Blockbuster trade between the Maple Leafs and the Canadiens involving Arber Xhekaj? That's what their fans are calling for, but it's not going to happen.

Since Arber Xhekaj was sent down to Laval, trade rumors have been circulating widely.

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Published: 1 year ago

Bottom Six Minutes: Ivan Demidov dazzles in NHL debut

Monday night was one of the most anticipated games we’ve seen in some time for the Montreal Canadiens. Not only did they have an opportunity to secure a playoff berth for the first time since the COVID-shortened 2020-21 season, but the ultra-talent

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Published: 1 week ago

Tuesday Habs Headlines: Demidov Has Arrived

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

• Ivan Demidov picked up his first goal and assist in his first NHL game. [TSN | Sportsnet | NHL]
• Demidov’s teammates wanted to make sure he felt as comfortable as possible upon arrival. [La P

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St. Louis challenges Canadiens to 'calm the mind' with 1 game left

Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis issued a challenge to the Canadiens after they came up one point short of clinching a playoff spot in their penultimate game of the season. "I feel the guys are going through a time as a young team here where you

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Published: 1 week ago

Blackhawks’ Nazar shootout goal stands after review in win over Habs

Watch as Chicago Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar gets his shootout goal ruled a no-goal against the Montreal Canadiens before the referees overturn the decision after review.

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Published: 1 week ago

Blackhawks Play Spoiler in Debut of Canadiens’ Demidov

The Chicago Blackhawks outlasted the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in a shootout, in the debut of Habs forward Ivan Demidov, who scored two points.

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Published: 1 week ago

Canadiens rookie Demidov ‘feeling the love’ from Montreal fans

Montreal Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov reflects on his successful NHL debut, including the cheers and the ovations he got from the crowd.

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Published: 1 week ago

Lane Hutson passes Chris Chelios for most points by Canadiens rookie defenseman

Montreal Canadiens rookie defenseman Lane Hutson has recorded 65 points in 81 games this season.

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Published: 1 week ago

Demidov dazzles but Canadiens unable to clinch playoffs after loss to Blackhawks

Ivan Demidov electrified the crowd with a goal and an assist in his highly anticipated NHL debut, but the Montreal Canadiens missed a third opportunity to clinch a playoff spot with a 4-3 shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night.

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Published: 1 week ago

Canadiens vs. Blackhawks Top Six Minutes: Montreal fails to clinch with shootout loss

• The Ivan Demidov era begins.

• Brendan Gallagher drives right through the slot, gets within six feet of the net … and shoots it too high. Please not this again.
• A cheer erupts as Demidov ste

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Is all the hype over Habs recruit Ivan Demidov overkill?

Social media was flooded after the 19-year-old Russian signed with the Montreal Canadiens – and fans were excited. Sportscasters say the hype makes sense, but others say fans may need to manage their expectations.

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Published: 1 week ago

Canadiens’ Demidov sets up goal with shifty move to pick up first NHL point

Watch as Montreal Canadiens rookie Ivan Demidov sets up an Alex Newhook goal with a shifty move and nice pass to pick up his first career point in his NHL debut.

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Published: 1 week ago

Demidov takes rookie lap to warm reception from Canadiens fans

Watch as Ivan Demidov takes the ice for his debut game with the Montreal Canadiens, getting a warm reception from the Habs faithful as he takes his traditional rookie lap.

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Published: 1 week ago