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Free Agents: The CH Will Have a Problem… Named Alexandre Carrier

Alexandre Carrier has proven himself. He's one of the Canadiens' key players on defense and brings stability to the team's blue line. But we're also talking about a player who is currently in the final year of his contract.

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Canadiens take winning streak into home matchup with slumping Jets

The Montreal Canadiens couldn't be hotter. Conversely, the Winnipeg Jets couldn't be colder. The Canadiens will look to extend their win streak to six games and hand the Jets a 10th straight setback on Tuesday when the teams meet in Montreal.

Nikita Kucherov News / A Winning Habit / November 2

Canadiens could build a scary top six by being patient with Nikita Kucherov pursuit

Every NHL team should at least explore acquiring Nikita Kucherov. It will take a significant deal to get the Tampa Bay Lightning to balk, but the previous year's Hart Trophy winner and someone who has six 100-point seasons in their career doesn't just go on the market every day.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 2

Nikita Kucherov and the CH: 'His connection with Martin St. Louis is undeniable'

Nikita Kucherov in Montreal: Yes or no? It would be hard to say no to a guy who's racked up more than 100 points per season for the past five years. It would be hard to say no to a guy who knows how to win and has the talent to single-handedly change the course of a game.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Gleb Pugachyov News / Dose.ca / November 2

Finally: Gleb Pugachyov scores his first goal of the season

Gleb Pugachyov has had to miss games since the start of the season due to a concussion. As a result, he has played only two games in the KHL during the 2026–27 season.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Canadiens’ Looming Roster Bottleneck Demands Tough Calls

The Montreal Canadiens are no longer a group living comfortably in the protective grace period of an early rebuild. The long-range vision that executive

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 2

No update on Ivan Demidov; the cases of Alex Newhook and David Reinbacher are still pending

What’s going on with Ivan Demidov? The Russian has been out for several weeks. Tomorrow will mark four weeks since the Canadiens announced that he would be out for two to four weeks.

Nick Suzuki News / The Sick Podcast / November 2

Nick Suzuki Practices With Team In Full Contact Jersey

Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki returned to practice on Monday morning and took regular reps with his teammates while wearing a full contact jersey.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 2

Nick Suzuki is practicing with the first line | Alex Newhook is on the wing of the fourth line

The Canadiens were back at practice this morning. Before the others, we noticed that Samuel Montembeault was skating alone. He tested his leg and was wearing a full suit of gear, which is good news.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Montreal Canadiens’ 3 Stars of October

October is officially in the books, and the Montreal Canadiens have plenty of reasons to feel good about their start to the 2026-27 season. Despite some defensive struggles early on, injuries to key players and questions surrounding their goaltending situation, the Habs managed to finish the month on a high note.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 2

Evans Is the Best, Dach Has to Pay the Price, and Ovechkin’s Season Has Gone Too Far

When we heard that Nick Suzuki was going to end his streak of consecutive games due to a hand injury, many of us thought the Canadiens were going to struggle.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / November 2

Michael Hage: A Five-Point Game That’s Got Everyone Talking

Last night, Michael Hage made headlines with his Michigan team. The Canadiens prospect, who faced off against Ohio State, played a key role in his team's win.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / November 2

One remarkable stat from the Montreal Canadiens recent five-game win streak

The Montreal Canadiens have been playing great hockey and have now won their last five games. What makes this streak even more remarkable is that they have done it without both Nick Suzuki and Ivan Demidov, arguably two of their more important players on the roster.

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Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / November 2

Lane Hutson is the 2026 McDonald’s Player of the Year

For years, McDonald's has partnered with players or members of the Canadiens organization. And this year, Lane Hutson is at the center of the advertising campaign.

Jacob Fowler News / The Sick Podcast / November 2

Jacob Fowler Named Rookie Of The Month

Montreal Canadiens netminder Jacob Fowler has received NHL Rookie of the Month honors for the month of October. Jacob Fowler finished the first month of the 2026-27 season with a 7-1 record in 8 games with a .932 save percentage, 1.84 GAA, and two shutouts.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 2

With Dach in Jeopardy, Danault Thanks Evans and Crosby Praises Price

Kirby Dach is really starting to run out of options with the Canadiens. Absent from Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins due to illness, the forward watched as Owen Beck seized his opportunity to make an impact.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / November 1

Running Three Goalies in Montreal? A Top 20 NHL Trade Board

The Fourth Period: Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault is expected to return sometime around mid-November. Jacob Fowler has taken his opportunity and run with it, and trade talk involving Montembeault will increase.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 1

3 Takeaways from the Canadiens’ 5-4 Victory Over the Penguins

The Montreal Canadiens returned to the Bell Centre on Halloween night to face a frightful challenge: Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Earlier

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / November 1

Josh Anderson, Canadiens edge Pens for fifth straight win

Josh Anderson had two goals and an assist and the host Montreal Canadiens held on for a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. Chris Kreider contributed a goal and an assist while Oliver Kapanen and Alexandre Texier also scored for the Canadiens, who have won five in a row.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 31

Canadiens announce mixed bag of injury updates ahead of Penguins clash

The Montreal Canadiens have been hit hard by the injury bug in 2026-27, with Nick Suzuki, Ivan Demidov and Samuel Montembeault among those missing time.

Mike Matheson News / Daily Faceoff / October 31

Canadiens’ Mike Matheson out two weeks with lower-body injury

The Montreal Canadiens will be without an experienced defenseman once again, as Mike Matheson is expected to miss the next two weeks due to a lower-body injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31

Canadiens Announce Injury Updates

The Canadiens have been among the teams that have been without several regulars for a good chunk of the season. That will be continuing for a little while longer now.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 31

3 Canadiens Players Closing In on Career Milestones

The Montreal Canadiens have plenty to be excited about this season, especially with their strong start to the 2026-27 campaign. While the team’s success remains the priority, several players are also approaching significant individual milestones that deserve recognition.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 30

Lightning star Nikita Kucherov reportedly requests trade, won't re-sign

Another NHL star is looking for a trade and a fresh start. Nikita Kucherov, the league's reigning MVP and still one of its best players, has reportedly told the Tampa Bay Lightning organization and his teammates that he does not intend to re-sign with the team and has requested a trade.

Lightning GM responds to Kucherov trade request, draws hard line

6 landing spots for Kucherov after Lightning star requested trade

Wild reportedly offering big return for Dylan Larkin; why Red Wings declined

Anton Lundell records first hat trick as Panthers rout Jets again

Arseny Gritsyuk, Jack Hughes score twice as Devils beat Knights