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Jun 28, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Michael Hage is selected by the Montreal Canadiens with the 21st overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
10 hours ago  |  By Elias Edmonson

Michael Hage continues to break out as a new report reveals when he may arrive with the Canadiens

Photo of Kent Hughes
12 hours ago  |  By Elias Edmonson

Western conference source claims the Canadiens are still chasing a top-six forward

Nov 4, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Zachary Bolduc (76) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
13 hours ago  |  By Elias Edmonson

'Martin, if you don't like Bolduc, tell your bosses': A clear message lands on Kent Hughes' desk

Dec 2, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Vancouver Canucks left wing Kiefer Sherwood (44) before during the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
16 hours ago  |  By Elias Edmonson

Canadiens enter the mix for Kiefer Sherwood as multiple teams show interest

Dec 5, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Winnipeg Jets center Brad Lambert (93) looks to make a pass during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images
17 hours ago  |  By Elias Edmonson

Kent Hughes could capitalize as a talented 21-year-old center becomes available for trade

Photo of Cole Caufield
20 hours ago  |  By Elias Edmonson

New details surface about fan involved in incident with Canadiens players at a Montreal pub

Nov 29, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) before the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
21 hours ago  |  By Elias Edmonson

Analysts suggest the Canadiens may need to rethink Brendan Gallagher's role

Nov 22, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj (72) and teammate defenseman Jayden Struble (47) celebrate the win against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
Dec 5  |  By Elias Edmonson

Three Canadiens players are reportedly drawing trade interest, and one name is a real surprise

Feb 12, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Canada goalie Jordan Binnington (50) tracks the play against Team Sweden in the second period during a 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey game at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Dec 5  |  By Elias Edmonson

The four goaltenders reportedly battling for Team Canada's Olympic roster have been revealed

Photo of Anton Lundmark and Joona Koppanen
Dec 5  |  By Elias Edmonson

Two big forwards hit NHL waivers and could present an opportunity for the Canadiens

Dec 3, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (44) defends Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson (17) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Dec 5  |  By Elias Edmonson

Josh Anderson misses today's practice as Canadiens prepare for matchup with the Maple Leafs

Photo of Martin St-Louis and Canadiens players at practice in Brossard.
Dec 5  |  By Elias Edmonson

Frustrated Martin St-Louis halts Canadiens practice twice and delivers a stern message to his players

Apr 11, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Winnipeg Jets goaltender Laurent Brossoit (39) skates back up the ice during the second period against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dec 5  |  By Elias Edmonson

A 6-foot-3 goalie emerges as a cheap trade opportunity for Kent Hughes and the Canadiens

Photo of Canadiens and Leafs
Dec 5  |  By Elias Edmonson

Canadiens get good news in the standings ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Maple Leafs

Dec 3, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov (93) plays the puck against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period at Bell Centre.
Dec 5  |  By Gabriel Sami

Ivan Demidov says Andrei Markov's tribute motivated him and his postgame reaction made that clear

Photo of Roman Kukumberg Jr
Dec 4  |  By Elias Edmonson

Juraj Slafkovsky's former teammate Roman Kukumberg Jr in critical condition after car accident

Oct 4, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens left wing Samuel Blais (27) waits for a face-off against the Ottawa Senators during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Dec 4  |  By Elias Edmonson

New personnel move hints at Canadiens' plan for Samuel Blais after latest roster shuffle

Nov 22, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; linesman Ryan Daisy (81) exchanges words with Montreal Canadiens forward Zack Bolduc (76) during the second period of the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
Dec 4  |  By Elias Edmonson

Vancouver source links Canadiens forward Zachary Bolduc to the Canucks in latest trade talks

Photo of Kent Hughes
Dec 4  |  By Elias Edmonson

Kent Hughes reportedly pursuing help in goal: three names on the Canadiens' radar

Photo of Andrei Markov
Dec 4  |  By Elias Edmonson

Reporter reacts to Sportsnet skipping Markov's tribute, saying it would've been different for a Leafs player

Dec 3, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj (72) fights Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (17) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Dec 4  |  By Elias Edmonson

Arber Xhekaj shares a heartfelt message after delivering his best fight of the season

Nov 26, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Montreal Canadiens left wing Florian Xhekaj (63) fights for the puck against Utah Mammoth left wing Lawson Crouse (67) and right wing JJ Peterka (77) during the second period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Image
Dec 4  |  By Elias Edmonson

Canadiens make two roster moves as a call-up for Samuel Blais now seems likely

Photo of Martin St-Louis (left) and Oliver Kapanen (right
Dec 4  |  By Gabriel Sami

A special scene unfolds in the Canadiens' locker room after their shootout win over the Jets

Photo of Andrei Markov and his Family
Dec 3  |  By Elias Edmonson

Sportsnet under fire for not airing Andrei Markov's tribute before Canadiens-Jets matchup

Photo of Arber Xhekaj
Dec 3  |  By Elias Edmonson

Arber Xhekaj sends a loud message to St-Louis and his teammates after his win over Adam Lowry

photo of Jets players
Dec 3  |  By Elias Edmonson

Worrying scene at the Bell Centre before the Canadiens-Jets game as a player is struck in the face by a puck

Nov 22, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson (17) celebrates with teammates including forward Florian Xhekaj (63) after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
Dec 3  |  By Elias Edmonson

Martin St-Louis benched three players during the third period against the Senators

Dec 2, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) passes the puck against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj (72) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Dec 3  |  By Elias Edmonson

Brady Tkachuk's goal vs. Canadiens should have never counted due to a blatant missed call just prior

Nov 28, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Montréal Canadiens defenseman Jayden Struble (47) congratulates goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) after the Canadiens defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Dec 3  |  By Elias Edmonson

Suzuki reveals St-Louis' blunt locker-room message targeting certain players after loss to Senators

Dec 2, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens left wing Florian Xhekaj (63) skates during warm-up before the game against the Ottawa Senators at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Dec 3  |  By Elias Edmonson

Canadiens could make lineup changes for Jets game, Florian Xhekaj's spot may be in jeopardy

Photo of Lane Hutson and Brady Tkachuk
Dec 3  |  By Elias Edmonson

Scene not shown on TV highlights an exchange between Hutson and Tkachuk

Photo of Martin St-Louis
Dec 3  |  By Elias Edmonson

Canadiens call two notable press conferences today as lineup changes may be coming ahead of game vs. Jets

Dec 2, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj (72) skates away with the puck against the Ottawa Senators during the third period at Bell Centre.
Dec 3  |  By Gabriel Sami

'It's the end of his career in Montreal': Former Canadien delivers a stark message about Arber Xhekaj's future

Dec 2, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (85) celebrates with his teammates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Dec 2  |  By Leo Honein

Senators face possible sanctions for breaking NHL helmet rule before game vs. Canadiens

Photo of Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky
Dec 2  |  By Elias Edmonson

Habs stars filmed during private outing at a pub as fan's actions draw criticism

Photo of arber Xhekaj and Brady Tkachuk
Dec 2  |  By Elias Edmonson

Georges Laraque sends a fiery message that sets the tone for the Canadiens-Senators clash

Photo of Ivan Demidov and Andrei Markov
Dec 2  |  By Elias Edmonson

Andrei Markov makes surprise visit to the Canadiens locker room and shares a moment with Demidov

Photo of Canadiens and Senators
Dec 2  |  By Elias Edmonson

Senators could make a lineup change ahead of game vs. Canadiens as things may get heated

Photo of Jayden Struble
Dec 2  |  By Elias Edmonson

Jayden Struble returns to the ice in a regular jersey as Canadiens await lineup decision

Nov 13, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Kirby Dach (77) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Dallas Stars at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Dec 2  |  By Elias Edmonson

Kirby Dach takes big step toward a return as he skates again in Brossard today

Apr 1, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (21) skates during the warmup period before the game against the Florida Panthers at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
Dec 2  |  By Elias Edmonson

New development emerges involving Kaiden Guhle and Canadiens trade talks

Photo of Martin St-Louis
Dec 2  |  By Elias Edmonson

'I could have done a better job': St-Louis explains his surprising self-critique after loss to the Avalanche

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