Nick Suzuki Explains the Canadiens’ New Mature Mindset
After the Montreal Canadiens’ 4-3 comeback win over the Vancouver Canucks on Oct. 25, Nick Suzuki wasn’t talking about luck, bounces, or even his own strong play. He was talking…
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How the Canadiens’ Youth Movement Is Leading the Team
The average age of the Montreal Canadiens is 26.8 years old, and the oldest on the team is Brendan Gallagher, who is 33 and in his 14th season in the…
Canadiens Add Another Draft Gem to the Roster in Zharovsky
Because of the trade of their two first-round picks to the New York Islanders for defenceman Noah Dobson, the Montreal Canadiens didn’t make a selection in the first round of…
Canadiens Rookie Ivan Demidov Making Early Waves
The start of the season has been a little like watching a new play unfold — some surprises, some expected moves, and a few moments that make you stop and…
Canadiens Proving to Be a Clutch Team Early in 2025-26
The Montreal Canadiens have turned heads early this season, not just because of their youthful lineup or high-end skill, but because they’ve shown a new and refreshing quality: being clutch.…
Ivan Demidov Is the Canadiens’ Future Star in the Making
Ivan Demidov’s first full season in the NHL is already generating the kind of buzz that Montreal Canadiens fans haven’t felt since Cole Caufield’s breakout. The young Russian winger showed…
Canadiens Beat Kraken in OT on Strength of Caufield’s Pair
Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield scored his second of the contest in overtime to lift the Habs to a 5-4 win over the Seattle Kraken.
Canadiens Reward Kapanen While Leaving a Roster Spot Open
The Montreal Canadiens will start the 2025-26 season with a couple of rookies on the roster. The Calder Trophy favourite, Ivan Demidov and Finnish forward Oliver Kapanen. They had a…
Canadiens Icing a Younger, But Improved Team in 2025-26
General manager Kent Hughes and head coach Martin St. Louis have spent the last few seasons building a foundation around young, skilled, and energetic players, trusting their development curve rather…
Canadiens News and Rumours: Demidov, Hutson and More
In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the rebuild continues. The preseason is coming to an end, and the club will…