When it comes to drafting goaltenders, the Canadiens go for quantity. In recent years, the organization has added a number of goaltenders. It’s so difficult to predict the development of masked men that it’s better to have more than one, in order to give yourself a chance of seeing several of them break through.
As of December 26, the Canadiens are still on holiday. On Sunday afternoon (December 28 at 5 p.m.), the club will face the Lightning in Florida. Tomorrow, in anticipation of that game, the Canadiens’ players should be skating, to help the turkey go by.
Take a look at Canada’s World Junior roster when you get a chance. Of the group, six players played on last year’s team. Six won gold at the U-18 World Championship back in April.
Is the Canadiens done shopping? We know that the club, which has added several pieces to its organization in recent weeks, is still looking for help. In particular, a #2 center is in the club’s sights.
The Montreal Canadiens can count themselves lucky to have Nick Suzuki in their organization. More and more, the Habs captain is proving to detractors that he deserves to be recognized as one of the NHL’s top centers.
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.
Earlier today, my colleague Charles-Alexis Brisebois reported in an article that Lane Hutson was at an outdoor rink yesterday to have some fun with fans.
Happy Holidays! The year 2025 is about to come to an end. And the Canadiens have done some great things over the past 12 months. They’ve made the playoffs, acquired Noah Dobson, Zachary Bolduc, and Phillip Danault… But not everything has been perfect.
There’s a part of the hockey business we don’t talk about nearly enough. Every time a player is traded, a family gets traded too. Schools change. Friends get left behind.
Ivan Demidov is a special talent, as you know. But without saying that Alexander Zharovsky is better than him, it’s worth pointing out that the Canadiens’ second-round pick in 2025 has better stats than Demidov at the same age.
The Canadiens got off to a strong start to the season before dropping some games in November. And when I say dropping games, I mean… eating a few volleys.
Fleury may be 39 years old and technically retired, but the idea of a comeback isn’t being dismissed inside NHL circles — especially if the situation is right.
In 2021, Marc Bergevin was replaced as head of hockey operations by Jeff Gorton. Gorton, along with Geoff Molson, went in search of a GM. In 2022, Kent Hughes left his agency to become GM of the Canadiens.
Since the Bruins-the Canadiens game ended the day before yesterday, the guys are free for a few days. So they can celebrate Christmas as they please. But of course, we all agree that some players don’t have time to go home for the holidays.
Since the Habs began rebuilding a few years ago, there’s been a lot of talk about the club’s various prospects. Whether it’s Juraj Slafkovský, Lane Hutson or Ivan Demidov (among others), these guys have been the talk of the town.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Phillip Danault spoke with the media about his trade to the Montreal Canadiens. He had some interesting remarks about his final days in Los Angeles.
Then… how do you like Jacob Fowler? So far, it’s hard to blame him for much. The goaltender was brilliant in net again last night against the Bruins(especially in the first period), and he helped the Canadiens come out of it with the W.
The Montreal Canadiens have signed defense prospect Bryce Pickford to a three-year, entry-level contract that will kick in for the 2026-27 season. Montreal selected Pickford in the third round (81st overall) of the the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.
Phillip Danault has gone from an old club that didn’t score and didn’t want him anymore to a young, dynamic team that often finds the back of the net. He’s gone from a defensive system to one that could one day help him score his very first goal of the season.
As the calendar flips toward the holidays, the Montreal Canadiens find themselves in a familiar spot. The progress is real, the young core is exciting,
At around this time last year, the Montreal Canadiens began their ascent up the standings to earn an unexpected but deserving berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Montreal Canadiens are approaching an agreement on an entry-level contract with defense prospect Bryce Pickford per Sportsnet’s Eric Engels. This news comes on the heels of a serious hot streak for Pickford.
The Montreal Canadiens’ season has been defined by progress, growth, and flashes of promise from a young core. Yet one trend continues to stand out, and not in a positive way.
When Martin St. Louis sent his captain, Nick Suzuki, over the boards to try and tie the game in a shootout against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Canadiens' fate was almost sealed.