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'The second time I saw Markov smile was when I took him to Chez Parée.'

Recently honored by the Canadiens, defenseman Andrei Markov is known for being a pretty serious guy. If you see him smiling, keep this image in mind, because it won’t happen often.

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Jacob Fowler won’t solve all of the Canadiens’ problems

When you look at the Eastern standings, one thing is clear: the Canadiens are lucky to play in a division that isn’t the strongest in the NHL. Otherwise, the club wouldn’t be in the famous mix.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 10

Problems in front of the net: Maybe it’s time to change goalie coaches

The goalkeeping situation in Montreal is difficult. Samuel Montembeault and Jakub Dobes have, more often than not, performed poorly. Short of solutions, perhaps we should start thinking about changing goalkeeping coaches.

Jake Evans News / The Sick Podcast / December 10

Jake Evans Could Be Out Long-Term

On Wednesday, the Montreal Canadiens announced that Jake Evans would not be travelling with the team to Pittsburgh for Thursday night’s game against the Penguins due to personal reasons.

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Jakub Dobes News / The Sick Podcast / December 10

Time To Chat About Jakub Dobes’ Role

The Montreal Canadiens don’t have a goaltender who can be a starter right now. As good as Jakub Dobes can be sometimes, it’s time for all of us to face it that the Czech netminder can’t be anything more than a 1B goaltender who can give a team 35-40 starts a season at the most.

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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.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / December 10

Jacob Fowler has no NHL experience (and generally, that doesn’t help a goalie)

After last night’s game against the Lightning, the Canadiens decided to recall Jacob Fowler. The news came as a surprise because, before the start of the season, we didn’t expect him to be recalled at the beginning of December.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 10

The Habs may have the worst 'bottom 6' in the NHL right now

Jake Evans won’t be playing tomorrow. The Canadiens have announced that he has left the team for personal reasons and will join the club in New York, ahead of Saturday’s game against the Rangers.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 10

Three goalie scouts at the Bell Centre yesterday: What if the Habs had a goalie on the market?

A hockey club can’t win if its goaltenders allow too many goals. There are other aspects to consider when looking at a team’s success: player performance, the team’s system of play, efficiency on special units… But in the end, the most important thing is in front of the net.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / December 10

Martin St-Louis responded (rather) curtly to a question from Arpon Basu

Last night at the Bell Centre, the Canadiens played like crap against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The result? As a result, Martin St-Louis wasn’t the happiest guy on earth at this morning’s practice.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 10

Jacob Fowler: Brendan Gallagher recalls Carey Price’s outstanding performance

At the moment, it feels like the Canadiens organization has a mandate for those who have been asked to speak publicly to the media: to take the pressure off Jacob Fowler’s shoulders.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 10

Kahkonen Would Provide the Shakup the Canadiens Need

The Montreal Canadiens are flirting with a top-three position in the Atlantic Division. This is a big jump from their position at the same time last season. Yet, they have struggled recently.

Phillip Danault News / Inside The Rink / December 10

Phillip Danault Linked to Montreal Canadiens Reunion

The Los Angeles Kings have reportedly started shopping center Phillip Danault, with the center option in the trade market kinda slim. The Kings are looking to add bottom-six scoring as they move Danault.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / December 10

The Canadiens’ goaltending issues continue to plague them

The Montreal Canadiens recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler from their AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket, less than an hour after their 6-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday night.

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Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / December 10

Juraj Slafkovsky lost his spot on the first line

At practice this morning, Martin St-Louis stirred his fruit salad among the forwards. And he led an intense practice. Juraj Slafkovsky lost his place on the first line to Zachary Bolduc.

Jake Evans News / Dose.ca / December 10

Injury: Jake Evans will see a doctor in Philadelphia, according to Luc Gélinas

At practice this morning, we were obviously keeping an eye on Jacob Fowler. The goalie is the story of the hour in Montreal on the heels of his recall.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 10

Canadiens promote Jacob Fowler, Owen Beck, Adam Engstrom

The Canadiens have recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler, center Owen Beck, and defenseman Adam Engstrom from AHL Laval, according to a team announcement late last night.

Jared Davidson News / The Hockey Writers / December 9

Jared Davidson’s Journey to the Canadiens NHL Roster

Montreal Canadiens‘ centre Jared Davidson’s early numbers don’t scream “future NHL player.” Yet, he was recently called up to the big club. The question is, can he stay in the lineup?

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / December 9

Analyzing the Montreal Canadiens Lack of Depth

The injury bug has once again struck the Montreal Canadiens this season. Currently, forwards Alex Newhook, Kirby Dach, Patrik Laine, as well as defenceman Kaiden Guhle, are out long-term with injury.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 9