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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.

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Grading the Canadiens' Jacob Fowler Season So Far

The Montreal Canadiens' Jacob Fowler is the kind of young goalie who makes you want to see more. Every time he gets a new chance, he seems to learn something new.

NHL News / Dose.ca / February 8

Video: Brad Marchand and Nick Suzuki develop their chemistry off the ice

Ahead of their first game next Thursday, the Canadian hockey team began practicing today. Although nothing is set in stone, we got a first glimpse of the forward trios and defensive duos that Canada could field to start the Olympic tournament.

Jacob Fowler News / The Sick Podcast / February 8

Another Big Win For Fowler and The Rocket

After winning against the Cleveland Monsters on Friday night, the Laval Rocket carried that momentum into Saturday afternoon, where they went on to beat the Monsters 4-1, sweeping the weekend on home ice.

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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

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 8

Olympic practice: Nick Suzuki practices with Nathan MacKinnon

Montreal Canadiens fans are thrilled to have four players representing their country at the Olympics. Nick Suzuki is the only Canadian representative on the habs, and many were wondering about his role, his number, and his linemates.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Dose.ca / February 8

Nick Suzuki has been comparing himself to Sidney Crosby since he was 11 years old

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 8

An assist for David Reinbacher on his return | Jacob Fowler unstoppable

A rare Saturday without NHL action, as Bettman’s players take a break. Almost all players are taking time off, in fact. Some will represent their clubs at the Olympics.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 8

Seven straight games with at least one point: Adam Engström dominates the American Hockey League

Adam Engström is developing at a good pace. The defenseman arrived in North America before the start of the 24-25 season and since then has shown really interesting signs of progress for the Montreal Canadiens organization.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 8

The Olympic Break Could Be Crucial for Rocket’s Young Core

With the Montreal Canadiens heading into the Olympic break, the organization finally gets a rare luxury this season: time. Time to breathe, reset, and perhaps most importantly, shift its attention down the road to the Laval Rocket.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 8

I asked ChatGPT what it thought of the Canadiens’ season, and…

The Canadiens are having a good season so far, having played a total of 57 games. They have a record of 32 wins, 17 losses (in regulation), and eight overtime losses. At the very least, this is a significant improvement when compared to the club’s performance last season.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / February 7

Russian Hockey Legend Would Have Seen Demidov With Ovechkin At The Olympics

On Saturday morning, Dom Luszczyszyn and Pierre LeBrun co-wrote an article on The Athletic about what a potential Russian Olympic team would look like according to Russian hockey legend Igor Larionov.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 7

An assist for David Reinbacher on his return | Jacob Fowler uncompromising

A rare Saturday without NHL action, as Bettman’s players head off on vacation. Almost all players are taking time off, in fact. Some will represent their clubs at the Olympics.

Logan Sawyer News / The Sick Podcast / February 7

Olympic Break Top 10 Habs Prospects: #10 Logan Sawyer

The first Montreal Canadiens prospect to crack my top 10 list is forward Logan Sawyer. Yesterday, I talked about my honourable mentions who deserved recognition but just missed out on the list, and today the list officially starts with the sophomore forward who plays for the Providence College Friars.

Marc Bergevin News / Dose.ca / February 7

'Marc Bergevin promised he would never give another interview in Montreal.'

It’s been more than four years since Marc Bergevin was fired as GM of the Canadiens. He held the position for nearly 10 years, leading the club to the Stanley Cup Final in his last full year in town.

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The 'Super Bowl halftime show artists' quiz

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The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / February 7

3 Reasons the Canadiens Goalies Are Playing Better

The Montreal Canadiens hired Marco Marciano on January 28 to replace Eric Raymond as the team’s goalie coach. The reason was clear. The Canadiens’ goalie play has been inconsistent.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 7

Olympic projections: Oliver Kapanen in a bigger role than Nick Suzuki

The 2026 Olympic Games are now underway, with competitions getting off to a flying start in Italy. And in a few days, men’s hockey will take center stage.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / February 7

Big Comeback Win For Rocket On Friday Night

With the Montreal Canadiens on their Olympic break, there will be a greater focus on the Laval Rocket games for most of February across the city. On Friday night, they did not disappoint, coming back from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Cleveland Monsters 5-4 in overtime.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 7

Canadiens Can Already Feel Marco Marciano’s Impact

When the Montreal Canadiens made a mid-season change behind the bench, it made some noise. Goalie coach Eric Raymond was relieved of his duties on Jan.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 7

Canadiens rumors: Patrik Laine likely to be traded after Olympic roster freeze

The Patrik Laine experiment hasn’t quite worked out as planned for the Montreal Canadiens; the Finnish sniper has appeared in just 57 regular-season games since the start of the 2024-25 campaign, adding 34 points.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 8

3 landing spots for Patrik Laine ahead of the trade deadline

Patrik Laine’s time with the Montreal Canadiens appears to be all but over. After just 57 games in the red, blue, and white, the Finnish sniper is widely expected to be on the move before the March 6 trade deadline, with reports suggesting the next time he takes the ice, it will be in a different jersey.

Jordan Kyrou News / NHL Trade Talk / February 7

Insider Suggests Canadiens Could Revisit a Trade for Jordan Kyrou

The Montreal Canadiens sit sixth in the NHL heading into the Olympic break, poised to return to the playoffs and act aggressively as buyers at the trade deadline along the way.

NHL News / Dose.ca / February 7

NHL trophies: The habs could do very well…

All NHL clubs are on break until February 25. It’s time for the Olympics! For its part, the Habs finished strong in the last segment before the break with a 4-0-1 record.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 7

Canadiens Fans Taking Over NHL Arenas Shows Rebuild Is Ahead of Schedule

The Montreal Canadiens are only four years into the rebuild started under general manager (GM) Kent Hughes. In year three, they made the playoffs. This year, they’re not only competing for a playoff berth, but they’re also on pace for more than 100 points on the season.

Patrik Laine News / NHL Trade Talk / February 6

Insider Buzz: Has Patrik Laine Played His Last Game for the Canadiens?

With the NHL now in the Olympic break following the trade freeze on February 4, 2026, and the real March 6 deadline still a month away, one of the biggest lingering questions around the Montreal Canadiens is the future of forward Patrik Laine.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / February 6

Canadiens' Midseason Check-In: Are They Poised for a Playoff Run?

Heading into the Olympic break, the Montreal Canadiens are sitting in second place in the Atlantic Division — a spot nobody would have predicted given their youthful lineup.