Desperate Times Call for Canadiens to Trade for Phillip Danault (Again)
The Canadiens reacquired Phillip Danault for a second-round pick presumably to help get ready for another playoff run.
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Canadiens Reacquire Danault from Kings for Second-Round Pick
he Montreal Canadiens returned to an old well, reacquiring centre Phillip Danault from the Los Angeles Kings for a 2026 second-round pick.
The Real Reasons the Canadiens Can’t Stop Bleeding Goals
For much of the season, the conversation around the Montreal Canadiens’ struggles has centred on one position, goaltending. When goals pile up, and losses follow, it’s the easiest place to…
5 Things Canadiens Should Be Thankful for at Thanksgiving 2025
Even as the injuries and losses pile up, the Montreal Canadiens still have a lot to be grateful for in time for U.S. Thanksgiving 2025.
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…
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…