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Montreal Canadiens face decisions on two young players

Throughout this season, the Montreal Canadiens have alternated Arber Xhekaj and Jayden Struble in the third-pair defensive role. This rotation extends beyond situational adjustments.

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Canadiens Fans Should Be Prepared for Another Quiet Trade Deadline

The Montreal Canadiens are in a position few expected them to be in at this stage of the rebuild a couple of years ago, firmly in the playoff conversation.

Nick Suzuki News / The Sick Podcast / March 2

Suzuki Expects Quiet Deadline For Habs This Year

While the Montreal Canadiens are linked to some big names on the trade market, such as Robert Thomas or Ryan O’Reilly, the Habs players themselves seem to believe that the team could be in store for a quiet trade deadline.

NHL News / Dose.ca / March 2

Just because Michael Hage is a promising young player doesn’t mean he’s going to become Robert Thomas.

For the past few hours, there has been a lot of talk about Robert Thomas and Michael Hage in Montreal. We learned from Marco D’Amico that the CH has spoken to the Blues about Thomas, but that the Blues absolutely want Hage in return for such a trade.

Mikko Rantanen News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / March 2

Martin St-Louis criticizes his second trio just days before the deadline

It’s been a few months now since Martin St-Louis assembled a trio of young players within his top six. Oliver Kapanen (22), Juraj Slafkovský (21), and Ivan Demidov (19) have been playing together on the same line for quite some time now.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 2

Canadiens rumors: Where Montreal is looking to upgrade ahead of trade deadline

The Montreal Canadiens are looking to make it back-to-back years in the playoffs. They are currently in third in the Atlantic Division, with a solid group of players who looked poised to make another run at playoff glory.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / March 2

Canadiens No Longer Rebuilding, Is a Big Move Coming?

The Montreal Canadiens are in one of those rare times when patience and real opportunity align. They’re in a playoff spot, but the big thing isn’t just the standings.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 2

Deadline: 'No one expects to leave for the Canadiens.'

When the trade deadline approaches in the National League, it can be stressful for some players. Some guys know it, after all. They are aware that their names are being mentioned in certain rumors and they know that they could be traded at any moment.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / March 2

Patrik Laine traveled with the team to California.

The Canadiens are in California and have begun preparing for their games this week. What’s on the schedule? Tomorrow, the club will face off against the San Jose Sharks.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / March 2

Deadline: Kent Hughes must look at all absentees in Laval

The Canadiens are the talk of the town, just a few days before the trade deadline. Kent Hughes undoubtedly has several options on the table, but he will have to see what makes the most sense for him.

Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / March 2

Oliver Kapanen: Keep an eye on the Blues

Are we expecting to see the CH make a big move between now and Friday? No. But can we say with certainty that the Canadiens won’t make a big trade this week that will shake the very foundations of the temple?

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 2

Montreal will be a 'picker' at the deadline, believes Elliotte Friedman

The deadline for trades is fast approaching. Kent Hughes will have decisions to make (particularly regarding Patrik Laine) and we will inevitably learn a little more about how he does things in the coming days.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / March 2

Nick Suzuki does not expect a big deadline from the CH

Last year, Nick Suzuki went to see Kent Hughes and explained why he shouldn’t sell at the deadline. The GM asked him for one thing: to win. That’s what he and his team did.

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / March 1

Are the Canadiens Suddenly Canada’s Hottest Team?

If you follow the Montreal Canadiens, this was one of those games that just felt light. No stress, no grinding through ugly minutes—just a team that showed up ready to run the show.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 1

Canadiens Have the Prospects to Finish the Rebuild Internally

The Montreal Canadiens have officially shed the basement dweller label. Coming out of the Olympic break, they find themselves in the thick of a playoff

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / March 1

'In my life, every day is Saturday' – Cole Caufield

The Montreal Canadiens gave us a magnificent Saturday night yesterday, winning a big game against the Washington Capitals in spectacular fashion. A 6-2 victory feels good, especially on a Saturday night at the Bell Centre.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / February 28

Cole Caufield, Canadiens grab early lead, cool off Caps

Cole Caufield scored two first-period goals and the Canadiens went on to beat the Washington Capitals 6-2 on Saturday night in Montreal. Nick Suzuki had a goal and two assists for the Canadiens, who have points in seven straight (5-0-2).

Alexander Zharovsky News / The Sick Podcast / February 28

Analyst Has Alexander Zharovsky As the 3rd Best NHL-Affiliated Prospect

On Friday, RDS hockey analyst Stephane Leroux revealed his list of top 40 NHL-affiliated prospects who played under 25 NHL games thus far. To the surprise of likely many, the Montreal Canadiens’ 2nd round pick in 2025, Alexander Zharovsky, landed in his 3rd spot behind only James Hagens and Konstas Helenius.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / February 28

Canadiens' Quick Hits: Pickford, Reinbacher & Blais

Some nights are quiet in the Montréal Canadiens’ system. Then you get a night like this one — goals, assists, big performances, and a few prospects showing exactly why the organization is excited about its future.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 28

Momentum Building Toward Sergei Bobrovsky to the Montreal Canadiens?

Trade rumors around Sergei Bobrovsky began as just noise—a long shot for anything to actually happen. Nobody thought the Florida Panthers would seriously consider moving their two-time Vezina, two-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender, at least until the last week or so.

Rasmus Ristolainen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 27

Canadiens Kicking Tires On Rasmus Ristolainen

Heading for their second consecutive postseason appearance, the Montreal Canadiens are looking on all fronts for trade deadline acquisitions. Earlier today, on 32 Thoughts, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the Canadiens have checked in on Rasmus Ristolainen‘s availability.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / February 27

NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Exploring Trade Options for Forward

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We’re just over a week away from the NHL trade deadline, and rumours have been picking up now that the season is back underway.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 26

Islanders' Matthew Schaefer continues special rookie season with record-setting performance

Winning the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery could turn out to be a major franchise-changing moment for the New York Islanders.

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Patrik Laine News / Daily Faceoff / February 26

Canadiens expected to move Patrik Laine before trade deadline

The start to Patrik Laine’s tenure as a Montreal Canadiens was an electric one, as he scored 12 goals in his first 18 games last season. But since then, he hasn’t been a great fit.

Alex Newhook News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 25

Canadiens To Activate Alex Newhook From Injured Reserve

The Canadiens will activate Alex Newhook from injured reserve before tomorrow’s game versus the Islanders, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports. The speedy forward is set for his first appearance in over three months after sustaining an ankle fracture on Nov.