Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Should The Habs Bring Up A Replacement for Veleno?

The majority of the Montreal Canadiens’ forwards have looked good thus far in their respective roles since Patrik Laine went down long-term with a sports hernia injury after the 6th game of the season; however, no matter where Joe Veleno has played, he has brought down the efficiency of his line.

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Pascal Vincent: 'We are in the process of recalibrating Florian Xhekaj'

Last year was Florian Xhekaj’s first year in the pros. Arber’s little brother spent the year in the AHL… where he found a way to score 24 goals in 69 games.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / November 7

The Reasons Habs Are Blowing Leads Explained

The Montreal Canadiens have had a lot of trouble maintaining leads late in the 3rd period recently. They have blown a lead in the 3rd period in 5 of their last 6 games, leading to them having 5 of their 9 wins on the season occurring in overtime.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / November 7

Nick Suzuki seemed to be playing injured yesterday: His streak of games with at least one point is dead

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12… Obviously, you’ll understand that I can count to 12. Not bad, kid. No joke, but I’m telling you about 12 for a reason.

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / November 7

What will the Canadiens be up to on the trade market?

Is one of the hottest teams in the NHL looking to add to its roster? The Montreal Canadiens have been riding ever since their magical run to the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 7

6th defender: Mario Ferraro to 'replace' Arber Xhekaj?

Arber Xhekaj hasn’t exactly been helping the Habs in recent weeks. He’s doing his best (even if he hardly ever hits anymore) and even so, it’s not enough sometimes, because he’s also capable of getting his team into trouble.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 7

RUMOR: Kirby Dach’s performance helps Kent Hughes on the market

The Canadiens’ center line isn’t bad at the moment. Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans are living up to expectations. And in the other trios, Oliver Kapanen, Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook are doing well.

Sidney Crosby News / Breakaway on SI / November 7

Canadiens Forward Could Take Sidney Crosby's Team Canada Captaincy

The 2026 Winter Olympics are just months away, and hockey fans across North America are already excited to witness the next showdown between Team USA and Team Canada.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 7

RUMOR! 15 Canadiens games (exclusively) on Crave starting next year

Last month, Bell Media announced – on a Friday PM – that 45 regional French-language Canadiens games would be broadcast on RDS over the next few seasons.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

Jakub Dobeš Emotional After OT Loss, Canadiens Need To Manage Expectations

Jakub Dobeš’ postgame interview on Thursday night was a tough moment — not for what he said, but for how much he clearly cared. The 24-year-old Canadiens goaltender fought back tears after allowing four goals on 28 shots in a 4–3 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils, blaming himself for the defeat.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Who Should Be the Canadiens’ 6th Defenceman When Kaiden Guhle Returns to the Lineup?

When Kaiden Guhle returns from injury, Martin St. Louis will face one of those “good problems” coaches love to have: too many capable defencemen. Through the first month of the season, Montreal’s blue line has quietly become one of its greatest strengths, blending youth, mobility, and steady improvement.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / November 7

Habs Blow Another Late Lead And Lose In OT

The Montreal Canadiens blow yet another late lead for the 5th time in the last 6 games, as they lose 4-3 in OT to the New Jersey Devils. The Canadiens may be the youngest team in the league, but they really need to figure out how to close out a game properly soon, because going to overtime every night can’t be sustainable for them long-term.