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Canadiens' Alex Newhook out 4 months after ankle surgery

Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook underwent surgery on his fractured ankle and is expected to be sidelined four months, the team announced Friday.

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Canadiens’ Alex Newhook out four months; Kaiden Guhle out 8-10 weeks

A couple of important players in la belle province will be out for a substantial amount of time. On Friday, the Montreal Canadiens announced that forward Alex Newhook underwent surgery to repair a fractured ankle and is expected to miss four months.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

Canadiens News and Notes: Newhook, Trade Rumours, and Olympics

In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the 2025-26 season progresses

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 14

Jared Davidson recalled by the Canadiens: the club preferred him to David Kampf

Last night, Alex Newhook went down fighting in the Habs’ loss to the Stars. And with Martin St-Louis confirming that the forward would miss some time, the Habs were going to need a replacement.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14

Canadiens' Alex Newhook out four months, Kaiden Guhle out 8-10 weeks

The Canadiens will be without Alex Newhook and Kaiden Guhle for a while.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 14

Martin St-Louis confirms Alex Newhook will miss time: it comes at the wrong time

Last night, the Habs lost to the Stars. But in addition to losing the game, they also lost Alex Newhook in defeat. The forward fell heavily against the boards… and when you look at the images, it’s hard not to think that this could be a very, very serious injury.

David Kampf News / NHL Trade Talk / November 14

Canadiens Eye David Kampf After Injury Creates Urgent Need at Center

The Montreal Canadiens weren’t expected to be major players in the David Kampf sweepstakes. Then Alex Newhook went down — and everything changed. The injury, which looked troubling the moment it happened, instantly created a hole down the middle of Montreal’s lineup.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 14

Optional practice: No Rocket guys on the ice

In the wake of the Canadiens’ crushing 7-0 loss to the Dallas Stars, it was to be expected that things would get a little shaky at practice this morning.

Lane Hutson News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

Canadiens’ Hutson Joins Elite Company After 100 NHL Games

Reaching 100 NHL games is an important milestone for any young player, but in Lane Hutson’s case, it feels like only the beginning of what could be a remarkable career.

Samuel Montembeault News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

Canadiens Need Sam Montembeault to Be Better

The Montreal Canadiens have one of the best starting goaltenders in the league with Jakub Dobes, and he’s only 24 years old. Every time he gets in between the pipes, it’s expected that he will not only give a phenomenal performance with acrobatic saves, but that the Habs will be coming out of the game gaining two points.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 14

7-0: the worst defeat in the club’s history at the Bell Centre

It’s been a tough week for the Canadiens, who have just thawed out twice in a row in front of their fans at the Bell Centre: 5-1 against the Kings, then 7-0 against the Stars.

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NHL News / Dose.ca / November 14

David Kampf: Elliotte Friedman’s turn to link him to the Canadiens

It’s a real shame for Alex Newhook. We don’t know how much time he’ll have to miss after yesterday’s fall… but on the face of it, it’s not a good sign.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / November 14

Nightmare Night For Habs As They Get Shutout 7-0 On Home Ice

After a tough game against the L.A. Kings on Tuesday, things only got worse for the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night against the Dallas Stars, as they lost 7-0 in a night where nothing could go right for the offence or either of the goaltenders.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / November 14

Monty, Dobes… it doesn’t matter: The goalkeepers aren’t doing the job at the moment

Losing 7-0 at home is…[insert whatever word you like]. I’d like to say it’s insulting. Humiliating. Yesterday, the Canadiens really let it slip against the Stars.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / November 14

Montreal Canadiens Will Be Without Speedy Forward

The Montreal Canadiens have indicated that they will be without their speedy forward for a while. The news was expected after seeing the collision that caused the injury.

Alex Newhook News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

Canadiens Alex Newhook leaves game against Stars with injury

A scary injury for one of the important pieces in Montreal. During a game against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night, Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook suffered an apparent lower-body injury and didn’t return to the game.

Adam Engstrom News / Dose.ca / November 13

Adam Engstrom is very comfortable playing on the right (even though he’s left-handed)

On the Mathias & Serpent podcast, Mathias Brunet and Simon Boisvert did a rather interesting exercise: predicting the Montreal line-up three years from now.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 13

Juraj Slafkovsky is much better than Tage Thompson at the same age

According to Marco d’Amico’s reports yesterday morning, the Canadiens have called the Sabres to acquire the services of Tage Thompson. Well, it’s going to be expensive, but no one would say no to acquiring the big right-hander.

Samuel Montembeault News / The Sick Podcast / November 13

It’s Time To Worry About Montembeault’s Play

On Wednesday night, TSN’s Craig Button went on the Sick Podcast to discuss the Montreal Canadiens’ recent play with Tony Marinaro. One of the main topics that was brought up was just how bad goaltender Samuel Montembeault’s struggles have been this season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

Alex Newhook’s Good Start Is Exactly What the Canadiens Needed

When the Montreal Canadiens opened the season, the focus was mainly on Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson. But quietly, Alex Newhook has delivered one of the most encouraging performances so far.

Cole Caufield News / The Sick Podcast / November 13

Caufield Not Expected To Make Team USA According To LeBrun

Earlier this week, TSN hockey analyst Pierre LeBrun reported that Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield doesn’t appear to be in the plans for Team USA at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympic Games.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / November 12

Jakub Dobeš Addresses Chatter After Emotional Postgame Moment

Montreal Canadiens rookie goaltender Jakub Dobeš showed a different kind of toughness this week when he broke down after a loss and opened himself up to criticsm for people who argue he’s too emotionally invested and he won’t be able to sustain that kind of self-pressure throughout an NHL season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / November 11

Checking in on Montreal Canadiens New Additions

The Montreal Canadiens were one of the most active teams in the 2025 NHL offseason. They made several moves, including some notable additions. A month into the season, the Habs have been one of the league’s best teams thus far, and that’s in large part due to some of their new guys.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / November 10