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Laval Rocket Name Ilia Ejov as Interim Goalie Coach

The Laval Rocket made an announcement on Friday morning that they have named Ilia Ejov as their interim goalie coach for the rest of the 2025-26 season.

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Second center: more of a wish than a need in Montreal, according to Tony Marinaro

For several seasons, the search for a second-line center has been seen as a top priority for the Canadiens. It was viewed as a major hole in the lineup, something that had to be fixed in order to move on to the next level.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / February 6

Canadiens' Midseason Check-In: Are They Poised for a Playoff Run?

Heading into the Olympic break, the Montreal Canadiens are sitting in second place in the Atlantic Division — a spot nobody would have predicted given their youthful lineup.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / February 6

Olympic Break Top 10 Habs Prospects: Honourable Mentions

During the summer, I compiled a list of my top 10 prospects within the Montreal Canadiens’ pipeline (Ivan Demidov and Oliver Kapanen are the only two to have officially graduated to full-time NHLers).

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 6

Patrik Laine: Nick Kypreos says there is interest in him

Patrik Laine is still a member of the Canadiens organization. Kent Hughes was unable to trade the forward before the trade deadline, even though he was willing to keep part of his salary.

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

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / February 6

David Reinbacher will miss tonight’s game again, but he could play tomorrow

David Reinbacher is not lucky. We know that: he has been sidelined several times since arriving in North America, which is not ideal. The defenseman hasn’t played since January 24, in fact.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / February 6

Lane Hutson will be skating instead of sunbathing during the break

The Canadiens players are officially on break. As you might expect, several guys will be working up a sweat over the next few days. It’s the same every year when the guys have a break.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / February 6

Nick Suzuki, the second-best captain in the entire NHL

Now it’s time for the Olympic break. Unlike last year at this time with the 4 Nations tournament, the Canadiens players have left for vacation with a light heart.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 6

Canadiens Head Into Olympic Break With Momentum

The timing could not have been better for the Montreal Canadiens. Heading into the Olympic break, the Habs managed to do exactly what good teams find a way to do: stack points when the schedule gets tough.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 6

Canadiens’ Laine Represents a Low-Risk Trade Deadline Addition

If Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine had been healthy a few days ago, the Winnipeg Jets would have been the perfect team for him to face in his hypothetical first game back from injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / February 5

The Habs Have Found The Perfect 3rd Line

Wednesday night’s matchup against the Winnipeg Jets proved that the Montreal Canadiens may have found the perfect combination for their checking line, as veterans Josh Anderson, Phillip Danault, and Brendan Gallagher have been clicking phenomenally over the past few games.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / February 5

Jacob Fowler wants to return (quickly) to the NHL

Since his dismissal to Laval on January 16, Jacob Fowler has had only one goal in mind: to return to the NHL. That’s what we learn in an article by Herb Zurkowsky published in The Gazette.

NHL News / Dose.ca / February 5

Patrik Laine: Nick Kypreos wonders if a trade to Calgary is possible

Even though NHL trades are on hold for the Olympics, that doesn’t stop the rumor mill from continuing to turn. When trades resume on February 22, the market could really heat up with just under two weeks to go before the deadline, and Jeff Gorton would like to be more aggressive in order to make some moves before March 6.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / February 5

Story lines to Follow After Olympic Break: Goaltending Situation

The Montreal Canadiens wrapped up their final game before a 3-week break in between games on Wednesday with a huge 5-1 victory against the Winnipeg Jets.

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Jeff Gorton News / Dose.ca / February 5

Jeff Gorton: 'We’re more comfortable than you think with our goalies.'

When an NHL executive gives an interview, his goal (one of his goals, at least) is to avoid creating controversy. Jeff Gorton, who has seen it all in the NHL, knows how to achieve this.

Brendan Gallagher News / Dose.ca / February 5

Brendan Gallagher: another '1,000-game controversy' looming in Montreal

Brendan Gallagher is approaching the 900-game mark in the NHL. He currently has 891. With 25 games left in the season and the NHL schedule increasing to 84 games in 2026-2027, we estimate that Gally could play his 1,000th NHL game in the last game of the 2026-2027 season.

Samuel Montembeault News / The Sick Podcast / February 5

Montembeault and the Veterans Line Lead Habs To A 5-1 Victory

The Montreal Canadiens won convincingly with 5 unanswered goals in a 5-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday to head into their Olympic break on a high note.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / February 5

Arber Xhekaj no longer controls his own destiny

The Canadiens didn’t start their game in Winnipeg yesterday the right way, but Samuel Montembeault looked like the goalie he was last season. As a result, he kept his team in the game, which ultimately took control and won 5-1.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 5

3 Defencemen the Canadiens Should Target at the Trade Deadline

The Montreal Canadiens don’t need a splashy, top-pair defenceman at the trade deadline. What they do need, however, is stability on their third pair, something that has quietly become an issue as the season has progressed.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 5

Gavin McKenna risks expulsion, Filip Mesar’s future, and the habs’ real need

Yesterday, we learned that Gavin McKenna is facing four charges. This has caused quite a stir in the sports world. McKenna faces charges of aggravated assault with “attempted grievous bodily harm or bodily harm done with extreme recklessness,” simple assault, and two counts of disorderly conduct.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 4

Canadiens extend point streak with comfortable win over Jets

Brendan Gallagher and Josh Anderson each had a goal and two assists as the visiting Montreal Canadiens defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 on Wednesday during the final game for both teams ahead of the Olympic break.

Patrik Laine News / NHL Trade Talk / February 4

Montreal Canadiens Prepared to Retain 50% on Patrik Laine

The Montreal Canadiens find themselves in an interesting situation. They have a very young team that is dominating this season, and as they prepare for the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, there is a big question mark surrounding the future of Patrik Laine.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 3

Canadiens Place Sammy Blais On Waivers

The Canadiens placed winger Sammy Blais on waivers Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. He’ll presumably be on his way to AHL Laval tomorrow if he clears.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 2

Surprising Barry Trotz decision gives Predators chance to reset

A disappointing end to Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz's long run with the organization could be the perfect opportunity for a much-needed reset.

Artemi Panarin would waive to join Oilers as rental in Cup chase

Stars acquire Jeremie Poirier from Flames for Gavin White

Penguins activate defenseman Ryan Graves from injured reserve

Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly won’t return until after Olympic break

Bruins, Lightning deliver one of best outdoor games ever

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / February 2

What tier are the Montreal Canadiens in?

The Montreal Canadiens are a certified contender for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but where do they stand against the rest of the NHL? The Canadiens made waves by snapping their postseason drought last season, and entered the 2025-26 season with expectations to make it back to the playoffs.