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Mike Matheson: Expect a short absence

Yesterday, playing without Mike Matheson wasn’t ideal for the Canadiens. It really wasn’t. Yes, the other defensemen did well under the circumstances. Yes, Lane Hutson is capable of staying on the ice for a long time, having played 27 minutes yesterday.

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Samuel Montembeault: when people in Toronto wonder if he could be an option

Samuel Montembeault is currently with the Laval Rocket. As you probably know, he was traded to the Rocket for conditioning purposes. He will play in Cleveland on Thursday and/or Saturday before joining the Canadiens in Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / December 17

Jacob Fowler’s stats haven’t been good in the last two games

Last night, the Canadiens missed out. Martin St-Louis’ men were unable to beat the Flyers at home. In the 4-1 defeat, we’ll all agree that it was mainly the youngsters who sank the club at times via mistakes… er… that were avoidable.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / December 17

Samuel Montembeault: Martin St-Louis confirms that we should see him again in Pittsburgh

Earlier today, Samuel Montembeault was traded to the Laval Rocket. The Québécois will spend a conditioning stint in the AHL, playing two games in Cleveland.

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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NHL News / Dose.ca / December 16

Defensive blunders sink the Canadiens against the Flyers

Tonight, the Canadiens welcomed the Flyers to the Bell Centre. The club was looking to continue its fine run of recent games. However, it was without Mike Matheson(injured) or Samuel Montembeault(transferred to Laval for conditioning purposes) that the Habs played tonight’s game.

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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 / Dose.ca / December 16

Michael Hage opens the door to playing in the NHL as early as this season

Michael Hage is one of the Habs’ brightest prospects. The forward, who has the potential to play center in the NHL (and solve the second-center problem), will eventually join the Habs at the end of his NCAA stint.

Samuel Montembeault News / The Hockey Writers / December 16

Canadiens Are Sending Montembeault a Clear Message With Lack of Starts

The Montreal Canadiens’ goaltending situation has quietly become one of the most intriguing storylines of their season. Not because of a blockbuster move or a dramatic collapse, but because of what hasn’t happened.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 16

Mike Matheson out: Noah Dobson will have to step up

Mike Matheson is injured. He won’t be able to play in tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers, and his absence is going to hurt. We know how important #8 is to the Canadiens, after all.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / December 16

Canadiens assign Samuel Montembeault to AHL on conditioning stint

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Tuesday that they have assigned goalie Samuel Montembeault to their AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket, for a conditioning stint.

Mike Matheson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 16

Montreal Canadiens' Mike Matheson out day-to-day

Matheson currently leads the Canadiens in average ice time per game.

Canadiens assign Samuel Montembeault to AHL on conditioning stint

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Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / December 16

'Leave the media alone!': Martin McGuire criticizes Jakub Dobes for his comments on Sunday

After his victory over the Oilers on Sunday night, Jakub Dobes spoke to the media. You could tell from his comments that he was really happy with his performance.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / December 16

Stuart Skinner Pitched as Potential Fix for Canadiens’ Goalie Issues

There’s no sugarcoating it: the Montreal Canadiens have had major problems in net so far this season. Sam Montembeault’s struggles forced Jakub Dobes to be overworked, eventually leading to a desperation call-up of highly touted goaltending prospect Jacob Fowler.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 16

Here’s what it would take to send Samuel Montembeault to Laval

The Canadiens are currently operating with three goalkeepers. This creates a strange situation in Montreal. The example that speaks to me the most on this subject is Martin St-Louis’ press briefing this morning.

Mike Matheson News / Daily Faceoff / December 16

Canadiens’ Mike Matheson out day-to-day, won’t play Tuesday vs. Flyers

The Montreal Canadiens have listed defenseman Mike Matheson as day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, the club announced Tuesday morning. Matheson, 31, has four goals and 16 points while averaging 24:54 of ice time in 32 games with the Canadiens this season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 16

Flowers for Michael Hage, pot for Caleb Desnoyers

It’s December 16th. In exactly 10 days’ time, Canada will be playing its first World Junior Championship match (against the Czechs). The Canadiens are slowly but surely beginning to prepare in earnest for this first game, which will be played in Minnesota.

Adam Engstrom News / The Sick Podcast / December 16