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Josh Anderson early surge strengthens case for new Canadiens deal

On Friday, TSN's Darren Dreger added further context on TSN 690 radio about the Montreal Canadiens' extension talks with depth forward Josh Anderson. Dreger

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AHL’s Top Scorer: Luke Mittelstadt Deserves a Chance in Montreal

The Laval Rocket is once again off to a very strong start to the season, as has been the case for several seasons now. Daniel Jacob's team currently has four wins in five games, which is an excellent record—the second-best in the entire American Hockey League.

Cole Caufield News / A Winning Habit / October 17

Cole Caufield and the Canadiens ready for another offensive showdown with Buffalo

On Saturday, the Montreal Canadiens will try to get things back on track after a brutal 5-4 loss Wednesday to the Washington Capitals, when hosting the Buffalo Sabres for the second time this week.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 17

Canadiens face tough lineup decisions with Kapanen and Demidov nearing return

The Montreal Canadiens have not had their full forward group on the ice in a single game this season. Oliver Kapanen has yet to play after suffering an injury during the preseason, while Ivan Demidov played just two games before going down with a lower-body injury.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / October 16

Mike Matheson’s case is encouraging

During last Saturday’s game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Detroit Red Wings, defenseman Mike Matheson was injured. He hasn't played since and was listed as day-to-day.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 16

'I like Michael Hage, but Dylan Larkin is a safe bet.'

When will the Dylan Larkin saga finally end? Ever since the Red Wings visited the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on October 10, the rumors have picked up steam again, fueled by chants of “Larkin” from the crowd.

Josh Anderson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 16

Josh Anderson Wants To Extend With Canadiens

Veteran winger Josh Anderson hopes the 2026-27 season won’t be his last with the Montreal Canadiens. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, Anderson wants to sign an extension with the Canadiens sooner rather than later.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 16

Sabres seek to avenge Tuesday's loss to Canadiens in rematch

Long in need of consistent depth contributions offensively, the Montreal Canadiens are finally getting some returns thus far in the young season, courtesy of rugged veteran Josh Anderson.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 16

Arber’s New Mission, Crosby’s Future, and a Slap in the Face for Puygachyov

Arber Xhekaj isn’t a perfect defender. He has his strengths… and he also has his weaknesses. But you know what? The Sheriff hasn't been playing bad hockey since the start of the season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 16

Juraj Slafkovsky Misses Practice; Florian Xhekaj Update

Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky missed practice on Friday and the team also gave an update on injured forward Florian Xhekaj who has not skated since October 8.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 16

Patrice Bergeron is (once again) VERY full of praise for Nick Suzuki

When Patrice Bergeron talks about Nick Suzuki, he clearly doesn't have much negative to say about the Montreal Canadiens' captain. The former Boston Bruins player once again heaped praise on the Habs' No.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 16

Fowler Ahead of Price: Renaud Lavoie Makes a Bold Statement

Marc-André “Mapper” Perreault now has his own daily show—Monday through Thursday—on 99.5 FM in Montreal and BLVD 102.1 in Quebec City. He's on the air from 6:00 p.m.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Canadiens Are Failing at the Details

The Montreal Canadiens have had a curious start to the 2026-27 season. The club hasn’t performed poorly. In some respects, they’ve done quite admirably.

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Florian Xhekaj News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Canadiens’ Florian Xhekaj out two weeks with lower-body injury

Tough news for one of Montreal’s young depth pieces. On Friday, the Montreal Canadiens announced that forward Florian Xhekaj is going to be out for the next two weeks with a lower-body injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 16

Martin St-Louis’s Undecided Status, Jakub Dobes’s Role, and the Adam Engstrom Situation

The goalie controversy just won't go away in the news. This morning, Martin St-Louis didn't want to add fuel to the fire. When asked about his goalie for tomorrow's game, he refused to commit publicly.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 16

Practice: Here’s the lineup with David Reinbacher and Oliver Kapanen

As you may know, Juraj Slafkovsky was absent from today’s practice. Oliver Kapanen, on the other hand, was there. After a few days of skating on his own (following a stretch where we never knew if he was going to skate or not), that was a good sign.

Jakub Dobes News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Canadiens Need More From Jakub Dobes Moving Forward

The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2026-27 season with plenty of optimism surrounding their goaltending situation. After an impressive playoff run last spring, Jakub Dobes appeared ready to take another step forward and establish himself as the team’s starting goaltender.

Travis Konecny News / Dose.ca / October 16

Travis Konecny Linked To the Canadiens

The rumor going around right now is that Kent Hughes is looking into all the star players who might be available throughout the National Hockey League.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / October 16

Juraj Slafkovsky: A Hard Blow That Leaves Its Mark?

That’s an interesting question. Has Juraj Slafkovsky been the same since Max Crozier hit him hard in the playoffs, during Game 4 against the Tampa Bay Lightning last spring?

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / October 16

Driver’s License: Ivan Demidov Faces Criticism in Toronto

Ivan Demidov's driver's license continues to be the subject of widespread discussion. As you may know, the Russian player (who is currently injured) risks losing his driver's license due to speeding violations in recent months.

Jacob Fowler News / A Winning Habit / October 16

Jacob Fowler stellar underlying stats prove he deserves Canadiens starts

On Wednesday, the Montreal Canadiens played the second leg of a back-to-back, with goaltender Jakub Dobes returning to the crease after about a week off.

Josh Anderson News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Josh Anderson’s Future in Montreal Dependent on Big Trade

Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson is off to a nice start this season, scoring his third and fourth goals against the Washington Capitals. In the final season of his contract, talk about what the Canadiens plan to do with his extension have started to surface.

Jakub Dobes News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Jakub Dobes off to slow start for Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens had sky-high hopes for this season after making a run to the 2026 Eastern Conference Final, and the new year has proven to be a bit of a mixed bag to this point.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Canadiens’ Surprising Line Is Outperforming Hockey’s Best

Here’s something worth a look. When we talk about Canada’s top NHL teams, we usually start with the biggest names. Connor McDavid. Leon Draisaitl. Auston Matthews.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

3 Canadiens Who Need to Step Up After a Slow Start

The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2026-27 season with plenty of optimism surrounding their young core. After taking significant steps forward last season, expectations are understandably higher for Martin St. Louis’ squad. However, while there have been some encouraging performances early on, not everyone has lived up to expectations.