Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / December 25

Lane Hutson went skating outside with fans on his way back from Boston

Since the Bruins-the Canadiens game ended the day before yesterday, the guys are free for a few days. So they can celebrate Christmas as they please. But of course, we all agree that some players don’t have time to go home for the holidays.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 25

Five habs prospects to watch in 2026

Since the Habs began rebuilding a few years ago, there’s been a lot of talk about the club’s various prospects. Whether it’s Juraj Slafkovský, Lane Hutson or Ivan Demidov (among others), these guys have been the talk of the town.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 24

The Canadiens’ 2025 season in 12 highlights

With only a few days to go until the end of 2025, it’s worth taking the time to reflect on what’s happened over the past 12 months. For the Canadiens, 2025 has been an eventful year.

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Jacob Fowler News / The Sick Podcast / December 24

Fowler Brings A General Confidence Throughout The Habs

Montreal Canadiens’ top goaltender prospect Jacob Fowler may have only played 5 NHL games so far, but he’s already showing that he has what it takes to be a great starting goaltender in the NHL for years to come.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 24

There’s a lot to say about Danault, Kapanen, Hage, and a certain Cole Hutson

Once again this year, I’ve come up with some great holiday treats for you to enjoy while digesting the proverbial turkey. So get your Tia Maria and your Baileys ready, go!

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / December 24

Lane Hutson leads defensemen in assists in 2025

Lane Hutson is in only his second season in the National Hockey League. Who cares? I say that because the Canadiens’ Lane Hutson leads the NHL in assists among defensemen in 2025.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 25

NHL Rumors: Danault Talks, War Over O’Reilly, & a Bruins Target

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Phillip Danault spoke with the media about his trade to the Montreal Canadiens. He had some interesting remarks about his final days in Los Angeles.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / December 24

Ivan Demidov has taken his game to the next level since he started shooting

Ivan Demidov is a good hockey player. We knew that. But over the past few games, the youngster seems to have moved on to the next level. And there’s a specific reason for that too.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 24

Jacob Fowler has had exactly the same start to his career as Carey Price

Then… how do you like Jacob Fowler? So far, it’s hard to blame him for much. The goaltender was brilliant in net again last night against the Bruins(especially in the first period), and he helped the Canadiens come out of it with the W.

Bryce Pickford News / Daily Faceoff / December 24

Canadiens sign prospect Bryce Pickford to entry-level contract

The Montreal Canadiens have signed defense prospect Bryce Pickford to a three-year, entry-level contract that will kick in for the 2026-27 season. Montreal selected Pickford in the third round (81st overall) of the the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 24

Nick Suzuki brought Phillip Danault out for a bite to eat on Monday night

Phillip Danault has gone from an old club that didn’t score and didn’t want him anymore to a young, dynamic team that often finds the back of the net. He’s gone from a defensive system to one that could one day help him score his very first goal of the season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 24

The Canadiens will celebrate Christmas in a very advantageous position in the standings

For the first time since 2016, the Canadiens have 20 wins before Christmas. Crazy, huh? Of course, there was the pandemic and a rebuild to contend with.

NHL News / Dose.ca / December 24

Lane Hutson dominant in convincing win over Bruins

On Tuesday evening, the Montreal Canadiens visited the Bruins in Boston. Jacob Fowler was tasked with slowing down the Bruins, while there were also two skater substitutions.