Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors

Top Six Minutes: Habs snap long losing streak versus Hurricanes with a shutout

First period

I high-energy start as both teams came to play tonight.
Montreal is doing the same good work in transition as they did on Saturday. No forwards blowing the zone looking for long passes, just a five-man breakout un

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Published: 2 months ago

Canadiens’ Call-Up Heineman Needs Stability & Ice Time

The Montreal Canadiens, as an organization, have been betting on their development department under Adam Nichols to help prepare their young prospects for the NHL. This includes those drafted, but…

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Published: 1 year ago

Analyzing why Canadiens goalies are boosting Habs’ playoff fortunes

As the NHL’s holiday break approaches, the Montreal Canadiens are within striking distance of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Adam Vingan breaks down what that means.

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Published: 1 year ago

Stu Cowan: Christmas holidays a busy time for Canadiens' Jake Allen

"You sort of lose that tiredness when you see the kids happy and excited for Christmas and Santa Claus," goalie says.

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Published: 1 year ago

Canadiens Must Find Permanent Spot for Barron on Defense

Thankfully, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Justin Barron is far from facing a mission impossible. It’s just far from mission accomplished at this juncture despite all appearances. A few days ago, on…

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Published: 1 year ago

Arber Xhekaj news: he has understood the message, and he is feared in the AHL

Quietly, Arber Xhekaj has played six games since joining the Rocket.

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Published: 1 year ago

Upcoming transaction between the Avalanche and the Canadiens? A specific player that interests Colorado is Sean Monahan

The Canadiens are well positioned approaching the trade deadline.

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Published: 1 year ago

Why unlocking Caufield’s shot is key to improving Canadiens’ power play

The Canadiens can’t control how other teams choose to cover Cole Caufield on the penalty kill, but they can do a better job of forcing their opponents to deviate from their plans.

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Published: 1 year ago

Konyushkov & Volokhin: Canadiens’ 2 Dynamic Russian Prospects

There is a lot of focus on the Montreal Canadiens’ prospects from around the world this time of year with the World Junior Championship (WJC) starting Boxing Day. Players like…

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Published: 1 year ago

Jets’ Morrissey: ‘I don’t know if I’ll be modelling’ after taking puck to face

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey was in a light-hearted mood on Wednesday despite taking a puck to the face two days earlier in a game against the Montreal Canadiens.

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Published: 1 year ago

Significant transaction by the Montreal Canadiens involving goaltender Jake Allen: Kent Hughes has decided to let the holiday season pass

It seems inevitable now: Jake Allen will be traded by the Canadiens; it's just a matter of when and to which destination.

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Published: 1 year ago

Canadiens’ Andrei Markov – Revisiting the General’s Career

*Originally published in April 2020 Andrei Markov, one of the Montreal Canadiens’ all-time great defensemen, announced his retirement from professional hockey on April 16, 2020, at the age of 41.…

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Published: 1 year ago