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Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors

Moral victories suck, but they are useful

Back in October, if you told a Montreal Canadiens fan that the team would make the playoffs in 2025, the odds are high that they would have been ecstatic. Yet today, as the Habs bow out of the post-season at the hands of the Washington Capitals, very

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Published: 4 months ago

Canadiens' Alex Newhook and Sharks' Will Smith Train With NHL Faceoff Legend

The Montreal Canadiens will need to be effective in the faceoff circle for next season.

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Published: 1 week ago

Analyst Predicts Canadiens Finish Last in Division

The Montreal Canadiens, per EPRinkside writer and analyst JFresh, will finish last in the Atlantic Division. His advanced analytics model has the Canadiens finishing the season with 82 points as the seventh worst team in the NHL.The Canadiens ended l

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Published: 1 week ago

Trade Rumors Point to Possible Canadiens Reunion With Christian Dvorak

Christian Dvorak bet on himself by accepting only a one-year contract in Philadelphia.

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Published: 1 week ago

Canadiens’ Most Overrated Players for 2025-26

Which Montreal Canadiens are likeliest to fail to meet expectations heading into 2025-26? Here are the top three:

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Published: 1 week ago

Canadiens’ Lack of Progress on Contract for Generational Talent Has Fan Base on Edge

It didn’t take long for Lane Hutson to announce himself to the hockey world. One season in, and the Montreal Canadiens’ rookie defenseman has already forced a franchise-altering decision. The 21-year-old exploded onto the scene with dazzling pl

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Published: 1 week ago

Canadiens News & Rumours: Bold Predictions, Hutson’s Future, Demidov and More

In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the rebuild continues. The Canadiens’ youth are building…

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Published: 1 week ago

Unexpected Surprise in Brossard Could Make Kent Hughes Rethink His Plans

One of the topics concerning the Montreal Canadiens in recent days is the health of Kirby Dach, and a new video has given us more insight into his skating.

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Published: 1 week ago

2025 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #12 Arber Xhekaj

Introduction Few players have garnered as much love without cracking into the top 10 of this list as Arber Xhekaj has during his four-year stint in the Top 25 Under 25. He finished his third season in the NHL in a diminished role after the mid-sea

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Published: 1 week ago

Canadiens Expected to Move On From $39M Veteran Defenseman

The post Canadiens Expected to Move On From $39M Veteran Defenseman appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Get insights into Mike Matheson Canadiens trade talk as Montreal prepares for roster changes and new opportunities arise. The post Canadiens Expecte

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Published: 1 week ago

Canadiens Trade Theory Swaps Enforcer-for-Center

The Montreal Canadiens could be enticed to pull the trigger on a 1-for-1 swap, sending an enforcer for a top-six center. The post Canadiens Trade Theory Swaps Enforcer-for-Center appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Published: 1 week ago

2025 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #13 Oliver Kapanen

Introduction When Rafaël Harvey-Pinard went down with an injury last summer Oliver Kapanen had the opportunity to play with the Montreal Canadiens earlier than expected. He had been on the ice with Timrå for over a month and played pre-season ga

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Published: 1 week ago

Wednesday Habs Headlines: Resetting the launch pad for the Rocket

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Five questions for the Laval Rocket this season. [RDS]
  • Can Florian Xhekaj and David Reinbacher unseat the incumbents in Montreal? [RDS]
  • Three Habs who should be motivated for a goo

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    Published: 1 week ago