Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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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.

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / 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

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 27

Mike Matheson deal: Sidney Crosby welcomed it 'with shock

Mike Matheson and Sidney Crosby are good friends. They played together in Pittsburgh, and the two guys had a great relationship off the ice. That’s why we’re hearing that Matheson could somehow help lure Crosby to Montreal… because the two know each other so well.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 27

The Canadiens send a (big) bill to Max Lalonde

For the past year, Max Lalonde has been an occasional member of the Canadiens’ press gallery for BPM Sports. And by necessity, he sometimes goes to dinner at the Bell Centre, in the Jacques-Beauchamp lounge.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / October 27

Kent Hughes repeats: he will overpay to make a deal

Kent Hughes has a good batting average as GM of the Canadiens. Often, when he makes a decision, it goes well for him and his club. But he doesn’t see it that way.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 27

Montreal dominates, Dobes vs. the Law of Numbers and Xhekaj plays (too little)

Today is October 27. If you’d told me that without the addition of a second center and a strong forward, the Canadiens would be tied with the Avalanche for third overall in the entire NHL after ten games, I wouldn’t have believed you.

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The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

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 / The Sick Podcast / October 27

The Importance of The Habs Veteran Line

The Montreal Canadiens are a very young team throughout their lineup; however, the team has a line of veterans that are key to its success. Together, the line of Josh Anderson, Jake Evans, and Brendan Gallagher forms a trio of veteran players with experience that can help the younger players take them as an example.

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 / Dose.ca / October 27

Martin St-Louis and Lane Hutson praise Ivan Demidov

The Canadiens are exciting this year. The fact that they’re always in a position to come back must be giving Martin St-Louis gray hairs, but it’s making the games fun for fans.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 27

Two goalies: more than a month to go before the next two-games-in-two-nights sequence

Who will be in net tomorrow? That’s the question of the moment in Montreal, as the goaltending situation is the talk of the town these days. Jakub Dobes’ start to the season and Samuel Montembeault’s have created a debate.

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.

Ivan Demidov News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Canadiens Rookie Ivan Demidov Making Early Waves

The start of the season has been a little like watching a new play unfold — some surprises, some expected moves, and a few moments that make you stop and say, “Wow.” For the Montreal Canadiens, some of those Wow moments belong to Ivan Demidov.

Ivan Demidov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov pulls off wild feat seen for first time this century

The Montreal Canadiens rallied past the Vancouver Canucks to complete a 4-3 comeback at Rogers Arena on Saturday, with the help of a historic performance from rookie forward Ivan Demidov.

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22