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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.

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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 / 5 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 / 1 hour 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 / 4 minutes 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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / 6 minutes 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 / 5 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 / 4 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 / 19 hours ago

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 / 20 hours ago

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 / 14 hours ago

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 / 19 hours ago

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 / 21 hours ago

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 / 18 hours ago

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 / 18 hours ago

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.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / May 15

(Another) point for Juraj Slafkovsky at the World Championship

In the second half of the habs season, Juraj Slafkovsky was excellent. He collected points on a regular basis and played as a 1st overall pick. That said, the young forward continues to stand out as he enjoys a good tournament with Slovakia at the World Championship.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / May 15

Canadiens World Championship Update: Kapanen, Guhle, Slafkovsky

Montreal Canadiens prospect Oliver Kapanen is off to a great start at the 2024 World Championship, which is currently taking place in Ostrava and Prague, Czechia.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 15

Beckett Sennecke: his mother would love to see him with the Canadiens

Beckett Sennecke is clearly a name to keep an eye on for the Habs. After all, while he may not be that high on the Habs’ roster, he’s still a target. More and more, people see him in the top-10 of the next draft.

Marc Bergevin 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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Montreal Canadiens 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.