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On YouTubeSamuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / January 4
Samuel Montembeault is regaining his place
Samuel Montembeault may have returned to the Laval Rocket several days ago, but since his recall, he’s been playing like a goalie who clearly got the message.
Michael Hage News / Yardbarker / January 4
Canadiens draft pick Michael Hage faces tempered expectations
The 2024 first-round pick (21st overall) is showing good progress in his second year in the NCAA at Michigan, with 10 goals and 28 points after 20 games.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 4
Canadiens surrender lead to Stars, but recover in OT
Lane Hutson scored at 3:40 of overtime as the Montreal Canadiens recovered for a 4-3 win against the host Dallas Stars on Sunday. The defenseman, who also had an assist, collected the puck off the faceoff and carried it to the right circle before snapping it short side past Jake Oettinger's glove.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 4
The Canadiens end their road trip with a win
Today, the Canadiens completed a trip away from home with a stop in Dallas to take on the Stars. It was the Habs’ second road game in less than 24 hours.
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.
Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / January 4
Samuel Montembeault will face the Stars this afternoon
The Canadiens are in Dallas for their game against the Stars. And there’s one aspect of the game we’ve been keeping an eye on: the Canadiens’ starting goaltender.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 4
Michael Hage: a lesser version of Jack Eichel, according to Marco D’Amico
The Montreal Canadiens and their fans can only be delighted to see Michael Hage performing like this at the World Junior Championship. The Habs prospect is one of the best players on Team Canada Junior, with nine points in five games, which has any Habs fan excited about his arrival in Montreal.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 4
Canadiens End Strong First Half of 2025-26 with Room to Grow
The Montreal Canadiens got “goalied,” plain and simple. In a game in which they looked faster, got the lion’s share of better chances and appeared poised to break out at any given point, they just fell short of so doing.
Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / January 4
Lane Hutson: so good that he’s already the idol of a young Czech defenseman at the WJC
Aside from a difficult start to the season due to his contractual situation, Lane Hutson is having an absolutely incredible second season in the National Hockey League.
Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / January 3
The habs lack opportunism in St. Louis
The Habs’ trip comes to an end soon. All that remains is a stop in St. Louis (this afternoon) and Dallas, tomorrow. Montreal is looking for a point in its eighth straight game.
Ivan Demidov News / NHL Trade Talk / January 3
Will Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov Win the Calder Trophy?
Every Calder conversation eventually comes to the same question. Do you reward a rookie’s impact, or do you reward his circumstance? What about his ice time, usage, and opportunity?
Bryce Pickford News / The Sick Podcast / January 3
Bryce Pickford Named WHL Player Of The Month
Montreal Canadiens prospect Bryce Pickford was named the Player of the Month in the WHL. The Medicine Hat Tigers defenseman took the WHL by storm during December, where he recorded an incredible 14 goals and 22 points in 9 games, leading all WHL players in both categories.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 3
Draft: The third round pays off for the Habs recently
In recent years, the Habs have drafted guys like Lane Hutson, Juraj Slafkovsky, Ivan Demidov, and David Reinbacher, who will be important players for years to come.
Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / January 3
Mike Matheson returns to action this afternoon
Against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, Mike Matheson was violently hit on the head by Brad Marchand. The defenseman missed the game against the Hurricanes and let’s just say his absence was felt, even in victory.
Evgeny Kuznetsov will soon join Alexander Zharovsky, according to a Russian source
Ivan Demidov was fortunate in his only full year in the KHL last year. Although he wasn’t used much by Roman Rotenberg with SKA St. Petersburg, he did get to rub shoulders with some very good Russian players, including former NHLer Evgeny Kuznetsov.
Jakub Dobes against Carolina: 'He had his swimming cap on,' says Maxim Lapierre
The Canadiens are having a very good holiday/early-year trip at the moment, collecting five points out of a possible six. These are big points for the Habs, against three big teams, while deploying three different goaltenders.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 3
Canadiens’ 2nd Line Will Determine Success of the Rebuild
Having an established, reliable second line could be one of the single biggest swing factors in determining the success of the 2025–26 edition of the Montreal Canadiens.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 3
Positives of 3 Canadiens Being Snubbed From the Olympics
When the Olympic rosters started to come out, it didn’t take long for Montreal Canadiens fans to notice some familiar names missing. As always, Olympic selections spark debate, frustration, and a bit of national pride.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 3
Canadiens, Blues set to face off minus key roster pieces
The first half of the season gave the Montreal Canadiens' organizational depth a severe test. The Canadiens may face more lineup shuffling when they continue their seven-game road trip Saturday afternoon against the St. Louis Blues.
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 2
Canadiens' Ivan Demidov stays hot, but Matthew Schaefer remains Calder front-runner
With the mid-season approaching, Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov is maintaining chances of winning the Calder Trophy.
Nick Suzuki News / Breakaway on SI / January 2
Canadiens Head Coach Reacts to Nick Suzuki Making Team Canada
Montreal captain Nick Suzuki has finally earned his spot on Team Canada’s Olympic roster for Milan 2026. However, while the Canadiens fans remain excited to see the forward finally get his due, head coach Martin St.
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 1
Will relationship between Adam Fox, Rangers be hurt by Olympic snub?
The United States men's Olympic hockey roster will be announced on Friday, but we already have some idea as to who is going to be on it. We also know at least one player that will not be on it.
Nick Suzuki News / Breakaway on SI / January 1
Canadiens Captain Used 4 Nations Snub as Olympic Motivation
Nick Suzuki is going to the Olympics. The Montreal Canadiens captain received the call from Team Canada general manager Julien Brisebois on Wednesday morning, fulfilling a childhood dream and validating his response to being left off the 4 Nations roster earlier this season.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 3
NHL’s ruling on Brad Marchand hit sparks online firestorm
After learning that Marchand will not be receiving any kind of hearing, the cries of injustice were even more prominent.
Samuel Montembeault News / NHL Trade Talk / December 31
Was Mental Reset What Sam Montembeault Needed to Avoid Trade?
With questions surfacing about his future with the team, Sam Montembeault did the smart thing by embracing the idea of a mental reset — and his performance on Tuesday night may have prolonged his stay as a member of the Montreal Canadiens.
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