Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors

Departure of David Savard from the Canadiens: significant development

David Savard will be entering the final year of his four-season contract, and it might not be with the Montreal Canadiens.

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Published: 1 year ago

Arber Xhekaj scratched as Canadiens unveil four lineup changes vs. Penguins

The blow is a hard one for defenseman Arber Xhekaj: he is sitting out again tonight.

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Published: 3 days ago

Breaking: Rookie goalie Jacob Fowler to make debut for Canadiens tonight

The Habs will start top goaltending prospect Jacob Fowler for the first time tonight against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Published: 3 days ago

Does Habs blue-liner Arber Xhekaj have his swagger back? | HI/O Bonus

Former Habs defenceman Rick Green thinks Xhekaj could play with Lane Hutson, while Chris Nilan is one of Xhekaj's biggest fans.

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Published: 3 days ago

Tough Love: Maple Leafs Coach Craig Berube Explains Scratching Nicholas Robertson

WWhen the Toronto Maple Leafs take the ice Monday evening against the Tampa Bay Lightning, fans will notice a different lineup compared to Saturday’s 2-1 shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens.Head coach Craig Berube has removed forward Nicholas R

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Published: 3 days ago

Canadiens Don’t Need to Rush to Address Issues, Including Goaltending

The Montreal Canadiens find themselves in a difficult stretch, and emotions are naturally running high after an ugly 6–1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The response from management was…

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Published: 3 days ago

Canadiens @ Penguins: Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch

Game 30: Montreal Canadiens @ Pittsburgh Penguins Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French)
In the Penguins region: Sportsnet Pittsburgh
Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ “I can’t keep h

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Published: 3 days ago

Thursday Habs Headlines: All eyes on Jacob Fowler

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

Desperate times may call for desperate measures, but the Canadiens made the right choice calling up Jacob Fowler. [Montreal Gazette]
Fowler’s recall isn’t as risky as it may seem. [Sportsn

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Published: 3 days ago

Habs must improve regardless of who’s in net following Fowler call-up

Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson on supporting rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler after his call-up to the team, while noting the team needs to play better no matter who’s in net.

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Published: 3 days ago

Brendan Gallagher issues a reality check to Canadiens fans about Jacob Fowler

Wednesday, Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher was quoted in an interview where he was asked about Fowler, seen as the "savior" in the Montreal net.

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Published: 4 days ago

Atlantic Notes: Evans, Chabot, Mermis

The Montreal Canadiens will be without center Jake Evans for their contest tomorrow night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Canadiens shared that Evans is away from the team for personal reasons and that he would rejoin the team this weekend in Ne

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Published: 4 days ago

Kahkonen Would Provide the Shakup the Canadiens Need

The Montreal Canadiens are flirting with a top-three position in the Atlantic Division. This is a big jump from their position at the same time last season. Yet, they have struggled recently. Related: Montreal Canadiens Displaying…

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Published: 4 days ago