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Patrik Laine

Canadiens Unsurprisingly Stay Quiet at 2026 Trade Deadline

Ryan Szporer | March 7, 2026

For the second straight year, Canadiens GM Kent Hughes failed to make a move at the trade deadline. “Failed” may be the wrong word, though.

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Trade Deadline

Canadiens Set to Leverage Draft Capital Ahead of 2026 Trade Deadline

Blain Potvin | February 28, 2026

As the March 6 trade deadline approaches, Montreal Canadiens General Manager (GM) Kent Hughes faces a strategic crossroads: how to improve a roster currently pushing for a playoff spot without disrupting…

Categories AA, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, Trade Deadline

Potential Trade Destinations for Canadiens’ Patrik Laine

William Bourget | February 27, 2026

During practice, Patrik Laine skated on what essentially looked like a fifth line for the Montreal Canadiens, a clear indication that he could be out of the lineup for Thursday…

Categories AA, Montreal Canadiens, Trade Deadline

NHL Trade Predictor 3.0: Laine, Robert Thomas & More

Alex Chauvancy | February 23, 2026

The Olympics were a treat for hockey fans around the world. But now that they’ve concluded, the NHL is about to ramp up again. The Olympic trade freeze lifted at…

Categories Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Previews and Predictions, Trade Deadline

How the Canadiens Can Clear Their Bottom-Six Logjam

Doug Stein | February 20, 2026

The Montreal Canadiens’ bottom six has held its own for the better part of six weeks going into the Olympic break. They are competent enough to quiet the nightly anxiety…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Suggested Trade Sees Canadiens Landing Nazem Kadri in Deadline Day Blockbuster

Jesse Courville-Lynch | February 20, 2026

As the Olympics close out and the NHL inches closer to a return, the Montreal Canadiens seem to be a team ready to contend, and could be buyers at the…

Categories Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens, Trade Deadline

Canadiens Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Habs Quartet, Buyers, Laine and More

THW Staff | February 16, 2026

The main storylines for the Montreal Canadiens during the Olympic Break revolve around the 2026 Trade Deadline and the “Habs Quartet” playing in Milan. The “Habs Quartet” at the Olympics…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens News and Notes: Trade Rumours, Olympics and More

Blain Potvin | February 9, 2026

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 most critical point of the rebuild. The Olympic…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, News and Rumors

Canadiens Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Olympic Break Edition

THW Staff | February 8, 2026

The Montreal Canadiens’ schedule is entirely dominated by the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy. The NHL is currently on a league-wide pause until Feb. 25, meaning there…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

NHL Rumours: Laine Trade Coming, Toews’ Decision & Oilers Bottom-Six

Jacob Billington | February 8, 2026

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start with Patrik Laine and his potential return after the Olympics, and what team he may be on when that time comes. Next, we…

Categories Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Rumors, Seattle Kraken, Winnipeg Jets

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

Analyst Suggests Oilers-Canadiens Swap Involving Patrik Laine & Andrew Mangiapane

Jesse Courville-Lynch | February 6, 2026

With the roster freeze now in effect as the Olympic Break approaches, the Edmonton Oilers are heading in needing a reset. While they are in a playoff spot, their recent…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens
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