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The Canadiens have been without an extra player for nearly a week now

Before the trip out West, the Habs didn’t really have any extra players. All the guys who were healthy had a place in Martin St-Louis’ line-up. During the trip out West, the club had some extras.

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Bad timing: Samuel Montembeault brings out his poutine (and Mike from Rona is there too)

Samuel Montembeault and Jakub Dobes are off to opposite ends of the season. While the younger Montembault was named the NHL’s third star of the month, the Québécois hasn’t got off to the start he’d hoped for.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / November 4

Michael Hage played wing in his most recent NCAA game

When people think of Michael Hage, they mostly think of him as the future second center for the Montreal Canadiens. He’s got what it takes to fill that role: Hage has a nice offensive touch to his game, he’s got good size, he’s creative with his hands, he’s got good vision… But Hage isn’t the best in the face-off circle.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / November 4

Calder Trophy: Montreal Canadiens Rookies Making their Case

The 2025-26 Calder Trophy case began with Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov as one of the favourites. While he has been stellar to start the season, other candidates like Matthew Schaefer, Zeev Buium, and Jimmy Snuggerud have also emerged.

Martin Necas News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 80 points in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / November 4

'Ça sent la.. a new advert (in French) for Nick Suzuki

For the past few years, Nick Suzuki has been trying to learn French. We know it’s an important element in the city… and to see him trying to learn it shows that the captain wants to make an effort to integrate into the city.

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.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 3

Demidov/Struble: Nick Cousins wanted to fight on his own terms

On Saturday night at the Bell Centre, we suspected that Nick Cousins was going to have a fight on his hands. The reason was simple: the Habs were going to come after him for his dirty hit on Ivan Demidov in the pre-season.

Vinzenz Rohrer News / The Sick Podcast / November 3

Habs Prospect Scores A Beautiful Goal For 1st Of The Season

Montreal Canadiens prospect Vinzenz Rohrer had a tough start to his league over in the Swiss National League with the Zurich HC Lions. The former Habs’ 3rd Round pick in 2022 was held scoreless through his first 11 games with the Lions.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / November 3

Michael Hage played wing in his last NCAA game

Steven Stamkos News / Dose.ca / November 3

Steven Stamkos linked to the Montreal Canadiens

Although the Canadiens are off to a great start this season, securing a second center remains a priority for the organization. Could Steven Stamkos fill that role in Montreal?

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

What the Canadiens & Mammoth Are Teaching the NHL About Building the Right Way

Every fall, a few teams come out flying and make the hockey world do a double take. This season, two of them — the Montreal Canadiens and the Utah Mammoth — have everyone wondering whether the early surge is for real or just a sugar rush.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 3

Surging Canadiens put win streak on line vs. Flyers

Nick Suzuki has dented the scoresheet in each contest since being held without a point in the Montreal Canadiens' season-opening game. The Canadiens' captain will carry a career-high 11-game points streak into Tuesday's contest against the visiting Philadelphia Flyers.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 3

Martin St-Louis calls Alexandre Carrier a warrior (and rightly so)

It will soon be a year since Alexandre Carrier joined the Canadiens organization. Kent Hughes picked him up from Nashville in December 2024 (on the 18th) in a deal that sent Justin Barron to the Predators, and so far, it’s been a good move.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 3

Volokhin’s contract, a strange team spirit in Ottawa and history for Schaefer

Have you noticed how the Canadiens have quite a few goalies in the branches? Samuel Montembeault and Jakub Dobes are upstairs. Jacob Fowler and Kaapo Kahkonen are in Laval.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / November 3

Canadiens Have Obvious Choice in Goal

The Montreal Canadiens have an obvious choice to make at goaltender. The Atlantic Division-leading Habs are off and running to begin the season, jumping out to a 9-3-0 record in their first 12 games.

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The 'NFL Passing YPG leaders' quiz

The 'TDs from Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes' quiz

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 3

Brendan Gallagher and Joe Veleno change lines

At practice this morning, there wasn’t much at stake. I say that because the club has 18 healthy skaters, so we shouldn’t have expected anything extra on the ice.

Jakub Dobes News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes Stealing the Calder Trophy Spotlight

This season, the Montreal Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov was the top choice for winning the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year. So far, he has had competition from young up-and-coming stars like Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders, Emmett Finnie of the Detroit Red Wings, Jimmy Snuggerud of the St.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Canadiens Player Sends Clear Message After Senators Targeted Ivan Demidov

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jayden Struble didn’t hesitate when Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins came back through Bell Centre on Saturday night.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / November 3

The Underrated Part Of The Habs Top Line

It’s well-known that the Montreal Canadiens’ top line is one of the best lines in the entire NHL over the last few seasons. However, Juraj Slafkovsky’s role on that line often gets overlooked because his job doesn’t tend to produce nearly as many points as Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield put up.

Pavel Zacha News / Dose.ca / November 3

Pavel Zacha would accept a deal in Montreal

Is the Canadiens a perfect team? No. It’s off to a good start, but nothing’s perfect. With such a hole in the middle (with all due respect to the work of players like Oliver Kapanen and Alex Newhook, who are off to a good start), we don’t know if it can last.

Montreal Canadiens News / Stadium Rant / November 3

Montreal Canadiens Showcasing Skill In Close Games

The Montreal Canadiens are one of the most historic franchises in professional sports, but they haven’t been successful in bringing home a trophy in close to 33 years.

Montreal Canadiens News / ESPN / November 3

The NHL's best this week: Caufield, Canadiens now a must-watch

The 24-year-old is setting franchise records for the Habs. Plus, a look at key games coming up around the NHL.

Jakub Dobes News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes’ Hot Start Earns Him 3rd Star of the Month Honours

The Montreal Canadiens have found stability where few expected it this early in the season, in goal. While much of the talk entering the 2025-26 campaign revolved around the return of veterans and the offensive progression of the team’s young core, it’s a rookie goaltender who has quietly stolen the spotlight.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 1

Canadiens find winning formula again, edge Senators in OT

After Ivan Demidov tied the game late in regulation, teammate Alex Newhook scored on a breakaway 1:40 into overtime to lift the Montreal Canadiens past the visiting Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Saturday night.

William Trudeau News / Daily Faceoff / October 30

Canadiens place William Trudeau on waivers

On Thursday, the Montreal Canadiens placed defenseman William Trudeau on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams in the NHL. The Canadiens put Trudeau on the wire for the purpose of sending him down to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Laval Rocket.

David Reinbacher News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 30