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Checking Alexandre Carrier: Tom Wilson yelled to warn him

Last night, Tom Wilson was Tom Wilson against the Canadiens. The forward, who can hit like a train, served up a major-league check to Alexandre Carrier… and that got him out of the game.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 28

You can hate Wilson’s hit on Carrier, but that doesn’t make it illegal

Prepare to get angry, Montreal Canadiens fans. Get angrier, rather. You’re already angry after Tom Wilson’s devastating hit on Alexandre Carrier changed the face of Game 4 versus the Washington Capitals Sunday night at the Bell Centre.

NHL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 26

Alexandre Carrier’s series: no one misses Justin Barron in Montreal

In December, Kent Hughes completed a transaction with Barry Trotz. The CH sent Justin Barron to Nashville, and in return, Alexandre Carrier went the other way.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / April 17

Montreal Canadiens: From In The Mix To In The Playoffs

When the Montreal Canadiens’ front office spoke about wanting the team to be “in the mix” before the season began, they weren’t paying lip service. What they envisioned was meaningful hockey in March—maybe even April—as the next logical step in this rebuild.

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.

Strong at home, Canadiens look for more success vs. Blackhawks

Maple Leafs top Canadiens in OT to extend lead for top spot in East to 4 points

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The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

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 / Dose.ca / March 26

Mike Matheson and Alexandre Carrier : on the ice for four goals by the Blues yesterday

Yesterday, when looking at the state of the Canadiens’ defense (a team officially in reconstruction at the moment), we realize it’s divided into three different parts.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 21

Carolina Hurricanes GM opens up about the Mikko Rantanen situation

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs signed NCAA free agent defenseman John Prokop. With a thinning prospect pool and trading two first-round picks at the deadline, they’ll be looking for more, including a centerman.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 10

In numbers: The arrival of Alexandre Carrier has transformed the CH

Sometimes, the acquisition of a single player can change the performance of a sports team. We see this this year in Montreal with Alexandre Carrier. Renaud Lavoie just talked about it this morning, on the airwaves of BPM Sports.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / January 22

How The Alex Carrier Trade Improved Lane Hutson Stats On Top Pairing

The Montreal Canadiens roster is a puzzle that’s coming together nicely, as evidenced by the fact that they’re among the hottest teams in the NHL. And while most will point to the addition of Alexandre Carrier as the key reason why the Canadiens are a better team this year, he is but one (important) piece of the puzzle.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 3

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

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

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

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 / Habs Fanatics / December 19

Darren Dreger Believes the Carrier Trade Is Setting the Table for a Bigger Trade for the Canadiens

TSN journalist, Darren Dreger, has just revealed new and interesting information following the trade between the Canadiens and the Predators. Let's not forget that on Wednesday night, Kent Hughes acquired defenseman Alexandre Carrier in exchange for the young Justin Barron.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 19

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Full Press Hockey / December 19

Montreal Canadiens Fill Need with Acquisition of Alexandre Carrier

The Montreal Canadiens were looking to fill a position of need on defense. Montreal was looking for a veteran right-shot top-four defenseman. The Canadiens found it with the acquisition of Alexandre Carrier from the Nashville Predators.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 18

Canadiens acquire former All-Rookie defenseman from Predators

The Canadiens and Predators have swapped blueliners before Thursday’s roster freeze.

Canadiens’ Patrik Laine is thriving in the Montreal spotlight

Juuse Saros, Predators shut out sliding Rangers

Kaapo Kakko trade highlights why 2019 NHL Draft continues to underwhelm

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The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 9

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.

Senators deal Predators their seventh straight loss

Dejected Jonathan Marchessault calls out Predators communication issues

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Nashville Predators News / Nashville Hockey Now / July 10

Alexandre Carrier ‘Very Happy’ About Return to Predators

Alexandre Carrier’s future was uncertain for months. The Nashville Predators defenseman spent the 2023-24 season playing on an expiring contract. When Carrier and the team didn’t initially agree to an extension, he became the subject of trade deadline rumors.