A Defining Stretch Ahead for Canadiens’ Arber Xhekaj William Bourget | April 2, 2026 With the Montreal Canadiens battling in one of the tightest playoff races in the NHL, opportunities are rare and often short-lived. But thanks to an untimely injury on the blue…
Canadiens News & Rumours: Dobes, Suzuki, Caufield, Xhekaj & More Spencer Lazary | April 1, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens are having a week for the history books. The Canadiens just swept their home-and-away series with the Carolina Hurricanes and have now won five straight games. This…
Canadiens Facing Key Decision Between Xhekaj and Struble This Summer William Bourget | March 21, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens are quietly approaching a decision point that could shape the identity of their blue line for years to come. With a wave of young defencemen pushing from…
Montreal Canadiens Face Decision on Arber Xhekaj and Jayden Struble Doug Stein | March 3, 2026 Throughout this season, the Montreal Canadiens have alternated Arber Xhekaj and Jayden Struble in the third-pair defensive role. This rotation extends beyond situational adjustments. Typically, when a coaching staff observes…
Canadiens Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Laine, Xhekaj, Hutson, Caufield and More THW Staff | March 1, 2026 With the NHL Trade Deadline arriving this Friday, March 6, 2026, the Montreal Canadiens front office is working the phones while the team heads out west to shore up their…
How Canadiens’ Pending RFAs Could Shape the Trade Deadline William Bourget | February 19, 2026 As the Montreal Canadiens continue to battle in a tight playoff race, much of the attention is naturally focused on the standings and the trade deadline. But behind the scenes,…
Maple Leafs & Canadiens Could Pull Off Benoit-For-Xhekaj Trade at the Deadline Spencer Lazary | February 7, 2026 The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in a difficult spot this season. They are six points out of the final wild card spot, but also winners of three straight as…
Every Canadiens Player’s 2025 Christmas Wish List Ryan Szporer | December 24, 2025 Each Montreal Canadiens player’s 2025 Christmas wish list item has been collected by The Hockey Writers for your holiday reading pleasure.
Who Should Be the Canadiens’ 6th Defenceman When Kaiden Guhle Returns to the Lineup? William Bourget | November 8, 2025 When Kaiden Guhle returns from injury, Martin St. Louis will face one of those “good problems” coaches love to have: too many capable defencemen. Through the first month of the…
Canadiens Make Right Call Waiving Since-Claimed Blais Ryan Szporer | October 7, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens didn’t need Sammy Blais to start. So, losing him on waivers is unfortunate but far from the end of the world.
Cowan’s Shot At Leafs Roster, Senators Response to Xhekaj & More NHL Rumors Jacob Billington | October 4, 2025 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, we look at Easton Cowan making strong impressions in training camp and preseason, and how it appears that he will be in the opening night…
Canadiens & Senators Have an Emerging Rivalry William Bourget | October 2, 2025 Rivalries are the heartbeat of hockey. They don’t simply appear out of thin air; they develop over time, sparked by geography, timelines, and the natural competitiveness of two organizations chasing…