Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Martin St. Louis News / The Sick Podcast / October 22

Martin St. Louis Is Developing Into A Top Notch Coach

When the Montreal Canadiens hired Martin St. Louis, back on February 9th, 2022, it seemed like a crazy idea to get a guy who had never coached above Bantam AAA to be the head coach of the team.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / October 22

'Ivan Demidov shows a real willingness to immerse himself in Québécois culture'

Ivan Demidov continues to make his mark in Quebec. The BeHy company, founded in 2023 by Étienne Boulay, Maxime Talbot and Bruno Gervais, has announced that the Canadiens player will now represent the brand.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 22

Canadiens: two reasons to be optimistic when looking at the standings and statistics

The Canadiens are off to a good start, but is everything perfect? Of course not. At some point, replacing Kaiden Guhle with Marc Del Gaizo in the 23-man roster is clearly going to take its toll.But right now, things are going well.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 21

Joshua Roy and Marc Del Gaizo recalled: Owen Beck sold to the Rocket

The Canadiens have recalled Joshua Roy and defenseman Marc Del Gaizo from the Laval Rocket, while Owen Beck has been traded to the Laval Rocket. Basically, this probably means that we preferred to let Adam Engstrom play down low instead of making him eat popcorn on the gangplank in the West.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

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Nick Suzuki News / The Sick Podcast / October 21

Nick Suzuki Could Make History This Year

Despite arguably not playing his best hockey to start the year, the Montreal Canadiens captain, Nick Suzuki, is on pace for a career-best 117 points. The craziest part is that he’s far from being in his best form at this point in the season.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / October 21

Samuel Montembeault wanted to play yesterday

The Habs have a 5-2 record since the start of the season, which is beyond the expectations of many fans. Still, there are some hot topics on the Habs’ minds: injuries to Kirby Dach and Patrik Laine, and the goaltending situation.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / October 21

Kirby Dach 'most likely' won’t play both games in two nights this week

Kirby Dach has missed the Canadiens’ last two games with a lower-body injury.We know he’ll be making the trip out West (Patrik Laine won’t be there) with the team… but we don’t necessarily know Martin St-Louis’s exact plan.Renaud Lavoie provided more details on this subject earlier this evening on the JiC show.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 21

Surging Canadiens take show on road, face struggling Flames

After a successful homestand, the Montreal Canadiens are looking to bring some momentum on the road starting with a clash against the struggling Calgary Flames on Wednesday to open a four-game trip.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / October 21

Why recalling forward prospect is right move for Canadiens

The young forward demonstrated to coach Martin St. Louis that he was wrong to send him to the AHL.

Canadiens strike three times in third period to defeat Sabres

How Sidney Crosby could actually leave Penguins for Canadiens

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The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / October 21

Why Nazem Kadri Should Be Kent Hughes’ Top Trade Priority

The Montreal Canadiens have started the 2025 regular season on fire, heading out on their West Coast road trip with a 5-2-0 record after a dominant homestand.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / October 21

Alexander Zharovsky has scored again: 'He can become a jewel'

Things are going well for Alexander Zharovsky, a Canadiens prospect taking his first regular-season steps in the KHL, who is continuing to develop with a view to (eventually) becoming an NHL player.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 21

Kirby Dach and Patrik Laine: the plan for the trip out West is clearer

Speaking of the Canadiens’ forwards, Owen Beck was replaced by Joshua Roy at practice this morning. We also know that Kirby Dach was back at practice, but that Patrik Laine was absent.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / October 21

The ugly wound of Samuel Montembeault

Would the Canadiens have won yesterday’s game with Samuel Montembeault in net? We can speculate, but we’ll never know, but what we do know is that the Canadiens won last night’s game against the Sabres with Jakub Dobes in net.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / October 21

Montreal Canadiens Desperately Need a Centre

The Montreal Canadiens are rolling to begin the season as they hold a 5-2 record through seven games. There haven’t been many negatives during the small sample size to begin the year.

Jakub Dobes News / The Sick Podcast / October 21

The Habs Led By Dobes Hang On For The Win

The Montreal Canadiens won their final game of a 4-game home stand 4-2 against the Buffalo Sabres, finishing their first set of games at the Bell Centre of the season with a 3-1 record.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Canadiens May Have a Goalie Controversy, and That’s a Good Thing

Through the first stretch of the 2025-26 season, one storyline quietly emerging for the Montreal Canadiens isn’t about the kids scoring or the revamped blue line; it’s in the crease.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 20

Canadiens Hold Off Sabres for Hard-Fought 4-2 Home Win

For Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans, the eighth time was the charm. The rugged Habs forward finally found the twine on his career- (and game-)high eighth shot of the night to seal a 4-2 victory for the home side over the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Monday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 20

Canadiens strike three times in third period to defeat Sabres

Juraj Slafkovsky broke a tie in the third period to help the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-2 win against the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Monday. Oliver Kapanen, Lane Hutson and Jake Evans scored for the Canadiens, who have won five of six.

Ivan Demidov News / NHL Rumors / October 21

2025-26 NHL Calder Trophy Odds: Ivan Demidov Leads BetMGM’s Rookie of the Year Race

The new NHL season has opened with a highly anticipated rookie class, and oddsmakers are already signaling a tight race for the Calder Memorial Trophy.

Oliver Kapanen News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Oliver Kapanen has been a gem for Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens entered this season with high expectations after the young club qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a surprisingly excellent season a year ago.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 19

How Sidney Crosby could actually leave Penguins for Canadiens

One year ago, Sidney Crosby committed to the Pittsburgh Penguins for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons with a new contract. Despite that, Crosby, 38, continues to be linked to other teams.

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Jaromir Jagr's Hall of Fame bid will have to wait

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Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / October 18