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Juraj Slafkovsky Misses Practice; Florian Xhekaj Update

Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky missed practice on Friday and the team also gave an update on injured forward Florian Xhekaj who has not skated since October 8.

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Patrice Bergeron is (once again) VERY full of praise for Nick Suzuki

When Patrice Bergeron talks about Nick Suzuki, he clearly doesn't have much negative to say about the Montreal Canadiens' captain. The former Boston Bruins player once again heaped praise on the Habs' No.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 16

Fowler Ahead of Price: Renaud Lavoie Makes a Bold Statement

Marc-André “Mapper” Perreault now has his own daily show—Monday through Thursday—on 99.5 FM in Montreal and BLVD 102.1 in Quebec City. He's on the air from 6:00 p.m.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Canadiens Are Failing at the Details

The Montreal Canadiens have had a curious start to the 2026-27 season. The club hasn’t performed poorly. In some respects, they’ve done quite admirably.

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Florian Xhekaj News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Canadiens’ Florian Xhekaj out two weeks with lower-body injury

Tough news for one of Montreal’s young depth pieces. On Friday, the Montreal Canadiens announced that forward Florian Xhekaj is going to be out for the next two weeks with a lower-body injury.

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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 / Dose.ca / October 16

Martin St-Louis’s Undecided Status, Jakub Dobes’s Role, and the Adam Engstrom Situation

The goalie controversy just won't go away in the news. This morning, Martin St-Louis didn't want to add fuel to the fire. When asked about his goalie for tomorrow's game, he refused to commit publicly.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 16

Practice: Here’s the lineup with David Reinbacher and Oliver Kapanen

As you may know, Juraj Slafkovsky was absent from today’s practice. Oliver Kapanen, on the other hand, was there. After a few days of skating on his own (following a stretch where we never knew if he was going to skate or not), that was a good sign.

Jakub Dobes News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Canadiens Need More From Jakub Dobes Moving Forward

The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2026-27 season with plenty of optimism surrounding their goaltending situation. After an impressive playoff run last spring, Jakub Dobes appeared ready to take another step forward and establish himself as the team’s starting goaltender.

Travis Konecny News / Dose.ca / October 16

Travis Konecny Linked To the Canadiens

The rumor going around right now is that Kent Hughes is looking into all the star players who might be available throughout the National Hockey League.

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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.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / October 16

Juraj Slafkovsky: A Hard Blow That Leaves Its Mark?

That’s an interesting question. Has Juraj Slafkovsky been the same since Max Crozier hit him hard in the playoffs, during Game 4 against the Tampa Bay Lightning last spring?

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / October 16

Driver’s License: Ivan Demidov Faces Criticism in Toronto

Ivan Demidov's driver's license continues to be the subject of widespread discussion. As you may know, the Russian player (who is currently injured) risks losing his driver's license due to speeding violations in recent months.

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Jacob Fowler News / A Winning Habit / October 16

Jacob Fowler stellar underlying stats prove he deserves Canadiens starts

On Wednesday, the Montreal Canadiens played the second leg of a back-to-back, with goaltender Jakub Dobes returning to the crease after about a week off.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 15

Ryan O’Reilly: Pierre Dorion’s Choice at Center for the Canadiens

The Canadiens need help at center if they really want to give themselves a chance to contend for the top spot in the Atlantic Division. Kent Hughes is certainly interested in players like Dylan Larkin and Mark Scheifele, but another name has been mentioned by a former NHL general manager.

Kaiden Guhle News / A Winning Habit / October 15

How Kaiden Guhle stabilized the Canadiens blue line after his injury return

The Montreal Canadiens got a major boost to their back end this past Saturday with the return of top-four defenseman Kaiden Guhle. The 24-year-old was among the team's most impactful defensemen last season, and his return has helped steady a unit that had allowed 19 goals through the first four games without him.

Jakub Dobes News / The Sick Podcast / October 15

Lariviere: Jakub Dobes Is Not Positioning Himself Well

There is no sugarcoating that goaltender Jakub Dobes has struggled mightily in his recent games, and it is costing the Montreal Canadiens points in the standings.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / October 15

It’s Time for Juraj Slafkovsky to Wake Up (2.0)

Around (almost) the same time last year, I posted an article on the website saying this: It's time for Juraj Slafkovsky to wake up. The great Slovak player, at that time, hadn't had a strong start to the season, and we needed to see more from him.

Josh Anderson News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Josh Anderson’s Future in Montreal Dependent on Big Trade

Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson is off to a nice start this season, scoring his third and fourth goals against the Washington Capitals. In the final season of his contract, talk about what the Canadiens plan to do with his extension have started to surface.

Alexandre Carrier News / Dose.ca / October 15

Alexandre Carrier: The Canadiens need to resolve his situation as soon as possible

Alexandre Carrier, who is in the final year of his contract (this is important to note in the context of this article), is quietly becoming a priority for the Montreal Canadiens.

Jakub Dobes News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Jakub Dobes off to slow start for Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens had sky-high hopes for this season after making a run to the 2026 Eastern Conference Final, and the new year has proven to be a bit of a mixed bag to this point.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Canadiens’ Surprising Line Is Outperforming Hockey’s Best

Here’s something worth a look. When we talk about Canada’s top NHL teams, we usually start with the biggest names. Connor McDavid. Leon Draisaitl. Auston Matthews.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Canadiens Have Trade Offer Ready to Get Over Larkin Finish Line

The Montreal Canadiens are ready and willing to pay a premium to pry Dylan Larkin out of Detroit. As the Red Wings work through their trade conversations with other teams about Larkin, the one team that seems eager to get something done has to wait for Larkin to put them on his preferred trade list.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

3 Canadiens Who Need to Step Up After a Slow Start

The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2026-27 season with plenty of optimism surrounding their young core. After taking significant steps forward last season, expectations are understandably higher for Martin St. Louis’ squad. However, while there have been some encouraging performances early on, not everyone has lived up to expectations.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Professor Press Box / October 14

Should Canadiens Be Worried About Slafkovsky's Slow Start?

Sometimes, a hockey player can have a pretty good night, but there's still a bigger picture to consider. Juraj Slafkovsky picked up two assists in the Montreal Canadiens' 4-3 shootout win over Buffalo on Tuesday, helping set up goals by Lane Hutson and Cole Caufield.

David Reinbacher News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14

Canadiens Recall David Reinbacher

According to a team announcement, the Montreal Canadiens have recalled defenseman David Reinbacher from the AHL’s Laval Rocket. Montreal had an open spot on the active roster, so no corresponding roster move was required.