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Young stars : NHL Europe puts Alex Newhook in the Habs top-3

Alex Newhook has just completed his second season with the Canadiens. After an interesting 15 goals and 34 points in 55 games in his first year, Newhook regressed in 2024-25, obtaining only 15 goals and 26 points in 82 games.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 16

Canadiens sign former first-round pick

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Montreal Canadiens are closing in on a contract for center Joe Veleno. It’ll be a coming-home party for the former first-round pick, who’s from Montreal and spent his junior days with the QMJHL’s Saint John Sea Dogs and Drummondville Voltigeurs.

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NHL News / Dose.ca / July 6

Joe Veleno: a better face-off option than Alex Newhook

Since the departure of Christian Dvorak, the Montreal Canadiens have had only one left-handed center: Alex Newhook. And as we all know, he’s not the most efficient in the face-off circle.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 1

Center: Kent Hughes ready to start the season with Dach and Newhook

Kent Hughes is working hard to improve the team. On Friday, he acquired Noah Dobson and earlier today, he traded Logan Mailloux for Zachary Bolduc. That doesn’t solve the problem of the second center, but it’s not going to be solved at any cost, in all likelihood.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 14

Yes, Alex Newhook would make the veteran line-up even more productive

Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him before next season. He’ll have to look for a second center forward and maybe even another defenseman. Christian Dvorak is another player who needs to be dealt with.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 5

Dach, Newhook and company: let’s put an end to small projects and find some certainties

Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton met the Montreal sports media this morning at the Bell Centre. The players last Friday… the management this morning… we’ve now turned the page completely on the 2024-25 season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 16

Ivan Demidov will play with Patrik Laine and Alex Newhook

This morning, we learned that Emil Heineman will take Oliver Kapanen’s place in the lineup. This is the only change to note for tonight’s game, which is very important.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 14

Ivan Demidov practices with Alex Newhook and Joel Armia

It’s D-Day. After taking his first strides on Quebec soil yesterday, Ivan Demidov was present at the Habs’ practice in Montreal, ahead of tonight’s game against the Blackhawks.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 13

Canadiens made trade-deadline additions for playoff push after all

Maybe Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes knew something his critics didn’t … or at least something they didn’t properly factor in at the trade deadline.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 3

Canadiens’ Kapanen a Logical Alternative to Newhook at Centre

The Montreal Canadiens may technically have a lot to lose, should they decide to take a chance on a returning Oliver Kapanen. They have a lot more to gain, should it work out.

NHL News / Dose.ca / March 30

Alex Newhook reminds me of the way Nathan MacKinnon attacks

The second center position for the habs raises several questions. Michael Hage had a very good first season in the NCAA, but it will take a few years before he makes the jump to the NHL.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 28

Only 44% of Newhook’s attempted shots have hit the net this season

From the start, I want to say this. Alex Newhook has found his way lately. He’s been using his speed even more since he started playing center and it’s giving interesting results.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / March 24

Analyzing Alex Newhook's Potential for the Montreal Canadiens

Alex Newhook is a name that Canadiens fans have been bringing up a lot as of late. Ever since taking over the second-line centre role, Newhook has been playing some of the best hockey of his career.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / March 15

Newhook on Habs Center Stage

The Montreal Canadiens took what they felt was a calculated gamble when they acquired Alex Newhook from the Colorado Avalanche, parting with a first and early second-round pick to bring him into the fold.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 14

Newhook Opens Up and Defends His Friend and Linemate Patrik Laine Amid Criticism

We had an interesting moment during the press conference in the last few minutes involving Canadiens forwards Alex Newhook and Patrik Laine. Newhook, who

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / February 14

Deal Completed Between the Habs and Avalanche: Analyst Offers Fresh Take on the Newhook Acquisition

The Montreal Canadiens are on a break, and I think this is the perfect time to revisit some of the team's decisions, as well as those made by Kent Hughes.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / January 13

Alex Newhook Concerningly Absent From Practice, Canadiens Will Hold Press Conference Shortly

We have some fresh news from the Montreal Canadiens. Martin St-Louis' team is currently in Utah, where they are holding a full practice in preparation for tomorrow's game against André Tourigny's squad.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / November 29

Can Canadiens Surprising Promotion Unlock Newhook’s Potential?

After a rocky start to the season, Alex Newhook has been thrust into a prominent role on the Montreal Canadiens top line alongside Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / November 23

Alex Newhook Buys Beautiful Downtown Montreal Penthouse for Over a Million

Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook, seems to be firmly establishing himself in the Quebec metropolis, both on and off the ice. After a challenging start to the season, the forward is showing notable progress while acquiring a luxury penthouse worth $1.25 million located in the Cité du Multimédia , just steps away from the Bell Centre.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / November 6

Top Canadiens Analyst Believes Alex Newhook's Role is About to Change Significantly

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27, 2023

Avalanche flip former first-round center for two picks, prospect

The Avalanche have turned the No. 16 pick in the 2019 draft into two additional draft picks plus a defensive prospect after dealing center Alex Newhook to the Canadiens on Tuesday.

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