Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors

Morning Notes: Demidov, Avalanche, Drouin, Benoit, Jets

In one of the more violent preseason contests in recent memory, the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens combined for 150 PIMs yesterday evening. Unfortunately, after multiple fights broke out between Hayden Hodgson, Arber Xhekaj, Jayden Struble, a

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Ivan Demidov Injury Update Provides Relief to Montreal Canadiens Fans After Slashing Incident

After an explosive game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Ottawa Senators at the Videotron Centre, Ivan Demidov had left the game with a hand injury.

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Report: Maple Leafs are NHL’s most valuable team

The Toronto Maple Leafs remain atop Sportico‘s NHL valuation list. The Maple Leafs are worth $4.25 billion according to the publication, up 16 per cent from last year’s mark of $3.66 billion. Sportico released its annual list Wednesday.

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NHL season-long betting: Who poses biggest threat to Panthers' 3-peat?

The 2025-26 NHL season begins Tuesday when the Florida Panthers start their title defense at home against the Chicago Blackhawks. But who poses the biggest threat to the Panthers' quest for a third straight Stanley Cup?Below, we dive into each team's

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Four years after waivers, Montembeault enjoying life as Canadiens’ No. 1

Samuel Montembeault wears one of hockey’s highest-pressure jobs lightly. Rather than cracking under the expectations of backstopping the Montreal Canadiens — a franchise with a long line of Quebec goaltending legends — he rarely loses his grin.

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Canadiens’ Dach Issues Stern Warning to Senators Defenseman

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach issued a stern warning to an Ottawa Senators defenseman after the preseason game. The post Canadiens’ Dach Issues Stern Warning to Senators Defenseman appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Demidov Injury Update Following Fiery Canadiens–Senators Clash

The post Demidov Injury Update Following Fiery Canadiens–Senators Clash appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Tuesday night’s heated matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators was filled with scraps and bad blood, and it may carry som

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What to expect from the Detroit Red Wings in their 100th season amid postseason drought

Hockeytown kicks off its centennial campaign Oct. 9 at home against Montreal. But what can we expect from the team on the ice this season?

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Canadiens Coach Martin St-Louis Calls Out Nick Cousins' Unnecessary Slash on Ivan Demidov

In a game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Ottawa Senators, Martin St-Louis exploded after Nick Cousins' dirty hit on Ivan Demidov, he didn't mince his words.

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Ivan Demidov and 10 other people who will define the 2025-26 NHL season

Below is a list of 10 people who will define the upcoming NHL season (and Olympic tournament) for one reason or another. Some are influential or transcendent. Others are staring down big decisions. All of them are intriguing.Patrick KaneKane

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Renaud Lavoie Makes His Feelings Known About Oliver Kapanen: 'That's a Bad Sign'

Oliver Kapanen and Joe Veleno are at the center of attention, and the reputation that could cost the young Montreal Canadiens player dearly might benefit the veteran.

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Bottom Six Minutes: The Sheriff and his deputies send their regards

To the surprise of precisely zero fans on either side, the penultimate preseason game of the Montreal Canadiens’ calendar against the Ottawa Senators turned into a gong show. The Habs took a 5-0 decision in the game, but the score was never importa

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