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NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Trade Deadline Plans

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. The NHL has set their trade deadline for March 6th; however, with the roster freeze coming due to the Olympics, teams are already starting to make some moves.

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Éric Raymond fired: Martin St-Louis didn’t want to answer the first question

Jeff Gorton spoke to the media a few minutes ago Basically, the club president explained that he wanted a new voice for his goalies, whom he still believed in.

Jeff Gorton News / Dose.ca / January 28

Jeff Gorton: Marco Marciano was in demand across the league

Jeff Gorton spoke to the media at noon today. Obviously, Eric Raymond was at the center of the discussion. In his view, Raymond did some great things, but a change was needed.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 28

Dobes against the Nordiques, Dach’s uselessness, and Reinhart’s mansion

Tuesday afternoon: I record a podcast with my buddy JT in which we talk about the Canadiens’ new #1 need: finding a good goalie who can steal points on his nights in the net.

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The 'NHL 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?

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Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / January 28

Canadiens Fire Goalie Coach, Name Marco Marciano Interim

The Montreal Canadiens made a coaching change this week as President of Hockey Operations Jeff Gorton announced the team relieved goalie coach Eric Raymond of his duties, per a press release from the team.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / January 28

Canadiens Announce Coaching Decision on Wednesday

The Montreal Canadiens are coming off an overtime win against the Vegas Golden Knights and now face a major test against the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 28

IMAGES: Marco Marciano is in Brossard with his goalies

Marco Marciano is the Canadiens’ new interim goaltending coach. This morning, on the heels of the Canadiens’ practice in Brossard, it was only natural to see the newcomer on the ice with his protégés.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / January 28

Canadiens fire goalie coach Eric Raymond

The Montreal Canadiens announced Wednesday they have fired goaltending coach Eric Raymond. The team says Marco Marciano will take over Raymond’s duties on an interim basis.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 28

Canadiens Fire Goalie Coach Eric Raymond

The Canadiens announced that they’ve relieved goaltending coach Eric Raymond of his duties. They’ve promoted AHL Laval goalie coach Marco Marciano to the big club for the remainder of the season in an interim capacity.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / January 28

Marco Marciano in Montreal: What about Jacob Fowler?

As you probably know, the Canadiens made a big decision this morning. Éric Raymond, who had been the Canadiens’ goaltending coach since 2021, has been relieved of his duties.

Carey Price News / NHL Trade Talk / January 28

Does a Canadiens Coach Firing Open the Door for Carey Price?

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Wednesday that they have fired goalie coach Eric Raymond. In a released statement, the organization noted, “Montreal Canadiens President, Hockey Operations Jeff Gorton announced on Wednesday that goalie coach Eric Raymond has been relieved of his duties.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 28

Éric Raymond fired: Marco Marciano brought in as reinforcement

The Canadiens have made a move. Éric Raymond, who was the club’s goalie coach, has been relieved of his duties. Marco Marciano, who held the same position in Laval, will serve as interim coach until the end of the season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 28

But disallowed due to offside: the Canadiens lead the NHL this season

If the Canadiens had lost last night, there would have been a lot of complaining about the refereeing in Quebec. After all, not only was the phantom penalty festival in town, but the habs were also denied a goal because the referees didn’t see an offside that had occurred nearly a minute earlier.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 28

Olympic Break Coming at the Right Time for Canadiens After Tough Stretch of Games

The Montreal Canadiens are entering one of those moments in a season where context matters just as much as results. With a demanding slate of games ahead and the Olympic break looming, the next stretch will test not only the Canadiens’ depth and structure, but also their ability to stay afloat mentally and physically before a much-needed reset.

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Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / January 28

'I couldn’t be prouder of Jakub Dobes.'

Jakub Dobes won again last night.Must be the Éric Raymond effect? Joking aside, in the Canadiens’ 3-2 win over the Golden Knights, Dobes earned his fourth win in as many games in 2026.

Cole Caufield News / Field Level Media / January 27

Canadiens defeat Golden Knights as Cole Caufield extends goal streak

Jake Evans scored 3:58 into overtime and Cole Caufield extended his goal-scoring streak to a career-high six games, fueling the host Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday.

Jake Evans News / Dose.ca / January 28

Jake Evans gives the habs the win in overtime

The Canadiens faced off against the Las Vegas Golden Knights at the Bell Centre. For the Montreal club, there were no changes to the lineup from the last game, other than the starting goalie.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / January 27

Should The Habs Try Ivan Demidov With Suzuki and Caufield

During Monday’s episode of Le Sick Podcast avec Tony Marinaro, co-host Eric Hoziel brought up the idea that the Montreal Canadiens should consider trying Ivan Demidov on the top line with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield.

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / January 27

According to Tony Marinaro, David Reinbacher is not untouchable

David Reinbacher is often presented as an important piece in the Canadiens’ rebuilding process. The fifth overall pick in 2023, a right-handed defenseman with a modern profile, he represents a long-term project for the organization.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 27

2026 Olympics: Nick Suzuki may play on the wing

Nick Suzuki has already been officially selected to represent Team Canada at the 2026 Olympics, but his specific role continues to be the subject of speculation.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

Canadiens’ Top Priority Needs to Be Finding a Winger for Suzuki & Caufield

For much of this season, the Montreal Canadiens have shown that their long-term rebuild is starting to take shape. The core pieces are in place, the young talent is emerging, and the team looks competitive on a nightly basis.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

3 Canadiens who could be dealt before the 2026 trade deadline

As the trade deadline approaches, the Montreal Canadiens find themselves in an unusual, and enviable, position. Despite a long list of injuries throughout the season, the team has stayed competitive, discovered internal solutions, and now faces a new challenge: too many NHL-caliber players once everyone is healthy.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / January 26

Cole Caufield, Habs out to extend Knights' tough stretch

Cole Caufield will look to continue his torrid goal-scoring pace on Tuesday when the Montreal Canadiens host the Vegas Golden Knights. Caufield recorded his second career hat trick in Montreal's 4-3 setback to the Boston Bruins on Saturday, extending his point streak to five games (eight goals, two assists) in the process.