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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 16
Analyst Likes the Canadiens For Rangers’ $40M Center
According to James Mirtle of The Athletic, watch out for the Montreal Canadiens when it comes to Vincent Trocheck and the trade deadline. He writes: “The Canadiens’ biggest hole all season has been down the middle, and it’s going to be a battle at the deadline for the limited options who can fill the 2C role on a contender.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 16
How the Canadiens Fared in the Olympic Round Robin
The Olympic group stage always reveals early narratives, contenders separating themselves, underdogs rising, and individuals either thriving or surviving in the spotlight.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 16
Nick Suzuki: Elliotte Friedman opens the door to him being left out on Wednesday
Nick Suzuki hasn’t played a huge role on the Canadian team since the men’s hockey tournament at the Olympics. He plays on the wing and seems to be having a little trouble getting comfortable in that position.
The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz
In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 16
Canadiens: I think I know who will broadcast next year’s Saturday games
I’ve been saying this for several months now in various forums. On the radio, in podcasts, here in my articles… Those who expect TVA Sports to shut down next year because it will lose the French-language national rights to the NHL are in for a big surprise.
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
Alex Newhook News / Dose.ca / February 16
'Alex Newhook still seems a long way from returning to play.'
In mid-November, the Canadiens announced that Alex Newhook would be out for four months after undergoing surgery to repair a broken ankle. It has now been three months, which means that, theoretically, there is one month left before the Canadiens forward returns to action for his team.
Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / February 16
Ivan Demidov delivered a message to encourage a candidate on The Voice.
Ivan Demidov has been everywhere since joining the Montreal Canadiens. Whether through his advertising contracts, his public appearances (he is often seen out signing autographs or skating with young people, for example), or simply because of his talent, he is the talk of the town.
Jacob Fowler News / The Sick Podcast / February 15
Olympic Break Top 10 Habs Prospects: #2 Jacob Fowler
After goaltender Jacob Fowler was ranked as the 4th-rated prospect in the Montreal Canadiens pipeline in the summer, he has now moved up to the 2nd-best prospect in the team’s prospect pool.
Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / February 16
Juraj Slafkovsky could win a second medal in two Olympic Games
The preliminary round has just ended. And Slovakia is exactly where it wanted to be: still standing. Still in the picture. And still with Juraj Slafkovsky at the center of it all.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 15
Trade Deadline Primer: Montreal Canadiens
With the Olympic break upon us, the trade deadline is under a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? After looking at bubble teams in recent days, we now shift the focus to teams currently in a playoff spot. Next up are the Canadiens.
Jake Debrusk News / NHL Trade Talk / February 16
Are Canadiens Ready to Make Noise at Deadline with DeBrusk?
The Montreal Canadiens are looking at having some fun this season, and the playoffs might actually have us on the edge of our seats for a change. With the trade deadline on March 6, it feels like the team’s about to turn up the drama just in time.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / February 16
Canadiens’ Slafkovský Outstanding on the Olympic Stage
The hockey world’s attention is currently fixed on the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics. It is therefore an ideal moment to highlight the outstanding contributions of Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovský.
Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / February 15
Jacob Fowler is on a roll with the Rocket
Some statistics speak volumes. And right now, Jacob Fowler’s stats in Laval are hard to ignore. In recent weeks, the goalie seems unfazed by his demotion from the big club and appears to have taken his game to another level.
Brendan Gallagher News / Dose.ca / February 15
The Gallaghers are expecting their second child.
In 2023, Brendan Gallagher and his Quebecois wife Emma Fortin got engaged. A year and a half later, the couple was expecting their first child. And now the couple’s love has moved on to another stage: the Gallaghers are expecting their second child.
Alexandre Carrier News / Dose.ca / February 15
Olympic break: Alex Carrier is starting to 'find it long'
For fans and players invited to represent their country at the Olympic Games, it’s an incredible event. But for others (uninvited players, among others), it’s not all positive.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 15
3 Ways Canadiens Secure Home-Ice Advantage in 2026 Playoffs
The Montreal Canadiens began their Olympic break in what would have generally been considered an outlandish position heading into 2025-26: in second place in the Atlantic Division, with home-ice advantage effectively within their grasp.
Alexander Zharovsky News / The Sick Podcast / February 14
Olympic Break Top 10 Habs Prospects: #3 Alexander Zharovsky
The countdown of the big 3 prospects in the Montreal Canadiens pipeline starts today with Russian forward Alexander Zharovsky, who comes in as the team’s #3 prospect.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 15
Juraj Slafkovsky at the Olympics: Mike Matheson is (really) impressed
Despite Slovakia’s loss to Sweden, Juraj Slafkovsky had another strong game today with a goal and an assist. Nevertheless, even though the Slovaks lost the game, they celebrated their first place finish in Group B in what Slafkovsky called the best loss of his life.
Juraj Slafkovsky News / Yardbarker / February 14
Slovakia's surprising group win could cause chaos in men's Olympic hockey tournament
USA, Canada and Sweden entered the tournament as the top-three gold-medal favorites and the favorites to win their respective groups. Slovakia and Sweden threw a pretty big wrench into all those plans.
Michael Hage: Max Pacioretty has big plans for himself in the NHL
Max Pacioretty has kept himself busy even though he hasn’t played in the NHL for several months. He announced his retirement shortly before the start of the season and has since found a job with his alma mater, serving as a special assistant coach at the University of Michigan.
Juraj Slafkovsky News / Breakaway on SI / February 14
Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky Turning Olympic Opportunity Into Reality
Slovakia is upsetting the power dynamics at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. It was expected that the Slovaks, who are in a group with Finland and Sweden, would finish third in the group and probably bow out in the first round of the knockout stage.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 12
Canadiens Likely To Trade Patrik Laine After Olympics
For the past few weeks, winger Patrik Laine has been a full participant at most Montreal Canadiens practices as he works his way back from core muscle surgery.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 11
Could David Pastrnak be a dark horse Olympic MVP pick?
With the men’s hockey Olympic tournament officially underway, it’s never too early to start weighing the candidates for MVP honors. In 2022, a 17-year-old Juraj Slafkovsky took home the award as he helped lead Slovakia to the bronze medal.
Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / February 10
Canadiens' playoff destiny hinges on brutal post-Olympic schedule
The NHL's Olympic break may prove beneficial, but one could have done without it. The Montreal Canadiens are so much fun to watch that a normal continuation of play would be preferred.
Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / February 8
Canadiens have quietly been one of the NHL's top teams
The Montreal Canadiens have been one of the NHL's top five teams for the past year, since the return from the Four Nations Face-Off break. This is not an opinion; it is a fact.
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