Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The Canadiens’ center line is terrible

We already knew the Canadiens lacked depth at center. But with Nick Suzuki now sidelined, the problem takes on a whole new dimension. Let's just say it's not exactly a dream scenario.

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Canadiens begin road trip without Nick Suzuki against Blackhawks

Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki is expected to miss the first game of his NHL career Friday as the club visits the Chicago Blackhawks to kick off a four-game road trip.

Craig Button News / Dose.ca / October 22

Craig Button harshly criticizes the Canadiens’ defense

The CH has a talented offense, but with Ivan Demidov, who's been out for a while, and now Nick Suzuki going down, it will be interesting to see if they can keep up the pace.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

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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.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / October 22

Michael Hage is untouchable with the Canadiens

Michael Hage is one of the National Hockey League’s top prospects. We see him becoming a key player for the Canadiens in the near future because he has a lot—and I mean a lot—of talent.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / October 22

VIDEO: Arber Xhekaj was hit… by a man on an electric scooter

The Canadiens players and car accidents—they go hand in hand. Emil Heineman getting hit by a car in Salt Lake City, Jacob Fowler getting hit by a car in Belleville… We can add Arber Xhekaj's name to the list, too!

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / October 22

Kirby Dach will get a shot at center on the first line (according to David Ettedgui)

The Canadiens, who haven’t had a great start to the season, are in trouble. That's the big news in Montreal today: Nick Suzuki will be out for two to four weeks… and we all know just how thin the Canadiens' depth is at center. Oliver Kapanen will get his chance on the team's first line, but if that doesn't work out… what then?

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / October 22

Jakub Dobes’s blunder in overtime: The goalie doesn’t see it as a mistake

Jakub Dobes isn’t the only one to blame for Tuesday night’s loss at the Bell Centre against the Sharks. There were other mistakes that hurt the team during the game, after all.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 22

That’s why we had to get moving sooner

Without Nick Suzuki for the next few weeks, the Canadiens won't have it easy. The only one who might have it a little easier is Jakub Dobes, who's just stepped out of the spotlight for a little while.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / October 22

Ivan Demidov could join the CH on the road next week

Ivan Demidov hasn’t played since October 3 due to an injury. When will he return? We got a few more clues on that front after today's practice. Eric Engels posted an update about the Russian player on his X account.

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 22

Noah Dobson and Oliver Kapanen on the first power play during practice

Without Nick Suzuki, it's clear there's a hole in the lineup. For now, Oliver Kapanen is filling in for him on the first line. He's gone from the bench during the playoffs to the first line in just a few months.