3 Options Canadiens Have to Fill in for Injuries
The Montreal Canadiens were already walking a thin line with their depth, but the last few weeks have pushed them into full crisis mode. Alex Newhook is out long-term. Kirby…
Category Archives: Patrik Laine
Canadiens & Stamkos Are Far from a Good Trade Fit
Earlier this week, Sportsnet asked the question: “Why hasn’t it worked for Steven Stamkos in Nashville?” It wouldn't work in Montreal, either.
NHL Rumours: Laine’s Future Jeopardized, Kadri and Andersson Trades & Woll Returns
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, Patrik Laine is set to miss a significant chunk of time, and the Montreal Canadiens have some decisions to make in the meantime. Elsewhere, the…
Patrik Laine’s Injury Is Testing the Canadiens Depth
The Montreal Canadiens’ encouraging start to the 2025–26 season has hit its first major roadblock. After already dealing with a string of injuries to key players, the team announced that…
Canadiens Are a Better Team Without Patrik Laine
When the Montreal Canadiens acquired Patrik Laine, the move turned heads across the NHL. Here was a former 40-goal scorer, once among the league’s most lethal snipers, joining a young,…
Patrik Laine’s Quiet Start Raises Big Questions for the Canadiens
When the Montreal Canadiens took on Patrik Laine, they weren’t just betting on talent; they were betting on redemption. Once one of the NHL’s most feared goal scorers, Laine arrived…
Canadiens’ Dach, Demidov and Laine Experiment a Disaster in Waiting
At least to start training camp, the Montreal Canadiens have Kirby Dach between Patrik Laine and rookie Ivan Demidov. They shouldn't.
Canadiens News & Rumours: Bold Predictions, Hutson’s Future, Demidov 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 Canadiens’ youth are building…
3 Canadiens’ Players Motivated for 2025-26 Success
The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2025–26 season with a mix of young talent, experienced veterans, and plenty of unanswered questions. While the team continues to improve, several players find themselves…
Most Underrated Montreal Canadiens for 2025-26
As the Canadiens continue to improve heading into 2025-26, it's harder to find underrated players, because everyone is seen as contributing: