Maple Leafs & Canadiens Could Pull Off Benoit-For-Xhekaj Trade at the Deadline
The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in a difficult spot this season. They are six points out of the final wild card spot, but also winners of three straight as…
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Every Canadiens Player’s 2025 Christmas Wish List
Each Montreal Canadiens player's 2025 Christmas wish list item has been collected by The Hockey Writers for your holiday reading pleasure.
Who Should Be the Canadiens’ 6th Defenceman When Kaiden Guhle Returns to the Lineup?
When Kaiden Guhle returns from injury, Martin St. Louis will face one of those “good problems” coaches love to have: too many capable defencemen. Through the first month of the…
Canadiens Make Right Call Waiving Since-Claimed Blais
The Montreal Canadiens didn't need Sammy Blais to start. So, losing him on waivers is unfortunate but far from the end of the world.
Cowan’s Shot At Leafs Roster, Senators Response to Xhekaj & More NHL Rumors
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, we look at Easton Cowan making strong impressions in training camp and preseason, and how it appears that he will be in the opening night…
Canadiens & Senators Have an Emerging Rivalry
Rivalries are the heartbeat of hockey. They don’t simply appear out of thin air; they develop over time, sparked by geography, timelines, and the natural competitiveness of two organizations chasing…
The Case for a Canadiens Reunion on Defense Between Hutson and Struble
The Montreal Canadiens have too many eggs to even try to put in one basket on defense, with Lane Hutson, Noah Dobson, and... Jayden Struble?
Montreal Canadiens’ 2025–26 Season Is All About Health and Depth
The Montreal Canadiens are gearing up for what could be a defining season. There’s real hope building—no longer the kind tied to long-term rebuilds or far-off prospects, but hope based…
Top Canadiens’ Priorities Heading into 2025-26
After the Montreal Canadiens surprisingly made the playoffs last season, that can no longer be the top priority in 2025-26.
Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Arber Xhekaj
The offseason leading into the 2025-26 season continues, and with the major events such as the NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear…