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Simon Nemec: 'If Juraj Slafkovsky plays like that, we have a chance to win.'

Positive comments about Juraj Slafkovsky have been pouring in for the past few hours. Why? Because the young man had quite a game today against Finland.

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Canadiens' Most Popular Frenchman Shifts Focus to Olympic Duty

Name a more popular French national with Montreal Canadiens fans right now than Alexandre Texier. Since arriving with the Canadiens on November 23, the 26-year-old has taken both the city and its hockey fans by storm.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / February 11

Juraj Slafkovsky: We might have to start calling him 'Mr. Olympics.'

Juraj Slafkovsky is happy to be in Milan. Nick Suzuki has seen him in recent days with a huge smile on his face… and today, the young Canadiens player showed that he has every reason to be happy to be participating in the Olympics.

Patrik Laine News / Professor Press Box / February 11

Patrik Laine Isn’t Going Anywhere Easy for the Canadiens

Trading Patrik Laine isn’t going to be simple for the Montreal Canadiens. Montreal has had a ton of bright spots this season, and they’re thinking about upgrading at the deadline as most Stanley Cup contenders would do.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 11

Could David Pastrnak be a dark horse Olympic MVP pick?

With the men’s hockey Olympic tournament officially underway, it’s never too early to start weighing the candidates for MVP honors. In 2022, a 17-year-old Juraj Slafkovsky took home the award as he helped lead Slovakia to the bronze medal.

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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

Bryce Pickford News / The Sick Podcast / February 11

Olympic Break Top 10 Habs Prospects: #6 Bryce Pickford

After starting my Montreal Canadiens prospects countdown with forwards, today marks the beginning of my series on defensemen, which I will cover over the next few days.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / February 11

Canadiens Star Helps Slovakia Stun Finland

The very first game of the 2026 Winter Olympics' Men's Hockey tournament had everything, but it was a top Montreal Canadiens forward playing hero for Slovakia in a stunning victory over Finland.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 11

Juraj Slafkovsky scores filthy goal to kick off men’s Olympic hockey tournament

The men’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan has kicked off. Slovakia drew Finland in the opening contest, and Slovakia came in as the underdog against the Finns.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / February 11

Juraj Slafkovsky scores a star goal at the Olympics

This morning, Juraj Slafkovsky played his first Olympic game of 2026. On the heels of the first game of the men’s tournament against Finland (but without Oliver Kapanen), the Canadiens player scored the first goal of the men’s tournament.

NHL News / Dose.ca / February 11

Nick Suzuki is not practicing with Nathan MacKinnon today

With about 24 hours to go before the Canadian men’s Olympic hockey team’s first game at the 2026 Olympics, Jon Cooper’s men held a practice in front of the media.Yes, yes!

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 11

3 Potential Trade Partners for the Canadiens at the 2026 Trade Deadline

As the season progresses and the standings begin to crystallize, the Montreal Canadiens find themselves in an interesting position. Competitive, structured, and clearly ahead of schedule, the Habs are still not a true win-now team, but they are no longer in pure asset-accumulation mode either.

Vincent Trocheck News / Dose.ca / February 11

Vincent Trocheck has just been linked to the Canadiens

Will the Canadiens go out and get a player who can play on their top six for the rest of the season? That’s obviously a question on everyone’s mind in the city.

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Juraj Slafkovsky News / Breakaway on SI / February 11

Canadiens Forward Living Childhood Dream at Second Olympics

Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky made the hockey world take notice four years ago in Beijing. At just 17 years old with braces still on his teeth, the Slovakian forward carried his country to an Olympic bronze medal while earning tournament MVP honors after scoring seven goals in seven games.

Alex Newhook News / The Sick Podcast / February 11

Who Will Come Out of the Lineup For Newhook?

The Montreal Canadiens may be on their Olympic break right now, but there are still a few storylines that should be followed closely as soon as the break ends a few days before their first game back on Thursday, February 26th, at the Bell Centre against the New York Islanders.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / February 10

'Mike Matheson could have had a place with Canada.'

The defensive lineup of the Canadian hockey team for the Olympics continues to be a topic of discussion. Earlier today, Renaud Lavoie said on BPM Sports that he believed Canada would only win a bronze medal, mainly because of “the worst defense” the country has ever sent.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / February 10

Due to injury, Jacob Fowler will not be able to participate in AHL All-Star Game activities

Jacob Fowler has been selected to participate in the American Hockey League All-Star Game. It’s well deserved… since the goalie is having a great season with the Laval Rocket.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / February 10

Canadiens' playoff destiny hinges on brutal post-Olympic schedule

The NHL's Olympic break may prove beneficial, but one could have done without it. The Montreal Canadiens are so much fun to watch that a normal continuation of play would be preferred.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / February 10

Predictions For The 4 Habs Players at The Olympics

The Men’s Hockey Olympic Tournament is about to start on Wednesday morning, and with that, there’s no better time to make predictions for each of the four Montreal Canadiens players who will be representing their countries over the next 2 weeks.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / February 10

To Trade or Not to Trade: That Is the Question for the Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens organization is dealing with an embarrassment of riches. It’s the kind of problem other teams wish they had. As a result, heading into the NHL trade deadline on March 6, the question is whether they stand pat with what they have or make a trade, taking a swing that might put them in real contender status.

Nick Suzuki News / NHL Trade Talk / February 10

Suzuki Is One of Team Canada’s Most Interesting Olympic Players

Every Olympic year, we all check the rosters to see who might break out. Nick Suzuki should be on that list. The Montreal Canadiens’ captain has been excellent this season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 10

3 Areas the Canadiens Need to Address to Stay Hot After the Olympic Break

The Montreal Canadiens surprised many with how strong and competitive they looked early in the season. Despite modest external expectations, they established themselves as a structured, resilient team capable of beating quality opponents.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / February 10

Canadiens’ Top Trade Target is Off the Board: Plan B Locked In?

If it wasn’t already obvious, Chris Johnston has put a stamp on the idea that any chance the Montreal Canadiens have or had of acquiring Sidney Crosby in a trade is now gone.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 9

Canadiens News and Notes: Trade Rumours, Olympics and More

In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the team continues its most critical point of the rebuild. The Olympic break may be here, but it doesn’t stop the news surrounding the Canadiens.

Montreal 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.

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.

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Auston Matthews named U.S. Olympic hockey captain

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl named captain of Germany’s men’s Olympic team

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