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Very few teams in the NHL have perfected the rebuild as the Montreal Canadiens appear to have just done. After a surprise trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 2020–21, the Habs bottomed out one season and missed the playoffs by a sizeable margin in each of the next two.

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Corey Pronman: 'Jacob Fowler doesn’t have the tools to be a #1 goalie.'

Yesterday, the Canadiens put an end to their ménage à trois in front of the net by sending Jacob Fowler back to the AHL. The youngster, who was given just over a month’s NHL audition, will eat minutes on a regular basis in Laval.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 17

Jake Evans 'expected to play' tonight | Samuel Montembeault in net

Tonight, the Canadiens take on the Senators in Ottawa. The club will meet up with its division rival… and for the occasion, we also expected to see some reinforcements.

Bryce Pickford News / Dose.ca / January 17

Bryce Pickford: a modern-day record that gives pause for thought

We’re all aware of the extraordinary seasons enjoyed by Michael Hage and Alexander Zharovsky, the Canadiens’ two top-tier forward prospects. And on defense, we’re still pinning our hopes on David Reinbacher, and we’ve had a glimpse of Adam Engstrom’s potential.

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Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / January 17

Ice time among rookies: Ivan Demidov ranks only 29th

Ivan Demidov is a real gem of a hockey player. The Canadiens are very fortunate to have him on their team, and to see him develop little by little with each game.

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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.

Lane Hutson News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

Canadiens’ Lane Hutson Reaches 100 Career Assists

Lane Hutson continues to rewrite the record books, and on Tuesday night against the Buffalo Sabres, the Montreal Canadiens’ young defenseman reached yet another remarkable milestone.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

Canadiens Justifiably Make Fowler Odd Man Out in Net for Now

Even Carey Price got sent down, once upon a time. Remember that if anyone dares suggest the Montreal Canadiens’ decision to send Jacob Fowler to the Laval Rocket on Friday was the wrong move.

Brendan Gallagher News / Professor Press Box / January 17

Canadiens Will Need Depth to Score Against the Senators

Saturday night against the Ottawa Senators won’t be about highlight goals or star power. Brendan Gallagher said it plainly: games like this get tight, emotional, and physical—and that’s when the bottom six has to matter.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / January 17

Michael Hage scores a beautiful goal in a game against LJ Mooney

It was game night for several university hockey teams. One game pitted two habs prospects against each other, as Michael Hage and the University of Michigan visited LJ Mooney and the University of Minnesota.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / January 16

Could We See Zack Bolduc Coming Out Of The Lineup Soon?

After yet another disappointing game for Montreal Canadiens forward Zack Bolduc on Thursday night, Tony Marinaro and Pierre McGuire discussed once again on the post-game show just how much the lack of chemistry the 22-year-old has with his teammates is hurting the team.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 16

Samuel Montembeault was impressed by what he saw from Jacob Fowler

A promise made, a promise kept. Kent Hughes didn’t think the situation in front of the Habs net was ideal, and the goaltending threesome is now a thing of the past.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 16

The habs have as many wins at home as they do away: The club is maturing

Since the start of the season, the Canadiens have been finding ways to win. They’ve been consistent in their performances—at least, more so than in recent years—and it shows when you look at the club’s record.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 16

What you need to know about Jake Evans, Kirby Dach, and Patrik Laine’s returns to play

Jake Evans, Patrik Laine, and Kirby Dach are on the sidelines at the moment. All three guys practiced today with the rest of the team and were wearing regular jerseys, which is a good sign.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / January 16

Jacob Fowler and Owen Beck Sent Back to The Laval Rocket

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Friday morning that they have sent both goaltender Jacob Fowler and forward Owen Beck back to the Laval Rocket. With Fowler heading back to Laval, it officially puts an end to the 3-goalie system that the Habs have been using since the Christmas break.

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Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / January 16

Here’s the slack Kent Hughes will have this summer

On the heels of the recent signing of Alexandre Texier, Kent Hughes took another step toward building his roster for the 2026-2027 season. I know, I know: Texier was a restricted free agent.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 16

Kent Hughes had no choice: Jakub Dobes had to play more

We knew it was coming, the Canadiens had to start removing players from their roster. Several injured players are on the verge of returning to action. Jacob Fowler and Owen Beck were traded to the Rocket at 10 a.m.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16

Canadiens Reassign Owen Beck, Jacob Fowler

The Canadiens announced they’ve loaned center Owen Beck and goaltender Jacob Fowler to AHL Laval. They’re now left with two open roster spots – one of which could go to LTIR-bound Kirby Dach as he nears a return from a foot fracture, Eric Engels of Sportsnet speculates.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / January 16

Jacob Fowler didn’t help himself yesterday

Yesterday, the Canadiens hit a wall. The Sabres of 2026 are clearly nothing like the Sabres of recent years. In a 5-3 loss for Martin St-Louis’ men, it’s clear that there were elements that contributed to the setback.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 16

3 Prospects the Canadiens Should Target in the 2026 NHL Draft

The Montreal Canadiens’ rebuild has been built around patience, smart drafting, and identifying value where others might hesitate. This summer, the Habs could look to target prospects with strong upside, specific tools, and room to grow within their development system.

NHL News / Dose.ca / January 16

Tage Thompson takes care of the Habs all by himself

On this Wednesday evening, the Montreal Canadiens paid a visit to the Buffalo Sabres (although it seemsthere are more red jerseys in the stands). As we know, Jacob Fowler was in net for the Habs, while Kaiden Guhle was back in the lineup.

Lane Hutson News / Daily Faceoff / January 15

Canadiens’ Lane Hutson becomes second-fastest defenseman to record 100 assists

Montreal Canadiens’ defenseman Lane Hutson etched his name in the record books Thursday night, becoming the second-fastest defenseman in NHL history to record 100 career assists.

Alexandre Texier News / NHL Trade Talk / January 15

Intended Short-Term Texier Fix Is Now a Key Canadiens Win

What started as a short-term patch for the Montreal Canadiens has turned into one of the organization’s smartest bets of the season. When Alexandre Texier signed a one-year, $1 million deal with the Habs on Nov.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / January 15

The Canadiens’ Top Scorers This Season Might Surprise Fans

If you’ve been following the Montréal Canadiens this season, one thing is clear: this roster doesn’t lean on a single superstar to carry the load. Looking at the top 10 scorers, there are some surprises—and a few insights about how this team is trying to spread the offence across the lineup.

Alexandre Texier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 14

Canadiens Sign Alexandre Texier To Two-Year Extension

According to his agent, Dan Milstein, Alexandre Texier has signed a two-year, $5MM ($2.5MM AAV) extension with the Montreal Canadiens. Texier originally joined the Canadiens on a one-year, $1MM contract in November after his previous contract with the St.

Michael Hage News / Daily Faceoff / January 13

What top Canadiens prospect Michael Hage needs to improve to get to the NHL

For as good as Michael Hage has been this season, there might be some things he needs to work on in order to reach the next level. The Montreal Canadiens prospect has had a fruitful start to the 2025-26 season.