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Samuel Montembeault shines in victory over Golden Knights

Samuel Montembeault shines in victory over Golden Knights

The Canadiens were back in action this afternoon. After a fine victory in Utah on Wednesday night, the Habs were in Vegas to take on the Golden Knights this afternoon.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 28

The habs goalies couldn’t have picked a better time to get back in shape

This afternoon, the Canadiens defeated the Golden Knights in Vegas. In the process, the club picked up its second consecutive win… and in both cases, beat a big Western team on the road.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / November 28
Mike Matheson’s agent admits: the number of years was more important than the money

Mike Matheson’s agent admits: the number of years was more important than the money

This morning, the Canadiens settled a major issue: Mike Matheson’s contractual situation. The defenseman, who was a few months away from complete autonomy, signed a five-year contract extension to stay in town.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 28
Canadiens Shouldn’t Pursue Ryan O’Reilly in a Trade

Canadiens Shouldn’t Pursue Ryan O’Reilly in a Trade

The Montreal Canadiens have been hit hard by injuries, and whenever a team starts looking thin down the middle, trade rumours naturally begin to swirl.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

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.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / November 28
Advanced stats: The 1st line was (much) more effective with Juraj Slafkovsky

Advanced stats: The 1st line was (much) more effective with Juraj Slafkovsky

Over the past few games, we’ve seen Juraj Slafkovsky play on the Canadiens’ second line with Oliver Kapanen and Ivan Demidov. And frankly, I don’t dislike Slaf’s performance.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 28
Mike Matheson signing: Kent Hughes has more flexibility to make a big trade

Mike Matheson signing: Kent Hughes has more flexibility to make a big trade

Lane Hutson, Kaiden Guhle, Noah Dobson and Mike Matheson. These four defensemen have something in common. Yes, they all play for the Canadiens… but there’s more to it than that too.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 28

Canadiens – Nordiques in the middle of the afternoon: the NHL screws up (again)

We’re just a few hours away from the game between the Habs and the Golden Knights in Vegas. Why a game on a Friday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. Quebec time ?

Samuel Blais News / Dose.ca / November 28
Samuel Blais to be recalled on return from Western trip

Samuel Blais to be recalled on return from Western trip

The Canadiens claimed Samuel Blais in the waivers on Thursday, before sending him to the Laval Rocket a few moments later. However, Blais’ stay in Laval may be shorter than expected.

Mike Matheson News / Daily Faceoff / November 28
The Canadiens have their blueline locked up after Matheson extension

The Canadiens have their blueline locked up after Matheson extension

With a notable player being locked down for an extended period of time, the Montreal Canadiens have their D-Corps set for the future. On Friday, the Canadiens signed defenseman Mike Matheson to a five-year contract extension.

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NHL News / Dose.ca / November 28
Message to Sidney Crosby: Mike Matheson isn’t going anywhere

Message to Sidney Crosby: Mike Matheson isn’t going anywhere

And then? Are you happy with today’s news? Mike Matheson is the latest example of a guy who clearly liked the Canadiens’ corporate culture. His five-year contract ($6 million a year) proves it.

Mike Matheson News / The Hockey Writers / November 28
Canadiens Sign Matheson to Five-Year Contract Extension

Canadiens Sign Matheson to Five-Year Contract Extension

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that they have signed defensemen Mike Matheson to a five-year, $30 million contract extension. The deal carries an average annual value of $6 million.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28
Canadiens handle business with Mike Matheson extension

Canadiens handle important piece of business with Mike Matheson's long-term extension

Another day, another high-value pending unrestricted free agent is taken off the board.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 28
Canadiens Should Keep Bolduc on the First Line Long Term

Canadiens Should Keep Bolduc on the First Line Long Term

The Montreal Canadiens’ roster has been ravaged by injuries this season, forcing Martin St. Louis to get creative with his lines. One of the most surprising results of this shuffle has been Zachary Bolduc’s promotion to the top line with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield.

Florian Xhekaj News / The Sick Podcast / November 27
Florian Xhekaj Bringing Much Needed Energy To Habs

Florian Xhekaj Bringing Much Needed Energy To Habs

It may only be 2 games into his NHL career, but Florian Xhekaj is proving to be exactly what the Montreal Canadiens need as a gritty energy guy. The younger Xhekaj seems to give everyone a jolt of energy on his line when he’s out there.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 27
Canadiens claim Sammy Blais

Canadiens claim Sammy Blais

Sammy Blais is headed back to Montreal, as insider Elliotte Friedman has shared that the Canadiens claimed the forward this afternoon.  The 29-year-old forward, signed to a one-year deal with the Habs last July, was lost on waivers to Toronto in October, before finding himself back on the wire yesterday.

Adam Engstrom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 27
Adam Engstrom generating trade interest

Adam Engstrom generating trade interest

In an episode of The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro from earlier this week, insider Pierre Lebrun of TSN shared that several teams have looked into Adam

Alexandre Texier News / Last Word On Sports / November 26
Alexandre Texier’s Potential Impact with the Montreal Canadiens

Alexandre Texier’s Potential Impact with the Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens acquired yet another Francophone on Sunday. However, this player hails from France, not Quebec. Montreal signed forward Alexandre Texier to a one-year deal after St.

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