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The Habs Back At The Bell Centre To Take On The Struggling Leafs

The Montreal Canadiens (34-18-10) are back at home after a tough 3-game road trip in California to take on a Toronto Maple Leafs (27-26-11) team that has lost 7 straight games.

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Is It Time To Bring David Reinbacher Up From Laval?

On Monday night’s episode of the Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro, his weekly guest Eric Engels brought up the idea that Wednesday may be the perfect time for the Montreal Canadiens to call up David Reinbacher from the Laval Rocket for his NHL debut.

Lane Hutson News / The Hockey Writers / March 10

Lane Hutson Is Changing How NHL Defenders Read the Game

Hockey players rely on pattern recognition more than almost any other athletes in sports. The NHL moves too quickly for conscious analysis. Players react to familiar cues: a slight weight shift before a shot, a defender opening his hips before a breakout pass, or a puck carrier slowing before cutting toward the middle.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / March 10

Canadiens Slafkovský Skyrocketing Towards Elite Status

If you’ve been watching the Montreal Canadiens this season, there’s one name that keeps jumping off the scoresheet: Juraj Slafkovský. The kid is 20, and yet he’s already putting up numbers that make you sit back and say that this youngster is for real.

Dallas Stars News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

Alexandre Texier News / The Hockey Writers / March 10

Canadiens Made a Mistake by Signing Alexandre Texier to an Early Extension

With a young core, improved depth, and still playing meaningful games late in the season, the Montreal Canadiens are trending in the right direction. However, not every decision has looked perfect in hindsight.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 10

The Canadiens spoke with the Leafs… even before the trade deadline.

The Canadiens were in talks with the Leafs last Friday. There has been a lot of talk about Matthew Knies in the last few hours… but Marco D’Amico (On the Market) wonders if the discussions also involved Oliver Ekman-Larsson.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 10

Who Was the Canadiens Mystery Trade Deadline Pursuit?

The mystery surrounding the Montreal Canadiens’ near-deadline move has quickly become one of the most intriguing storylines to emerge from the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / March 10

Juraj Slafkovsky has realized that he can be more selfish.

When Juraj Slafkovsky decides to take control of a game, he’s impressive to watch. I’m thinking of his game last Saturday against the Kings, for example.

Patrik Laine News / The Hockey Writers / March 10

What’s Next for Patrik Laine and the Canadiens After a Disappointing Trade Deadline

The Montreal Canadiens had a quiet trade deadline. Despite being in the thick of the playoff race, general manager Kent Hughes decided not to make a major move.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / March 10

'Arber Xhekaj was offered to virtually every team in the NHL.'

Arber Xhekaj has no future in Montreal. That much is becoming increasingly clear. The Canadiens will eventually want to bring in a right-handed defenseman with different qualities than Arber Xhekaj.

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / March 10

David Reinbacher: Don’t be surprised if he plays for the Canadiens tomorrow.

David Reinbacher has been playing very well lately. Playing for the Laval Rocket, the defenseman is probably playing his best hockey since arriving in North America.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 9

Canadiens out to extend rival Maple Leafs' woes

The Canadiens aim to bolster their postseason aspirations and levy another blow to those of the Toronto Maple Leafs when the Original Six rivals meet Tuesday in Montreal.

Brendan Gallagher News / Dose.ca / March 9

Is it time to move on from Brendan Gallagher?

It may be time to move on from Brendan Gallagher. He has been an icon of the team for many years, serving the team with pride, but he is simply unable to keep up with Montreal’s level of play this season.