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Canadiens GM Pleased With Ivan Demidov's Early Success

Kent Hughes is extremely pleased with what he's seeing from Ivan Demidov. The Montreal Canadiens general manager spoke glowingly about the young Russian forward's performance during his first season in North America, highlighting how impressive his success has been given the circumstances.

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habs: Olympic courtesy, injury updates, and pizza will have to wait

Tonight, the Canadiens take on the Calgary Flames. So there was a practice this morning (during which we understood that Jacob Fowler would get the start and the rest of the lineup would be unchanged) and press briefings.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 7

Jacob Fowler will face the Flames (even though it was Jakub Dobes’ turn)

The Canadiens will play four games in six days at the Bell Centre, starting tonight when the Flames come to town. Along with the Canucks and Jets, the Flames are one of the NHL’s three worst teams in the overall standings.

Oliver Kapanen News / The Sick Podcast / January 7

Can Oliver Kapanen Actually Stay As A 2C Long-Term?

On Tuesday, during his mid-season press conference, Montreal Canadiens General Manager Kent Hughes was asked in French whether the Habs can proceed with Oliver Kapanen as their second-line centre for the long term.

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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Joshua Roy News / Dose.ca / January 7

No one is talking about Joshua Roy’s injury

With the Canadiens’ success and the just-concluded World Junior Championship, the Laval Rocket hasn’t been getting much love lately. So, how is our Rocket doing?

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 7

How the Canadiens’ Roster Changes Reshaped Their Special Teams

Special teams often tell a deeper story than five-on-five play, especially for a young team still learning how to win consistently in the NHL. This season, the Montreal Canadiens have experienced a complete reversal in that department.

Marc Bergevin News / Dose.ca / January 7

The 2026 Canadiens have Marc Bergevin to thank

In the past, Marc Bergevin has made it clear that it’s difficult to find good center players in the NHL. It hasn’t always been easy for the former GM of the Canadiens.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / January 7

'I don’t see why the habs couldn’t win the East this year.'

Earlier today, Kent Hughes gave an update on his club’s first half of the season. And listening to the GM, it became clear that the club, at the moment, is ahead of the game in terms of management.

Michael Hage News / The Sick Podcast / January 7

Just How Good Was Hage’s World Juniors Performance?

Montreal Canadiens prospect Michael Hage finished this year’s World Juniors as the tournament’s leading scorer with 2 goals and 13 assists for 15 points in 7 games.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / January 6

Selke Trophy: Nick Suzuki is the (big) favorite, according to an ESPN poll

Nick Suzuki is having another great season in Montreal. The Habs captain, who will be representing Canada at the next Olympics, already has 46 points on his tally after 42 games.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / January 6

'The Habs believe they could have more Lane Hutsons coming up.'

Earlier today, Kent Hughes held his mid-season review. The GM was generally very positive about many aspects of his club, which is indeed having a great season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / January 6

My Mid-Season Habs Awards

Although I may be a game late, as the Montreal Canadiens have played 42 games so far this season, I thought it would be fitting to put together my mid-season awards for the Habs on an off night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 6

Canadiens surge back home, Flames look for road resurgence

The Montreal Canadiens hope to bring their winning ways home when they play host to the once-again struggling Calgary Flames on Wednesday. The Canadiens ended a run of seven consecutive road games with a 4-3 overtime victory over the Dallas Stars on Sunday.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 6

Samuel Montembeault put in the shop window: Elliotte Friedman asks the question

Samuel Montembeault hasn’t had a great season so far. The goaltender struggled for months at the start of the season, to the point where he spent some time in Laval as part of a conditioning program.

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Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / January 6

Jack Adams: Martin St-Louis isn’t even among the seven favorites (and that’s ridiculous)

Martin St-Louis was a finalist for the Jack Adams Trophy at the end of last season. He took his club to the playoffs when it wasn’t really expected, and his work was lauded even if he didn’t go home with the trophy awarded to the NHL’s best coach of the year.

Kiefer Sherwood News / Dose.ca / January 6

Kiefer Sherwood still of interest to the Canadiens

Looking at the Canadiens’ current forward line-up, there aren’t too many major holes in the lineup. Admittedly, adding a quality center could help… but hey.

NHL News / Dose.ca / January 6

Sidney Crosby: Kent Hughes had some funny things to say about the Penguins in his press conference

Kent Hughes has improved his team in recent weeks. He acquired Phillip Danault from Los Angeles because there was a (significant) hole at center in Martin St-Louis’ lineup.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / January 6

'We’re probably ahead of schedule' – Kent Hughes on rebuilding the habs

Is the Canadiens a perfect team? No. But are the Canadiens an exciting team that continues to progress and learn more and more about how to win hockey games?

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 6

'Wasn’t it 6 to 8 weeks?': Even Kent Hughes is confused when talking about Kirby Dach

On November 16, we learned that Kirby Dach would miss four to six weeks with a fractured foot. But today is January 6… and Dach still hasn’t been given the green light to return to action.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 6

Oliver Kapanen can 'without a doubt' be the second center of the future, according to Kent Hughes

Currently, the second line is led by Oliver Kapanen. Let’s face it, no one (except Grant McCagg) had anticipated such a scenario this summer. The guy really gets the job done with Ivan Demidov and Juraj Slafkovsky at his side.

Alexandre Texier News / Breakaway on SI / January 6

Canadiens' Alexandre Texier Lone NHL Player on Team France

France unveiled its roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, and the team will lean heavily on Montreal Canadiens forward Alexandre Texier as its lone representative from the NHL.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

How Each Canadiens Prospect Did at the 2026 World Junior Championship

With the World Junior Championship coming to an end, it’s a good time to look back at how the Montreal Canadiens’ prospects performed on one of hockey’s biggest stages.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

5 Questions for the Canadiens to Answer in Second Half of 2025-26

Questions don’t necessarily “plague” the Montreal Canadiens, who, at 23-13-6, sit impressively in third place in the Atlantic Division, two points out of first place.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / January 5

Canadiens Quick Hits: Hutson, Slafkovsky, Kapanen & Montembeault

The Montreal Canadiens left Dallas with a 4–3 overtime win Sunday night, and it was the kind of game coaches love to rewatch on a long flight. Second night of a back-to-back.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / January 4

Canadiens draft pick Michael Hage faces tempered expectations

The 2024 first-round pick (21st overall) is showing good progress in his second year in the NCAA at Michigan, with 10 goals and 28 points after 20 games.

Canadiens surrender lead to Stars, but recover in OT

Canadiens' Ivan Demidov stays hot, but Matthew Schaefer remains Calder front-runner

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Ivan Demidov News / NHL Trade Talk / January 3

Will Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov Win the Calder Trophy?

Every Calder conversation eventually comes to the same question. Do you reward a rookie’s impact, or do you reward his circumstance? What about his ice time, usage, and opportunity?

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 2