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Nick Suzuki is practicing at the center this morning.

Nick Suzuki’s situation has been the subject of much discussion lately. We know that due to his mediocre performance, there is a chance he will be benched tomorrow for Canada’s quarterfinal game.

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What If 'Tony O' Continued His Career as a Montreal Canadien?

Here’s something that still surprises people: before Tony Esposito became a Chicago Blackhawk legend, he got his NHL start with the Montreal Canadiens.

Alexandre Texier News / Dose.ca / February 17

Alexandre Texier finished the Olympic tournament without scoring any points.

This morning, there were two men’s hockey games at the Olympics. First, Switzerland beat Italy. Switzerland and Oliver Kapanen’s Finland will therefore face off tomorrow at noon in a quarterfinal game.

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The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Professor Press Box / February 16

Canadiens Juraj Slafkovsky Is Growing Right in Front of Our Eyes

Juraj Slafkovsky is only 21, but he’s already turning into the face of both the Montreal Canadiens and Team Slovakia. And the wild part is how comfortable he looks doing it.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Nick Suzuki News / The Sick Podcast / February 16

Why Nick Suzuki Has Been Underrated For Canada at the Olympics

Since the end of Canada’s massive 10-2 victory on Sunday against France, there has been talk online about how Canada should scratch Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki in favour of Brad Marchand for their quarterfinal matchup on Wednesday; the underlying numbers show that Suzuki’s play on Team Canada has been rather underrated by many.

Michael Hage News / The Sick Podcast / February 16

Olympic Break Top 10 Habs Prospects: #1 Michael Hage

After 10 days of counting down the top prospects in the Montreal Canadiens organization, we are finally at the #1 prospect, forward Michael Hage. The centre has been tearing up the NCAA for the 2nd year in a row as one of the college’s best playmakers during his sophomore season at the University of Michigan.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 16

Analyst Likes the Canadiens For Rangers’ $40M Center

According to James Mirtle of The Athletic, watch out for the Montreal Canadiens when it comes to Vincent Trocheck and the trade deadline. He writes: “The Canadiens’ biggest hole all season has been down the middle, and it’s going to be a battle at the deadline for the limited options who can fill the 2C role on a contender.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 16

Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov are roommates on the road (and they only talk about hockey).

Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov have built a great relationship. The two guys often carpool to practice and they also ride together to games. Oh, and they love spending time on the ice after Canadiens practices.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / February 16

Suzuki possibly left out on Wednesday: Regardless, he is the #1 center in the NHL.

Ah, social media… In 2026, we live in a society where everyone is entitled to their opinion. And you know what? I completely agree with that. But since the start of the Olympic tournament, I’ve seen TONS of negative comments about Nick Suzuki, who plays on the wing.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 16

How the Canadiens Fared in the Olympic Round Robin

The Olympic group stage always reveals early narratives, contenders separating themselves, underdogs rising, and individuals either thriving or surviving in the spotlight.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 16

Canadiens: I think I know who will broadcast next year’s Saturday games

I’ve been saying this for several months now in various forums. On the radio, in podcasts, here in my articles… Those who expect TVA Sports to shut down next year because it will lose the French-language national rights to the NHL are in for a big surprise.

Alex Newhook News / Dose.ca / February 16

'Alex Newhook still seems a long way from returning to play.'

In mid-November, the Canadiens announced that Alex Newhook would be out for four months after undergoing surgery to repair a broken ankle. It has now been three months, which means that, theoretically, there is one month left before the Canadiens forward returns to action for his team.

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The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The 'Super Bowl winning coaches' quiz

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / February 16

Ivan Demidov delivered a message to encourage a candidate on The Voice.

Ivan Demidov has been everywhere since joining the Montreal Canadiens. Whether through his advertising contracts, his public appearances (he is often seen out signing autographs or skating with young people, for example), or simply because of his talent, he is the talk of the town.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 15

Trade Deadline Primer: Montreal Canadiens

With the Olympic break upon us, the trade deadline is under a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? After looking at bubble teams in recent days, we now shift the focus to teams currently in a playoff spot. Next up are the Canadiens.

Jake Debrusk News / NHL Trade Talk / February 16

Are Canadiens Ready to Make Noise at Deadline with DeBrusk?

The Montreal Canadiens are looking at having some fun this season, and the playoffs might actually have us on the edge of our seats for a change. With the trade deadline on March 6, it feels like the team’s about to turn up the drama just in time.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / February 16

Canadiens’ Slafkovský Outstanding on the Olympic Stage

The hockey world’s attention is currently fixed on the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics. It is therefore an ideal moment to highlight the outstanding contributions of Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovský.

Alexandre Carrier News / Dose.ca / February 15

Olympic break: Alex Carrier is starting to 'find it long'

For fans and players invited to represent their country at the Olympic Games, it’s an incredible event. But for others (uninvited players, among others), it’s not all positive.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 15

3 Ways Canadiens Secure Home-Ice Advantage in 2026 Playoffs

The Montreal Canadiens began their Olympic break in what would have generally been considered an outlandish position heading into 2025-26: in second place in the Atlantic Division, with home-ice advantage effectively within their grasp.

Phillip Danault News / Professor Press Box / February 14

Bringing Home Danault Has Been Huge for the Canadiens

Sometimes the best trade isn’t flashy. It isn’t the big-name scorer or the splashy deadline swing. Sometimes it’s the quiet, steady, grown-up move that settles everything down.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Yardbarker / February 14

Slovakia's surprising group win could cause chaos in men's Olympic hockey tournament

USA, Canada and Sweden entered the tournament as the top-three gold-medal favorites and the favorites to win their respective groups. Slovakia and Sweden threw a pretty big wrench into all those plans.

Finland breaks single-game Olympic men's hockey goal record in NHL participation era

One of Bill Guerin's controversial Team USA picks is already making him look smart

Kings star Kevin Fiala's status revealed after Olympic injury

Ugly Kevin Fiala injury highlights risk NHL takes at Olympics

'We don't really care': Fearless France enters Canada game seeking a miracle

The '2026 Team Canada men's hockey roster' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 14

Canadiens’ Young Talent Set to Complete Montreal’s NHL Rebuild

The Montreal Canadiens are only one to two more years away from transitioning from a rebuild to legitimate contenders. By that point, players like Nick

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Breakaway on SI / February 14

Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky Turning Olympic Opportunity Into Reality

Slovakia is upsetting the power dynamics at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. It was expected that the Slovaks, who are in a group with Finland and Sweden, would finish third in the group and probably bow out in the first round of the knockout stage.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 12

Canadiens Likely To Trade Patrik Laine After Olympics

For the past few weeks, winger Patrik Laine has been a full participant at most Montreal Canadiens practices as he works his way back from core muscle surgery.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / February 10

Canadiens' playoff destiny hinges on brutal post-Olympic schedule

The NHL's Olympic break may prove beneficial, but one could have done without it. The Montreal Canadiens are so much fun to watch that a normal continuation of play would be preferred.

Canadiens have quietly been one of the NHL's top teams

The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / February 8

Canadiens have quietly been one of the NHL's top teams

The Montreal Canadiens have been one of the NHL's top five teams for the past year, since the return from the Four Nations Face-Off break. This is not an opinion; it is a fact.

How Canucks could profit from taking on Canadiens' Patrik Laine

Golden Knights' Rasmus Andersson discusses his trade

Auston Matthews named U.S. Olympic hockey captain

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl named captain of Germany’s men’s Olympic team

Ranking the men's hockey teams at the 2026 Winter Olympics