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Canadiens’ Top Trade Target is Off the Board: Plan B Locked In?

If it wasn’t already obvious, Chris Johnston has put a stamp on the idea that any chance the Montreal Canadiens have or had of acquiring Sidney Crosby in a trade is now gone.

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Nazem Kadri traded to the Canadiens: The Athletic’s prediction

Will the 2026 trade deadline be entertaining in the NHL? Who knows. We know that, for a variety of reasons, it’s possible that things will be relatively quiet on the heels of the deadline, which is March 6.

Patrik Laine News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 9

Best Patrik Laine destinations before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Montreal Canadiens traded for Patrik Laine a couple years ago in a deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Laine wanted a fresh start following some injury-filled seasons in Columbus.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / February 10

IN PICTURES: Lane Hutson cheered on his brother and former team

Lane Hutson was probably disappointed not to be part of the US team at the Olympics, but that doesn’t stop him from having fun. The Canadiens defenseman visited his former team at Boston University to cheer on his brother, Cole.

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Nick Suzuki News / The Sick Podcast / February 9

Nick Suzuki on Canada’s 2nd Line At Practice

On Sunday, Canada’s men’s hockey team held their first practice as an Olympic squad. Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki was placed on a line with Nathan MacKinnon and Brad Marchand, which is expected to be the country’s 2nd line to start the tournament.

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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 / The Sick Podcast / February 9

Olympic Break Top 10 Habs Prospects: #8 LJ Mooney

Today, I will be covering the 8th best prospect in the Montreal Canadiens, according to my list, LJ Mooney, who came in at the same spot back in the summer.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 9

Canadiens News and Notes: Trade Rumours, Olympics and More

In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the team continues its most critical point of the rebuild. The Olympic break may be here, but it doesn’t stop the news surrounding the Canadiens.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / February 9

Canadian Trade Rumours: Canadiens, Jets & Oilers

Trade deadline season is always a little wild, but this year the Canadian teams seem especially restless. Fans are buzzing, insiders are tossing out theories like popcorn, and everyone’s wondering who’s packing their bags next.

Robert Thomas News / The Hockey Writers / February 9

Canadiens Are Not Going to Trade for Robert Thomas

It’s that time of year when trade rumours start flying. This season, Robert Thomas has been increasingly linked to the Montreal Canadiens. On the surface, it makes sense.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 9

Slaf’s Olympic smile, Jacob Fowler’s role, and the Jordan Binnington debate

The Canadiens players who will be participating in the Olympics have arrived in Europe. Of course, as you know, the Habs players are expected to play different roles.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 9

Canadiens In The Market For First-Line Winger

The Canadiens have begun to softly position themselves in the market for a right-winger to complement Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki on the top line ahead of the trade deadline, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period said on Daily Faceoff’s “The Sheet with Jeff Marek” podcast last Friday.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / February 9

The US trios have been announced, and Cole Caufield should have been in a specific spot

I’m starting to wonder what I’m going to do with my evenings, with the NHL on hiatus until February 25. Yes, the Olympic tournament kicks off on Wednesday morning in Italy, but the games will be played at 6:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 3:00 p.m.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / February 9

RUMOR: Patrik Laine with his good friends in Carolina

The Montreal Canadiens’ management is looking to trade Patrik Laine. It’s the worst-kept secret in town. We thought there was a chance it would happen before the trade freeze, but in the end, it didn’t.

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The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz

The 'Super Bowl halftime show artists' quiz

The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz

The 'NFL playoff receptions leaders' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 9

The Canadiens have one of the toughest schedules between now and the end of the season

Last year, when the Canadiens went on break for the Four Nations Challenge, things weren’t going smoothly. The club had lost eight of its last ten games.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / February 9

Canadiens Stars Should Make Plenty of Noise in Italy

Even while the Canadiens are off the ice, they’re still leaving a mark at the 2026 Olympics in Italy. Four Habs players are suiting up for their national teams, and each is bringing something different to the table.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 9

Nick Suzuki compared himself to Sidney Crosby at the age of 11

Nick Suzuki is adored in Montreal. There’s not much to criticize about his overall game. He’s responsible, he’s aleader, he doesn’t overthink things, and he racks up the points.

NHL News / Dose.ca / February 8

When Joel Armia is ahead of Oliver Kapanen in practice

Is Oliver Kapanen a true second-line center, or is he benefiting from the talent of Ivan Demidov (and more recently Juraj Slafkovsky) to enjoy a surprising rookie season with 31 points, including 18 goals, in 57 games?

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / February 8

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

The Montreal Canadiens have been one of the NHL's top five teams for the past year, since the return from the Four Nations Face-Off break. This is not an opinion; it is a fact.

How Canucks could profit from taking on Canadiens' Patrik Laine

Golden Knights' Rasmus Andersson discusses his trade

Auston Matthews named U.S. Olympic hockey captain

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl named captain of Germany’s men’s Olympic team

Ranking the men's hockey teams at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / February 8

Olympic Break Top 10 Habs Prospects: #9 Florian Xhekaj

After being my #10 prospect for the Montreal Canadiens in the summer, forward Florian Xhekaj has now moved up to being #9 at the Olympic break. Unlike the majority of the players who moved up on this list, Xhekaj hasn’t done anything that has really propelled him to be a better prospect for the Canadiens.