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Kirby Dach started skating again

Good news in Montreal. Forward Kirby Dach has started skating again. He did so this morning for about 15 minutes before regular practice. He was not with his teammates.

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Kaiden Guhle: further proof that his name is on the market

The Canadiens have several quality defensemen in their line-up. Mike Matheson, Lane Hutson, Noah Dobson, Kaiden Guhle (injured), Alexandre Carrier, Jayden Struble (currently in bad shape), Arber Xhekaj and Adam Engstrom are currently in the NHL.

Mike Matheson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 2

Canadiens rumors: Defenseman drawing trade interest after Mike Matheson extension

The Montreal Canadiens recently made a splashy move on their blue line, with the Habs signing defenseman Mike Matheson to a five-year contract extension worth $30 million.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 2

An All-Canadian Edition of NHL Predictions With Ottawa Senators at Montreal Canadiens

This is battle of two teams neck-and-neck in the NHL’s Atlantic Division standings as we enter play on this Tuesday. Welcome to NHL Predictions with us here at Last Word On Hockey.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / December 1

Selke Trophy: Nick Suzuki is the favorite, according to The Athletic

Since the start of his career, Nick Suzuki has improved with each passing year. The Habs captain sees his offensive production increase with each campaign, but more importantly, he becomes a more complete player with each passing year.

NHL News / Dose.ca / December 1

Powerplay: the Habs are (really) better on the road than at home

When you look at the Canadiens’ roster this season, you realize that the club has rarely had so much talent. Whether forward or defense, it’s pretty spectacular to see so many talented players in town.

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.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / December 1

New contract: Mike Matheson took less money to set an example for others

Mike Matheson has signed a contract extension that will pay him an average of $6 million per season until the summer of 2031. That’s quite a deal for the Canadiens… because the defenseman could have fetched more money elsewhere.

Cole Caufield News / The Sick Podcast / December 1

Caufield Takes Monthly Honours for 2nd Straight Month

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Monday that Cole Caufield is the recipient of the Molson Cup Trophy for the month of November. This is the 2nd straight month that the Habs sniper has received that honour.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 1

'Stop reading these idiots': When a player’s wife criticized the Montreal media

Do you remember Vladimir Malakhov? We’re talking about a player who played for the Canadiens in the 90s. He wore the Habs jersey from ’94-’95 to ’99-’00, and while he didn’t necessarily dominate the NHL, he had some respectable years in Montreal.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 1

Canadiens, Senators slump into rivalry game after ugly losses

A visit from their Eastern Canadian rival might provide some needed confidence to help the Montreal Canadiens rebound from an ugly defeat. Following an otherwise strong road swing, the Canadiens look to continue their recent success against the struggling Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / December 1

VIDEO: The two Xhekaj brothers practise their fighting skills in practice

Arber Xhekaj has had the opportunity to play with his little brother for the past two weeks. Florian has played four games with the Canadiens, including his first NHL game against the Toronto Leafs.

Lane Hutson News / Breakaway on SI / December 1

Legendary Canadiens Defender Offers Helpful Tip to Lane Hutson

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson has taken the NHL by storm since breaking into the league last season. The 21-year-old puck-mover posted 66 points as a rookie en route to a Calder Trophy and is following that up with 20 points in his first 24 games of this year.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / December 1

Samuel Montembeault to face Senators tomorrow

Martin St-Louis has decided how he will manage his goalkeepers over the next few days. We suspected he had made a decision. What was done was to announce the identity of the goaltender to the media today, since sometimes you have to wait until game day to find out.

Jayden Struble News / Dose.ca / December 1

Jayden Struble absent from practice

Bad news in Montreal. The Canadiens have announced that Jayden Struble is still too injured to take part in today’s practice. He will undergo an evaluation instead of practice today.

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Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / December 1

Islanders hope to draft Alexander Zharovsky

Right now, many people in Montreal are pleased that the Canadiens were able to secure the services of Russian Alexander Zharovsky at the last draft. And rightly so: he’s a talented player.

Adam Engstrom News / NHL Trade Talk / December 1

Are Canadiens Showcasing Adam Engstrom Ahead Of Possible Trade?

Earlier this week, Pierre LeBrun dropped an interesting nugget on The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro. He noted that several NHL teams have recently inquired about Adam Engstrom and what it might take to pry the young defenseman out of Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

Canadiens’ Season Would Be Better if They Could Skip the 2nd Period

The Montreal Canadiens have shown encouraging signs throughout the 2025-26 season, with improved structure, better puck movement, and flashes of genuine growth from their young core.

Samuel Blais News / Dose.ca / December 1

Samuel Blais is too good for the AHL right now

The Canadiens made a damned good deal last summer when they signed Québécois forward Samuel Blais. At one year and minimum salary, Blais could only help the Habs (or the Rocket).

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / December 1

David Reinbacher: what if Montreal finally started to see what it can become?

There comes a time when a prospect ceases to be just a name in a pipeline and becomes a real possibility for the organization. For the past few weeks, this is exactly what has been happening with David Reinbacher.

Alexandre Carrier News / Dose.ca / November 30

Alexandre Carrier in the stands: he can’t be above the call of duty

Some potential decisions are disturbing, not because they’re shocking, but because they upset a status quo we took for granted. Alexandre Carrier is one of those players you’d never think you’d see in the stands… until the day reality hits: nobody is untouchable.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 30

Montreal Canadiens Displaying the Power of Team Culture in NHL’s Salary-Cap Era

In an era where rosters are shaped by cap math, winning franchises rely less on outspending and more on culture. Because teams cannot simply outspend one another, success hinges on extracting maximum competitive value from limited cap space.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 29