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Sam Montembeault

3 Canadiens Who Need to Step Up for a Return to the Playoffs

William Bourget | December 20, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens have taken meaningful steps forward this season. The record is better, several young players are progressing, and the overall direction of the rebuild is encouraging. Still, progress…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

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 Are Sending Montembeault a Clear Message With Lack of Starts

William Bourget | December 16, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens’ goaltending situation has quietly become one of the most intriguing storylines of their season. Not because of a blockbuster move or a dramatic collapse, but because of…

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Goaltending Competition Improved With Fowler’s Arrival

Trege Wilson | December 13, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens made a massive move after a devastating loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. They recalled three players from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League (AHL):…

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, Canadiens Prospects, Montreal Canadiens

The Real Reasons the Canadiens Can’t Stop Bleeding Goals

William Bourget | December 12, 2025

For much of the season, the conversation around the Montreal Canadiens’ struggles has centred on one position, goaltending. When goals pile up, and losses follow, it’s the easiest place to…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Keep Missing Opportunities to Climb up the Standings

Ryan Szporer | December 10, 2025

The struggling Montreal Canadiens need to alter course after two straight humiliating defeats. Is there a move to be made, though? Not really.

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Land Blues’ Kyrou, Binnington in Suggested Blockbuster Trade

Jesse Courville-Lynch | December 6, 2025

Montreal Canadiens fans have heard their team connected to St. Louis Blues’ forward Jordan Kyrou for a little while now, and considering the position both teams are in, revisiting this…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, St Louis Blues

Canadiens Must Ride or Die with Dobes in Net

Ryan Szporer | December 5, 2025

You can see why Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis replaced Jakub Dobes in net with Sam Montembeault recently. Kind of.

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Senators Ride Dominant Second Period to 5-2 Victory over Canadiens

Ryan Szporer | December 2, 2025

The Ottawa Senators had their way with the Montreal Canadiens in their defensive zone, leading to a 5-2 victory at the Bell Centre on Tuesday.

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators

3 Takeaways From a Tough November for the Canadiens

William Bourget | December 2, 2025

After a promising start to the season, November served as a reality check for the Montreal Canadiens. The team that looked poised to surprise the league suddenly found itself fighting…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Have Options to Improve Goaltending

Trege Wilson | November 25, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens started hot this season and were, at one point, among the best teams in the league. Offensively, they were great, but goaltending was an issue, at least…

Categories AA, Canadiens Goaltending, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Elliotte Friedman Sees the Canadiens Ready to Make a Move

The Old Prof | November 23, 2025

There’s an old saying that Elliotte Friedman’s grandmother used to roll out whenever life veered sideways: “You can plan all you want—God just laughs.” If you’re a Montreal Canadiens fan…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens
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