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Canadiens Prospect Pool Is an Embarrassment of Riches

The Montreal Canadiens started the season on the wrong foot, tripped and fell on their face would be a more apt description. Their early performances frustrated fans as the expectations…

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Published: 1 month ago

Canadiens Taking a Gamble With Reclamation Projects

Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has a plan, and the patience to implement that plan. Fans and media alike can be critical, disagree, or even dislike that plan,…

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Published: 10 months ago

Arber Xhekaj made an incredible play, and Cole Caufield capitalized on it

We witnessed a scene during Saturday night's game that went unnoticed but was anything but ordinary.

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Published: 10 months ago

Josh Anderson's summer trade and a huge return for the Canadiens: The rumor is denied by Renaud Lavoie

As time goes on, it becomes increasingly apparent that the seven-year contract awarded to Josh Anderson is becoming a burden for the Canadiens.

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Published: 10 months ago

Why are the Habs allowing so many short-handed goals? | HI/O Bonus

Montreal has another special teams problem.

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Published: 10 months ago

About Last Night: Slafkovsky has two assists in loss to Leafs

Mike Matheson scored a highlight reel goal to open scoring 38 seconds into the first period.

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Published: 10 months ago

Bottom Six Minutes: Juraj Slafkovsky imposes himself on the Leafs

The Montreal Canadiens fared far better against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night than most would have expected. Ultimately falling by a score of 3-2, the Habs played a very tight game with a Toronto side that has all but clinched a playoff s

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Published: 10 months ago

Sunday Habs Headlines: David Savard: “I want to stay here until the end of my contract”

In today's links, Savard's relief to still be a Canadien, Kent Hughes did well with his deadline deals, Jacob Perreault hopes to don the Habs jersey one day, Jake Allen's family says goodbye to Montreal, and is it time to address the LTIR loophole?

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Published: 10 months ago

Canucks prepared to rely on DeSmith as Demko’s health appears uncertain

The injury to Thatcher Demko took some shine off the Canucks’ 5-0 win, and the atmosphere out of Rogers Arena. Even with a reliable backup in Casey DeSmith, any injury to Demko is a challenge for the Canucks.

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Published: 10 months ago

Tocchet: Demko injury vs. Jets not 'too serious'

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet doesn't believe whatever forced Thatcher Demko to exit Saturday's win over the Winnipeg Jets is much of a concern. Demko left the game with 13 minutes remaining in the second period, and was replaced by Casey

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Published: 10 months ago

Canucks earn shutout vs. Jets despite Demko’s early departure

Casey DeSmith turned away 10 shots in relief and the Vancouver Canucks blanked the Winnipeg Jets 5-0 on Saturday.

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Published: 10 months ago

Canadiens’ Matheson ‘best player on the ice’ in showdown with star-studded Leafs

On any given night, Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson can wear the title of “best player on the ice.” On Saturday night at the Bell Centre, in matchup with the Maple Leafs’ big guns, his coach believed that title once again belonged to him.

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Published: 10 months ago

Canucks’ Demko leaves vs. Jets, replaced by DeSmith

Vancouver Canucks all-star goaltender Thatcher Demko left the game against the Winnipeg Jets just under halfway through the second period and was replaced by backup Casey DeSmith.

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Published: 10 months ago