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Should Brendan Gallagher Start the Playoffs In The Lineup

Over the last week or so, it had seemed that Brendan Gallagher would start the playoffs as a healthy scratch; however, after being arguably the best player on the Montreal Canadiens in the final regular season game on Tuesday night, he may have worked himself back into the lineup to start the playoffs.

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David Reinbacher: 'My goodness, he really needs to develop properly.'

David Reinbacher played his first two games in the National Hockey League. The first one against the Islanders went well. Reinbacher finished the game with 11:17 of ice time, but he did well under the circumstances—especially considering he was playing his third game in as many days.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / April 15

Lane Hutson: 5th in the race for the Norris Trophy (according to the NHL)

Lane Hutson has completed his second season in the National Hockey League. And it's safe to say he had quite a season. The small defenseman finished the season with 78 points, including 12 goals.

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Michael Hage News / The Hockey Writers / April 15

Canadiens’ Prospect Michael Hage Staying at Michigan Might Be the Best Move

Michael Hage’s decision to return to the University of Michigan for his junior season may have surprised some Montreal Canadiens fans at first glance, especially given his dominant production and the organization’s growing need for young offensive talent.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / April 15

Did the AI suggest that the Maple Leafs draft Jacob Fowler?

Did the AI suggest that the Maple Leafs draft Jacob Fowler? This isn't exactly a question I expected to be asking this Wednesday afternoon. But after reading an incredible article in The Athletic about the Maple Leafs, it's a fair question to ask.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / April 15

'You’re the most hated man in Montreal': Kent Hughes has had his ups and downs

Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton are household names in Montreal. Why? Because the two men are building a team that has the potential to dominate the National Hockey League for years to come.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 15

The Canadiens could play on Sunday afternoon

It’s playoff time for the Canadiens. The team will enjoy a day off today after losing yesterday in Philly. And tomorrow, the team is expected to resume training in preparation for the playoffs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 15

Michkov > Reinbacher, Gallagher before Dach, please, and the NCAA money

The Canadiens weren’t up to par last night. That statement might seem alarming, given that the game meant nothing to the Flyers and that several AHL players had been called up to fill in (and give the veterans a rest).

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 15

The Canadiens finished the season in sixth place in the overall standings

The Canadiens played their 82nd regular-season game last night. Did the team play well? No. It was a bit messy, let's be honest. Especially when you consider that the Flyers weren't at full strength.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 15

Patrik Laine was lambasted for saying the same thing as Rick Bowness

You may have seen the news: Rick Bowness spoke his mind last night. The (interim) coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets said his team had no problem with the loss and that if he returns next year, he'll change that.

Michael Hage News / The Sick Podcast / April 15

Breaking Down The Reasons Why Hage is Staying In College For Another Year

On Monday night’s episode of the Sick Podcast, Tony Marinaro talked about the decision that Michael Hage made to return to Michigan for his junior season with TVA Sports’ Nicolas Cloutier and later on got to speak to the head of the CAA hockey player agency, Pat Brisson, which is the agency that Hage is involved with.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / April 15

OFFICIAL: Cole Caufield will not win the Maurice Richard Trophy

The Canadiens’ 2025–26 season has now come to an end. And even though the team suffered a loss tonight, the season was marked by individual successes for the Habs players.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 14

RDS: Andrée-Anne Barbeau will replace Alain Crête as the game announcer

Tonight, the Canadiens play their final game of the regular season. It's also their final game of the season broadcast on RDS… and, as a result, it's also Alain Crête's last game as a play-by-play announcer.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 14

According to Pat Brisson, Zachary Bolduc is set to become a star in the NHL

If you had to rate Zachary Bolduc's season on a scale of 1 to 10, what would your answer be? As for me, I'd give him a solid… 5. He wasn't exactly terrible—he started the season strong—but I would have liked to see more from him at times.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / April 14

Canadiens Draw Tampa Bay, Tough Decisions Await Ahead of Game 1

After months of speculation, the Montreal Canadiens’ first-round opponent is officially set. In a season that will see the Canadiens finish as a top-four team in the Eastern Conference, they’ll reap no reward for it, instead drawing one of the most dominant teams of the last decade: the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 14

Gally’s final game in a CH uniform tonight: Renaud Lavoie doesn’t think so

Brendan Gallagher has been left out of the Canadiens’ last four games. The veteran is having a tough season; he looks tired on the ice… and Martin St-Louis decided to give him a break by sitting him out since April 5.

Michael Hage News / NHL Trade Talk / April 14

Michael Hage’s agent addresses Canadiens trade speculation

Pat Brisson, the agent for Montreal Canadiens prospect Michael Hage, has shot down any speculation that the forward is looking for a way to get himself off the Canadiens.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 14

3 Keys for the Canadiens Against the Lightning in the Playoffs

With the Buffalo Sabres locking up the Atlantic Division, the Montreal Canadiens face the Tampa Bay Lightning in the opening round of the playoffs. It’s a matchup filled with storylines, youth versus experience, speed versus structure, and a rising team against a proven contender.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

2026 NHL Draft Rankings: McKenna leads pre-U-18 World Championship top 75

The 2026 Under-18 World Championship is the last chance for most of the game’s top prospects to showcase what they’re capable of ahead of the NHL Draft.

Noah Dobson News / Professor Press Box / April 13

Dobson’s Injury Is Bad Timing for the Canadiens

Jus when the Canadiens were rolling into playoff mode, they lost Noah Dobson. He blocked a shot against Columbus, and now he’s out for at least a bit, which sucks because you want your best guys healthy when everything matters most.

Cole Caufield News / The Hockey Writers / April 13

Canadiens News & Rumours: Caufield, Blue Line Injuries & More

The Montreal Canadiens are heading into the final week of the season with one of the more exciting individual milestones in franchise history. But the celebration is being dampened by some real concerns on the blue line.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 13

Three questions surrounding the Canadiens ahead of the playoffs

As the Montreal Canadiens get set to return to the playoffs for a second straight season, expectations are starting to shift in Montreal. This is no longer just a team happy to be there; it’s a group that showed down the stretch it can compete with anyone, backed by strong momentum and a growing belief inside the locker room.

Noah Dobson News / NHL Trade Talk / April 12

Canadiens Offer Injury Update and Timeline on Noah Dobson

Defenseman Noah Dobson sustained an upper-body injury and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. This means he will miss the start of the Montreal Canadiens’ playoffs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

Noah Dobson Out Week-To-Week, Canadiens Recall David Reinbacher

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson left last night’s loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets with an apparent thumb injury, reports Eric Engels of Sportsnet.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 11

Red Wings have big decisions to make as playoff drought extends

Red Wings have big decisions to make as playoff drought reaches 10 years

With their 5-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, the Red Wings were officially eliminated from playoff contention for the 2025-26 season, meaning their playoff drought is now at 10 consecutive seasons, which now sits as the longest active playoff drought in the NHL.

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