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Lariviere: Florian Xhekaj Could Make Things Difficult For Canadiens

It may be early in training camp, but Montreal Canadiens forward prospect Florian Xhekaj has been one of the biggest standouts. If he continues to play this well, he might force management’s hand into giving him a spot on the opening night roster.

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Here’s why Kreider didn’t 'steal' Slaf’s spot on the first line

Chris Kreider didn’t steal Juraj Slafkovsky’s spot on the Canadiens’ top line. Because, in reality… the Habs had planned to move Slaf down to the second line.

Vinzenz Rohrer News / A Winning Habit / September 21

Canadiens prospect Vinzenz Rohrer is turning heads with hot start in Switzerland

The National League season in Switzerland has just begun, and one Montreal Canadiens prospect is off to a great start. Vinzenz Rohrer, Montreal’s 75th overall pick in 2022, has played most of his professional career in Switzerland.

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

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Samuel Blais News / Dose.ca / September 21

Samuel Blais changes his tune: He says he would have liked to stay with the Canadiens

Last week, Samuel Blais took a jab at the Canadiens. He said he didn't like being sent to Laval by the Montreal club during the season because he felt he had performed better than other players on the team.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / September 21

The Canadiens May Have Found the Trick Nobody Talks About

Something interesting is happening in Montreal, and it has less to do with any one player than with how the Canadiens are putting it all together. A recent

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / September 21

Connor Hellebuyck to Montreal? It’s Not as Crazy as It Sounds.

The Connor Hellebuyck trade saga has taken another interesting turn, and this time the Montreal Canadiens have entered the conversation. According to Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun, the idea that Hellebuyck wants to leave Canada altogether is inaccurate.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 21

Alex Newhook and David Reinbacher have a big audition tonight

Your lineups for tonight's Canadiens game are now available. Now that we know who will be playing in tonight's game against the Senators in Trois-Rivières, we also know who will be lining up with whom in front of the fans in the Mauricie region.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 21

Goalie #2: Samuel Montembeault appears to have edged out Jacob Fowler

When people ask me to make a prediction, I always ask myself: Would you bet $1,000 on that? Will the Canadiens make the playoffs in 2026? Since I'd be willing to bet $1,000 on “yes,” I'll go ahead and predict that they will.

Chris Kreider News / Dose.ca / September 21

Chris Kreider is not in Trois-Rivières

The Canadiens will play in Trois-Rivières tonight. Several regulars will have the chance to play in front of the fans in the Mauricie region, and the Canadiens have just confirmed the names of the players who made the trip.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 21

Kaiden Guhle, Alexandre Carrier, and Jake Evans are skating on their own before practice

This morning, the Canadiens players who are set to play in Trois-Rivières are already in the Mauricie region. But that doesn't mean there's nothing going on in Brossard.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / September 21

Martin St-Louis and Kent Hughes look back on Jeff Gorton’s 'meltdown'

The scene had caused a stir. In La Reconstruction, viewers saw Jeff Gorton lose his patience in the coaches' office after a Canadiens game. Let's just say the president of hockey operations wasn't exactly eager to hide his displeasure.

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The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

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Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 20

Juraj Slafkovsky and Ivan Demidov could solve a major Canadiens problem

The Montreal Canadiens are off to a winning start. It is just the preseason, so do not overreact, but there were plenty of positives to take away from both games.

Jayden Struble News / Dose.ca / September 20

Jayden Struble Could Already Be Slipping in the Habs’ pecking order

Kaiden Guhle’s injury should have made things easier for Jayden Struble heading into the start of the season. However, after his first preseason game, his spot on the roster is far from guaranteed.

Samuel Montembeault News / NHL Trade Talk / September 20

Maybe We Were Too Quick to Write Off Sam Montembeault

Remember all the chatter about Samuel Montembeault being done in Montreal? Losing the starting job, then losing the backup job too, basically getting written off as a guy the Canadiens would just try to quietly move before the season even started?

Vinzenz Rohrer News / Dose.ca / September 20

Vinzenz Rohrer is off to a strong start to the season with EV Zug

When it comes to the Montreal Canadiens' prospects, Vinzenz Rohrer rarely comes to mind. The Austrian forward has never been labeled a top-6 prospect, but he certainly has talent.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / September 20

Vincent Damphousse: 'Martin St-Louis is the best head coach in the NHL'

Martin St-Louis has faced some criticism for certain decisions since his arrival in Montreal. However, the Quebec-born head coach is a quick learner and is obviously gaining experience over the years.

Chris Kreider News / NHL Trade Talk / September 21

Chris Kreider’s confused reaction to Canadiens tradition goes viral for all the right reasons

Chris Kreider‘s move to Montreal has already produced one of the more amusing moments of training camp, as the veteran winger found himself swept up in the Canadiens’ now-famous “power of friendship” celebration — looking visibly unsure of what exactly was happening around him.

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / September 20

David Reinbacher is having a great training camp

David Reinbacher is certainly one of the most closely watched players—if not the most closely watched player—at the Montreal Canadiens' training camp. We know there's a need on the Habs' blue line, and Reinbacher would be a perfect fit, especially if he can play more physically.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 20

Canadiens: A Weak Lineup Is Expected in Trois-Rivières

The NHL has introduced a new preseason rule that's a game-changer for NHL regulars. Players who have played at least 100 career games will be limited to a maximum of two preseason games.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 20

Alexandre Carrier and Jake Evans were absent from practice today

This morning, there's an early morning practice for Group A and Group B. After two great wins in one night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, there were certainly plenty of smiles, but it's important to stay focused.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 20

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: Montreal Canadiens Surprises Thus Far

The week’s hottest Montreal Canadiens topics, served without the sugar-coating and with little concern for bruised feelings. The Montreal Canadiens training camp is well underway, and the Canadiens played their first two games last night, taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs in a split-squad doubleheader.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Three Canadiens who could be traded before opening night

The Montreal Canadiens have reached an interesting point in their rebuild. For years, the organization was focused on accumulating young talent, draft picks and opportunities for players to prove themselves.

Kaiden Guhle News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

Canadiens’ Kaiden Guhle Out Multiple Weeks Following Surgery

The Montreal Canadiens’ defensive corps has already taken a hit entering training camp. According to a team announcement, defenseman Kaiden Guhle will miss the next four to five weeks following minor adductor surgery.

Alex Newhook News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15