into question.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 26

By the numbers: the Canadiens’ offense is (truly) elite

The Canadiens are enjoying an encouraging 2025-26 season so far. The club ranks second in the Atlantic with a 20-12-5 record, despite a rash of injuries.

Phillip Danault News / Dose.ca / December 26

Phillip Danault: 'This is not a trade the Kings wanted to make.'

Things weren’t working out for Phillip Danault in Los Angeles. So the Kings traded him to the Canadiens for a second-round pick… even though the club originally wanted to acquire a player who could help right away.

Michael Hage News / Daily Faceoff / December 26

Canadiens’ Michael Hage brings powerhouse game to Canada’s World Junior team

Take a look at Canada’s World Junior roster when you get a chance. Of the group, six players played on last year’s team. Six won gold at the U-18 World Championship back in April.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / December 25

Marie-Pierre Danault Is Happy for the Canadiens’ Trade, But Why?

There’s a part of the hockey business we don’t talk about nearly enough. Every time a player is traded, a family gets traded too. Schools change. Friends get left behind.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26

Marc-Andre Fleury and the 'right opportunity' with Oilers or Canadiens

Fleury may be 39 years old and technically retired, but the idea of a comeback isn’t being dismissed inside NHL circles — especially if the situation is right.

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