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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / October 15

Michael Hage will participate in the upcoming Spengler Cup (but not with Canada)

Great news for Michael Hage. The Montreal Canadiens prospect has been selected to participate in the 2026 Spengler Cup, which will take place December 26–31 in Davos, Switzerland.

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.

Josh Anderson News / A Winning Habit / October 15

Montreal Canadiens must prepare for eventual cool down from Josh Anderson

Wednesday night saw the Montreal Canadiens get another strong night from veteran forward Josh Anderson. He tallied two goals in a 5-4 loss to the Washington Capitals. It also marked his second straight night putting a shot in the back of the net. The 32-year-old winger has been a significant piece of the offense early in the season.

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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.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / October 15

Bonus: Kent Hughes’ Interview and the Difference Between the Two Languages

Yesterday’s game on Prime continues to be the talk of the town. That's only natural, after all. Why? Because it was the first game in Canadiens history to be available exclusively in French outside of traditional TV.

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Dylan Larkin 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.

Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / October 15

Oliver Kapanen has a good chance of playing on Saturday

Oliver Kapanen’s situation is a mystery. The player, who has been on a day-to-day basis for the past few weeks, hasn't played yet this season. Sometimes he skates, but other times he can't get on the ice.

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 15

Montreal Canadiens Sick Postgame: Habs Late Comeback Falls Short

The Montreal Canadiens lost 5-4 to the Washington Capitals after their late comeback push fell short. Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki would score a late power play goal off a pass from Lane Hutson with 1:39 left in regulation to cut the lead to 5-4, but it was too little too late as they weren’t able to complete the comeback.

NHL News / A Winning Habit / October 14

3 takeaways from the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 loss to the Washington Capitals

The Montreal Canadiens were looking for their third straight win on Wednesday night but were going to have to go on the road against the Washington Capitals.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / October 15

Another poor performance by Jakub Dobes sinks the CH

After a second consecutive shootout victory, Martin St-Louis’s team was back in action, this time in Washington. Here are the lineups for this second game in two nights for both teams: It was a chance to see the first-ever Hutson Bowl.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 14

Don’t think this threesome will end easily

Even in 2026, the Canadiens' three-way goaltending rotation remains a recurring topic. We thought we were done with it at the start of the season, but think again: Samuel Montembeault's injury has changed everything.

Noah Dobson News / The Sick Podcast / October 14

Lariviere: Noah Dobson’s Physical Play Helping The Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson has begun to show a lot more physicality in his game and that’s making him an even better defenseman. During the Montreal Canadiens’ 4-3 shootout victory against the Buffalo Sabres, Noah Dobson tied his career-high of hits in a game with five (originally set on April 7th, 2026 vs.

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.

Jacob Fowler News / The Hockey Writers / October 14

Jacob Fowler Is Making the Canadiens’ Goaltending Decisions More Complicated

The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2026-27 season with some interesting questions surrounding their goaltending situation. With Jakub Dobes expected to carry a significant portion of the workload and Samuel Montembeault looking to bounce back from a difficult campaign, the organization appeared to have a relatively clear plan in place.

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.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 14

NHL Rumors: Josh Anderson wants to stay with the Canadiens

Marco D’Amico: Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson on the idea of signing a contract extension with the Canadiens and finishing his career in Montreal.

Mike Matheson News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Canadiens’ Mike Matheson out against Sabres with lower-body injury

The Montreal Canadiens are going to be missing a key piece on their blue line on Tuesday night. The team announced that defenseman Mike Matheson will not be in the lineup against the Buffalo Sabres and is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury.