Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Brendan Gallagher and Zachary Bolduc have a 'face to spank in there,' according to their counterparts

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Reinbacher Gaining Momentum In The AHL

Montreal Canadiens top prospect David Reinbacher has continued to pick up his play in the last few weeks with the Laval Rocket, as he is emerging as one of the top 2-way defensemen in the AHL as of late.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 9

Outdoor game in Montreal: keep an eye on Île Sainte-Hélène if it’s going to happen

We recently learned that the Canadiens will be playing an outdoor game next year. However, it won’t be in Montreal: it will be in Winnipeg. In the stadium where the Blue Bombers play, to be precise.

Brendan Gallagher News / Dose.ca / December 9

Brendan Gallagher speaks French in a new commercial

Brendan Gallagher continues to learn French (with his daughter, of all people). The Canadiens veteran is improving, and can be seen in a Circuit Lincoln ad, in which he says a few words in French.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / December 9

J.O.: All of Canada’s players (except Montembeault) at the 4 Nations are in the running, believes Pierre LeBrun

The Olympic Games are fast approaching. We’re still waiting to find out whether NHL players will be taking part: according to Bill Daly, the guys won’t be going to Milan if there are health risks on the ice.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / December 9

The Canadiens are organizing a mentoring trip for their players this year

The Canadiens have decided to do things differently this year: offer their players a mentors’ trip. At least, that’s what La Presse wrote about Zachary Bolduc, who decided to invite one of his former coaches, Sébastien Lemay.

NHL News / Dose.ca / December 9

The Avalanche will wear their Nordiques jerseys on January 29 in Montreal

Well, it’s official. The problems that prevented the Avalanche from wearing their Nordiques jerseys when they visited the Bell Centre in January no longer exist.

Jared Davidson News / The Hockey Writers / December 9

Jared Davidson’s Journey to the Canadiens NHL Roster

Montreal Canadiens‘ centre Jared Davidson’s early numbers don’t scream “future NHL player.” Yet, he was recently called up to the big club. The question is, can he stay in the lineup?

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / December 9

Kirby Dach skated at the Bell Centre this morning (and the Habs denied media access)

Kirby Dach hasn’t played since November 15. He injured his ankle against the Bruins, and nearly a month ago, the Canadiens announced that the forward would miss four to six weeks.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / December 9

Analyzing the Montreal Canadiens Lack of Depth

The injury bug has once again struck the Montreal Canadiens this season. Currently, forwards Alex Newhook, Kirby Dach, Patrik Laine, as well as defenceman Kaiden Guhle, are out long-term with injury.

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker / December 9

NHL players predict where Crosby will play after 2025-26

NHL players predict where Penguins' Sidney Crosby will play after 2025-26 season

Crosby's future beyond next spring remains a top storyline hovering over the Penguins.

The 25 most memorable Stanley Cup-clinching moments

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Alexandre Texier News / The Sick Podcast / December 9

Why Alexandre Texier Is An Underrated Signing

Forward Alexandre Texier was signed by the Montreal Canadiens solely as depth to replace injured players in the Habs lineup, but he may have carved himself a role as a solid bottom-six forward in the process.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / December 9

Samuel Montembeault is present at morning practice

It’s game day in Montreal. This morning, just hours before the Canadiens’ showdown with the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Canadiens’ players jumped on the Bell Centre ice.

NHL News / Dose.ca / December 9

Phillip Danault: Kent Hughes prefers the status quo to tying his hands

Phillip Danault is a popular name in town these days. We know that his name is circulating quite a bit on the market. Inevitably, it’s the talk of the Habs, who are looking for a center.

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The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 9

Montreal Canadiens’ Top 10 Prospects for December 2025

As the Montreal Canadiens navigate another season defined by development and long-term planning, their prospect pool remains one of the organization’s greatest strengths.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 9

2026 Draft: Geoff Molson would like it to take place in Montreal

In 2022, the NHL amateur draft was held in Montreal. That’s when the Habs selected Juraj Slafkovský at #1 before stealing the show with the trades of Alexander Romanov and Kirby Dach.

Kaapo Kahkonen News / Total Apex Sports / December 8

Kaapo Kahkonen: Inside the Whirlwind Week for the Canadiens Netminder

Life as a professional goaltender is rarely a straight line, but for Kaapo Kahkonen, the first week of December 2025 has been a particular rollercoaster.

Michael Hage News / The Sick Podcast / December 8

Michael Hage Makes Team Canada Training Camp

Hockey Canada announced its preliminary roster for the World Junior Championships, which are set to take place in Minnesota later this month. The 27-man roster includes Montreal Canadiens top prospect Michael Hage, who has been having an incredible sophomore season at the University of Michigan this year.

Bryce Pickford News / The Hockey Writers / December 8

Canadiens’ Prospect Bryce Pickford Lighting It Up to Start the Season

When the Montreal Canadiens selected defenseman Bryce Pickford in the third round of last summer’s draft, the reaction was muted. He was a 19-year-old overage pick who had already passed through one draft and was viewed more as a project than a future pillar of the blue line.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 8

3 Takeaways from the Blues’ 4–3 Win Over the Canadiens

You could feel it early at Bell Centre that Montreal had something going. Even though the final reads 4–3 for the St. Louis Blues, it really felt like a night where the Canadiens had them wobbling.

Kaapo Kahkonen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 7

Canadiens recall goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen

The Montreal Canadiens have recalled goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen from the AHL. He will back up Jakub Dobes with Sam Montembeault under the weather, per hockey insider Frank Seravalli.

Oliver Kapanen News / Daily Faceoff / December 5

Why Canadiens’ Oliver Kapanen’s rookie season deserves more love

The Montreal Canadiens have had plenty of quality young players come up through their system over the last few years, and this year is no different. But while Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobes have all the attention, Oliver Kapanen is putting together a decent rookie season himself.

Cole Caufield News / Daily Faceoff / December 5