Alexandre Carrier: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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Alexandre Carrier: David Reinbacher Is Putting Pressure on His Position

In just over two weeks, the Canadiens' training camp will get underway. And of course, there are a few storylines we'll be watching closely. Who will emerge as Ivan Demidov's defensive partner?

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 8

Alexandre Carrier Identifies the Key Factor That Will Help the CH Improve in 2026-27

The Canadiens didn't acquire a single new player this summer. They didn't lose much (Brendan Gallagher, Joe Veleno, and Patrik Laine were no longer part of the plans), but they certainly didn't get any better.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 24

'David Reinbacher should be ahead of Alexandre Carrier in the pecking order.'

Montreal Canadiens fans are all eager to see David Reinbacher play full-time in the NHL. Of course, there's always the question of his health: Can he play a full season?

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

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 13

Hot take: David Reinbacher is already ahead of Alexandre Carrier

Man, things sure change fast in the world of hockey… And no, I'm not talking about the Islanders—they've been the same since Patrick Roy left. So, it wasn't Patrick's fault after all, was it, Mathieu?

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / March 31

Defenseman Alexandre Carrier Out To 2-4 Weeks, Adam Engstrom Called Up To Replace Him

On Tuesday morning, the Montreal Canadiens announced that defenseman Alexandre Carrier will be out 2-4 weeks with an upper-body injury. The Canadiens called up defenseman Adam Engstrom at 5:00 pm ET on Monday, which raised concerns that an unannounced injury had occurred.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 31

Canadiens’ Alexandre Carrier Out Two To Four Weeks

Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Carrier will miss two to four weeks with an upper-body injury, the team announced Tuesday. Montreal recalled Adam Engstrom from AHL Laval yesterday to replenish their blue-line depth with Carrier sidelined.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / March 31

Canadiens’ Alexandre Carrier out 2-4 weeks with upper-body injury

An experienced blueliner could be out until the postseason. On Tuesday, the Montreal Canadiens announced that defenseman Alexandre Carrier is expected to miss the next 2-4 weeks with an upper-body injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / March 19

What’s Going On With Alexandre Carrier Defensively This Season

Despite the Montreal Canadiens playing a great team game that led to a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night, there is one defenseman who continues to disappoint on the blueline.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 2

Surprising Barry Trotz decision gives Predators chance to reset

A disappointing end to Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz's long run with the organization could be the perfect opportunity for a much-needed reset.

Artemi Panarin would waive to join Oilers as rental in Cup chase

Stars acquire Jeremie Poirier from Flames for Gavin White

Penguins activate defenseman Ryan Graves from injured reserve

Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly won’t return until after Olympic break

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Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / January 21

Canadiens defensemen rank second in NHL points, credit HC Martin St. Louis' system

This certain freedom is the reason why the Canadiens' defensive unit ranks second in the NHL with 134 points since the start of the season.

Patience paying off as Canadiens front office sees rebuild progress

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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 / The Sick Podcast / January 18

Alexandre Carrier Finding A New Gear Of Offence?

Over the past week, defenseman Alexandre Carrier has taken his offensive game to the next level for the Montreal Canadiens. Despite being a primarily defensive defenseman, Carrier is proving over the last 4 games that he could produce some key offence for his team when called upon.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 12

Canadiens’ Carrier Scores 100th Point in Multi-Goal Win over Canucks

Other Montreal Canadiens technically had a larger impact on the scoresheet against the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night at the Bell Centre. However, defenseman Alexandre Carrier arguably had the biggest impact on the outcome of the game, in scoring two critical goals, including his 100th career point, as the Habs came away with a 6-3 win.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 6, 2025

Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Alexandre Carrier

The offseason leading into the 2025-26 season continues, and with the major events such as the NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear on as NHL management groups take a bit of a breather before the training camps begin.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 31, 2025

Revisiting the Alexandre Carrier Trade Between the Canadiens & the Predators

Alexandre Carrier was traded from the Nashville Predators to the Montreal Canadiens for Justin Barron just over three months ago. Carrier, known for his defensive reliability, came to Montreal in a straightforward swap for Barron, a young defenseman with some potential upside.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 3, 2025

Alexandre Carrier’s Contributions to the Canadiens so Far

As the Montreal Canadiens enjoy their finest stretch of hockey this season (six wins in seven matches), it’s interesting to note that the organization performed a transaction just before it started.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / January 2, 2025

Canadiens Trade Analysis: Carrier Impact Beyond The Expected

The Montreal Canadiens have been a dominant team since the trade that saw defenceman Alexandre Carrier join the team from the Nashville Predators. Beyond

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / December 24, 2024

Canadiens Analysis: Early Results From Carrier Trade Encouraging

It’s only been three games, but the trade to acquire Alexandre Carrier from the Nashville Predators is already paying off for the Montreal Canadiens. Of

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 20, 2024

Canadiens Got Their Man in Alexandre Carrier, What’s Next?

As the clock wound down to the NHL Holiday Trade Freeze, the Montreal Canadiens went and filled a need on their defense corps with the acquisition of Alexandre Carrier from the Nashville Predators.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 19, 2024

What the Canadiens are getting in Alexandre Carrier

The Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators did some restructuring on the blueline on Wednesday night, as the Habs acquired defenseman Alexandre Carrier from the Preds for fellow D-man Justin Barron.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 9, 2024

Predators’ Carrier out week to week with an upper-body injury

Predators’ Alexandre Carrier out week to week with an upper-body injury

Carrier played in Nashville’s recent game against the Senators on Saturday but left the contest in the third period after getting hit. He finished that game with zero points, a -1 rating, four blocks and two hits in 15:39 of ice time.

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Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30, 2024