Canadiens’ Looming Roster Bottleneck Demands Tough Calls Blain Potvin | November 2, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens are no longer a group living comfortably in the protective grace period of an early rebuild. The long-range vision that executive vice president Jeff Gorton and general…
Kirby Dach Is Back in the Canadiens’ Good Graces Edgar Chaput | October 31, 2026 During the second period of Thursday’s 5-2 victory for the Montreal Canadiens over the Dallas Stars, the visiting Habs drew a penalty. Probably to the surprise of a few people enjoying the…
Canadiens Are Learning to Win the Hard Way on Road Trip Edgar Chaput | October 29, 2026 When Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki was declared injured on Oct. 22, the club had just suffered yet another home defeat (4-3 in OT to the San Jose Sharks). They were…
3 Canadiens Who Need to Step Up After a Slow Start William Bourget | October 15, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2026-27 season with plenty of optimism surrounding their young core. After taking significant steps forward last season, expectations are understandably higher for Martin St. Louis’…
Oilers’ Trade Interest in Kirby Dach Is Very Puzzling Rupert McDonald | October 8, 2026 While the Edmonton Oilers own a 2-0-1 record through their first three games of the season, it’s fair to say there have been a few points of concern with their…
Canadiens in Desperate Need of Better Demidov Replacement Than Dach Ryan Szporer | October 7, 2026 There’s no replacing the injured Ivan Demidov on the second line for the Montreal Canadiens, especially not with Kirby Dach.
Likeliest Canadiens to Sit when Kapanen Returns to Lineup Ryan Szporer | October 6, 2026 A returning Oliver Kapanen means one other Montreal Canadiens forward is destined for the press box. Here are the three likeliest candidates:
3 Forwards the Oilers Could Target in Reported “Lateral Trade” Jesse Courville-Lynch | October 5, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers have gotten off to a strong start to their 2026-27 season, with a 2-0-1 record through their first three games. The fact they have had this solid…
Oilers Reportedly Exploring a Lateral Trade Vivek Kalia | October 4, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers are exploring the trade market, but their next move could be a modest adjustment rather than a major acquisition. With injuries thinning their forward group and eight…
Canadiens Have Some Difficult Contract Decisions Coming in 2027 William Bourget | October 3, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens have done an excellent job locking up most of their young core, but that does not mean Kent Hughes will have a quiet summer following the 2026-27…
Calgary Flames Would a Be Great Fit for Kirby Dach Rupert McDonald | September 29, 2026 It’s been no secret that the Calgary Flames would like to add a young, talented centre to the organization. General manager (GM) Craig Conroy hasn’t been shy about sharing that…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens Big Trade, Nikishin to Rangers, Oilers Explore 2 Trade Options Jim Parsons | September 28, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens could have another move up their sleeve before opening night, with Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko emerging as a potential target.…
