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The Canadiens are (damn) better than they were at this point last year

Talk about a weird start to the NHL season. Take the Canadiens, for example: they’ve suffered five thaws in front of their fans in less than a month, in addition to getting slaughtered in Colorado, but they’ve also managed to beat several top teams like the Oilers just last night.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / December 15

Samuel Montembeault has become a hot potato

Let’s talk about the Canadiens’ goalies. Currently, the Canadiens are rolling with three goalies: Samuel Montembeault, Jakub Dobes, and Jacob Fowler. This has been the case ever since the prospects were recalled following the first two’s ugly game against Tampa Bay last Tuesday.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / December 15

Kirby Dach could return to play before Christmas

In recent weeks, the Canadiens have been creative in bringing people into the organization. Whether it’s by recalling guys (both obvious recalls and Jacob Fowler-style curveballs), using waivers or via the autonomy market, Kent Hughes has been in the action.

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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?

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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 / Field Level Media / December 14

Canadiens snap out of funk, handle Oilers

Jakub Dobes made 27 saves and the host Montreal Canadiens defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 on Sunday night. Nick Suzuki ended a six-game goal drought for the Canadiens, who had lost three of four.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 15

The Habs end its weekend with three points out of a possible four

After the Rangers yesterday, the Canadiens played a second game in two nights, this time against the Oilers. After two consecutive starts by Jacob Fowler, Jakub Dobes was back in net.

Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / December 14

Oliver Kapanen likes his chances of participating in the Olympics

Oliver Kapanen is a pleasant surprise this season. Last year, he impressed at camp, but his stay in Montreal didn’t last long. This season, he has managed to stay in the metropolis.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / December 14

Do The Habs Need To Add An Experienced Coach?

The Montreal Canadiens coaching staff is filled with coaches who have their first NHL jobs after their playing careers came to an end. Sure, Head Coach Martin St.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / December 14

It will be Jakub Dobes facing the Oilers

After a heartbreaking loss in New York yesterday, the Habs were back in action tonight against the Edmonton Oilers. Jacob Fowler wasn’t expected to play two games in two nights, but the identity of tonight’s number-one goaltender came as a surprise.

Samuel Montembeault News / NHL Trade Talk / December 14

Montembeault’s Regression Puts Trade Pressure on Management: 4 Options

The Montreal Canadiens entered the season believing they could manage their goaltending internally. That belief is now being tested. Sam Montembeault, once a steady and durable presence, has struggled to provide consistency, and the lack of timely saves has quietly become one of the team’s biggest issues.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 14

LJ Mooney: US coach open to the idea of using him at center at the WJC

LJ Mooney is an extremely intriguing prospect in the Montreal Canadiens organization. With 15 points in 19 games in his first season in the NCAA, Logan Cooley’s cousin is certainly making eyes glaze over with his talent.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 14

Canadiens’ Prospect Development Will Be Accelerated by World Juniors Participation

Playing in the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship (WJC) is a major accelerator in a prospect’s path toward becoming an NHL player. It compresses elite development experiences into a short, high-pressure tournament. The Montreal Canadiens’ prospect pool continues to boast quality and quantity.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 14

The habs are one of the worst defensive clubs in the NHL at five-on-five

At the start of the season, everything was going swimmingly for the Canadiens. The key players were producing up to expectations, the defense was solid… and Jakub Dobes was playing above his head.

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Bryce Pickford News / Dose.ca / December 14

Bryce Pickford: five consecutive games with at least two goals for the Canadiens prospect

Bryce Pickford isn’t the best-known prospect in the Canadiens’ prospect bank. But these days, the defenseman is scoring goals—and capturing imaginations—in droves.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 14

Jacob Fowler is like Jakub Dobes: he won’t win the Calder Trophy

Yesterday, Jacob Fowler allowed five goals against the New York Rangers. Result: like Jakub Dobes, he won’t be winning the Calder Trophy next June. I say this as a joke, of course.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / December 14

Pierre McGuire Compares Young Canadiens Goalie to Martin Brodeur

Jacob Fowler turned in a dominant performance against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Pierre McGuire wasn't the least bit surprised. The longtime hockey analyst has been high on the Montreal Canadiens' goaltending prospect for a while now, and after watching Fowler shut down the Penguins, McGuire made a comparison that carries serious weight.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 13

Four-Time Cup Champion Bobby Rousseau Passes Away At Age 85

Former Montreal Canadiens forward Bobby Rousseau has passed away at the age of 85, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Rousseau was a part of the Canadiens’ push to two rounds of back-to-back Stanley Cup wins, in 1965 and 1966, then 1968, and 1969.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / December 13

Former Canadiens Winger Passes Away at 85

The NHL announced some heartbreaking news regarding one of the league's former stars Bobby Rousseau. On Dec. 13, the four-time Stanley Cup winner passed away at age 85.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 12

Jacob Fowler was impressive in his NHL debut for the Canadiens

You always remember your first, and it’s safe to say Jacob Fowler will remember his first NHL game forever. On Thursday night, Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler made his big-league debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / December 12

NHL Rumors: Dark Jersey Matchups, and the Montreal Canadiens

TSN: We could start seeing more dark jersey vs dark jersey matchups as the NHL gives teams a little more leeway in shedding one team wearing a white jersey, according to Chris Johnston.

Martin St. Louis News / Daily Faceoff / December 12

Is Martin St. Louis’ job safe with Canadiens? It may come down to goaltending

After a hot start, the Montreal Canadiens’ season has taken a turn for the worst in recent weeks. Even after Thursdays’ win, they sit tied for the last Eastern Conference Wildcard spot.

Jacob Fowler News / Breakaway on SI / December 11

Canadiens HC Explains Timing Behind Jacob Fowler Recall

The Montreal Canadiens recalled goaltending prospect Jacob Fowler, and the timing raised plenty of questions. With the team's current netminders struggling and the Canadiens searching for consistency, it would be easy to assume Fowler is being brought up to provide a spark and stabilize the position.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / December 11

Canadiens Top Prospect Goalie to Make Debut vs Penguins

Top goaltending prospect Jacob Fowler will make his NHL debut in Pittsburgh as the Montreal Canadiens take on the Penguins Thursday night. This will be his first official career NHL start as the Canadiens work through some goaltending issues and test out the young netminder with a very high ceiling.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / December 11

Montreal Canadiens Add Reinforcements From Laval

As the Montreal Canadiens embark on their upcoming two-game road trip, the team adds some call-ups from Laval. Following their loss to the Lightning on Tuesday night, the Canadiens recalled forward Owen Beck, defenceman Adam Engstrom, and most notably, goaltender Jacob Fowler.