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Montreal Canadiens should have a new trade target after Elliotte Friedman's report

On Saturday, Elliotte Friedman reported that the Washington Capitals have granted Ivan Miroshnichenko permission to seek a trade. The former first-round pick has only played in three games this season and is looking for an opportunity to play, and the Montreal Canadiens might be the team that can give him that.

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Heritage Classic: Nick Suzuki is there and skating with his daughter

Tonight marks the much-anticipated Heritage Classic, which has been the talk of the town for several months, as the Montreal Canadiens take on the Winnipeg Jets in Manitoba.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / October 25

MUST-SEE: Alexander Zharovsky scores an absolutely magnificent goal

As the Montreal Canadiens prepare for their road game against the Winnipeg Jets, the Habs' top prospect, Alexander Zharovsky, continues to stand out in the KHL.

Jake Evans News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Canadiens Have Tried Tapping into Evans’ Offensive Potential Before

Time for a cold, hard truth: Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans is not a top-six forward. However, with No. 1 centre Nick Suzuki injured, desperate times may call for desperate measures.

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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?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 25

3 under-the-radar players to watch for the Canadiens in the Heritage Classic

For the third time, the Montreal Canadiens are going to be participating in the Heritage Classic but it is the first time since 2011. The Canadiens will be playing the Winnipeg Jets, who just put the Connor Hellebuyck saga behind them on Friday.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Nick Suzuki News / The Sick Podcast / October 24

Lariviere: It’s Going To Take A Village For The Canadiens With No Nick Suzuki

For the first time in 546 games, the Montreal Canadiens took to the ice without Nick Suzuki and played a game that resembled the trademark 200-foot game

Jacob Fowler News / Professor Press Box / October 24

Jacob Fowler Gives the Canadiens Reasons to Rethink Their Goalie Plan

Something interesting is happening in Montreal's crease, and it has less to do with one good game than with what Jacob Fowler is making possible. The 21-year-old stopped 20 of 21 shots in Friday's 4–1 win over Chicago.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 24

Reminder: Reconstruction is not yet complete

Since last season, we've been hearing this phrase more and more: “The CH's rebuild is complete.” Last spring's almost unexpected run of success certainly added fuel to the fire.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 24

PHOTOS: The CH goalies’ masks for tomorrow are gorgeous

The NHL Heritage Classic will take place tomorrow night. The Canadiens will be in action for the event, traveling to Winnipeg to face the Jets at Princess Auto Stadium.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 24

The Wings’ assistant general manager keeps showing up at CH games

We know the Montreal Canadiens want to improve and make moves, and Kent Hughes has been one of the most aggressive general managers since the start of the season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

3 Takeaways From the Canadiens’ 4-1 Win Over the Blackhawks

There were an abundance of questions about the Montreal Canadiens as they embarked on a four-game road swing. Could they put in a total, 60-minute effort?

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 24

Nick SuzuWHO?: The CH’s centers made everyone forget the captain’s absence

Last night, the Montreal Canadiens played their first game without Nick Suzuki since April 6, 2019—more than seven years ago. Suzuki hadn't missed a single game since joining the National Hockey League, playing 546 consecutive games before injuring his hand against the San Jose Sharks.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

3 Centres the Canadiens Should Target to Overcome Suzuki’s Injury

The Montreal Canadiens have been searching for a legitimate second-line centre for quite some time, but Nick Suzuki’s recent injury has made that need more pressing than ever.