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Owen Beck named to 3rd OHL All-Star Team

Owen Beck had a fine season in junior. He did what he had to do defensively… And he still managed 81 points in 57 regular-season games, which is no mean feat.

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Reinbacher + the 5th and 26th picks for Brady Tkachuk: Gilbert Delorme wouldn’t hesitate

Every NHL club hates playing against Brady Tkachuk. That said… Every NHL club would love to have Brady Tkachuk in their line-up. We’re talking about a hard-hitting player who can do it all on the ice, and for what it’s worth, the Sens captain’s name has never been mentioned as much in trade rumors as it is right now.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / 6 hours ago

Should the Canadiens Move on From Alex Burrows?

When Alex Burrows retired as a player in 2018, he barely took the time to come home before he signed on as an assistant coach with the Montreal Canadiens’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Laval Rocket.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / 5 hours ago

Canadiens: Value Of Moving Down & Cost Of Trading Up At NHL Draft

Every year there’s word that a team may consider moving up or moving down at the NHL Entry Draft, as was the case last season when some suggested the Montreal Canadiens were possibly going to trade out of the top 5.

Martin Necas News / The Hockey Writers / 1 hour ago

Canadiens Should Target Necas for Right Price

The Montreal Canadiens should have a busy offseason. They have the fifth and 26th overall picks in the draft and a chance to improve the roster through trades and free agency.

Logan Mailloux News / Dose.ca / 4 minutes ago

Logan Mailloux should make the club following training camp, says Arpon Basu

Shall we talk about the Canadiens’ defence for a moment? If nothing moves between now and then (which is quite impossible), there are already a number of players who are guaranteed to start the season in Montreal once training camp 2024 is over.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / 10 hours ago

Cole Caufield admits: playing in Montreal can be stressful

Since his arrival in the NHL, Cole Caufield has quickly established himself as one of the faces of the Habs franchise. Whether for his scoring skills or his charisma off the ice, he has quickly become a crowd favorite.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / 18 hours ago

Canadiens Analysis: Lessons From The NHL’s Final Four

While the Montreal Canadiens prepare to take the next step in their rebuild, the four remaining teams in the Stanley Cup playoffs offer some important insight as to what it takes to win in the NHL.

Mike Commodore News / Dose.ca / 11 hours ago

Mike Commodore plants new Jets coach on social networks

Some things never change. Mike Commodore and his Twitter/X account will always wreak havoc. This time, he went after the Winnipeg Jets’ new head coach, Scott Arniel.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / 15 hours ago

Seeing Kent Hughes go down in the draft: Eric Engels is a believer

We know what’s in store for the Canadiens at the next draft. With the 5th overall pick, Kent Hughes and his group of assistants will have the opportunity to select an impact player, a guy who has the potential to help the club in the long term.

Brendan Gallagher News / The Hockey Writers / 22 hours ago

Brendan Gallagher’s Evolving Role With the Canadiens

Not too long ago, Brendan Gallagher was skating alongside Philip Danault and Tomas Tatar forming the Montreal Canadiens’ top line. With hockey being the business it is though, the three linemates were split up because of money issues and the fact Danault was cast as a mostly defensive center in Montreal and craved a more offensive role.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / 18 hours ago

The Habs’ priority this summer will be to find a replacement for Kirby Dach

In the coming weeks, Kent Hughes will be a busy man. Of course, the draft is just around the corner… But we know that the Habs GM will be active on the trade market, because he wants to add natural talent to his lineup for the upcoming campaign.

Tomas Plekanec News / Dose.ca / May 26

Time to give Tomas Plekanec (and the Czech Republic) some big love!

On this Sunday evening, the end of the weekend (and of the World Championship), I’d like to give some big love to the Czechs. Earlier in the day, they surprised everyone and won the gold medal.

Martin St. Louis News / Montreal Hockey Now / May 26

Canadiens Coaching: The Balance Between Structure and Instincts

Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St-Louis brought a new approach to the team when he joined the organization in 2022. Every coach has their style. Some allow their players the freedom to rely on their instincts, while others choose to have a strict system that everyone must follow.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 26

Canadiens Need to Make Room on NHL Roster for Prospects

The Montreal Canadiens rebuild is taking another step forward in 2024-25 season. For general manager Kent Hughes, the playoffs are no longer taboo to mention.

Jake Evans News / The Hockey Writers / May 26

Canadiens and Evans at Crossroads with 1 Year Left Under Contract

Decimated down the middle in 2023-24, the Montreal Canadiens relied on centre Jake Evans to take on increased responsibility and he responded in kind. If there was any justice in the world, Evans would be rewarded for coming through, but, as it stands, he’s more likely to be an odd man out once the dust settles.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 26

PWHL Montreal 2024 Draft Targets

Over two weeks after the deadline for the players to declare themselves available for the Draft, the league has finally released the full list of aspiring players.

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / May 26

CDM: Kaiden Guhle left out of bronze medal match

The medals will be handed out today at the World Ice Hockey Championships, with Canada and Sweden battling it out for bronze at 9.20am. We’ll be watching to see how Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle performs in this match, but in the end, it won’t be necessary.

Manny Malhotra News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 24

Former top-10 pick named head coach at AHL level

The Vancouver Canucks have named former top-10 pick Manny Malhotra as the next head coach of the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks.

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Sean Farrell News / Last Word On Sports / May 24

Canadiens prospect’s future with the club could be in doubt

Does Farrell still have an NHL future with the Montreal Canadiens, or will he continue his pro career elsewhere?

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Oliver Kapanen News / Daily Faceoff / May 17

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.