How Serious Were the Laine-to-Maple Leafs Trade Talks? Jim Parsons | March 21, 2026 The Patrik Laine-to-Toronto Maple Leafs trade-deadline talk became a point of discussion in Elliotte Friedman’s latest 32 Thoughts column. More specifically, it was noted that the Maple Leafs and Philadelphia…
Montreal Canadiens Scapegoat Search for 2025-26 Season Ryan Szporer | March 21, 2026 Things are getting tighter in the Eastern Conference playoff race. If the Montreal Canadiens fall out of a spot, who will be scapegoated?
NHL Rumors: Trocheck Cost, Matthews and Wild, Knies Suitors Jim Parsons | March 20, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New York Rangers could be setting up for a busy offseason, the Minnesota Wild are being loosely tied to Auston Matthews, the Toronto Maple…
4 Reasons the Canadiens Didn’t Trade Patrik Laine Andrew Epps | March 13, 2026 The rumour mill ran hot on Patrik Laine for most of February. His $8.7 million average annual value contract is expiring, the Montreal Canadiens were in a playoff spot they…
Alexandre Texier’s Strong Return Forces Canadiens Into Difficult Decisions Doug Stein | March 12, 2026 Alexandre Texier found himself in a difficult situation when he returned to the Montreal Canadiens to face the Ottawa Senators. With Cole Caufield sidelined by illness, Texier was placed on…
Revisiting Blue Jackets and Jets’ Dubois for Laine Trade Michael Ostrower | March 12, 2026 On Jan. 23, 2021, the Columbus Blue Jackets sent Pierre-Luc Dubois and a third-round pick to the Winnipeg Jets for Patrick Laine and Jack Roslovic. This blockbuster saw two rising…
What’s Next for Patrik Laine and the Canadiens After a Disappointing Trade Deadline William Bourget | March 11, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens had a quiet trade deadline. Despite being in the thick of the playoff race, general manager Kent Hughes decided not to make a major move. One of…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…