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…
3 Canadiens Who Could Be Dealt Before the 2026 Trade Deadline William Bourget | January 27, 2026 As the trade deadline approaches, the Montreal Canadiens find themselves in an unusual, and enviable, position. Despite a long list of injuries throughout the season, the team has stayed competitive,…
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 Probably Miss Guhle Despite Wins with Him Injured Ryan Szporer | October 24, 2025 It should be no shock the Montreal Canadiens aren’t playing as well as they did with the injured Kaiden Guhle in the lineup.
Oilers Out on Hart, Canadiens Trade Chips & More NHL Rumors Jacob Billington | September 13, 2025 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Montreal Canadiens have a few names being talked about as trade chips. Elsewhere, the Boston Bruins are receiving calls on center Pavel Zacha, and…
The Case for a Canadiens Reunion on Defense Between Hutson and Struble Ryan Szporer | September 7, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens have too many eggs to even try to put in one basket on defense, with Lane Hutson, Noah Dobson, and… Jayden Struble?
2 Dark Horse Canadiens Who Can Have an Impact in 2025-26 The Old Prof | August 30, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens are heading into what feels like a pivotal season in 2025-26. They’re not quite ready to be labeled contenders, but they’re also far removed from being written…
Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Jayden Struble Blain Potvin | August 8, 2025 The dog days of summer wear on as most NHL organizations take a bit of a breather before training camp opens in September. In this series, I will reflect on…
Canadiens’ Brewing Blue Line Battle Between Struble & Xhekaj William Bourget | July 29, 2025 As the Montreal Canadiens prepare for the 2025-26 season, they find themselves with one of the deepest young defensive corps in the league. The blue line is filled with intriguing…
Canadiens Re-Sign RFA Jayden Struble to 2-Year Deal Ryan Szporer | July 28, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens re-signed restricted-free-agent defenseman Jayden Struble to a two-year, $2.83 million deal on Monday.
Likeliest Canadiens to Be Odd Men Out in 2025-26 Ryan Szporer | July 27, 2025 Which Montreal Canadiens are likeliest to find themselves on the outside of the roster looking in come the start of 2025-26?