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On YouTubeMontreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 11
The Newhook-Kapanen-Demidov line is less effective than you might think
Right now, there’s a huge wave of optimism surrounding the Canadiens. Seeing the club have two good games (despite its 1-1-0 record) to start the season is a good sign.Especially since, in recent years, the start of the season has been a more… complicated time.Of the lot, Oliver Kapanen is highly praised, with two goals in two games.
NHL News / The Sick Podcast / October 9
The Habs May Have A New Elite PK Duo
On Wednesday night, the Montreal Canadiens had a few positives to their game despite the 5-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs; however, the brightest spot of all was in fact the penalty kill duo of Alex Newhook and Oliver Kapanen.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 4
Martin St-Louis: 'The Newhook-Kapanen-Demidov line has shown me enough'
The Canadiens’ season begins in just a few days’ time. The club will play its first game of the campaign on Wednesday night, when it takes on the Maple Leafs in Toronto.
The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz
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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 29
'The Canadiens are one center player away from being one of the best teams in the NHL.'
All summer long, we’ve been talking about Montreal’s famous second center. The club is starting to form an interesting core, but there’s still a gaping hole in the middle of the second line, andright now it’s Kirby Dach (or Alex Newhook, depending on how you look at it) who’s in that chair.
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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.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 29
Canadiens’ Alex Newhook Poised for Breakout 2025-26 Season
The Montreal Canadiens have had some success this preseason, with some young players making themselves known. However, one player has flown under the radar
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 29
Martin St-Louis doesn’t help Ivan Demidov by placing him with Oliver Kapanen and Alex Newhook
Martin St-Louis has stirred the pot. At this morning’s practice, Ivan Demidov was no longer paired with Patrik Laine and Kirby Dach: instead, he found himself on a line with Alex Newhook and Oliver Kapanen.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / September 3
Atlantic Division Preview: What if Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov is the real deal?
It’s difficult to separate the hype from the reality when it comes to talking about Montreal Canadiens prospects. The same can likely be said about the
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 29
Brian Wilde Sees Surprising Player Breakout
During Wednesday’s episode of the Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro, Brian Wilde said that he believes forward Alex Newhook could have a career year and put up an extra 20 points next season.
Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / August 27
Canadiens Forward Has Sights Set On Playoff Success
Alex Newhook got his first taste of playoff hockey since joining the Montreal Canadiens, and while the team was bounced in the first round, it hasn't discouraged him, but rather lit a fire for him and the team to get back to the playoffs and go even further.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 22
Why Alex Newhook Should be on The Penalty Kill
After losing both forwards, Joel Armia and Christian Dvorak, during the off-season, the Canadiens have a clear advantage at forward on the penalty kill.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 8
How Canadiens, Golden Knights and Panthers will use LTIR
At the time of writing, the Canadiens, Golden Knights, and Panthers are the only three teams that have negative projected cap space to open the season, per PuckPedia.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 7
'Alex Newhook is a fourth-line player'
In 82 games this season, Alex Newhook collected 26 points, including 15 goals. In the absence of Kirby Dach, Newhook played almost exclusively on the second line.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 7
These Two Canadiens Players Are Developing A Ton of Chemistry
Over the past couple of weeks, there have been numerous players who have skated at the Complex Bell in Brossard. Among the most frequent guys are Patrik Laine and Ivan Demidov, who have developed a great amount of chemistry skating with each other every day.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 30
Taxes: Alex Newhook doesn’t (really) see this as a hindrance for Montreal
With the Florida teams now among the NHL’s elite, the subject of tax rates is one of the most talked-about in the NHL. Across the league, everyone gets
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 19
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.
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.
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
It comes from "the snake," Simon Boisvert. According to him, the towel has indeed been thrown in on Alex Newhook, and he believes Newhook will never be a bonafide second-line player in the NHL.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 9, 2024
Canadiens forward Alex Newhook to return to lineup Saturday vs. Dallas Stars
The Montréal Canadiens received positive news this morning that forward Alex Newhook will return to the lineup tomorrow versus the Dallas Stars. Newhook
Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / December 2, 2023
Canadiens forward out 10-12 weeks with high-ankle sprain
Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook will miss 10-12 weeks of action.
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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