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Oliver Kapanen: between $5 million and $7 million per year on his next contract, according to Pierre McGuire

Oliver Kapanen is really enjoying his rookie season with the Habs. The Finn, who found himself at the center of the second line somewhat by default, leads all NHL rookies with his 16 goals this season.

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Kaiden Guhle will not play tonight

Bad news for the Canadiens. Kaiden Guhle, who has played two games since his return to action, won’t be in the lineup tonight in Washington. The defenseman was not on the ice for the warm-up period.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / January 14

Demidov’s new contract: 'I think he’ll take less to stay in Montreal for a long time.'

As of July 1, Ivan Demidov will be eligible to sign a contract extension with the Canadiens. Will it happen on July 1… or will the Habs prefer to wait a while, as they did with Lane Hutson a few months ago?

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 13

Jacob Fowler and Jakub Dobes in Laval for the Olympic break: Stéphane Leroux’s (logical) idea

The idea of Jakub Dobes being traded to the AHL is starting to gain ground. He wasn’t amazing in net last night against the Vancouver Canucks, and without saying that he had a bad night on the job, it’s fair to say that his performance wasn’t very encouraging.

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Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / January 13

Lane Hutson ranked 14th among the best U23 players: Corey Pronman is at it again

Lane Hutson is one of the best offensive defensemen in the National League. No doubt about it. In fact, there’s… No doubt here unless your name is Corey Pronman.

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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.

Michael Hage News / Daily Faceoff / January 13

What top Canadiens prospect Michael Hage needs to improve to get to the NHL

For as good as Michael Hage has been this season, there might be some things he needs to work on in order to reach the next level. The Montreal Canadiens prospect has had a fruitful start to the 2025-26 season.

Josh Anderson News / Dose.ca / January 13

Josh Anderson: 'strong chances' of seeing him play tonight

When the Canadiens headed for Washington without recalling a forward, we suspected that this meant that Josh Anderson was indeed on the mend. After all, apart from him, the Canadiens only have 12 healthy forwards.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / January 13

Juraj Slafkovsky Is Proving Why He Was Taken First Overall

It was quite the surprise back in July 2022 when the Montreal Canadiens stepped onto the stage at the Bell Centre and announced they were selecting Juraj Slafkovsky with the first overall pick in the draft.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 13

Dach and Laine must not leave the Montreal Canadiens, which are Québécois

The Canadiens got back to winning ways yesterday at the Bell Centre. Despite trailing 1-0, then 2-1, the Habs were never really troubled by the poor Canucks.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / January 13

Jakub Dobes is clear: he wouldn’t understand if he were traded to the Rocket

What did you think of Jakub Dobes’ performance yesterday? Once again, I found that the Canadiens’ goalkeeper wasn’t always well positioned in front of his net.

Alexandre Carrier News / Dose.ca / January 13

I want what Alexandre Carrier put in his cereal yesterday morning

Last night, the Canadiens won 6-3 against the Vancouver Canucks. Was it a perfect game? No. But at the right moments, Martin St-Louis’s men rose to the occasion and came away with the win.

Blake Coleman News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

Canadiens Should Pursue Blake Coleman in a Trade

As the Montreal Canadiens continue to hover around the playoff picture, it’s no surprise to see general manager Kent Hughes linked to experienced, battle-tested forwards.

Alexandre Carrier News / The Hockey Writers / January 12

Canadiens’ Carrier Scores 100th Point in Multi-Goal Win over Canucks

Other Montreal Canadiens technically had a larger impact on the scoresheet against the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night at the Bell Centre. However, defenseman Alexandre Carrier arguably had the biggest impact on the outcome of the game, in scoring two critical goals, including his 100th career point, as the Habs came away with a 6-3 win.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / January 12

Quick third-period flurry sends Canadiens past Canucks

Mike Matheson and Juraj Slafkovsky scored goals 38 seconds apart to break a third-period tie and send the host Montreal Canadiens to a 6-3 victory over the slumping Vancouver Canucks on Monday.

Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / January 12

Oliver Kapanen among the NHL’s best rookies at the face-off circle

Oliver Kapanen has been the talk of the town in recent weeks. Like it or not, he’s solidified his place in the team’s second line. He plays excellent hockey with Juraj Slafkovsky and Ivan Demidov on his wings.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / January 12

Samuel Montembeault is already in Washington

The Canadiens take on the Vancouver Canucks tonight at the Bell Centre. Jakub Dobes will be in net for the Habs, while Jacob Fowler will be his assistant.

Brendan Gallagher News / The Sick Podcast / January 11

Should The Habs Consider Scratching Brendan Gallagher?

During Saturday night’s special edition of the Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro, the topic of Brendan Gallagher’s abilities at this stage of his career came up.

Bryce Pickford News / The Sick Podcast / January 11

Another Incredible Weekend For Habs Prospect Bryce Pickford

When you would eventually think that Montreal Canadiens defensive prospect Bryce Pickford’s production may start to slow down in the WHL, on Friday night he scored his 2nd hat trick of the season.

Oliver Kapanen News / NHL Trade Talk / January 11

Why Isn’t Oliver Kapanen Getting More Love in the Calder Trophy Race?

There’s something about rookies in Montreal. If they arrive with fireworks, billboards, and a pre-written legend, we notice. If they arrive quietly, do the work, and stack results without much noise, we tend to look past them.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 11

Canadiens May Need to Trade a Forward When Everyone Is Healthy

For most of the season, the Montreal Canadiens’ biggest storyline has been injuries. Injuries piled up, call-ups were rushed into meaningful roles, and the lineup rarely looked the same from one week to the next.

Kaiden Guhle News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 10

Canadiens To Activate Kaiden Guhle Off LTIR

The Canadiens will welcome back a key part of their back end tonight against Detroit. The team announced that defenseman Kaiden Guhle will return to the lineup, meaning he will be activated off long-term injured reserve.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / January 10

Canadiens Projected to Trade Veteran Goalie

The Montreal Canadiens' three-goalie situation cannot last forever. Eventually, the organization will need to make a decision about which netminder to move, and all signs point to Samuel Montembeault being the most likely candidate for a trade.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / January 9

How Important Are the Canadiens Goalies in the Playoffs?

If the Montreal Canadiens make the postseason, one key to their success will be their goaltending. In fact, the question of their success might lie entirely in the crease.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 8

Montreal Canadiens reassign Adam Engstrom as Kaiden Guhle nears return

The Montreal Canadiens announced that defenseman Adam Engström has been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket.

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Michael Hage News / Yardbarker / January 4

Canadiens draft pick Michael Hage faces tempered expectations

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