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NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Looking to Acquire Veteran Centre
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We’re inching closer to the Christmas Break, and the standings, particularly in the Eastern Conference, couldn’t be any closer.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
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?
Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / December 17
Mike Matheson was not at the Canadiens’ morning practice
This morning, the Canadiens had a practice session in Brossard. Before the other guys hit the ice, Kaiden Guhle made his presence felt. Seeing him in a tracksuit is a good thing, because it means he’s making progress.
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 17
the Canadiens rights: BPM Sports plans to negotiate to obtain them
BPM Sports had been for sale since last spring. The station had been losing money since it opened, and needed a new owner with a strong backbone and a keen interest in sports.
Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / December 17
Mike Matheson: Expect a short absence
Yesterday, playing without Mike Matheson wasn’t ideal for the Canadiens. It really wasn’t. Yes, the other defensemen did well under the circumstances. Yes, Lane Hutson is capable of staying on the ice for a long time, having played 27 minutes yesterday.
Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / December 17
Jacob Fowler’s stats haven’t been good in the last two games
Last night, the Canadiens missed out. Martin St-Louis’ men were unable to beat the Flyers at home. In the 4-1 defeat, we’ll all agree that it was mainly the youngsters who sank the club at times via mistakes… er… that were avoidable.
Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / December 17
Samuel Montembeault: Martin St-Louis confirms that we should see him again in Pittsburgh
Earlier today, Samuel Montembeault was traded to the Laval Rocket. The Québécois will spend a conditioning stint in the AHL, playing two games in Cleveland.
Defensive blunders sink the Canadiens against the Flyers
Tonight, the Canadiens welcomed the Flyers to the Bell Centre. The club was looking to continue its fine run of recent games. However, it was without Mike Matheson(injured) or Samuel Montembeault(transferred to Laval for conditioning purposes) that the Habs played tonight’s game.
Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / December 16
Michael Hage opens the door to playing in the NHL as early as this season
Michael Hage is one of the Habs’ brightest prospects. The forward, who has the potential to play center in the NHL (and solve the second-center problem), will eventually join the Habs at the end of his NCAA stint.
Samuel Montembeault News / The Hockey Writers / December 16
Canadiens Are Sending Montembeault a Clear Message With Lack of Starts
The Montreal Canadiens’ goaltending situation has quietly become one of the most intriguing storylines of their season. Not because of a blockbuster move or a dramatic collapse, but because of what hasn’t happened.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 16
Mike Matheson out: Noah Dobson will have to step up
Mike Matheson is injured. He won’t be able to play in tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers, and his absence is going to hurt. We know how important #8 is to the Canadiens, after all.
Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / December 16
Canadiens assign Samuel Montembeault to AHL on conditioning stint
The Montreal Canadiens announced on Tuesday that they have assigned goalie Samuel Montembeault to their AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket, for a conditioning stint.
Mike Matheson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 16
Montreal Canadiens' Mike Matheson out day-to-day
Matheson currently leads the Canadiens in average ice time per game.
Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / December 16
'Leave the media alone!': Martin McGuire criticizes Jakub Dobes for his comments on Sunday
After his victory over the Oilers on Sunday night, Jakub Dobes spoke to the media. You could tell from his comments that he was really happy with his performance.
Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / December 16
Stuart Skinner Pitched as Potential Fix for Canadiens’ Goalie Issues
There’s no sugarcoating it: the Montreal Canadiens have had major problems in net so far this season. Sam Montembeault’s struggles forced Jakub Dobes to be overworked, eventually leading to a desperation call-up of highly touted goaltending prospect Jacob Fowler.
Adam Engstrom News / The Sick Podcast / December 16
Is Adam Engstrom Completely NHL Ready?
It’s been 3 games since Adam Engstrom returned to the NHL for his 2nd stint with the Montreal Canadiens. However, he is looking better than he did during his first two games a couple of weeks back.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 16
Revisiting the Canadiens’ 2025 Offseason Departures
The Montreal Canadiens’ offseason was defined by transition. With a clear focus on youth, flexibility, and long-term upside, Montreal moved on from several familiar faces.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 16
Canadiens Find Room for Both Dobson and Hutson on Blue Line
After he scored two assists against the Edmonton Oilers Sunday, what else is there to say other than: “That’s just Lane Hutson being Lane Hutson?” Nothing
Juraj Slafkovsky News / The Sick Podcast / December 15
How A Line Switch Unlocked A New Part of Slafkovsky’s Game
Earlier this season, Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky was struggling to put up points even though he was playing the way he should, by being the guy who made room on the ice for his then-linemates, Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki.
Phillip Danault News / NHL Trade Talk / December 15
Insider Connects Canadiens to a Phillip Danault Reunion
The Montreal Canadiens have long been searching for an upgrade down the middle behind Nick Suzuki, and it appears they may have interest in a reunion with a former one of their own.
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