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Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky Turning Olympic Opportunity Into Reality

Slovakia is upsetting the power dynamics at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. It was expected that the Slovaks, who are in a group with Finland and Sweden, would finish third in the group and probably bow out in the first round of the knockout stage.

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Three points and a spectacular goal in the shootout for Michael Hage

Tonight, the Laval Rocket was in action. We’ll come back to that later. What hockey fans were watching, however, was the matchup between Michael Hage and Gavin McKenna.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / February 13

Olympic Update For The 4 Habs Players

On Friday, all 4 Montreal Canadiens players at the Olympics were in action for their respective nations. This included Oliver Kapanen, who made his Olympic debut for Finland after being a healthy scratch for the first game of the tournament, where the Finns were upset by his Habs teammate Juraj Slafkovsky and Slovakia in a 4-1 loss on Wednesday.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 13

Nick Suzuki relegated to defensive role in (another) Canadian win

After taking on the Czech Republic yesterday morning, Canada’s men’s hockey team was back in action this afternoon, this time facing Switzerland. Seth Jarvis, Travis Sanheim, and Logan Thompson played their first game of the tournament, while Brad Marchand, Josh Morrissey (injured), and Jordan Binnington were given the day off.

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / February 13

2026 NHL Trade Deadline Primer: Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens are in a stronger playoff position this year than they were at the same point last season. At the outset of the campaign, management tempered expectations.

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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

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / February 13

Alexander Zharovsky: the best season in KHL history for an 18-year-old player

In the last draft, the Habs traded their two first-round picks to the Islanders in the Noah Dobson deal. That meant the club didn’t make any moves on the first night.

NHL News / Dose.ca / February 13

Nick Suzuki still on Nathan MacKinnon’s wing | Three changes for Canada

Yesterday morning, Canada made a successful debut in the men’s hockey tournament, winning 5-0 against the Czech Republic. Jordan Binnington was on fire in goal, and all three lines were successful.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 13

Patrice Bergeron showers Nick Suzuki with praise

Canada kicked off its Olympic tournament yesterday against the Czech Republic. And, unsurprisingly, Jon Cooper’s men managed to beat their opponents 5-0.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / February 13

Samuel Montembeault is going to become a dad (too)

In recent weeks, we learned that Nick Suzuki and Noah Dobson were going to become fathers. And today… we discover that another player of the Canadiens is expecting his first child.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / February 13

Olympic Break Top 10 Habs Prospects: #4 David Reinbacher

Defenseman David Reinbacher comes in at #4 on my Montreal Canadiens top 10 prospects. Due to injuries and not developing as fast as many have hoped, Reinbacher has certainly fallen a bit on the list after he was #2 back in the summer.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 13

VIDEO: Mike Matheson, his son… and David Savard (as goalie) on the ice in Brossard this morning

This morning, a few Canadiens players took to the ice in Brossard. Among them? Ivan Demidov, Kirby Dach, and Jake Evans decided to stretch their legs… and David Savard played goalie for the guys once again.

Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / February 13

Oliver Kapanen: Not a single second of playing time against Sweden

Oliver Kapanen and Finland faced off against Sweden today in Milan. Reminder: these two countries have hated each other for a long time, and there’s a great rivalry between the two clubs on the ice.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 13

5 Things Canadiens Fans Can Look Forward to After Olympic Break

Stopping short of assuming the Montreal Canadiens will make the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, it’s at least fair to say they’re in an enviable position during the Olympic break.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / February 13

Another point for Slaf at the Olympics: He’s the leader Slovakia needs

Before the Olympic tournament, Juraj Slafkovsky had a specific goal in mind. He wanted to go to Milan and be one of Slovakia’s leaders at the Games. And yesterday, in his first game of the tournament, that’s exactly what he did.

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Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / February 13

Ivan Demidov loves playing with Juraj Slafkovsky

Earlier today, my colleague Marc-Oliver Cook wrote an article about Ivan Demidov. In an interview, Demidov mentioned that he was very proud to have Martin St-Louis as the first head coach in the NHL.

Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / February 12

Oliver Kapanen could play his first Olympic game against Sweden tomorrow

Finland’s first game at the Olympics was not a resounding success. In fact, the game was mainly dominated by Slovakia’s Juraj Slafkovsky, who scored three points (including two goals) in his team’s 4-1 victory.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / February 12

Game Over: Is Patrik Laine the Odd Man Out in Montreal?

Right now, the chatter around the Montreal Canadiens is that Patrik Laine might not actually play another game in a Habs sweater. In fact, the more you look at what’s happening, the more it feels like the writing’s already on the wall.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 12

Canadiens Likely To Trade Patrik Laine After Olympics

For the past few weeks, winger Patrik Laine has been a full participant at most Montreal Canadiens practices as he works his way back from core muscle surgery.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 12

10 Stats that Define the Canadiens’ 2025-26 Season at Olympic Break

As Montreal Canadiens players step back from their NHL duties over the Olympic break (one way or another) and reset, hopefully the front office takes some time to assess.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 12

Montreal Canadiens’ Candidates for the 2030 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Olympic break always sparks projection season. With NHL players back in the Games and international hockey regaining its full spotlight, it’s hard not to look ahead.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / February 11

Canadiens' Most Popular Frenchman Shifts Focus to Olympic Duty

Name a more popular French national with Montreal Canadiens fans right now than Alexandre Texier. Since arriving with the Canadiens on November 23, the 26-year-old has taken both the city and its hockey fans by storm.

Patrik Laine News / Professor Press Box / February 11

Patrik Laine Isn’t Going Anywhere Easy for the Canadiens

Trading Patrik Laine isn’t going to be simple for the Montreal Canadiens. Montreal has had a ton of bright spots this season, and they’re thinking about upgrading at the deadline as most Stanley Cup contenders would do.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 11

Could David Pastrnak be a dark horse Olympic MVP pick?

With the men’s hockey Olympic tournament officially underway, it’s never too early to start weighing the candidates for MVP honors. In 2022, a 17-year-old Juraj Slafkovsky took home the award as he helped lead Slovakia to the bronze medal.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / February 10

Canadiens' playoff destiny hinges on brutal post-Olympic schedule

The NHL's Olympic break may prove beneficial, but one could have done without it. The Montreal Canadiens are so much fun to watch that a normal continuation of play would be preferred.

Canadiens have quietly been one of the NHL's top teams

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / February 10

To Trade or Not to Trade: That Is the Question for the Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens organization is dealing with an embarrassment of riches. It’s the kind of problem other teams wish they had. As a result, heading into the NHL trade deadline on March 6, the question is whether they stand pat with what they have or make a trade, taking a swing that might put them in real contender status.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / February 8

Canadiens have quietly been one of the NHL's top teams

The Montreal Canadiens have been one of the NHL's top five teams for the past year, since the return from the Four Nations Face-Off break. This is not an opinion; it is a fact.

How Canucks could profit from taking on Canadiens' Patrik Laine

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Auston Matthews named U.S. Olympic hockey captain

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl named captain of Germany’s men’s Olympic team

Ranking the men's hockey teams at the 2026 Winter Olympics