Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Canadiens Make Last-Minute Change for Florida Game That Speaks Volumes About St-Louis

The Montreal Canadiens organization announced a small change of plans for today in preparation for the game against the Florida Panthers. It might seem trivial, but I think it speaks volumes about Martin St-Louis and the fact that he truly cares about his players.

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Matheson: The Habs’ Easy Target

Mike Matheson has emerged as a cornerstone for the Montreal Canadiens, embodying resilience, adaptability, and leadership under the guidance of head coach Martin St-Louis and defense coach Stéphane Robidas.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / March 14

No, the CH cannot afford to let Patrik Laine leave this summer

In the last week, Patrik Laine has been the subject of much conversation. The forward missed two games due to, officially, the flu… which doesn’t look good when you know the team is in the midst of a playoff run.

NHL News / Dose.ca / March 13

Pierre Dorion has no doubt: Florian Xhekaj will be an NHL player

It’s been a few years since the Xhekaj family has been making headlines in Montreal. We’ve gotten to know Arber as an undrafted free agent invited to the rookie camp… and in the 2023 draft, his brother Florian joined him in the organization.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 13

Hughes Has Rejected Another Trade Offer Involving Logan Mailloux, and Details Have Been Made Public

It's incredible to see that this story is only now being picked up by major media outlets, but yes, the Canadiens have rejected a trade offer for Logan Mailloux.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / March 13

If the Canadiens fans don’t like Slafkovsky, trade him to my team

The relationship between Montreal Canadiens fans and Juraj Slafkovsky is one of love and hate. When he produces, he’s a future elite player in the NHL.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 13

Salary Cap Expert Weighs In on the Pros and Cons of Trading Carey Price's Contract

Earlier this week, during the Montreal Canadiens' visit to Vancouver, an unexpected visitor showed up at the team's practice. It was none other than Carey Price.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 13

Lane Hutson will win the Calder if he gets at least 60 points, according to Georges Laraque

Lane Hutson is having an incredible season. Normally, he would already be the favorite by a large margin for the Calder Trophy, but Macklin Celebrini is hot on his heels with good performances.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 13

5 Centres the Canadiens Should Pursue in Free Agency This Offseason

As the Montreal Canadiens continue their rebuild and look to add more stability to their roster, one glaring need stands out: a second-line centre. With Kirby Dach’s status uncertain, leaving questions about his long-term role in the top six, the Canadiens will be looking to bolster their depth down the middle.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 13

Georges Laraque Drops Bombshell on Joshua Roy's Future with the Canadiens

Former Canadiens enforcer and BPM Sports analyst Georges Laraque mentioned that, in his opinion, Joshua Roy will not be with the Canadiens next year. To be honest, I'm not so sure about all of this.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / March 13

Why the Second Wild Card is Best Case Scenario for the Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens are deep in the playoff race with less than 20 games remaining. The Ottawa Senators currently occupy the top wild card seed with Montreal only two points out of the second wild card.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Blade of Steel / March 13

Montreal Canadiens Player Admits To Major Officiating Mistake On His Goal

Juraj Slafkovsky had two goals in Montreal's loss to Seattle, but according to the player, the officials made a major mistake on the second one. The Montreal

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / March 13

Montreal Canadiens Face Decision With Veteran Forward

The Montreal Canadiens locked in Jake Evans, one of their free agents, last week. They inked the forward to a four-year, 2.8 million dollar deal which is a bargain.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 13

Michael Hage : a Western club had him on their list before Tij Iginla

Since Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton took control of the Canadiens’ hockey operations, there have been several prospects they’ve drafted who are getting a lot of attention despite not being first-round picks.

Montreal Canadiens News / House of Hockey / March 13

Montreal Canadiens Make NHL History in Humiliating Way

The Montreal Canadiens picked up a point on Wednesday night, but unfortunately, they gave up a history making play to the Seattle Kraken in the process as they fell in incredibly dramatic fashion.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 13

Renaud Lavoie Reveals the Real Reason Behind Joel Armia's Unexpected Absence Following Laine's Return

Last night, the Canadiens made a surprising announcement involving forward Joel Armia. We absolutely did not see it coming, but while announcing the return of Patrik Laine to the lineup, the Habs also announced the unexpected departure of Armia.

NHL News / Dose.ca / March 13

History Trevor Zegras : 'Logan Mailloux was never part of that'

This summer, Marco Normandin (Habsolument Fan) reported that the Canadiens, on the sidelines of the 2024 draft, had pulled the plug on a transaction to get their hands on Trevor Zegras and a second choice.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 13

The injury of Rafaël Harvey-Pinard and the lack of depth in the organization

The Canadian went west with only one extra player: Michael Pezzetta. Leaving with six defensemen is a risk. Even if Owen Beck was replaced by Joshua Roy, it didn’t change the fact that there was only one extra player.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 13

Analyst Urges Canadiens to Sign Leafs Star this Summer for Ivan Demidov's Line

Kent Hughes ultimately remained a spectator at the last trade deadline. No reinforcements were added to the roster, and the Gorton/Hughes duo listened to their players, deciding to trust the team in place for the remainder of the season.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / March 13

When Patrik Laine uses his shot and vision, he is able to help the Canadiens

What was that game all about? The Canadiens were in Seattle last night… and the game was weird. You could feel it from the start of the game, when Jakub Dobes came out of his net and that led to the Kraken’s first goal.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 13

Controversy Erupts Over Kraken's Overtime Goal Against the Canadiens

The game-winning goal, scored by the Seattle Kraken against the Montreal Canadiens last night, continues to spark discussion today. Let's recall that Martin St-Louis' squad fell 5-4 in overtime in Seattle, causing the Habs to drop a crucial point in the NHL standings.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 12

Canadiens defenseman David Savard questioning his future in the NHL

Savard is in the final season of a four-year contract.

Rangers agree to extension with all-time great goaltender

Old Coyotes ownership files multimillion-dollar lawsuit

Red Wings' top defensive prospect could join team soon

Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings make trade involving young defenseman

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / March 12

Canadiens To Make Moves During Offseason

The Montreal Canadiens have seen great improvements throughout the 2024-25 season as they continue to fight for a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With a 31-27-6 record, the Canadiens are just two points back of the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.