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On YouTubeMontreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 9
Canadiens In The Market For First-Line Winger
The Canadiens have begun to softly position themselves in the market for a right-winger to complement Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki on the top line ahead of the trade deadline, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period said on Daily Faceoff’s “The Sheet with Jeff Marek” podcast last Friday.
Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / February 9
RUMOR: Patrik Laine with his good friends in Carolina
The Montreal Canadiens’ management is looking to trade Patrik Laine. It’s the worst-kept secret in town. We thought there was a chance it would happen before the trade freeze, but in the end, it didn’t.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 9
The Canadiens have one of the toughest schedules between now and the end of the season
Last year, when the Canadiens went on break for the Four Nations Challenge, things weren’t going smoothly. The club had lost eight of its last ten games.
The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz
How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Professor Press Box / February 9
Canadiens Stars Should Make Plenty of Noise in Italy
Even while the Canadiens are off the ice, they’re still leaving a mark at the 2026 Olympics in Italy. Four Habs players are suiting up for their national teams, and each is bringing something different to the table.
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 / February 9
Nick Suzuki compared himself to Sidney Crosby at the age of 11
Nick Suzuki is adored in Montreal. There’s not much to criticize about his overall game. He’s responsible, he’s aleader, he doesn’t overthink things, and he racks up the points.
When Joel Armia is ahead of Oliver Kapanen in practice
Is Oliver Kapanen a true second-line center, or is he benefiting from the talent of Ivan Demidov (and more recently Juraj Slafkovsky) to enjoy a surprising rookie season with 31 points, including 18 goals, in 57 games?
Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / February 8
Canadiens have quietly been one of the NHL's top teams
The Montreal Canadiens have been one of the NHL's top five teams for the past year, since the return from the Four Nations Face-Off break. This is not an opinion; it is a fact.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / February 8
Olympic Break Top 10 Habs Prospects: #9 Florian Xhekaj
After being my #10 prospect for the Montreal Canadiens in the summer, forward Florian Xhekaj has now moved up to being #9 at the Olympic break. Unlike the majority of the players who moved up on this list, Xhekaj hasn’t done anything that has really propelled him to be a better prospect for the Canadiens.
Jacob Fowler News / Professor Press Box / February 8
Grading the Canadiens' Jacob Fowler Season So Far
The Montreal Canadiens' Jacob Fowler is the kind of young goalie who makes you want to see more. Every time he gets a new chance, he seems to learn something new.
Video: Brad Marchand and Nick Suzuki develop their chemistry off the ice
Ahead of their first game next Thursday, the Canadian hockey team began practicing today. Although nothing is set in stone, we got a first glimpse of the forward trios and defensive duos that Canada could field to start the Olympic tournament.
Jacob Fowler News / The Sick Podcast / February 8
Another Big Win For Fowler and The Rocket
After winning against the Cleveland Monsters on Friday night, the Laval Rocket carried that momentum into Saturday afternoon, where they went on to beat the Monsters 4-1, sweeping the weekend on home ice.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 8
Olympic practice: Nick Suzuki practices with Nathan MacKinnon
Montreal Canadiens fans are thrilled to have four players representing their country at the Olympics. Nick Suzuki is the only Canadian representative on the habs, and many were wondering about his role, his number, and his linemates.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 8
Nick Suzuki has been comparing himself to Sidney Crosby since he was 11 years old
Nick Suzuki is adored in Montreal. There’s not much to criticize about his overall game. He’s responsible, he’s aleader, he doesn’t overthink things, and he racks up the points.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 8
An assist for David Reinbacher on his return | Jacob Fowler unstoppable
A rare Saturday without NHL action, as Bettman’s players take a break. Almost all players are taking time off, in fact. Some will represent their clubs at the Olympics.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 8
Seven straight games with at least one point: Adam Engström dominates the American Hockey League
Adam Engström is developing at a good pace. The defenseman arrived in North America before the start of the 24-25 season and since then has shown really interesting signs of progress for the Montreal Canadiens organization.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 8
The Olympic Break Could Be Crucial for Rocket’s Young Core
With the Montreal Canadiens heading into the Olympic break, the organization finally gets a rare luxury this season: time. Time to breathe, reset, and perhaps most importantly, shift its attention down the road to the Laval Rocket.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 8
I asked ChatGPT what it thought of the Canadiens’ season, and…
The Canadiens are having a good season so far, having played a total of 57 games. They have a record of 32 wins, 17 losses (in regulation), and eight overtime losses. At the very least, this is a significant improvement when compared to the club’s performance last season.
NHL News / The Sick Podcast / February 7
Russian Hockey Legend Would Have Seen Demidov With Ovechkin At The Olympics
On Saturday morning, Dom Luszczyszyn and Pierre LeBrun co-wrote an article on The Athletic about what a potential Russian Olympic team would look like according to Russian hockey legend Igor Larionov.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 7
An assist for David Reinbacher on his return | Jacob Fowler uncompromising
A rare Saturday without NHL action, as Bettman’s players head off on vacation. Almost all players are taking time off, in fact. Some will represent their clubs at the Olympics.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 7
Canadiens Can Already Feel Marco Marciano’s Impact
When the Montreal Canadiens made a mid-season change behind the bench, it made some noise. Goalie coach Eric Raymond was relieved of his duties on Jan.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 8
3 landing spots for Patrik Laine ahead of the trade deadline
Patrik Laine’s time with the Montreal Canadiens appears to be all but over. After just 57 games in the red, blue, and white, the Finnish sniper is widely expected to be on the move before the March 6 trade deadline, with reports suggesting the next time he takes the ice, it will be in a different jersey.
Jordan Kyrou News / NHL Trade Talk / February 7
Insider Suggests Canadiens Could Revisit a Trade for Jordan Kyrou
The Montreal Canadiens sit sixth in the NHL heading into the Olympic break, poised to return to the playoffs and act aggressively as buyers at the trade deadline along the way.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 7
Canadiens Fans Taking Over NHL Arenas Shows Rebuild Is Ahead of Schedule
The Montreal Canadiens are only four years into the rebuild started under general manager (GM) Kent Hughes. In year three, they made the playoffs. This year, they’re not only competing for a playoff berth, but they’re also on pace for more than 100 points on the season.
Patrik Laine News / NHL Trade Talk / February 6
Insider Buzz: Has Patrik Laine Played His Last Game for the Canadiens?
With the NHL now in the Olympic break following the trade freeze on February 4, 2026, and the real March 6 deadline still a month away, one of the biggest lingering questions around the Montreal Canadiens is the future of forward Patrik Laine.
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