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Where Canadiens’ Newhook Should Line up Upon Return From Injury

Ryan Szporer | February 19, 2026

As Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook inches closer to a return, the Habs face having to make a hard decision: where to play him.

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ Laine Represents a Low-Risk Trade Deadline Addition

Ryan Szporer | February 7, 2026

If the Montreal Canadiens can keep an open mind with regard to Sam Montembeault, they should be able to with regard to Patrik Laine.

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Trade Deadline

Montreal Canadiens Make New Year’s Resolutions for 2026

Ryan Szporer | December 31, 2025

While things look bright for the Montreal Canadiens for 2026, there’s always room for improvement as these New Year’s resolutions show:

Categories Editor's Choice, Humor, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Defeat Oilers 4-1 with Complete Team Effort

Ryan Szporer | December 14, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens got goals across the lineup and played an impressive defensive game in a 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday.

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Reach 2025-26 Quarter Mark on Injury-Fuelled Low Note

Ryan Szporer | November 22, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens’ first quarter of 2025-26 reads like a tale of two teams, a Cup contender and a bottom-feeder ravaged by injury.

Categories Montreal Canadiens

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.

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Training Camp Poised for Intense Competition at Centre 

Blain Potvin | August 24, 2025

There will be some intense competition at Montreal Canadiens training camp in 2025-26. On defence, players like Arber Xhekaj and Jayden Struble will battle for a role on the bottom…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Joe Veleno

Blain Potvin | August 19, 2025

NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear on as NHL management groups take a bit of a breather before the training camps begin.…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Season Previews

5 Ways the Canadiens Are Better Ahead of 2025-26

Ryan Szporer | July 20, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens are significantly better, at least on paper, relative to the team they iced in 2024-25. Here are five reasons how:

Categories AA, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, Season Previews

Canadiens Absorb Zero Risk with Joe Veleno Signing

Ryan Szporer | July 18, 2025

If the Montreal Canadiens had to add a centre via free agency, they made the right decision signing Joe Veleno to a risk-free one-year deal.

Categories Canadiens Transactions, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ New Additions Will Fuel Internal Competition

William Bourget | July 17, 2025

Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens have made a few groundbreaking trades this offseason and quietly addressed a crucial need that separates playoff teams from those watching in spring: depth.…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Sign Joe Veleno But Still Need a 2C

Blain Potvin | July 16, 2025

Montreal Canadiens’ general manager (GM) Kent Hughes made another offseason acquisition, signing unrestricted free agent (UFA) forward Joe Veleno to a one-year, one-way contract worth $900,000. This does add much-needed depth…

Categories Free Agency, Montreal Canadiens
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