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On YouTubeMontreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 4
Canadiens End Strong First Half of 2025-26 with Room to Grow
The Montreal Canadiens got “goalied,” plain and simple. In a game in which they looked faster, got the lion’s share of better chances and appeared poised to break out at any given point, they just fell short of so doing.
Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / January 4
Lane Hutson: so good that he’s already the idol of a young Czech defenseman at the WJC
Aside from a difficult start to the season due to his contractual situation, Lane Hutson is having an absolutely incredible second season in the National Hockey League.
Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / January 3
The habs lack opportunism in St. Louis
The Habs’ trip comes to an end soon. All that remains is a stop in St. Louis (this afternoon) and Dallas, tomorrow. Montreal is looking for a point in its eighth straight game.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
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?
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.
Bryce Pickford News / The Sick Podcast / January 3
Bryce Pickford Named WHL Player Of The Month
Montreal Canadiens prospect Bryce Pickford was named the Player of the Month in the WHL. The Medicine Hat Tigers defenseman took the WHL by storm during December, where he recorded an incredible 14 goals and 22 points in 9 games, leading all WHL players in both categories.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 3
Draft: The third round pays off for the Habs recently
In recent years, the Habs have drafted guys like Lane Hutson, Juraj Slafkovsky, Ivan Demidov, and David Reinbacher, who will be important players for years to come.
Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / January 3
Mike Matheson returns to action this afternoon
Against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, Mike Matheson was violently hit on the head by Brad Marchand. The defenseman missed the game against the Hurricanes and let’s just say his absence was felt, even in victory.
Evgeny Kuznetsov will soon join Alexander Zharovsky, according to a Russian source
Ivan Demidov was fortunate in his only full year in the KHL last year. Although he wasn’t used much by Roman Rotenberg with SKA St. Petersburg, he did get to rub shoulders with some very good Russian players, including former NHLer Evgeny Kuznetsov.
Jakub Dobes against Carolina: 'He had his swimming cap on,' says Maxim Lapierre
The Canadiens are having a very good holiday/early-year trip at the moment, collecting five points out of a possible six. These are big points for the Habs, against three big teams, while deploying three different goaltenders.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 3
Kent Hughes seems to believe that Michael Hage is ready to turn pro this season
Canada is having a fine tournament so far at the World Junior Championship, and we hope it continues. Indeed, Team Canada Junior is putting in some fine performances, which is encouraging for the rest of the tournament, i.e.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 3
Canadiens’ 2nd Line Will Determine Success of the Rebuild
Having an established, reliable second line could be one of the single biggest swing factors in determining the success of the 2025–26 edition of the Montreal Canadiens.
Sean Farrell News / Dose.ca / January 3
Laval Rocket: Sean Farrell dominates again in victory
The best team in the AHL’s Northern Section was in action last night at Place Bell, as the Laval Rocket took on the Utica Comets, the worst team in the division.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 3
Positives of 3 Canadiens Being Snubbed From the Olympics
When the Olympic rosters started to come out, it didn’t take long for Montreal Canadiens fans to notice some familiar names missing. As always, Olympic selections spark debate, frustration, and a bit of national pride.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 3
Canadiens, Blues set to face off minus key roster pieces
The first half of the season gave the Montreal Canadiens' organizational depth a severe test. The Canadiens may face more lineup shuffling when they continue their seven-game road trip Saturday afternoon against the St. Louis Blues.
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 2
Canadiens' Ivan Demidov stays hot, but Matthew Schaefer remains Calder front-runner
With the mid-season approaching, Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov is maintaining chances of winning the Calder Trophy.
Lane Hutson News / The Sick Podcast / January 2
Why Lane Hutson Is The Best Player That Got Snubbed
On Friday morning when Team USA announced their 25-man Olympic roster, it wasn’t a surprise that both Montreal Canadiens stars Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson were left off the roster after hearing rumors about the team over the past few weeks.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 2
Pascal Vincent sings (once again) the praises of David Reinbacher
Unfortunately for David Reinbacher, multiple injuries have clearly delayed his development. It’s extremely difficult to reach your full potential when you’re always one step behind due to injury.
Oliver Kapanen News / The Sick Podcast / January 2
Oliver Kapanen Will Represent Finland At The Olympics
On Friday morning, Finland announced their 25-man squad for the 2026 Olympics in Milan. Amongst the group that will be playing for Finland is Montreal Canadiens rookie Oliver Kapanen.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 2
Canadiens’ Caufield, Hutson Understandably Left Off U.S. Olympic Team
Not to read too much into Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield’s contributions against the Carolina Hurricanes on New Year’s Day, but he picked a coincidental time to notch his first-ever goal against a powerhouse team that has historically given the franchise fits, especially on the road.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 1
Canadiens rally past Canes, spoil Sebastian Aho's big game
Cole Caufield and Josh Anderson scored 23 seconds apart in the second period as the Montreal Canadiens came back from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 7-5 on Thursday night in Raleigh, N.C.
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 1
Will relationship between Adam Fox, Rangers be hurt by Olympic snub?
The United States men's Olympic hockey roster will be announced on Friday, but we already have some idea as to who is going to be on it. We also know at least one player that will not be on it.
Nick Suzuki News / Breakaway on SI / January 1
Canadiens Captain Used 4 Nations Snub as Olympic Motivation
Nick Suzuki is going to the Olympics. The Montreal Canadiens captain received the call from Team Canada general manager Julien Brisebois on Wednesday morning, fulfilling a childhood dream and validating his response to being left off the 4 Nations roster earlier this season.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 3
NHL’s ruling on Brad Marchand hit sparks online firestorm
After learning that Marchand will not be receiving any kind of hearing, the cries of injustice were even more prominent.
Samuel Montembeault News / NHL Trade Talk / December 31
Was Mental Reset What Sam Montembeault Needed to Avoid Trade?
With questions surfacing about his future with the team, Sam Montembeault did the smart thing by embracing the idea of a mental reset — and his performance on Tuesday night may have prolonged his stay as a member of the Montreal Canadiens.
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