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'Of course we’d like him to score': Kent Hughes wants to see Phillip Danault produce

Phillip Danault has played 37 games so far this season. And he has yet to find the back of the net. He has eight assists on his record – including three since being acquired by the Habs – and he’s not the same offensive player he once was in the NHL.

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Blake Coleman: the Canadiens discuss possibility of acquiring him

The Canadiens are not done trying to improve. According to Pierre LeBrun, the Canadiens are currently discussing the possibility of picking up Blake Coleman in Calgary.

Phillip Danault News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Canadiens’ Danault Thriving in New Role During Second Habs Stint

Montreal Canadiens forward Phillip Danault clearly wanted the puck. The slapping of his stick on the ice was such a distinct noise, there was no mistaking it.

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Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / January 8

Superb 'tic-tac-toe' goal for Alexander Zharovsky

Will the Canadiens have the NHL’s Rookie of the Year for the second season in a row? Last year, Lane Hutson won the Calder Trophy (ahead of the excellent Macklin Celebrini) and this year, Ivan Demidov is racking up points like I rack up differences of opinion with my two teenagers.

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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.

Adam Engstrom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 8

Montreal Canadiens Reassign Adam Engstrom

The Montreal Canadiens announced today that defenseman Adam Engström has been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket. Engström, 22, finishes what was his first-ever NHL recall with 11 games played.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / January 8

Injuries: Kirby Dach and Jake Evans skated this morning

What do we know about Kirby Dach’s return to fitness? We know that the guy was supposed to be back around Christmas, that he hasn’t been skating much lately

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / January 8

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Want To Add But at What Cost?

Montreal Canadiens General Manager Kent Hughes met with the media on Tuesday and discussed several topics, including the possibility of making another move after signing Alexandre Texier and trading for center Phillip Danault.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 8

Arber Xhekaj manages to keep his spot with Kaiden Guhle’s return

Will Kaiden Guhle be back in the Canadiens line-up tonight? Possibly. But whether it’s tonight or not, the consensus is that his return is imminent. It’ll probably happen in the next few days – barring a catastrophe.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / January 8

Jacob Fowler sends his message: he doesn’t want to go back to Laval

Last night, the Canadiens returned to the Bell Centre following their Christmas trip. Those who watched the game saw just how out of their league the Flames were compared to the Canadiens.

Jakub Dobes News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Canadiens’ 3-Man Crease Rotation Is Hurting Dobes’ Development

The Montreal Canadiens’ decision to roll with a three-goalie rotation has sparked plenty of debate over the past few weeks. Much of the conversation has focused on Samuel Montembeault’s struggles and confidence, or on Jacob Fowler’s impressive early performances and long-term upside.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 8

Canadiens strive for continued success in clash vs. Panthers

The Montreal Canadiens will look to beat the Florida Panthers for the second time in 10 days when the teams meet in Montreal on Thursday night. The Canadiens won 3-2 in overtime on the road vs.

Alexandre Texier News / The Hockey Writers / January 7

Texier Leads Canadiens Past Flames with 3 Points Including 100th in Career

In a battle of two of last season’s Calder Memorial Trophy finalists, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson won out again. The sophomore scored what turned out to be the game-winning goal on Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf just shy of the midway point of the second period, as the Habs rolled to a 4-1 victory on Wednesday at the Bell Centre.

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Alexandre Texier News / Field Level Media / January 7

Alexandre Texier leads scoring charge as Canadiens beat Flames

Alexandre Texier scored once in his first career three-point game and Cole Caufield tallied one goal and one assist to lead the host Montreal Canadiens to a decisive 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 8

The Habs win thanks to a (rare) good second period at home

After a long road trip, the Canadiens were back at the Bell Centre tonight, taking on the Calgary Flames. For the occasion, Jacob Fowler was in net… and Phillip Danault played his first game in Montreal since the deal that brought him back to the Habs.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / January 7

Can Kirby Dach Be A Good Linemate for Suzuki and Caufield Again?

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach should be returning to the Habs lineup in the next couple of weeks. The majority of the Canadiens’ forward lines have been looking really good as of late.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / January 7

'Samuel Montembeault will be the Habs’ #1 goalie in the playoffs.'

The 2025-26 season wasn’t exactly Samuel Montembeault’s best ever. The Québécois struggled for several weeks at the start of the season, to the point where the Habs were forced to call up Jacob Fowler as backup.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / January 7

Kirby Dach is still walking around in a therapeutic boot

Now that’s worrying. Patrick Friolet mentioned on X that Kirby Dach was spotted at the Bell Centre before the game against the Flames with a therapeutic boot for his foot.

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / January 7

Five points in his last 19 games: Zachary Bolduc needs to produce more offensively

Zachary Bolduc started the season off with a bang. The Québécois scored in the first three games of the campaign (as well as adding an assist), and at the time was being talked about as a rising star in Montreal.

Lane Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 7

Is the Canadiens’ Lane Hutson the Hardest Working NHL Player?

If you thought sophomore slumps were inevitable for NHL rookies, you clearly haven’t been watching Lane Hutson. The Montreal Canadiens’ young defence phenom didn’t just survive his second year — he’s thriving, and doing it in a way that makes you stop and wonder how any player avoids the trap so many stumble into.

Kaiden Guhle News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Canadiens Need to Find the Right Fit for Kaiden Guhle

The midway point of the NHL season has come and gone, and the Montreal Canadiens are sitting at seventh overall in the standings. This has surprised some

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / January 7

Canadiens have persevered through bad goaltending to remain in playoff picture

It’s no great shock to see the Montreal Canadiens third in the Atlantic Division and tied for fourth in the Eastern Conference halfway through the season.

Ivan Demidov News / Breakaway on SI / January 7

Canadiens GM Pleased With Ivan Demidov's Early Success

Kent Hughes is extremely pleased with what he's seeing from Ivan Demidov. The Montreal Canadiens general manager spoke glowingly about the young Russian forward's performance during his first season in North America, highlighting how impressive his success has been given the circumstances.

Alexandre Texier News / Breakaway on SI / January 6