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What a blockbuster Nikita Kucherov trade would actually cost the Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens might finally have their chance to make a blockbuster trade after the news that Nikita Kucherov won't be re-signing with the Tampa Bay Lightning and is requesting a trade.

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3 Canadiens Players Closing In on Career Milestones

The Montreal Canadiens have plenty to be excited about this season, especially with their strong start to the 2026-27 campaign. While the team’s success remains the priority, several players are also approaching significant individual milestones that deserve recognition.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 31

Phillip Danault and Jake Evans step up when Canadiens need them most

No centre, no problem for the Montreal Canadiens. Coming into the season, the Habs could least afford an injury down the middle of the ice, especially to captain Nick Suzuki.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 31

Jacob Fowler is making a wild Dominik Hasek prediction look a lot less crazy

The Montreal Canadiens are returning from a four-game road trip with four straight road wins and a big reason for their success has been goalie Jacob Fowler.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Dose.ca / October 31

The Time Nikita Kucherov Praised Martin St. Louis

I don’t know if the Lightning would be willing to trade Nikita Kucherov within their division. I know, I know: Julien BriseBois has said he has no intention of trading his player.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 30

Canadiens ride 4-game win streak back home to face Penguins

The Montreal Canadiens are riding a four-game winning streak as they prepare to host the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday night. The victories all occurred on a four-game road trip.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 30

Montreal Canadiens can't miss this chance to land Nikita Kucherov

General manager Kent Hughes has talked about the frustration in trying to get a trade done to improve the roster. He has missed out on Matthew Knies, Kirill Marchenko, and Dylan Larkin, who still refuses to waive his no-trade clause to join the Canadiens.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 30

Lightning star Nikita Kucherov reportedly requests trade, won't re-sign

Another NHL star is looking for a trade and a fresh start. Nikita Kucherov, the league's reigning MVP and still one of its best players, has reportedly told the Tampa Bay Lightning organization and his teammates that he does not intend to re-sign with the team and has requested a trade.

Lightning GM responds to Kucherov trade request, draws hard line

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Wild reportedly offering big return for Dylan Larkin; why Red Wings declined

Anton Lundell records first hat trick as Panthers rout Jets again

Arseny Gritsyuk, Jack Hughes score twice as Devils beat Knights

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 30

Lariviere: Hutson-Dobson Pairing Controls Games For Montreal Canadiens

The defensive pairing of Montreal Canadiens defensemen Lane Hutson and Noah Dobson is wrecking havoc on the NHL. The pairing of Lane Hutson and Noah Dobson has allowed the Montreal Canadiens to have one of the league’s best duos in the early stages of the season.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / October 30

Nick Suzuki has reached a crucial milestone in his recovery

Nick Suzuki hasn’t played since October 20, against the Sharks. That's exactly 10 days. Two days later, on October 22, the Canadiens announced that the captain would be out for two to four weeks.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 30

Montreal Canadiens defying all logic with their latest winning streak

Something about the Montreal Canadiens almost doesn’t make sense. Following their 5-4 loss to the Washington Capitals on Oct. 14, they were 3-3-1 and had a goal differential of -4.

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 30

AHL Scoring Race: Defensemen Luke Mittelstadt and Tyson Jugnauth Lead the League

Ten games into their respective seasons, two defensemen are leading the American Hockey League in scoring. Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Laval Rocket rookie Luke Mittelstadt sits atop the league with 16 points, while Coachella Valley Firebirds defenseman Tyson Jugnauth is second with 14.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / October 30

Canadiens Caufield Can Do More Than Rely on Suzuki

There's plenty to like about what Cole Caufield is doing in Montreal right now. He's scoring goals, finding open space, and becoming a reliable offensive threat for the Canadiens.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 30

McKenna Is Closing the Gap on Caufield in One Surprising Way

The Montreal Canadiens Cole Caufield has already shown he can be one of the NHL’s great young goal-scorers. He’s got the finish, he gets himself into dangerous spots, and the numbers in this comparison look exactly like what you’d expect from a player who can make a goalie pay: six goals and 10 points in 12 games.

Jeff Gorton News / Dose.ca / October 30

Gorton and Bobrov are performing (much) better in Montreal than in New York

When Jeff Gorton joined the Montreal Canadiens, there were a thousand and one reasons to be optimistic. The guy had about 30 years of experience in the NHL (with the Bruins and the Rangers).

Samuel Montembeault News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 30

Canadiens in no rush to trade Samuel Montembeault despite goalie logjam

The Montreal Canadiens are having a solid start to the season, and there could be several contributing factors. One of them is the play of their backline, as rookie goalie Jacob Fowler has stepped on the ice and produced for the team.

Nick Suzuki News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Canadiens Are Finding Ways to Win Without Nick Suzuki

When the Montreal Canadiens learned that captain Nick Suzuki would miss two to four weeks with an injury, there were plenty of reasons to be concerned.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 30

The Canadiens are in a very strong position in the overall standings

Did you have that on your bingo card—the Canadiens winning their last four games? Heading on the road without Ivan Demidov and Nick Suzuki (and with a banged-up Mike Matheson who didn't even make the trip in the end), it was hard to imagine the Habs would be in the running for 1,000.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / October 30

Jakub Dobes really needed that one

Jakub Dobes was outstanding last night in Dallas. The goalie earned his first win of October and his second win of the season. He had also won the season opener in Toronto.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / October 29

Cole Caufield, Alex Newhook double up as Canadiens trounce Stars

Cole Caufield and Alex Newhook both scored two goals for the Montreal Canadiens, who capped a perfect four-game road trip with a 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Canadiens Are Learning to Win the Hard Way on Road Trip

When Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki was declared injured on Oct. 22, the club had just suffered yet another home defeat (4-3 in OT to the San Jose Sharks).

Jacob Fowler News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Canadiens’ Jacob Fowler the Early Calder Trophy Favourite

The Montreal Canadiens might have found their goaltender of the future, and he is already making a massive impact in the present. Just a few weeks into the 2026-27 NHL season, Jacob Fowler has established himself as one of the league’s most impressive goaltenders, putting together performances that have helped keep Montreal competitive.

Jacob Fowler News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

Canadiens Jacob Fowler Is Squarely in the Calder Conversation?

Nobody had Jacob Fowler on their Calder list before the season. Everyone was talking about Gavin McKenna, Anton Frondell, Ivar Stenberg and the other shiny rookies.