Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors

Bottom Six Minutes: Dach, Slafkovsky respond poorly to demotion

Hosting the Utah Hockey Club for the first time ever, the Montreal Canadiens made about the worst first impression they could make. Mustering a paltry 13 shots in regulation, they stumbled their way into an overtime period they didn’t deserve to be

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Atlantic Notes: Maple Leafs, Luongo, Harvey-Pinard, Kastelic, Johnson, Mermis

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been without captain Auston Matthews for almost two weeks with a lower-body injury. Sportsnet’s Luke Fox argued that Matthews’ prolonged absence has opened some eyes in Toronto regarding the team’s center depth. Tor

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Hockey Night in Canada: Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens on Sportsnet

The Montreal Canadiens look to bounce back into the win column when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets for Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday night. Watch live on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+, or follow on our NHL live tracker.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Sean Monahan, Blue Jackets learn to move on after Johnny Gaudreau's death

Former Canadiens centre signed with Columbus to be reunited with Gaudreau, his linemate and friend over nine seasons with Calgary.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Projected Lineups for the Canadiens vs Blue Jackets – 11/16/24

The Montreal Canadiens face the Columbus Blue Jackets at Centre Bell tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLUE JACKETS (6-8-2) at CANADIENS (5-10-2) 7…

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Published: 3 weeks ago

What’s Happening with Canadiens Is Not Sam Montembeault’s Fault

The post What’s Happening with Canadiens Is Not Sam Montembeault’s Fault appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Whatever is happening with the Montréal Canadiens is not Sam Montembeault's fault. How can Montembeault and the Canadiens begin winning? T

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Canadiens’ Caufield Needs Big Week to Avoid USA 4 Nations Snub

The post Canadiens’ Caufield Needs Big Week to Avoid USA 4 Nations Snub appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. If Cole Caufield wants to be selected for the 4 Nations Face-Off USA Team, he needs a big week to prove he's worth selecting. The post Canadi

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Canadiens’ Justin Barron to return vs. Blue Jackets; Jayden Struble scratched

Defenceman Justin Barron is set to make his return to the team sheet Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets after missing the last six games, he confirmed to reporters.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Habs Mailbag: Canadiens goalie Cayden Primeau is testing GM's patience

It makes more sense for Lane Hutson to join Mike Matheson on Habs' first power-play unit instead of replacing him.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Saturday Habs Headlines: Losses and Losses

The Habs need to build on the good aspects of their game, even though they lost, injuries around the league, McDavid and Vasilevskiy's impressive accomplishments, and more in today's links.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Wild’s Zuccarello undergoes surgery for lower-body injury suffered vs. Canadiens

Minnesota Wild winger Mats Zuccarello underwent surgery Thursday night following the team’s game against the Montreal Canadiens.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Canadiens Building Themselves Into a Free Agent Destination

Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has a very difficult mandate to return the franchise to its historical position as a Stanley Cup contender, a role it hasn’t held…

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Published: 3 weeks ago