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Each Country’s Top Player at the 2026 World Junior Championship

Jim Precourt | January 16, 2026

The 2026 World Junior Championship tournament concluded last week with Team Sweden beating Team Czechia, seeing Sweden win their first gold medal since 2012. Even though Sweden won gold, there…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

3 Canadiens’ Prospects Off to a Solid Start in 2026

William Bourget | January 14, 2026

The Montreal Canadiens’ rebuild has been built as much on patience as it has on smart drafting, and early in 2026, that approach is paying dividends across multiple levels. From…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Montreal Canadiens

How Each Canadiens Prospect Did at the 2026 World Junior Championship

William Bourget | January 7, 2026

With the World Junior Championship coming to an end, it’s a good time to look back at how the Montreal Canadiens’ prospects performed on one of hockey’s biggest stages. As…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Montreal Canadiens, World Junior Hockey Championship

2026 World Juniors Rosters by NHL Team

Logan Horn | December 24, 2025

Now that most national teams have submitted their final rosters for the 2026 World Junior Championship, it’s time to take a look at all the prospects competing in this year’s…

Categories AA, Editor's Choice, World Junior Hockey Championship

Canadiens News and Notes: Trade Rumours, World Junior Championship & More

Blain Potvin | December 18, 2025

In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the team continues its battle for a playoff spot. The…

Categories Column, Montreal Canadiens, News and Rumors

Canadiens’ Prospect Development Will Be Accelerated by World Juniors Participation

Blain Potvin | December 14, 2025

Playing in the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship (WJC) is a major accelerator in a prospect’s path toward becoming an NHL player. It compresses elite development experiences into a short, high-pressure tournament.  …

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Montreal Canadiens, World Junior Hockey Championship

Montreal Canadiens’ Top 10 Prospects for December 2025

William Bourget | December 10, 2025

As the Montreal Canadiens navigate another season defined by development and long-term planning, their prospect pool remains one of the organization’s greatest strengths. December offers the perfect checkpoint to evaluate…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Prospects Who Could Participate in the 2026 World Junior Championship

William Bourget | December 3, 2025

The World Junior Championship is always one of the most exciting events on the hockey calendar. For NHL teams, it’s also a chance to evaluate their top prospects under pressure,…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Montreal Canadiens, World Junior Hockey Championship

Canadiens Grooming Michael Hage for Key Role to Complete the Rebuild

Blain Potvin | October 19, 2025

Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has to find a legitimate second-line centre to add to his roster. Kirby Dach has missed most of the last three seasons with…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, NCAA

Canadiens’ Prospects Are Also Off to a Great Start to 2025-26

William Bourget | October 16, 2025

For the Montreal Canadiens, the 2025-26 season isn’t just about what’s happening in the NHL. While the big club has started the season on a positive note, several of the…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

3 Canadiens Prospects to Watch in 2025-26

William Bourget | August 17, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens head into the 2025-26 season with a roster that has started to take shape under Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton’s patient rebuild. While some young stars like…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Montreal Canadiens, Season Previews

Canadiens News & Rumours: Dach, McTavish & More

Blain Potvin | August 7, 2025

In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has had a busy offseason after the team made an unexpected appearance in the 2025…

Categories Column, Montreal Canadiens, News and Rumors
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