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Michael McCarron returns to Montreal: several teams are interested

Michael McCarron was once an interesting prospect in Montreal. The Canadiens quickly realized that McCarron wasn’t going to become the top-notch center they so desperately hoped he would.

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Only two players have more powerplay points than Nick Suzuki this season

Nick Suzuki is a complete player. The Canadiens’ captain can be used for anything, because he can do everything the right way on the ice. He’s good on the powerplay, he can be useful on the short-handed… and he knows how to use his qualities with the man advantage.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / January 22

Brian Burke let it slip: Lane Hutson, like Macklin Celebrini, is too young for the Olympics

Lane Hutson has (yet again) been passed over by the U.S. Olympic team. Instead, they called up Jackson LaCombe to replace Seth Jones… and the news has been the talk of the NHL since yesterday morning.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 22

Arber Xhekaj (again) left out: Martin St-Louis’ decision is hard to understand

The Canadiens prepare for tonight’s game. The (very) surprising Buffalo Sabres will be visiting the Bell Centre: Martin St-Louis’ men will be looking for their 29th win of the season, but the task doesn’t necessarily look easy.

Connor McDavid News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / January 22

Canadiens Want to Shake Things Up, but What Trade’s Smart?

Stu Cowan’s interview on the FAN Hockey Show gave us a lot to chew on about the Montréal Canadiens. There’s a lot going on with this team—prospects, veterans, injuries—and the question of what they need and what they’re willing to do ahead of the trade deadline came up more than once.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Oliver Kapanen News / Professor Press Box / January 22

Kapanen Changes the Canadiens Math at the Trade Deadline

Stu Cowan’s interview on the FAN Hockey Show said a lot about where the Montréal Canadiens are headed, but one theme stood out more than the rest: Oliver Kapanen has changed the conversation.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / January 22

Sammy Blais’ Value Should Not Be Overlooked by the Canadiens

As the Montreal Canadiens continue to reap the benefits of welcoming injured players back into the lineup, those gains come with arguably the toughest decisions of Martin St.

Trevor Zegras News / Dose.ca / January 22

Trevor Zegras should have played for the Canadiens

The Canadiens missed out. The Canadiens should have gotten Trevor Zegras last summer, when he cost absolutely nothing. The Flyers picked him up in Anaheim for Ryan Poehling, a second-round pick in 2025 and another fourth-round pick in 2026.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / January 22

Should We Worry About David Reinbacher’s Progression?

After starting his AHL season at a strong pace in the month of November, Montreal Canadiens top defensive prospect David Reinbacher has had a tough last month and a half with the Laval Rocket.

Lane Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 22

Analyst Shocked as Team USA Continues to Snub Lane Hutson

Team USA announced on Wednesday that Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe would be replacing the injured Seth Jones at the upcoming February Winter Olympics — a decision that, unsurprisingly, has sparked some blowback online.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 22

Alexandre Texier and Patrik Laine will not return to play tonight

Yesterday at practice, Alexandre Texier and Patrik Laine were present. However, even though they were both wearing regular jerseys, their presence on a “fifth line” with Samuel Blais led us to believe that the guys weren’t going to return to the game.

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / January 22

'Why not?': The idea of removing Zachary Bolduc from the lineup is causing a stir

Recently, I’ve been wondering if it’s time to think about sending Zachary Bolduc to the AHL. I’m not one of those people who thinks he should be traded, but I am one of those people who doesn’t see how going to the AHL to dominate for a bit could hurt him in the long run.

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The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

Canadiens (and Canadians) Owe Wild GM Guerin Thanks for Snubbing Hutson

It would be incredibly juvenile for Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin to hold Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson’s performance vs. his team on Tuesday against him.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / January 22

Lane Hutson ignored: 'Americans don’t want his father around.'

We all remember when Lane Hutson’s father reminded us that Alex Galchenyuk’s father wasn’t the only one who didn’t always mind his own business, right?

Patrik Laine News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

What Is the Canadiens’ Plan for Patrik Laine?

When the Montreal Canadiens acquired Patrik Laine from the Columbus Blue Jackets, expectations were tempered, but curiosity was high. The former 40-goal scorer was seen as a low-risk, high-reward bet, a player with elite offensive talent who might rediscover his game in a new environment.

Jonathan Toews News / Dose.ca / January 22

Jonathan Toews: JiC wonders if he’s the missing piece in Montreal

The Canadiens are enjoying a fine 2025-26 season. The club has a record of 28-15-7, which currently places it third in the Atlantic(and in a very good position to make the playoffs).

NHL News / Dose.ca / January 22

Jackson LaCombe preferred over Lane Hutson: USA Hockey defends its decision

Earlier today, we learned that Seth Jones would not be able to take part in the upcoming Olympic Games. This opened up a spot on the U.S. defensive brigade, just hours after Lane Hutson dominated as Bill Guerin visited the Bell Centre.

Ivan Demidov News / The Sick Podcast / January 21

Ivan Demidov Is Ahead Of Schedule In His Development

On Monday night, well-known hockey data guru Byron Bader tweeted a chart to show that Montreal Canadiens rookie Ivan Demidov is in fact 2 years ahead of schedule when it comes to developing into a similar player to Minnesota Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 21

Jake Evans: There’s some internal competition brewing (and that’s a good thing)

Martin St-Louis will soon have some decisions to make. And why? Because Patrik Laine and Alexandre Texier may soon be ready to return to action. Jake Evans and Kirby Dach have already returned to the Montreal lineup, but other tough choices will have to be made shortly.

Alexandre Carrier News / Yardbarker / January 21

Canadiens defensemen rank second in NHL points, credit HC Martin St. Louis' system

This certain freedom is the reason why the Canadiens' defensive unit ranks second in the NHL with 134 points since the start of the season.

Patience paying off as Canadiens front office sees rebuild progress

Canadiens’ Texier out day-to-day with lower-body injury, Dach returns to lineup

The 25 greatest NHL goalies who never won a Stanley Cup

The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz

Juraj Slafkovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Why Canadiens Aren’t Putting Juraj Slafkovsky on the Trade Block

Montreal Canadiens fans are wondering whether Juraj Slafkovsky has arrived yet. And the short answer is complicated. Because Montreal isn’t just waiting.

Lane Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 22

Analyst Has a Simple but Genius Fix After Lane Hutson’s Phantom Penalty

Lane Hutson was on the wrong end of one of the most baffling penalty calls of the NHL season, reigniting a familiar debate about officiating. While NHL referees have one of the most difficult jobs in the league, how is it that the officiating can be so glaringly bad, and is there a way to fix it?

Kirby Dach News / The Hockey Writers / January 21

Canadiens’ Kirby Dach Needs to Take Advantage of His Current Opportunity

The Montreal Canadiens have spent most of the season navigating through a difficult injury situation, and Kirby Dach has been right at the center of it.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / January 20

Patience paying off as Canadiens front office sees rebuild progress

The Montreal Canadiens' rebuild is ongoing, but the worst is over.

Canadiens’ Texier out day-to-day with lower-body injury, Dach returns to lineup

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 20

Cole Caufield buries late winner as Canadiens stun Wild

Cole Caufield's go-ahead goal with 15 seconds remaining in regulation secured a dramatic 4-3 victory for the Montreal Canadiens over the visiting Minnesota Wild on Tuesday.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Canadiens’ Texier out day-to-day with lower-body injury, Dach returns to lineup

A couple of roster adjustments for the Montreal Canadiens, including the return of one of the team’s young stars. On Tuesday, the team announced that forward Alexandre Texier is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury.