Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors

How Thatcher Demko helped prepare Casey DeSmith to carry the mail for the Vancouver Canucks

For one night, Vancouver could breathe a sigh of relief. But DeSmith knows he has big shoes to fill.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

DeSmith steps up in a huge way as Canucks take series lead on Predators

Two games after Casey DeSmith was dropped into the buckling pressure of the Stanley Cup Playoffs due to Thatcher Demko’s second knee injury in six weeks, the 32-year-old career backup won his first NHL playoff game Friday as the Canucks beat the Na

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Published: 2 weeks ago

NHL Game 3 Highlights: Canucks 2, Predators 1

Casey DeSmith made 29 saves while Quinn Hughes collected two helpers as the Vancouver Canucks held on to defeat the Nashville Predators 2-1 in Game 3, despite only having 12 shots on net.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Canucks and Predators have close calls at both ends

Tyler Myers saves the puck behind Casey DeSmith as the puck squeaks past him. Then at the other end of the ice Nils Hoglander rips one but Juuse Saros makes a big save.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Tempers flare, scrum ensues after McCarron collides with DeSmith

Watch as tempers flare between the Vancouver Canucks and the Nashville Predators as Michael McCarron gets called for goaltender interference after colliding with Casey DeSmith behind the Canucks’ net.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Confirmed : a young defenseman is expected to depart this summer

Open secret in the Bell Centre office tower, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes is looking to add offensive talent to his top-6 to support Alex Newhook and Kirby Dach next season.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Concrete trade offer between the Habs and the Ducks involving Zegras

Kent Hughes will absolutely have to sacrifice a young defenseman, or more than one, if he wants to improve his offense.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Stanley Cup Playoffs betting: Weekend outlook for all 8 series

Find year-round coverage of betting news and insights for all sports by visiting our Betting section and subscribing to push notifications.If you've been burning the midnight oil this week, it may feel like we're far more than six days into

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Top 5 Canadiens Draft Picks in the Bergevin Era

When ranking the top 5 Montreal Canadiens picks in the Marc Bergevin era, Alex Galchenyuk's draft should be the first. Foreshadowing, maybe?

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Nick Suzuki is getting solidly picked on, and it's ridiculous

Nick Suzuki has not missed a game since the beginning of his NHL career.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Should Canadiens' Nick Suzuki play for Team Canada? | HI/O Bonus

Habs' captain, who hasn't missed a game during his five seasons in NHL, decided to take a pass on IIHF World Championship.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Friday Habs Headlines: “And the series … is a brand new one!”

In today's links, the hockey world remembers Bob Cole, Montreal needs Brendan Gallagher to play a key role next season, and the Boston-Toronto series is taking a familiar turn.

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Published: 2 weeks ago