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Canadiens’ Prospect Owen Beck Getting Another Shot at the Memorial Cup

Owen Beck was the first player selected in the second round of the 2022 Draft by the Montreal Canadiens, but we rarely hear about him, unlike Lane Hutson who was selected 29 picks later.

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5 Canadiens They Need to Rebound from Poor Seasons in 2024-25

No one expects every Montreal Canadiens player to have a good season every time around. Not only is it inherently rare for something like to happen in the best of times, but such a situation would imply everything going right.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi News / Montreal Hockey Now / 5 hours ago

Canadiens Lessons Learned From The Jesperi Kotkaniemi Saga

By now you’ve surely heard about the success (or lack thereof) of former Montreal Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi during the most recent NHL playoffs.

NHL News / Dose.ca / 11 hours ago

Guy Carbonneau sees Chris Kreider in Juraj Slafkovsky

After a 50-point season, Juraj Slafkovsky has silenced many critics. While some cried flop after one season, he is now being compared to players who are making a difference to their teams.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / 11 hours ago

Joshua Roy: Canada’s best hope, according to Craig Button

Expectations for Joshua Roy were never as high as for a top-10 draft pick, simply because he was selected in the fifth round. Expectations were a little higher, however, after he racked up 218 points in two seasons with the Sherbrooke Phoenix.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / 14 hours ago

Montreal Canadiens’ Jeff Gorton Is Here to Stay

When Marc Bergevin was dismissed, owner Geoff Molson decided he would change the team’s structure and not put as much power in one man’s hands. During

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / 10 hours ago

Laval Rocket: departure of assistant coach Kelly Buchberger

With a disappointing but expected season from the Montreal Canadiens, we were all hoping as fans to at least see the Habs’ club-school make the playoffs.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / 11 hours ago

CDM: Cole Caufield scores his first two goals in a U.S. victory

While we analyze in detail everything that’s happening in this exciting second round of the National Hockey League playoffs, the World Championship continues in the Czech Republic.

Oliver Kapanen News / Daily Faceoff / 16 hours ago

The Montreal Canadiens might have something in Oliver Kapanen

The IIHF Men’s World Championships are well underway featuring some of the best players and prospects in the world. One player who’s had a good tournament thus far is Montreal Canadiens prospect Oliver Kapanen.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / 18 hours ago

Montreal Canadiens’ 3-Round 2024 NHL Mock Draft

It’s that time of the season again for Montreal Canadiens fans: as the NHL moves through the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, Habs fans are looking toward the draft.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / 20 hours ago

Canadiens 2024 NHL Draft Targets: The Intrigue Of Cole Eiserman

The Montreal Canadiens are going into the 2024 NHL Draft looking to add goal-scorers, and a fit with Cole Eiserman could make a ton of sense, in the right situation.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 16

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Chicago Blackhawks

Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: (mailbag) The Montreal Canadiens hold the No. 5 pick in the NHL draft. They’re organizationally deep on the blue line and should be eyeing scoring forwards.

Kaiden Guhle News / Montreal Hockey Now / May 16

How Kaiden Guhle Can Take The Next Step In His Career

With the 16th overall pick in the 2020 NHL draft, the Montreal Canadiens selected defenceman Kaiden Guhle from the Edmonton Oil Kings of the WHL, a stalwart player touted for his strong skating ability and big frame.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 16

Oliver Kapanen wants to sign with the Canadiens (and Kent Hughes is on the case)

Oliver Kapanen has been on fire for several weeks now. After a superb series in Finland (seven goals and seven assists in 13 games), he’s now having a great time at the World Championship.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

5 Likeliest Canadiens Call-Ups to Make the Habs in 2024-25

Whether due to anticipated free-agent departures or unanticipated injuries, the Montreal Canadiens are going to have roster spots available in 2024-25.

Nick Suzuki News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

Canadiens Captain Nick Suzuki’s 3 Defining Moments of the 2023-24 Season

When Nick Suzuki was appointed captain of the Montreal Canadiens before the 2022-23 season, many wondered if he was ready to take on such a responsibility.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / May 16

Two assists in three games: should we be worried about Caufield’s performance at the CDM?

The World Championship is currently in full swing. Slaf is doing well with Slovakia… Guhle is playing his part to perfection with Canada… And then there’s Cole Caufield, who’s been virtually invisible since the start of the competition.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 16

Maxim Tsyplakov in Montreal: It’s getting noisy!

We know that the Canadiens are interested in Maxim Tsyplakov. That said, the idea of seeing him end up in Montreal is starting to circulate quite a bit… And it’s starting to make a lot of noise.

Carey Price News / Dose.ca / May 15

The idea of Carey Price retiring (officially) next summer is raised

Carey Price’s eight-year, $10.5 million annual contract is well-deserved. Amply, in fact. But now that he’s retired (unofficially), let’s just say it’s not looking good for the Habs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / May 15

Montreal Canadiens State Of The Rebuild – Management

Our ‘State Of The Rebuild’ series is nearing an end, but before we shift to the overall grades given to the Montreal Canadiens in various departments we have to examine one final, crucial element: team management.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 14

Former Canadiens GM on Blue Jackets' radar

Former Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin is on the Blue Jackets’ radar in their search for a new general manager.

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Juraj Slafkovsky News / Daily Faceoff / May 13

Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky is shining for Slovakia

Maybe the Montreal Canadiens were on to something when they selected Juraj Slafkovsky first overall in 2022. Just maybe. The big 20-year-old has been a hot topic in Habs land for the past two years.