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Kirby Dach skated at the Bell Centre this morning (and the Habs denied media access)

Kirby Dach hasn’t played since November 15. He injured his ankle against the Bruins, and nearly a month ago, the Canadiens announced that the forward would miss four to six weeks.

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Analyzing the Montreal Canadiens Lack of Depth

The injury bug has once again struck the Montreal Canadiens this season. Currently, forwards Alex Newhook, Kirby Dach, Patrik Laine, as well as defenceman Kaiden Guhle, are out long-term with injury.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 9

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Crosby's future beyond next spring remains a top storyline hovering over the Penguins.

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Alexandre Texier News / The Sick Podcast / December 9

Why Alexandre Texier Is An Underrated Signing

Forward Alexandre Texier was signed by the Montreal Canadiens solely as depth to replace injured players in the Habs lineup, but he may have carved himself a role as a solid bottom-six forward in the process.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

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Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / December 9

Samuel Montembeault is present at morning practice

It’s game day in Montreal. This morning, just hours before the Canadiens’ showdown with the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Canadiens’ players jumped on the Bell Centre ice.

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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.

NHL News / Dose.ca / December 9

Phillip Danault: Kent Hughes prefers the status quo to tying his hands

Phillip Danault is a popular name in town these days. We know that his name is circulating quite a bit on the market. Inevitably, it’s the talk of the Habs, who are looking for a center.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 9

Montreal Canadiens’ Top 10 Prospects for December 2025

As the Montreal Canadiens navigate another season defined by development and long-term planning, their prospect pool remains one of the organization’s greatest strengths.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 9

2026 Draft: Geoff Molson would like it to take place in Montreal

In 2022, the NHL amateur draft was held in Montreal. That’s when the Habs selected Juraj Slafkovský at #1 before stealing the show with the trades of Alexander Romanov and Kirby Dach.

Kaapo Kahkonen News / Total Apex Sports / December 8

Kaapo Kahkonen: Inside the Whirlwind Week for the Canadiens Netminder

Life as a professional goaltender is rarely a straight line, but for Kaapo Kahkonen, the first week of December 2025 has been a particular rollercoaster.

Michael Hage News / The Sick Podcast / December 8

Michael Hage Makes Team Canada Training Camp

Hockey Canada announced its preliminary roster for the World Junior Championships, which are set to take place in Minnesota later this month. The 27-man roster includes Montreal Canadiens top prospect Michael Hage, who has been having an incredible sophomore season at the University of Michigan this year.

Alexandre Texier News / The Sick Podcast / December 8

Alexandre Texier Quickly Becoming an Unexpected Bright Spot for the Canadiens

After being decimated by brutal, back-to-back long-term injuries to key forwards Alex Newhook and Kirby Dach, the Canadiens were in desperate need of help.

Bryce Pickford News / The Hockey Writers / December 8

Canadiens’ Prospect Bryce Pickford Lighting It Up to Start the Season

When the Montreal Canadiens selected defenseman Bryce Pickford in the third round of last summer’s draft, the reaction was muted. He was a 19-year-old overage pick who had already passed through one draft and was viewed more as a project than a future pillar of the blue line.

NHL News / Dose.ca / December 8

Team Canada Junior: Only one Québécois among the invitees (and it’s historic)

Last year, Michael Hage was not invited to the Junior Team Canada camp. His age (18) was a factor, but we also wondered whether his choice to go to the NCAA had killed his chances of representing his country.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 8

3 Takeaways from the Blues’ 4–3 Win Over the Canadiens

You could feel it early at Bell Centre that Montreal had something going. Even though the final reads 4–3 for the St. Louis Blues, it really felt like a night where the Canadiens had them wobbling.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / December 8

VIDEO: Martin St-Louis’ reaction when he learns that the habs gave up two goals in 39 seconds

Last night, against the Blues, Martin St-Louis’s men didn’t necessarily have a bad game. But… they lost. In the 4-3 defeat, there were some good moments.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / December 8

If he had been healthy, Samuel Montembeault would have played last night

How did you find Jakub Dobes’ game yesterday? I don’t think the goalie was bad in the Canadiens’ 4-3 loss to the Blues… but you can’t really say he played the game of his life either.

Bryce Pickford News / The Sick Podcast / December 7

Pickford With Another Dominant Performance In WHL

Montreal Canadiens prospect Bryce Pickford continues to be a dominant force offensively from the back end in the WHL this season, and on Saturday he had possibly one of his best performances of the season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 7

10 straight games with at least one point: Cole Caufield is on fire (and Bill Guerin needs to know it)

Cole Caufield is having a great time. The Canadiens’ forward scored his 15th goal of the season last night, giving him 30 points in just 27 games this season… and just one behind Nick Suzuki.

Bryce Pickford News / Dose.ca / December 7

Hat trick for Bryce Pickford: the defender has scored 20 goals in 28 games

Of course, there’s a lot of talk about the Canadiens’ top forward prospects, such as Michael Hage and Alexander Zharovsky, and rightly so. However, we mustn’t forget that on defense, even if we’re a long way from the days when the Habs had plenty of solid prospects on defense, there are still some very interesting names.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 7

Canadiens, Blues upbeat after latest outings

The Montreal Canadiens scored an emotional 2-1 road victory Saturday night. The St. Louis Blues did the same. So both teams should be riding a high when they meet in Montreal on Sunday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 6

Canadiens ramp up defense, edge Maple Leafs in shootout

Alexandre Texier scored the decisive goal of a shootout and the visiting Montreal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Saturday night. Cole Caufield scored for the Canadiens in regulation and also in the shootout and Jakub Dobes made 22 saves.

Alexander Zharovsky News / The Hockey Writers / December 6

Canadiens Prospect Alexander Zharovsky’s Strong Start Earned Him KHL All-Star Selection

The Montreal Canadiens’ prospect pool continues to shine, and one of the brightest early-season surprises overseas is none other than 18-year-old forward Alexander Zharovsky.

Oliver Kapanen News / Daily Faceoff / December 5

Why Canadiens’ Oliver Kapanen’s rookie season deserves more love

The Montreal Canadiens have had plenty of quality young players come up through their system over the last few years, and this year is no different. But while Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobes have all the attention, Oliver Kapanen is putting together a decent rookie season himself.

Cole Caufield News / Daily Faceoff / December 5