Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors

Friday Habs Headlines: Mike Matheson closes in on a decade in the NHL

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

A look at the career of Mike Matheson as he completes his 10th NHL season. [Montreal Canadiens]
The season is already a success for the Canadiens. [Montreal Gazette]
The Habs were

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Published: 4 months ago

Patrik Laine to make regular-season debut Tuesday with Canadiens after knee injury

Patrik Laine's long-awaited Canadiens regular-season debut has arrived. The Finnish winger is back from a knee injury as Montreal hosts the New York Islanders on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET.

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Published: 7 months ago

Why St. Louis feels Laine is prepared for Canadiens’ system

Montreal Canadiens head coach Marty St. Louis says adding Patrik Laine back to the lineup adds more depth for the team and thinks if he can gel with line mates Kirby Dach and Juraj Slafovsky they have a chance to come in ‘waves’.

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Published: 7 months ago

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the Montreal Canadiens

The Edmonton Oilers may have a specific defenseman in mind, and the Montreal Canadiens are listening to just about anything.

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Published: 7 months ago

Laine to make Canadiens debut Tuesday

Patrik Laine will make his long-awaited debut for the Montreal Canadiens Tuesday after the team activated him off injured reserve in advance of the matchup versus the New York Islanders.Laine was acquired by the Canadiens during the summer but has mi

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Published: 7 months ago

Dach and Canadiens see Laine’s return as ‘an early Christmas present’

Canadiens forward Kirby Dach talks about the excitement surrounding Patrik Laine’s return and debut in Montreal, says it’s “kind of like an early Christmas present,” and hopes his return adds some juice to his line and the entire team.

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Published: 7 months ago

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Evans, Matheson and Savard

The Montreal Canadiens could trade Jake Evans, but he won't net the return two of their defensemen would.

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Published: 7 months ago

Canadiens Confirm Injured Patrik Laine Set for Return to Lineup

The post Canadiens Confirm Injured Patrik Laine Set for Return to Lineup appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Patrik Laine is set to return from injury for the Montreal Canadiens tonight as he was on the ice at practice Tuesday morning. The post Canadi

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Published: 7 months ago

Calder Trophy Rankings: Return of the Mack

If the first two months of the campaign are any indicator, we're in for a real treat with the Calder Trophy race this season.The players on this list have so far separated themselves as the top five rookies in the class, and any one of them is just a

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Published: 7 months ago

NHL Prospect Roundup: Flyers’ Denver Barkey is heating up at the right time

Prospects with the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs are among those also profiled.

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Published: 7 months ago

Patrik Laine’s not a saviour, but can serve as a perfect pick-me-up when the team needs it most

It feels like a long time ago, but at one point there was actual optimism surrounding the Montreal Canadiens. The vibes were actually pretty good entering the pre-season game on September 28. Then, within the first four minutes of the game, David Rei

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Published: 7 months ago

Tuesday Habs Headlines: Kent Hughes showing patience with prospect pool and head coach

In today's links, Hughes stuck to his guns in David Jiricek negotiations, his patience with Martin St-Louis, Kaiden Guhle's strong play and leadership, Cole Caufield is creating chances and shooting more, Patrik Laine ready to return, Canada and USA

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Published: 7 months ago