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Duo with Mike Matheson: Noah Dobson never doubted it would work

The first pairing at the blue line, Mike Matheson and Noah Dobson, are at the heart of the Canadiens’ success, as they get off to a very good start to the season.

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Underrated Prospect Update: Bryce Pickford

The Montreal Canadiens have multiple prospects across the three Major Junior hockey leagues in Canada, but none have gotten off to the start that defenseman Bryce Pickford has had with the Medicine Hat Tigers, early in the season.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / October 28

Arber Xhekaj has three body checks in his last six games (and that’s a problem)

Arber Xhekaj’s playing time has dropped considerably in the Canadiens’ last four games. 13:08 against the Sabres, 12:16 against the Flames, 8:49 against the Oilers, 6:37 against the Canucks… Ah, and he also has a minus-4 record in his last six games.

Nazem Kadri News / Dose.ca / October 28

Nazem Kadri would accept a deal in Montreal

The Canadiens could be an interesting team for Nazem Kadri. The player’s situation is getting a lot of attention in Calgary, because the Flames are really bad … and if there’s a deal, the Habs could have their nose in it.

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Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / October 28

Lane Hutson is nicknamed 'Wayne Hutson' in the Habs dressing room

At just 21, Lane Hutson is one of the best hockey players on the planet. He’s one of the NHL’s elite offensive defensemen, and he’s really starting to be more responsible defensively too.

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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 / The Sick Podcast / October 28

Canadiens Western Road Trip Ends Tonight Against Kraken

The Montreal Canadiens (7-3-0) are playing in their final game of their Western Road Trip tonight against the Seattle Kraken (5-2-2) at 10:30 pm ET. Heading into tonight’s game, the Habs have gone 2-1 during the Canadian part of the road trip and will be looking to finish with a positive 3-1 record.

Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / October 28

Jack Han: 'I don’t think Oliver Kapanen will finish the season in Montreal'

Oliver Kapanen is off to a… surprising start to the season. I wouldn’t have bet on him having seven points on the board after only 10 games, and I’m probably not the only one either.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / October 28

Jakub Dobes to face Kraken tonight

Jakub Dobes is on fire. He hasn’t lost yet this season, and his statistics are truly impressive. The Canadiens have faith in him… while Samuel Montembeault has been struggling since the start of the campaign.

Nazem Kadri News / Dose.ca / October 28

Canadiens: an interesting team for Nazem Kadri, according to Pierre LeBrun

Over the past few days, Nazem Kadri’s name has been circulating throughout the NHL. One suspects that the Flames, if the right offer is on the table for the club as well as the player, will be keen to explore the transaction market for the veteran.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 28

Without its reconstruction, the Canadiens would still be in 'no man’s land' today

Many in the media have (strongly) suggested over the past three years that Montreal should put an end to the rebuild and go for a clear-cut strategy: do everything to win and make the playoffs.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / October 28

Next contract: Mike Matheson has empowered the Canadiens

Even if contract negotiations haven ‘t yet begun between Mike Matheson and the Canadiens, we know that everyone wants to see the defenseman stay in town.

Alex Newhook News / The Sick Podcast / October 28

The New and Improved Alex Newhook

Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook is playing some of the best hockey of his NHL career to start the season. It seems like getting a role on the penalty kill, as well as being used primarily as a winger compared to his two previous years as a centre, has allowed Newhook to be a much more effective player.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 28

David Reinbacher: Pascal Vincent (finally) provides an update

Let’s talk about David Reinbacher. It’s been four weeks since the Canadiens announced Reinbacher’s four-week absence due to a practice camp injury. But since then, there’s been no real medical update on the case of the Canadiens’ prospect, who suffered a fractured metacarpal bone.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / October 28

Patrik Laine: 'It’s clear that the Canadiens won’t be renewing his contract'

Patrik Laine is injured until 2026. He should be back in three or four months… but as the Olympics are three months away, that means we shouldn’t necessarily expect him back before the Games.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 28

Samuel Montembeault’s failure: Like his GM, Martin St-Louis isn’t worried

Samuel Montembeault played a big part in helping the Canadiens get into the playoffs last season. Although he wasn’t exceptional, he held down the fort and made key saves.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / October 27

Mike Matheson and the Habs have not yet begun negotiations

Renaud Lavoie discussed Mike Matheson’s contract situation this afternoon on BPM Sports. And according to the TVA Sports reporter, the defenseman and the Canadiens have not yet begun negotiations.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / October 27

The Habs have only given up two 5-on-5 goals when Suzuki has been on the ice this season

Nick Suzuki is a good offensive player. He scored 89 points in his last season (his best ever) with the Canadiens and is on track for another good offensive campaign.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 27

Update on Habs Goaltending Prospects

It’s been over a month since the majority of Montreal Canadiens prospects outside the AHL have started their season. With that being said, it is now a

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / October 27

Canadiens Must Consider Top-Six Upgrades

Should the Montreal Canadiens pursue another forward to add to their top-six? That’s the million dollar question for Kent Hughes and Jeff Gordon after scoring winger Patrik Laine underwent abdominal surgery and will be out for three to four months.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / October 27

Demidov Promotion Could Change Everything for Canadiens… and Laine

The Montreal Canadiens’ top power-play unit has a new weapon — and it could mark the start of something special. Meanwhile, the promotion could mean trouble for Patrik Laine, who, as a pending UFA, served a specific purpose on the Canadiens roster and might be replaced while out of the lineup with a long-term injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

How the Canadiens’ Youth Movement Is Leading the Team

The average age of the Montreal Canadiens is 26.8 years old, and the oldest on the team is Brendan Gallagher, who is 33 and in his 14th season in the NHL.

Alexander Zharovsky News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

Canadiens Add Another Draft Gem to the Roster in Zharovsky

Because of the trade of their two first-round picks to the New York Islanders for defenceman Noah Dobson, the Montreal Canadiens didn’t make a selection in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft for the first time since 2008.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25

Canadiens announce devastating Patrik Laine news

Canadiens get devastating Patrik Laine news for second straight season

A tough start to the season for Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine just got even tougher.

Kings captain Anze Kopitar to return sooner than previously thought

Penguins’ Caleb Jones to miss eight weeks with lower-body injury

Kraken place Jared McCann on IR, Montour returns from leave of absence

Alex Ovechkin plays 1,500th NHL game vs. Ottawa Senators

Karel Vejmelka has been a calming presence in net for Utah

Jakub Dobes News / Last Word On Sports / October 25

Jakub Dobes Making Case for Montreal Canadiens Starter’s Crease

Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Montreal Canadiens Sam Montembeault was the team’s clear starter. He has been one of the most underrated goaltenders in the NHL since being picked up off waivers by the Habs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / October 21