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Canadiens out to extend rival Maple Leafs' woes

The Canadiens aim to bolster their postseason aspirations and levy another blow to those of the Toronto Maple Leafs when the Original Six rivals meet Tuesday in Montreal.

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Is it time to move on from Brendan Gallagher?

It may be time to move on from Brendan Gallagher. He has been an icon of the team for many years, serving the team with pride, but he is simply unable to keep up with Montreal’s level of play this season.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / March 9

Two games in two nights for Jakub Dobes this week: Renaud Lavoie opens the door

The next few weeks will be extremely important for the Canadiens. The Montreal club will have to find a way to earn as many points as possible in the standings if they hope to secure a spot in the playoffs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 9

The CH among the winners of the deadline, according to Frank Seravalli

We expected to see Kent Hughes make a move before the trade deadline. We expected the Canadiens’ GM to be able to bring in some help to improve his team for the rest of the season and the playoffs.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 9

Mystery player: You would have 'almost fallen off your chair' if you knew who it was.

Last Friday, on the NHL trade deadline, the Canadiens had a “mystery player” in their sights. And of course, it got people talking, because we all ended up asking ourselves the same question.

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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

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 9

Oliver Kapanen absent from practice, but Patrik Laine remains as extra

This morning, the Canadiens announced that Oliver Kapanen would not be practicing. There is talk of a day of treatment for the Finnish player, who is not accustomed to being absent.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 9

Jacob Fowler’s door is more open than David Reinbacher’s.

If I told you that David Reinbacher was more likely to be called up soon than Jacob Fowler, would you agree or disagree? Let’s be clear: I don’t know the answer to that question.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / March 9

'The Canadiens came close to trading Patrik Laine.'

We now know that the Canadiens were unable to trade Patrik Laine. He is expected to finish the season with the Canadiens. But does that mean Kent Hughes, who failed to complete a trade last Friday, didn’t try to send the Finn elsewhere?

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / March 9

Michael Hage: there is a risk that he will remain at university

The Canadiens failed to complete a trade before the trade deadline. You knew that. That said, is it possible to think that, despite everything, the Habs could find something positive in this?

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / March 9

Mystery deal: Canadiens 'very confident' it won’t leak to the media

Ah, the Canadiens’ sacrosanct mystery trade… This is an issue that Kent Hughes wasn’t afraid to address in front of the media on Friday. The Canadiens’ GM said that, as you know, he came close to making a significant trade.

Nick Suzuki News / The Sick Podcast / March 8

Why Nick Suzuki Will Hit 100 Points

After Saturday night’s game, in which Nick Suzuki scored a goal and 3 points in a 4-3 victory against the Los Angeles Kings, the Montreal Canadiens captain now sits with 21 goals and 74 points in 62 games.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / March 8

Reinbacher Finally Taking Big Steps In Development

Over the past few games with the Laval Rocket, prospect David Reinbacher has been given the role of the number one defenseman, and he has been playing arguably his best hockey since he came over from the Swiss National League at the end of the 2023-24 season.

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The Canadiens were 'very close' to adding a right-handed defenseman.

Friday was the NHL trade deadline… and the Canadiens ultimately did not make any trades. The Habs’ general manager himself explained that he was working on an important deal in the final hours before the deadline, but that the trade ultimately fell through.