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On YouTubeLane Hutson News / Dose.ca / January 6
'The Habs believe they could have more Lane Hutsons coming up.'
Earlier today, Kent Hughes held his mid-season review. The GM was generally very positive about many aspects of his club, which is indeed having a great season.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 6
Canadiens surge back home, Flames look for road resurgence
The Montreal Canadiens hope to bring their winning ways home when they play host to the once-again struggling Calgary Flames on Wednesday. The Canadiens ended a run of seven consecutive road games with a 4-3 overtime victory over the Dallas Stars on Sunday.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 6
Samuel Montembeault put in the shop window: Elliotte Friedman asks the question
Samuel Montembeault hasn’t had a great season so far. The goaltender struggled for months at the start of the season, to the point where he spent some time in Laval as part of a conditioning program.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / January 6
Jack Adams: Martin St-Louis isn’t even among the seven favorites (and that’s ridiculous)
Martin St-Louis was a finalist for the Jack Adams Trophy at the end of last season. He took his club to the playoffs when it wasn’t really expected, and his work was lauded even if he didn’t go home with the trophy awarded to the NHL’s best coach of the year.
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.
Kiefer Sherwood News / Dose.ca / January 6
Kiefer Sherwood still of interest to the Canadiens
Looking at the Canadiens’ current forward line-up, there aren’t too many major holes in the lineup. Admittedly, adding a quality center could help… but hey.
Sidney Crosby: Kent Hughes had some funny things to say about the Penguins in his press conference
Kent Hughes has improved his team in recent weeks. He acquired Phillip Danault from Los Angeles because there was a (significant) hole at center in Martin St-Louis’ lineup.
Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / January 6
'We’re probably ahead of schedule' – Kent Hughes on rebuilding the habs
Is the Canadiens a perfect team? No. But are the Canadiens an exciting team that continues to progress and learn more and more about how to win hockey games?
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 6
'Wasn’t it 6 to 8 weeks?': Even Kent Hughes is confused when talking about Kirby Dach
On November 16, we learned that Kirby Dach would miss four to six weeks with a fractured foot. But today is January 6… and Dach still hasn’t been given the green light to return to action.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 6
Oliver Kapanen can 'without a doubt' be the second center of the future, according to Kent Hughes
Currently, the second line is led by Oliver Kapanen. Let’s face it, no one (except Grant McCagg) had anticipated such a scenario this summer. The guy really gets the job done with Ivan Demidov and Juraj Slafkovsky at his side.
Alexandre Texier News / Breakaway on SI / January 6
Canadiens' Alexandre Texier Lone NHL Player on Team France
France unveiled its roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, and the team will lean heavily on Montreal Canadiens forward Alexandre Texier as its lone representative from the NHL.
Kaiden Guhle News / The Sick Podcast / January 6
Kaiden Guhle May Play On Wednesday
On Monday night, Eric Engels said on the Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro that defenseman Kaiden Guhle could be cleared to return from his injury as early as Wednesday night against the Calgary Flames.
Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / January 6
'I know what it’s like to suffer in silence' – Patrik Laine
Patrik Laine has dealt with mental health issues in the past. You know that. In recent years, he has never shied away from the issue, and has often spoken out publicly to destigmatize the situation.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 6
How Each Canadiens Prospect Did at the 2026 World Junior Championship
With the World Junior Championship coming to an end, it’s a good time to look back at how the Montreal Canadiens’ prospects performed on one of hockey’s biggest stages.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 6
5 Questions for the Canadiens to Answer in Second Half of 2025-26
Questions don’t necessarily “plague” the Montreal Canadiens, who, at 23-13-6, sit impressively in third place in the Atlantic Division, two points out of first place.
Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / January 6
Tournament scoring leader: Michael Hage on the WJC All-Star Team
Michael Hage may not have been one of Canada’s top three players(according to Hockey Canada and nobody else) at the World Junior Championship, but people of good faith know he was excellent.
Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / January 6
Kirby Dach should get his chance on the first line when he returns
What stands out most about the Habs this season (as it does every year, in fact) is the large number of injured players: Kaiden Guhle, Patrik Laine, Alex Newhook, Jake Evans, Kirby Dach, and more.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / January 5
How much longer can the Habs use the three-goalie system?
The Montreal Canadiens have entered the New Year using a three-goalie system as expected, as it is serving as a safety net in the case that Samuel Montembeault would still be struggling for the Habs.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / January 5
Gallagher and Danault Re-Finding Old Chemistry
This season has not been a kind one for Montreal Canadiens’ longest-tenured player Brendan Gallagher, as it’s very clear that his body is starting to slow down after years of taking punishment from opposing defenders and goalies in front of the net.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / January 5
Canadiens Quick Hits: Hutson, Slafkovsky, Kapanen & Montembeault
The Montreal Canadiens left Dallas with a 4–3 overtime win Sunday night, and it was the kind of game coaches love to rewatch on a long flight. Second night of a back-to-back.
Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / January 4
Canadiens draft pick Michael Hage faces tempered expectations
The 2024 first-round pick (21st overall) is showing good progress in his second year in the NCAA at Michigan, with 10 goals and 28 points after 20 games.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 4
Canadiens surrender lead to Stars, but recover in OT
Lane Hutson scored at 3:40 of overtime as the Montreal Canadiens recovered for a 4-3 win against the host Dallas Stars on Sunday. The defenseman, who also had an assist, collected the puck off the faceoff and carried it to the right circle before snapping it short side past Jake Oettinger's glove.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 4
Canadiens End Strong First Half of 2025-26 with Room to Grow
The Montreal Canadiens got “goalied,” plain and simple. In a game in which they looked faster, got the lion’s share of better chances and appeared poised to break out at any given point, they just fell short of so doing.
Ivan Demidov News / NHL Trade Talk / January 3
Will Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov Win the Calder Trophy?
Every Calder conversation eventually comes to the same question. Do you reward a rookie’s impact, or do you reward his circumstance? What about his ice time, usage, and opportunity?
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 2
Canadiens' Ivan Demidov stays hot, but Matthew Schaefer remains Calder front-runner
With the mid-season approaching, Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov is maintaining chances of winning the Calder Trophy.
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