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Georges St-Pierre thinks he could be a good moral support for the Canadiens

The Canadiens still haven’t replaced Alexandre Burrows. Last summer, he stepped down as assistant coach. Could Georges St-Pierre be a good replacement?

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Emil Heineman seems to be insinuating that Juraj Slafkovsky is injured

At this stage of the season, all the players are recovering from minor injuries. Now that the Habs have been eliminated, we know more about the guys’ injuries.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 10

Advance to the draft: listen to Scott Wheeler, the Habs can forget about it

The Canadiens hold the 16th and 17th picks in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. He needed the Flames not to win the lottery to keep the 16th pick… and that’s what happened last Monday.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / May 10

Canadiens Captain Chose Rest Over Gold Medal Chase

It wasn't all rosy for Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki to start the 2024-2025 season; it was a slow start, which kept him off Team Canada's squad at the mid-season Four Nations Face-Off.

Auston Matthews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

How many NHL players who have scored 60 goals in a season can you name in five minutes?

Spencer Carbery News / Dose.ca / May 10

'Having played in Montreal will help us': Spencer Carbery gives love to the Bell Centre

Over the past few weeks in Montreal, we’ve been able to discover just what a class act Spencer Carbery is. The Capitals coach, who saw his club end the Canadiens’ season, was a true prince during the series.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 10

Sean Farrell: Pascal Vincent has made him worthwhile again

The Laval Rocket has had, and continues to have, an incredible season, which could very well end with a Calder Cup victory. The team is very well built, with a good mix of veterans, experienced young players and rookies.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 10

How Canadiens Fill Hole at Centre on Dach Line

The Montreal Canadiens are suddenly under the gun. At management’s end-of-season press conference, while executive vice president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton said he didn’t see the unexpected playoff finish as “fast-forwarding anything” (i.e., the rebuild), he did concede it’s a stepping stone.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 10

NHL Trade Idea Swaps Recent Rangers and Canadiens No. 1 Picks

Following the early ends to their respective seasons, the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers could both benefit from an offseason shake-up. TVA Sports insider Jean-Charles Lajoie proposed a bold idea that could address key needs on both sides.

Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / May 10

Insider Suggests $68 Million Star as Canadiens’ Top Trade Target

The Montreal Canadiens are coming off their first postseason appearance in three years, and team leadership has made it clear that upgrades are on the table heading into the offseason.

Josh Anderson News / Dose.ca / May 10

Josh Anderson’s transformation: a lot of credit goes to Martin St-Louis

It was a transformed Josh Anderson who showed up for 2024-2025. While the vast majority of fans had given up on his performance, he returned to being a hungrier player and, above all, effective in all situations.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / May 9

CDM: Could Juraj Slafkovsky’s criticism be the reason for his absence?

As some of you may have noticed, the World Hockey Championship kicked off today (Friday). Heineman did very well in his match against Slovakia. The Slovaks could very well have benefited from the services of Juraj Slafkovsky, but the latter is not taking part in the tournament, which is rather curious.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 9

4 Canadiens trade targets after Capitals series loss

The Montreal Canadiens came out of the rebuild in a big way in 2024-25. After back-to-back-to-back last place finishes in the Atlantic Division, the Habs rectified three years of futility by returning to the postseason for the first time since 2020-21.

Montreal Canadiens News / Blade of Steel / May 10

Montreal Canadiens could trade future Hall of Famer this offseason

A new report suggests that another rebuilding team could agree to take on his contract.

How the Canadiens should use their two first-round picks in 2025 NHL Draft

Beloved recently retired NHLer Pat Maroon makes unexpected return to hockey world

Connor Bedard facing major criticism for refusing to play for Team Canada at World Championship

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The '1,000 games player for NHL Original Six franchises' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 9

How the Canadiens Should Use Their Two 1st-Round Picks in 2025 NHL Draft

Now that the NHL Draft Lottery is complete and the Montreal Canadiens have officially been eliminated from the playoffs in the first round, their draft position is set.

Max Pacioretty News / Dose.ca / May 9

Max Pacioretty: JiC would bring him back to Montreal next year

Max Pacioretty had a good time in Montreal. The forward, who was one of the league’s top scorers during his time in town, came close on several occasions to reaching the 40-goal plateau in a season (at a time when he scored fewer goals than he does now).

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David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / May 8

David Reinbacher admits his knee injury is still on his mind

David Reinbacher is currently with the Laval Rocket, competing in the AHL playoffs. The defenseman, whose season could have ended as early as practice camp, has managed to come back and play some hockey this season.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / May 8

Nick Suzuki is nursing injuries and will not take part in the World Championship

Only one Canadiens player will be taking part in this year’s World Championship. Nick Suzuki will not be joining Mike Matheson on the Canadian team, as he is still nursing injuries.

Mathieu Darche News / Dose.ca / May 8

Mathieu Darche is a serious candidate for the Islanders

In recent years, Mathieu Darche’s name has been bandied about when it comes to vacant GM positions in the NHL. And that’s still the case today. Julien BriseBois’ right-hand man, who was one of the finalists for the GM position in Montreal (along with Daniel Brière) before Kent Hughes was hired, is still in Tampa Bay today.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 8

Canadiens rumors: Where Montreal will be looking to upgrade this summer

The Montreal Canadiens made huge strides in 2024-25, rectifying back-to-back-to-back eighth-place finishes in the Atlantic Division by advancing to the postseason for the first time since 2020-21.

Cayden Primeau News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

Cayden Primeau’s Future With the Canadiens

As the Montreal Canadiens turn the page on another season of growth and transition, one of the lingering questions surrounds the future of goaltender Cayden Primeau.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / May 7

Laval Rocket's Postseason Bodes Well for Canadiens' Future

The Montreal Canadiens were sent home in five games at the hands of the Washington Capitals, but their loss doesn't spell out no playoff hockey in La Belle Province.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / May 7

Montreal Canadiens Players Who Won’t Be On the Roster in 2025-26

The Montreal Canadiens took the next step in their rebuild this season. The young Canadiens roster qualified for the postseason for the first time since 2021.

Montreal Canadiens News / Full Press Hockey / May 7

Montreal Canadiens Sticking to the Plan Under Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes

The Montreal Canadiens took the next step in their rebuilding plan by playing meaningful games at the end of the season in March and April. As documented by Full Press Hockey, the Canadiens made it their goal to be in that position and potentially make the playoffs.

Mike Matheson News / Daily Faceoff / May 6

Canadiens’ Mike Matheson joins Canada for 2025 World Championship

Hockey Canada has announced that Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson has joined the team ahead of the 2025 IIHF World Hockey Championship in Sweden and Denmark.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5

Canadiens Notes: Hutson, Laine, Free Agents, Dach

Lane Hutson put up historic numbers in his rookie season, and the Canadiens will look to capitalize on that by discussing a long-term extension as he enters the final season of his entry-level contract, general manager Kent Hughes said today (writes Marco D’Amico of RG).