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Jayden Struble has played in only one of the Canadiens’ last five games

The Habs have just eight games left before the Olympic break. This week, the Habs host the Wild (Tuesday) and the Sabres (Thursday) before playing in Boston on Saturday.

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Mock Trade Frenzy Around the Canadiens Missing Critical Point

This is going to be a stressful few weeks for teams of several NHL clubs. With the Olympic roster freeze approaching and the trade deadline around the corner, there is reason to be cautious.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / January 19

VIDEO: Anthony Martineau and Patrice Bernier with Nick Suzuki on the ice this morning

This morning, Anthony Martineau made a tweet that left room for mystery. Basically, he posted a photo of a net and said that this morning, he was going to shoot an “atypical” report that he’s been dreaming of doing since he’s been on the Habs beat.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / January 19

Kirby Dach has a good chance of playing (on the first line) tomorrow

Martin St-Louis has just spoken to the media following today’s practice. Obviously, one of the things we wanted to know was whether Kirby Dach, who practiced on the first line this morning, has a chance of playing tomorrow against the Wild.

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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 / NHL Trade Talk / January 19

Canadiens Confronting Challenges as Youngest Team in the NHL

A young team inevitably experiences ups and downs over the course of a season, and the Montreal Canadiens are experiencing both as it fights to hold onto a playoff berth.

Joe Veleno News / Dose.ca / January 19

One assist in 17 games: Joe Veleno must sit out

The Canadiens’ players pulled off a real heist in Kanata on Saturday night; winning a game when you’re down by about half your opponent’s shots and trailing by two goals late in the third is nothing short of a miracle.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 19

The Canadiens’ division rivals are targeting circuits on the trade market

Let’s take a look at the Canadiens’ divisional standings. Looking at everything as of this morning, we can see that five teams are currently in the playoffs, as the Bruins and Sabres have draft spots.

Jacob Fowler News / Total Pro Sports / January 19

Emotional Scenes After Medical Emergency Abruptly Ends AHL Game Between Laval Rocket And Manitoba Moose

Saturday night was supposed to be a fresh start for Jacob Fowler. Making his first start since being sent down by the Montreal Canadiens, Fowler took the ice for the Laval Rocket with hopes of settling back into rhythm at the AHL.

Cole Caufield News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Canadiens’ Cole Caufield Showing His Clutch Gene this Season

Saturday night against the Ottawa Senators offered yet another reminder of just how lethal Cole Caufield has become when the game is on the line. With the score deadlocked in overtime, the Montreal Canadiens’ sniper struck again, burying the winning goal and sealing two crucial points for Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 19

In five years, the Canadiens will have a significant advantage over most clubs

Right now, the parity we’re entitled to in the NHL is pretty crazy. Take the standings, for example. If there are worse clubs in the West, you can’t say that there are many teams in the same boat in the East.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / January 19

Why the Canadiens Are a Better Team on Home Ice than on the Road

When people size up NHL teams, they usually focus on the players. And yes, the Montreal Canadiens have talent. But lately, two other factors are making a real difference: team culture and the Bell Centre.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / The Sick Podcast / January 18

Can Slafkovsky Reach 35 Goals and 75 Points?

On Saturday night, forward Juraj Slafkovsky scored 2 goals in the Montreal Canadiens’ 6-5 overtime victory against the Ottawa Senators. Despite a slow start offensively in the team’s first 19 games, Slafkovsky now has 19 goals and 40 points in 49 games this season.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / January 18

Cole Caufield makes the difference when it counts

We often talk about Cole Caufield’s spectacular goals. Shots on goal, powerplay goals that change the mood of a game and overtime goals that bring Habs fans to their feet.

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / January 19

The Canadiens Trust Growth — and It’s Impacting the Trade Deadline

The Montreal Canadiens edged the Ottawa Senators 6–5 in OT, and Cole Caufield had some thoughts afterward. It wasn’t just the score that mattered — he focused on trust, getting ready, and sticking with it until the comeback happened.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 18

Lane Hutson, Kent Hughes’ greatest pride four years after his hiring

Four years ago today, the Habs were at the very bottom of the NHL. On January 18, 2022, not only were the Habs trotting along at the bottom of the overall standings, but they were in search of a new identity after losing the Stanley Cup Final in five games to the Tampa Bay Lightning the season before.

Alexandre Carrier News / The Sick Podcast / January 18

Alexandre Carrier Finding A New Gear Of Offence?

Over the past week, defenseman Alexandre Carrier has taken his offensive game to the next level for the Montreal Canadiens. Despite being a primarily defensive defenseman, Carrier is proving over the last 4 games that he could produce some key offence for his team when called upon.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 18

Canadiens’ 3 Stars of the Week

This past week, the Montreal Canadiens faced a full schedule. Four games in six nights, including two games on back-to-back nights and travel. For the

Josh Anderson News / Dose.ca / January 18

We gotta give Josh Anderson some love

If the Canadiens have been able to enjoy success since the start of the season, it’s partly because the support players are doing their job. There’s no passenger in the club, the top-6 players are producing, those on the third and fourth lines are able to fulfill their roles in the right way… And that makes a difference.

Kirby Dach News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 18

Kirby Dach Nearing Return From Injury

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach is “very close to a return to the lineup,” and could be activated off long-term injured reserve in time for the team’s game Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, reports Arpon Basu of The Athletic.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 18

Canadiens’ Defence Has the Potential to Be Elite for Years

For the first time in a long time, the Montreal Canadiens can look at their blue line and feel something that has been missing for years: stability. Not just short-term competence, but a long-term vision that is already taking shape at the NHL level.

Cole Caufield News / Field Level Media / January 17

Cole Caufield's OT goal propels Canadiens past Senators

Cole Caufield scored his second goal of the game, a slapshot off an assist from Lane Hutson, 33 seconds into overtime, to give the Montreal Canadiens a 6-5 victory over the host Ottawa Senators.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 17

Canadiens Activate Jake Evans Off LTIR

After opening a pair of roster spots on Friday following the demotions of goalie Jacob Fowler and center Owen Beck to AHL Laval, it seemed likely that

Lane Hutson News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

Canadiens’ Lane Hutson Reaches 100 Career Assists

Lane Hutson continues to rewrite the record books, and on Tuesday night against the Buffalo Sabres, the Montreal Canadiens’ young defenseman reached yet another remarkable milestone.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16

Canadiens Reassign Owen Beck, Jacob Fowler

The Canadiens announced they’ve loaned center Owen Beck and goaltender Jacob Fowler to AHL Laval. They’re now left with two open roster spots – one of which could go to LTIR-bound Kirby Dach as he nears a return from a foot fracture, Eric Engels of Sportsnet speculates.

Lane Hutson News / Daily Faceoff / January 15

Canadiens’ Lane Hutson becomes second-fastest defenseman to record 100 assists

Montreal Canadiens’ defenseman Lane Hutson etched his name in the record books Thursday night, becoming the second-fastest defenseman in NHL history to record 100 career assists.