Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Ivan Demidov Is Ahead Of Schedule In His Development

On Monday night, well-known hockey data guru Byron Bader tweeted a chart to show that Montreal Canadiens rookie Ivan Demidov is in fact 2 years ahead of schedule when it comes to developing into a similar player to Minnesota Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov.

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Jonathan Toews: JiC wonders if he’s the missing piece in Montreal

The Canadiens are enjoying a fine 2025-26 season. The club has a record of 28-15-7, which currently places it third in the Atlantic(and in a very good position to make the playoffs).

NHL News / Dose.ca / January 21

Jackson LaCombe preferred over Lane Hutson: USA Hockey defends its decision

Earlier today, we learned that Seth Jones would not be able to take part in the upcoming Olympic Games. This opened up a spot on the U.S. defensive brigade, just hours after Lane Hutson dominated as Bill Guerin visited the Bell Centre.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 21

Jake Evans: There’s some internal competition brewing (and that’s a good thing)

Martin St-Louis will soon have some decisions to make. And why? Because Patrik Laine and Alexandre Texier may soon be ready to return to action. Jake Evans and Kirby Dach have already returned to the Montreal lineup, but other tough choices will have to be made shortly.

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How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / January 21

Michael Hage is nominated for the Hobey Baker Award

Michael Hage is having quite a season in the NCAA. He scored 32 points (12 goals) in just 24 games with the University of Michigan and is one of his club’s offensive leaders.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Alexandre Carrier News / Yardbarker / January 21

Canadiens defensemen rank second in NHL points, credit HC Martin St. Louis' system

This certain freedom is the reason why the Canadiens' defensive unit ranks second in the NHL with 134 points since the start of the season.

Patience paying off as Canadiens front office sees rebuild progress

Canadiens’ Texier out day-to-day with lower-body injury, Dach returns to lineup

The 25 greatest NHL goalies who never won a Stanley Cup

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Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / January 21

Patrik Laine: 'I’m not convinced the habs are happy that he’s ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation.'

Patrik Laine is feeling better. The forward, who hasn’t played since October 16, resumed practice with his teammates in the last few days. He’s still training like an extra because he’s not 100% ready to return to the game, but he’s making progress.

Lane Hutson News / The Sick Podcast / January 21

Why Lane Hutson Is A Legitimate Norris Trophy Candidate

Montreal Canadiens second-year defenseman Lane Hutson is having himself quite the season as he now leads all defensemen with 43 assists in 50 games, which is also 6th among all skaters so far this year.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Why Canadiens Aren’t Putting Juraj Slafkovsky on the Trade Block

Montreal Canadiens fans are wondering whether Juraj Slafkovsky has arrived yet. And the short answer is complicated. Because Montreal isn’t just waiting.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / January 21

Inside the Canadiens’ Approach with Juraj Slafkovský

One of the most overused words in hockey is patience. Teams preach it. Coaches promise it. Fans are told to accept it. And yet, patience is often confused with standing still and hoping time fixes things on its own.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / January 21

Canadiens Score Late to Edge Past Wild in Dramatic Finish

The Montreal Canadiens delivered one of the most thrilling finishes of their season this week. With the game tied and time running out, the home side found a way to keep a play alive deep in the offensive zone before converting for a dramatic victory over the visiting Minnesota Wild.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / January 21

Olympic replacement: Lane Hutson ignored once again

Yesterday, the Canadiens tweeted Hockey USA (and thus Bill Guerin) to wake up. It was following a Cole Caufield goal, but on a pass from Lane Hutson, who was having a big game.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / January 21

Samuel Montembeault at the Olympics: the topic is back in the news

Yesterday, in the NHL, two players (among many others) were injured. We’re talking about Darcy Kuemper and Anthony Cirelli. Why are we talking about them in particular?

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Ivan Demidov Tracking to Be Even Better Than Kirill Kaprizov?

Even before he was drafted, Ivan Demidov drew comparisons to Kirill Kaprizov—both supremely talented Russian wingers with true superstar potential, Kaprizov obviously already having reached that level.

Lane Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Analyst Has a Simple but Genius Fix After Lane Hutson’s Phantom Penalty

Lane Hutson was on the wrong end of one of the most baffling penalty calls of the NHL season, reigniting a familiar debate about officiating. While NHL referees have one of the most difficult jobs in the league, how is it that the officiating can be so glaringly bad, and is there a way to fix it?

Alexandre Texier News / Dose.ca / January 21

Alexandre Texier is back at practice

Let’s summarize the Canadiens’ forward injury situation. The Habs currently have 13 healthy forwards (the 12 who played yesterday plus Samuel Blais) and three injured: Alex Newhook, Patrik Laine, and Alexandre Texier.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 21

4 out of 5 chances of making the playoffs, the Dobes and Reinbacher enigma

The Canadiens played a very good game last night at the Bell Centre, outshooting the mighty Wild 33-19 on shots on goal. And then, as fate would have it, Cole Caufield gave his team the win with only 15 seconds left in the third period.

Cole Caufield News / The Sick Podcast / January 21

Cole Caufield Scores A Late Goal And Leads Habs Over The Wild

The Montreal Canadiens beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Tuesday night thanks to a Cole Caufield goal with 15 seconds left in regulation to avoid overtime.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Lineup Chaos Means Laine’s Canadiens Future Up in the Air

Patrik Laine’s situation with the Montreal Canadiens is giving fans plenty to think about. When Tony Marinaro asked Eric Engels if Laine would suit up again in Montreal, Engels didn’t really have a straight answer.

Kirby Dach News / The Hockey Writers / January 21

Canadiens’ Kirby Dach Needs to Take Advantage of His Current Opportunity

The Montreal Canadiens have spent most of the season navigating through a difficult injury situation, and Kirby Dach has been right at the center of it.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / January 20

Patience paying off as Canadiens front office sees rebuild progress

The Montreal Canadiens' rebuild is ongoing, but the worst is over.

Canadiens’ Texier out day-to-day with lower-body injury, Dach returns to lineup

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Cole Caufield News / Field Level Media / January 20

Cole Caufield buries late winner as Canadiens stun Wild

Cole Caufield's go-ahead goal with 15 seconds remaining in regulation secured a dramatic 4-3 victory for the Montreal Canadiens over the visiting Minnesota Wild on Tuesday.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Canadiens’ Texier out day-to-day with lower-body injury, Dach returns to lineup

A couple of roster adjustments for the Montreal Canadiens, including the return of one of the team’s young stars. On Tuesday, the team announced that forward Alexandre Texier is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Cole Caufield News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Canadiens’ Cole Caufield Showing His Clutch Gene this Season

Saturday night against the Ottawa Senators offered yet another reminder of just how lethal Cole Caufield has become when the game is on the line. With the score deadlocked in overtime, the Montreal Canadiens’ sniper struck again, burying the winning goal and sealing two crucial points for Montreal.

Kirby Dach News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 18

Kirby Dach Nearing Return From Injury

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach is “very close to a return to the lineup,” and could be activated off long-term injured reserve in time for the team’s game Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, reports Arpon Basu of The Athletic.

Jake Evans News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 17

Canadiens Activate Jake Evans Off LTIR

After opening a pair of roster spots on Friday following the demotions of goalie Jacob Fowler and center Owen Beck to AHL Laval, it seemed likely that