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On YouTubeMontreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / December 21
Canadiens Kent Hughes Explains Sam Montembeault's AHL Assignment
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.
Jacob Fowler News / Field Level Media / December 20
Canadiens rookie Jacob Fowler blanks Penguins for first shutout
Jacob Fowler made 31 saves for his first career shutout in the host Montreal Canadiens' 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. The 21-year-old
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 20
Canadiens’ Fowler Gets First Career Shutout as Habs Beat Penguins 4-0
The Montreal Canadiens are probably thinking they’d like to face the Pittsburgh Penguins every game, but rookie goalie Jacob Fowler, especially. After he won his first career game against the Pens earlier this month, the rookie earned his first career shutout against them on Saturday at the Bell Centre, as the Habs came away with the 4-0 win.
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?
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 20
Canadiens' latest acquisition could fill void left by Jake Evans injury
Although they defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0, the Montreal Canadiens delivered bad news to their fans.
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.
Phillip Danault News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 20
Canadiens Win Big In Re-Acquisition Of Phillip Danault
The hockey world was graced with a mini Trade Deadline in the late hours of Friday, the eve of a one-week trade freeze that went into effect on Saturday.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 20
How the Canadiens made the Phillip Danault trade work under the salary cap
The Montreal Canadiens' cap managers had to get creative late Friday night when Kent Hughes acquired Phillip Danault.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 20
Canadiens players take firm stance on Phillip Danault trade
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired Phillip Danault from the Los Angeles Kings.
Lane Hutson News / The Sick Podcast / December 20
Lane Hutson Becoming A Solid Defender
When it comes to Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson, nobody ever questions his offensive game. However, he has received a lot of criticism for his defensive play from opposing fan bases ever since he became a rookie last season.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 20
Canadiens Place Kaiden Guhle And Kirby Dach On LTIR
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
Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / December 20
Canadiens place Kaiden Guhle, Kirby Dach on LTIR
The Montreal Canadiens placed defenseman Kaiden Guhle and forward Kirby Dach on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) Saturday, according to Eric Engels. These
Samuel Montembeault News / The Hockey Writers / December 20
From Montreal to Laval: Can Sam Montembeault Regain His NHL Form?
The Montreal Canadiens’ goalie situation has become one of the quiet dramas of the season, and at the center of it is Sam Montembeault. Once seen as a promising starter, he now finds himself in Laval, working through a conditioning stint that has fans and analysts debating his future.
Phillip Danault News / The Hockey Writers / December 20
Desperate Times Call for Canadiens to Trade for Phillip Danault (Again)
There was a time when Phillip Danault was the Montreal Canadiens’ top centre. Then, when it became clear to him there was less of a future for him in the team’s top six, he signed with the Los Angeles Kings (which was undeniably his right).
Jared Davidson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 20
Montreal Canadiens Reassign Jared Davidson
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.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 20
3 Canadiens Who Need to Step Up for a Return to the Playoffs
The Montreal Canadiens have taken meaningful steps forward this season. The record is better, several young players are progressing, and the overall direction of the rebuild is encouraging.
Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / December 19
Montreal Canadiens Reacquires Veteran Forward in Trade
The Canadiens helped shore up a major positional need down the middle with a trade just before the NHL roster freeze, that was scheduled for midnight, Friday night.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 20
Montreal Canadiens acquire Phillip Danault from Kings
A familiar face has returned to Montreal, as the Canadiens have announced that they have acquired Kings forward Phillip Danault in exchange for the Blue Jackets’ 2026 second-round pick.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 20
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby could become all-time leading scorer in franchise history this weekend, set to pass legendary Quebecer Mario Lemieux
Sidney Crosby could take advantage of his visit to Montreal on Saturday to become the all-time leading scorer for the Pittsburgh Penguins, surpassing the legendary Quebecer Mario Lemieux.
Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / December 19
Canadiens receive positive Mike Matheson injury update
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson has been dealing with an upper-body injury, and he used the team's day off to resume training.
Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / December 19
Key stat shows the Canadiens have a serious team problem
The performances of the Montreal Canadiens in front of their fans at the Bell Centre have been inconsistent for nearly two months. There is an eye-opening statistic that helps to understand what is not working.
Zachary Bolduc News / NHL Trade Talk / December 19
Zachary Bolduc Starting to Make Waves With the Canadiens
Sometimes a player just sort of slides into your lineup without making a fuss. That’s been Zachary Bolduc this season with the Montreal Canadiens. He didn’t come in with much noise, or didn’t get packaged as a “thing.” He just played, kept playing, and didn’t give the coaches a reason to take him out of the lineup.
Zachary Bolduc News / Field Level Media / December 18
Zachary Bolduc's 2-goal night carries Canadiens past Blackhawks
Zachary Bolduc scored twice and Lane Hutson registered three assists as the host Montreal Canadiens scored four unanswered goals for a 4-1 victory over the reeling Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.
Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / December 18
Montreal Canadiens Prospects at the 2026 World Juniors
We are approaching the most wonderful time of the year to be a hockey fan. The 2026 edition of the World Junior Championships is fast approaching as we head into preliminary action.
Samuel Montembeault News / NHL Trade Talk / December 18
Something Slipped With Sam Montembeault: Will He Return to Canadiens’ Crease?
For the Montreal Canadiens’ Sam Montembeault, December hasn’t just been unkind — it’s been clarifying. At the start of the month, Montembeault was still recognizable as the Canadiens’ steady option.
Samuel Montembeault News / Daily Faceoff / December 16
Canadiens assign Samuel Montembeault to AHL on conditioning stint
The Montreal Canadiens announced on Tuesday that they have assigned goalie Samuel Montembeault to their AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket, for a conditioning stint.
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