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Canadiens’ Culture Questioned After Loss; Could Rumored Trade Help?

The Montreal Canadiens didn’t just lose 5–2 to the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night—they looked rattled, disorganized, and exposed. It’s not the first time this season that a once dangerous team looked like anything but.

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Jacob Fowler and Samuel Blais stand out in Laval (while the Habs were being destroyed)

Last night, the Canadiens played the Senators. But you knew that. It’s worth noting, however, that the Rocket, its training club, was also in action in the Montreal region.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / December 3

Martin St-Louis won’t talk about his defensive system (which floundered yesterday)

The man-to-man system, where each player takes his man in defensive territory, doesn’t always work super well with the Canadiens. And in yesterday’s loss to the Sens, it didn’t work so well.

Florian Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / December 3

Don’t expect Florian Xhekaj to play tonight

Last night, Martin St-Louis benched a few players during the game against the Sens. We’re talking about players who couldn’t hold their own defensively.

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Jake Evans News / Dose.ca / December 3

Jake Evans is no shadow of the player he was last year

It’s the same old story. The same unpalatable (and unhealthy, Mr. Prime Minister) cold poutine. Which bacon ranch poutine os*i am I talking about? The one served in the concessions on the Bell Centre ice since the start of the season.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / December 3

Arber Xhekaj: 'It’s the end of his career in Montreal'

Arber Xhekaj hasn’t been a shadow of his former self since… er… It’s a good question, really: how long has the Sheriff (who doesn’t go by that nickname, according to Martin St-Louis) not been himself on the ice?

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / December 3

The Habs Embarrassed by The Sens in 5-2 Loss

The Montreal Canadiens had a rough night in their own zone, and the Ottawa Senators capitalized by beating them 5-2. While the defensive game wasn’t good, neither was the goaltending, as Samuel Montembeault showed that the good performance that he had on Friday may have been a fluke, as he went right back to his struggles on Tuesday night.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 3

Surprise: great players rarely make great NHL coaches

When Martin St. Louis was named an interim NHL head coach in February 2022, eyebrows were raised. St. Louis, a highly respected Hall of Fame player, had a coaching résumé that included youth hockey in Connecticut… and nothing else.

Ivan Demidov News / The Sick Podcast / December 2

Discussing Ivan Demidov’s Recent Ice Time In the NHL

There has been plenty of controversy when discussing Montreal Canadiens rookie Ivan Demidov’s ice time over the last few games. So far Demidov has been averaging 14:20 a night through the first 24 games of the season.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / December 2

'I have to give Ivan Demidov more playing time' – Martin St-Louis

Does Ivan Demidov play enough minutes in a game? In October, he averaged 13:47. And in November, the average went up to 14:47, which is a bit better. But it’s still low.

Michael Hage News / The Sick Podcast / December 2

Michael Hage Lights It Up At Harvard

Montreal Canadiens prospect Michael Hage had a dominant weekend with the Michigan Wolverines against the Harvard Crimson, where he finished with a goal and 5 assists in 2 games.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 2

Alexander Zharovsky, a replica of Ivan Demidov according to Bob Hartley

Bob Hartley surprised everyone last summer when he announced he was coming out of retirement to coach… the defending Gagarin Cup champions, Yaroslavl Lokomotiv in the KHL.

Kiefer Sherwood News / Dose.ca / December 2

The Canadiens are interested in Kiefer Sherwood

The trade deadline is three big months away. But between now and then, some names will be circulating. I don’t know how far clubs will go to trade players soon instead of waiting until after the Olympic break.

Andrei Markov News / The Hockey Writers / December 2

Legendary Canadien Andrei Markov’s Homecoming & His Enduring Love for Montreal

The Montreal Canadiens are set to honour one of their former defencemen, Andrei Markov, also known as ‘The General’, during a pregame ceremony ahead of puck drop against the Winnipeg Jets on Dec.

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / December 2

Canadiens Pull Defenseman From Trade Market, Exploring Other Options

Don’t expect the Montreal Canadiens to trade defenseman Kaiden Guhle. Keen on keeping the blueliner, the team will explore other options first, only moving Guhle if the offer is so outrageous it can’t be ignored.

Samuel Blais News / Dose.ca / December 2

Samuel Blais skates with the Rocket this morning

In the last few days, the Canadiens brought Samuel Blais back into the organization via waivers. He was sent directly to the Laval Rocket. The Canadiens were out West, and there was no point in making him travel across the continent unnecessarily.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 2

3 Takeaways From a Tough November for the Canadiens

After a promising start to the season, November served as a reality check for the Montreal Canadiens. The team that looked poised to surprise the league suddenly found itself fighting to stay afloat, struggling defensively, losing key players, and failing to replicate the late-game magic that defined its opening month.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / December 2

Kirby Dach started skating again

Good news in Montreal. Forward Kirby Dach has started skating again. He did so this morning for about 15 minutes before regular practice. He was not with his teammates.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 2

An All-Canadian Edition of NHL Predictions With Ottawa Senators at Montreal Canadiens

This is battle of two teams neck-and-neck in the NHL’s Atlantic Division standings as we enter play on this Tuesday. Welcome to NHL Predictions with us here at Last Word On Hockey.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 1

Canadiens, Senators slump into rivalry game after ugly losses

A visit from their Eastern Canadian rival might provide some needed confidence to help the Montreal Canadiens rebound from an ugly defeat. Following an otherwise strong road swing, the Canadiens look to continue their recent success against the struggling Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.

Adam Engstrom News / NHL Trade Talk / December 1

Are Canadiens Showcasing Adam Engstrom Ahead Of Possible Trade?

Earlier this week, Pierre LeBrun dropped an interesting nugget on The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro. He noted that several NHL teams have recently inquired about Adam Engstrom and what it might take to pry the young defenseman out of Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

Canadiens’ Season Would Be Better if They Could Skip the 2nd Period

The Montreal Canadiens have shown encouraging signs throughout the 2025-26 season, with improved structure, better puck movement, and flashes of genuine growth from their young core.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 29

Canadiens defenseman Jayden Struble sidelined again due to injury

Struble is now in his third NHL season, all spent with the Canadiens.

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Kaiden Guhle News / Last Word On Sports / November 29

Kaiden Guhle Could be Expendable for the Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens announced a key piece of business on Friday morning. They locked up veteran defenceman Mike Matheson for five more years at $6 million annually.