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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.

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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.

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How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

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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 / Habs Fanatics / February 2

Trade Completed by the Canadiens with the Oilers Is Proving to Be a Smart Move for the Organization

As the excellent Anthony Marcotte points out, a transaction concluded by the Canadiens with the Oilers turns out to be a big move for Pascal Vincent. Marcotte even compared this transaction, concluded by general manager Kent Hughes, to the one that brought Alexandre Carrier to Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / January 26

Successful Transaction by the Montreal Canadiens: Kent Hughes Finally Comments on Carrier Acquisition

The trade between the Montreal Canadiens and the Nashville Predators is a major win for the Habs. GM Kent Hughes managed to acquire Alexandre Carrier in exchange for Justin Barron, and it seems like a guaranteed success for Montreal.

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.

NHL News / Habs Fanatics / January 8

Utah head coach praises big trade by Kent Hughes and the Canadiens

Head coach of the Utah hockey team, André Tourigny, was recently interviewed by Martin Lemay on BPM Sports. He discussed the latest trade by Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens, and in his opinion, there is no doubt.

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 / Dose.ca / December 29

'The Carrier effect' is becoming stronger and stronger.

Alexandre Carrier is becoming increasingly appreciated in Montreal. He does everything very well, and it’s hard to find negative points in his play since he arrived in the metropolis.

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.

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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

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Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / December 9

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

Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette announced that defenseman Alex Carrier is out week-to-week with an upper-body injury. Carrier left Saturday’s game vs Ottawa Senators after taking a hit and did not return.