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Juraj Slafkovsky and Ivan Demidov could solve a major Canadiens problem

The Montreal Canadiens are off to a winning start. It is just the preseason, so do not overreact, but there were plenty of positives to take away from both games.

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Jayden Struble Could Already Be Slipping in the Habs’ pecking order

Kaiden Guhle’s injury should have made things easier for Jayden Struble heading into the start of the season. However, after his first preseason game, his spot on the roster is far from guaranteed.

Samuel Montembeault News / NHL Trade Talk / September 20

Maybe We Were Too Quick to Write Off Sam Montembeault

Remember all the chatter about Samuel Montembeault being done in Montreal? Losing the starting job, then losing the backup job too, basically getting written off as a guy the Canadiens would just try to quietly move before the season even started?

Vinzenz Rohrer News / Dose.ca / September 20

Vinzenz Rohrer is off to a strong start to the season with EV Zug

When it comes to the Montreal Canadiens' prospects, Vinzenz Rohrer rarely comes to mind. The Austrian forward has never been labeled a top-6 prospect, but he certainly has talent.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / September 20

Vincent Damphousse: 'Martin St-Louis is the best head coach in the NHL'

Martin St-Louis has faced some criticism for certain decisions since his arrival in Montreal. However, the Quebec-born head coach is a quick learner and is obviously gaining experience over the years.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Chris Kreider News / NHL Trade Talk / September 20

Chris Kreider’s Confused Reaction to Canadiens Tradition Goes Viral For All the Right Reasons

Chris Kreider‘s move to Montreal has already produced one of the more amusing moments of training camp, as the veteran winger found himself swept up in the Canadiens’ now-famous “power of friendship” celebration — looking visibly unsure of what exactly was happening around him.

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / September 20

David Reinbacher is having a great training camp

David Reinbacher is certainly one of the most closely watched players—if not the most closely watched player—at the Montreal Canadiens' training camp. We know there's a need on the Habs' blue line, and Reinbacher would be a perfect fit, especially if he can play more physically.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 20

Canadiens: A Weak Lineup Is Expected in Trois-Rivières

The NHL has introduced a new preseason rule that's a game-changer for NHL regulars. Players who have played at least 100 career games will be limited to a maximum of two preseason games.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 20

Alexandre Carrier and Jake Evans were absent from practice today

This morning, there's an early morning practice for Group A and Group B. After two great wins in one night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, there were certainly plenty of smiles, but it's important to stay focused.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 20

3 Montreal Canadiens who built serious momentum to begin preseason

The Montreal Canadiens kicked off their preseason with two games against the Toronto Maple Leafs, with one game in each city. The good news for the Canadiens was that they came away with a win in both games, with a 4-1 victory in Toronto and a 4-3 overtime win in front of their fans.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 20

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: Montreal Canadiens Surprises Thus Far

The week’s hottest Montreal Canadiens topics, served without the sugar-coating and with little concern for bruised feelings. The Montreal Canadiens training camp is well underway, and the Canadiens played their first two games last night, taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs in a split-squad doubleheader.

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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 / Dose.ca / September 20

'If Demidov keeps playing like he did on Saturday, he’ll be practically unstoppable.'

Among the players who stood out last night were David Reinbacher, Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson, and Luke Mittelstadt. We shouldn't be too quick to forget Ivan Demidov, who scored a goal.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 20

Kreider seems lost; Reinbacher is set to start in Montreal—and why not Mittelstadt?

We shouldn’t jump to conclusions—the CH has only played two preseason games. But with the shortened preseason schedule, big decisions will have to be made quickly, and it's interesting to note the progress some players are making.

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / September 19

The Canadiens Aren’t Chasing Last Year. They’re Building on It

After making it to the Eastern Conference Final last season, it’s pretty easy to look at the Montreal Canadiens and say, “Well, now they have to win the Stanley Cup.” Perhaps, but also perhaps not.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 20

The Canadiens won both games of their doubleheader

The Canadiens are finally back. To kick off their preseason schedule, the Habs played not one, but two simultaneous games against the Maple Leafs with a split squad.

Marco Scandella News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

Revisiting the Canadiens’ Marco Scandella Trades

When the Montreal Canadiens acquired Marco Scandella in January 2020, it looked like a relatively minor move involving a veteran defenseman. More than six years later, however, the sequence of transactions surrounding Scandella is still having an impact on the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 18

Montreal Canadiens Camp Notes: Florian Xhekaj Standing Out

The lines and defensive pairings remained the same for the Montreal Canadiens on Friday but one player who stood out was forward Florian Xhekaj. On Friday, the younger Xhekaj, who continued to skate alongside Phillip Danault and Josh Anderson, was all over the ice during the Team B scrimmage.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Three Canadiens who could be traded before opening night

The Montreal Canadiens have reached an interesting point in their rebuild. For years, the organization was focused on accumulating young talent, draft picks and opportunities for players to prove themselves.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 17

Canadiens Camp Notes: Chris Kreider On Top LIne

The top line at Montreal Canadiens training camp on Thursday created a lot of buzz as newcomer Chris Kreider was skating alongside Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield.

Patrik Laine News / Daily Faceoff / September 17

What’s the right fit for Patrik Laine?

As training camps across the NHL are set to begin, there are a few notable names who are still without contracts. One player that keeps coming up is Patrik Laine.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 17

Canadiens’ Reinbacher Likelier to Earn Roster Spot with Guhle out

Montreal Canadiens prospect David Reinbacher always had the inside track to winning a roster spot this preseason, according to reports. In the wake of news defenseman Kaiden Guhle will be out 4-5 weeks following offseason surgery, you’d have to believe the open spot is now his to lose.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 17

Predicting the Canadiens’ Major Stat Category Leaders for 2026-27

With training camp underway, the 2026-27 NHL regular season is quickly approaching, and expectations surrounding the Montreal Canadiens are considerably higher than they have been in recent years.

Kaiden Guhle News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

Canadiens’ Kaiden Guhle Out Multiple Weeks Following Surgery

The Montreal Canadiens’ defensive corps has already taken a hit entering training camp. According to a team announcement, defenseman Kaiden Guhle will miss the next four to five weeks following minor adductor surgery.

Alex Newhook News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15