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Owen Beck's season debut does little to change Canadiens' plans

Owen Beck was likely disappointed to learn he did not make the team out of training camp, but it only took five games before the Montreal Canadiens recalled him.

Montreal Canadiens News / Inside The Rink / October 13

Montreal Canadiens Recall Owen Beck from Laval

The Montreal Canadiens face the Buffalo Sabres tonight with puck drop at 6:30 PM EST. The Canadiens ahead of tonight’s game recalled forward Owen Beck from Laval in the AHL.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 13

Matheson Out, Beck In; Fowler Starts For Montreal Canadiens vs. Sabres

As it has for most NHL teams early on in the season, the injury bug continues to take a bite out of the roster of the Montreal Canadiens. Late Tuesday morning team announced that they will be without defenseman Mike Matheson when they host the Buffalo Sabres at 6:30 pm ET on Tuesday night at the Bell Centre.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 12

Canadiens Recall Owen Beck

The Montreal Canadiens shared earlier today that forward Owen Beck has been recalled from AHL Laval. No corresponding transaction was made, although the move is a result of Florian Xhehaj’s day-to-day status while Oliver Kapanen is on injured reserve.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 12

Owen Beck has been recalled by the Canadiens

Things are happening with the Canadiens. Kent Hughes didn't make a trade… but the team recalled Owen Beck from the Laval Rocket. Reminder: The Habs currently have only 11 healthy forwards on their roster.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / October 8

Owen Beck: The Strange Space Between Ready and Needed

Owen Beck is getting pretty good at waiting. The Montreal Canadiens sent him back to the Laval Rocket again this season after Beck made it to the final day of training camp.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 25

Owen Beck is NHL-ready but Canadiens have nowhere to put him

Having too many NHL-ready players is a great problem to have, and that is exactly where the Montreal Canadiens find themselves at training camp. To start, the Canadiens’ forward group is already a tight-knit group, with nearly everyone returning.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 25

Owen Beck is starting to get the hang of the cassette

Owen Beck is starting to get the hang of it. For the past few years, the Canadiens' prospect has arrived at training camp with the same goal in mind. He wants to earn a spot on the Montreal roster, make the most of every opportunity, and convince the organization that he's ready to stay.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 13

Kreider in Montreal: Owen Beck and Florian Xhekaj Will Have to Wait a Little Longer

Everyone agrees that signing Kreider was a really smart move by the Montreal Canadiens' front office. It's a great acquisition, as Kreider will bring exactly what the second line was missing last season: physicality and scoring ability to support Ivan Demidov.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 3

Montreal Canadiens Top 10 Prospects: #8-#7

The Montreal Canadiens have seen many of their top prospects graduate to the NHL over the past few seasons. Despite this, the Canadiens still have a very solid prospect group. Over the next week, I’ll discuss my top 10 prospects in the Montreal Canadiens organization.

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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 / Professor Press Box / September 2

Owen Beck Might Be Better Than Anyone Is Expecting

Owen Beck seems to have quietly fallen into that dangerous category of hockey prospect: the guy people have started writing off before he's really been given much of a chance.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 11

Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Owen Beck

As we get into the dog days of summer and until training camp, thesickpodcast.com will profile Montreal Canadiens players based on their expected role for the 2026-27 NHL season.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 12

'Owen Beck is a better player in the NHL than in the AHL'

Although the Canadiens still need to sign Zachary Bolduc and Kirby Dach (as well as defenseman Arber Xhekaj), we have a good idea of which forwards are likely to be in the lineup to start the season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16

Canadiens Reassign Owen Beck, Jacob Fowler

The Canadiens announced they’ve loaned center Owen Beck and goaltender Jacob Fowler to AHL Laval. They’re now left with two open roster spots – one of which could go to LTIR-bound Kirby Dach as he nears a return from a foot fracture, Eric Engels of Sportsnet speculates.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 10

Canadiens promote Jacob Fowler, Owen Beck, Adam Engstrom

The Canadiens have recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler, center Owen Beck, and defenseman Adam Engstrom from AHL Laval, according to a team announcement late last night.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 10

The Canadiens recall Jacob Fowler, Adam Engström, and Owen Beck

Tonight, the Habs were humiliated in front of their home fans against the Lightning. The club lost 6-1 and was terrible from start to finish. No, it’s not ideal.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 18

Canadiens announce multiple injuries

While the Canadiens pulled off a comeback victory on Thursday against Nashville, it came at a cost as three players are now injured.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 10, 2025

Canadiens recall Joshua Roy, assign Owen Beck to AHL

The Montreal Canadiens announced that they’ve recalled forward Joshua Roy on an emergency basis and sent forward Owen Beck to the Laval Rocket of the AHL.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 9, 2025

Intriguing Option to Replace Owen Beck on the Second Line Identified

The day after the NHL's hectic trade deadline, the Montreal Canadiens still face the same issue to close out the season, they need a better second-line center.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / February 6, 2025

Prospect Owen Beck Gives Montreal Canadiens More Options

The Montreal Canadiens are in an interesting situation as the NHL’s Trade Deadline looms on the horizon. They have a few players on expiring contracts, and given that it’s currently a seller’s market, there may be an opportunity to acquire a few useful assets in exchange for their pending unrestricted free agents.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / February 5, 2025

Is Canadiens prospect Owen Beck up with the NHL club for good?

One of the best forwards for the Habs Tuesday night, given the circumstances, was none other than young Owen Beck.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / January 22, 2025

The Canadiens Send Owen Beck Back to the Laval Rocket, and a Change Is Announced

We have breaking news from the Montreal Canadiens. It hasn't taken long, but the organization has indeed just announced that forward Owen Beck has been sent back to the Laval Rocket.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19, 2025

Canadiens recall former second-round pick

His first full season in the AHL has earned him a relatively quick call-up to the NHL level.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / June 3, 2024

The Next Step For Top Montreal Canadiens Prospect Owen Beck

Montreal Canadiens prospect Owen Beck couldn’t possibly have finished his CHL career on a higher note. The 20-year-old centre set the tone in the Memorial Cup final, scoring twice to lead the Saginaw Spirit to their first championship in team history.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / January 4, 2024

Canadiens Prospect Owen Beck Involved In OHL Trade

Montreal Canadiens prospect Owen Beck is once again on the move in the Ontario Hockey League. The 2022 second-round pick is expected to be traded from the Peterborough Petes to the Saginaw Spirit.