Last Friday, the Canadiens acquired Phillip Danault in a deal with the Kings. And while it was expected to cost an active player, the Habs only had to give away a second-round pick.
At practice this morning, we were obviously keeping an eye on Phillip Danault, who was training with the Habs for the first time since his return. For those interested, he practiced with Alexandre Texier and Josh Anderson.
At the last draft, the Canadiens selected Bryce Pickford in the third round. We’re talking about a defenseman who was 19 years old (an overage), but who had just reached another offensive level the previous season.
In just eight days’ time, national team managers should have confirmed their line-ups for the next Olympic Games. They won’t all be announced on December 31 (the U.S.
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.
France has made history by becoming the first nation to announce their roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. The roster features Alexandre Texier as the only current NHL player while surprisingly omitting several names with North American experience.
It must be special for Phillip Danault. He left the Canadiens organization in the summer of 2021… and now he’s back in town. As he said this morning after the club’s practice in Boston, it’s like he never left after all.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson is causing waves from some analysts in a negative way. Despite his game-tying goal on Sunday, his defensive game seems to be leaving something to be desired from the highest-paid player on the Habs.
No surprise here, since this was the plan, but Samuel Montembeault is still in Quebec. Since it became known that he wouldn’t be joining his teammates in Pittsburgh over the weekend, it became clear that the Québécois goaltender wouldn’t be playing again until after the holidays.
What will the Canadiens do with their three goaltenders? Eventually, Samuel Montembeault will no longer be able to play with the Laval Rocket, and the Canadiens will have to decide what to do to give everyone some playing time.
The Montreal Canadiens’ season has been defined by progress, growth, and flashes of promise from a young core. Yet one trend continues to stand out, and not in a positive way.
As we head into the holidays, the Montreal Canadiens find themselves in solid standing. They are currently in the top three in the Atlantic Division and the top-ten overall in the NHL.
When Martin St. Louis sent his captain, Nick Suzuki, over the boards to try and tie the game in a shootout against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Canadiens' fate was almost sealed.
Last Friday, Phillip Danault was traded to the Canadiens. The québécois had been the subject of rumors for several days, and finally ended up in Montreal in exchange for a second-round pick.
The Team Canada World Juniors squad has played 2 pre-tournament games thus far, and one of their standouts early on has been Montreal Canadiens prospect Michael Hage.
What’s next for Samuel Montembeault? That’s a good question. Because it’s true that it’s starting to get a little complicated with the success Jacob Fowler is enjoying in the National League, even though he’s still so young.
Last night in Pittsburgh, the first line was virtually invisible. Nick Suzuki didn’t have a big one in him, and the same can be said for Cole Caufield and Zachary Bolduc.
The Montreal Canadiens have been here before. Goaltending depth, once considered a luxury, can quickly become a complication. With Jacob Fowler’s strong
The Montreal Canadiens will likely give Jakub Dobes the start in Pittsburgh. Sam Montembeault didn't make the trip to Pennsylvania, instead staying back in Montreal to work with goalie coach Marco Marciano on his game.
The Montreal Canadiens announced today that forward Sammy Blais has been recalled from the club’s AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket. The move appears to be a response to an injury suffered last night by veteran forward Jake Evans.
Montreal Canadiens defender Kaiden Guhle has been seen skating in Brossard, Quebec as of late. Thus, hinting at an imminent return from injury. Due to the recent acquisition of Phillip Danault, Guhle, along with Kirby Dach, were placed on long-term injured reserve for salary cap reasons.
Samuel Montembeault is playing in the AHL, and Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes wants everyone to understand why. The veteran goaltender was assigned to the Laval Rocket, and according to Hughes, the move has nothing to do with doubting Montembeault's talent.
When the Canadiens acquired Phillip Danault a little before the holiday roster freeze, they added a $5.5MM price tag to their books. Even after assigning
After acquiring Phillip Danault from the Los Angeles Kings yesterday evening, the Montreal Canadiens had one extra player on their active roster. To return to compliance, the Canadiens announced that they’ve assigned forward Jared Davidson to the AHL’s Laval Rocket.