Montreal Needs to Get an Outdoor Game in the Near Future – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Needs to Get an Outdoor Game in the Near Future - The Hockey Writers - Montreal Canadiens

It’s no secret that Montreal is overdue for another outdoor game. The Montreal Canadiens have played in several ‚ Edmonton’s 2003 Heritage Classic, Calgary’s 2011 Heritage Classic and Ottawa’s 2017 outdoor game, but the city itself hasn’t hosted one. For a market that lives and breathes hockey, that absence has always felt strange. The NHL … Read more

Canadiens Trade Carey Price Contract to Sharks for Cap Relief – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens

Carey Price Montreal Canadiens

In a trade that might have flown under the radar in a small hockey market, especially late on a Friday, the Montreal Canadiens find themselves in the spotlight, having just traded Carey Price to the San Jose Sharks. Also going the other way is a 2026 fifth-round pick, while the Habs get prospect Gannon Laroque. … Read more

Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours: Bold Predictions, Hutson’s Future, Demidov and More – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours: Bold Predictions, Hutson’s Future, Demidov and More - The Hockey Writers - Montreal Canadiens

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 chemistry. A member of the team makes a definitive statement about the playoffs. Kirby Dach returns to the ice and brings some hope that the … Read more

Why Lane Hutson Was Left Off Olympic Camp, Marner’s Departure & More NHL Rumours – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens

Lane Hutson Montreal Canadiens

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we have a look at why Lane Hutson may have been left off of the USA Hockey Olympic Orientation Camp invite list. Elsewhere, William Nylander spoke about Mitch Marner’s departure from the Toronto Maple Leafs and his decision to join the Vegas Golden Knights. Finally, a former NHL goaltender spoke … Read more

Montreal Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Ivan Demidov – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens

The 2025 offseason continues, and with the major events such as the NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear on as NHL management groups take a bit of a breather before training camps begin. In this series, I will try to investigate every Montreal Canadiens roster player, recap … Read more

Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Patrik Laine – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens Patrik Laine

NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear on as NHL management groups take a bit of a breather before the training camps begin. In this series, I will try to investigate every Montreal Canadiens roster player, recap their last season and look ahead to this upcoming season. I … Read more

Canadiens Should Target Henry Brzustewicz in the 2nd Round of the 2025 NHL Draft – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens

Henry Brzustewicz London Knights

The Montreal Canadiens have done an impressive job rebuilding their defensive pipeline over the past few years. Lane Hutson, David Reinbacher, Logan Mailloux, Adam Engström, and Kaiden Ghule highlight a group filled with skill, potential, and stylistic variety. Yet despite this encouraging depth, there’s room for more names, especially on the right side. With two … Read more

4 Reasons the Canadiens Will Be More Attractive to Free Agents This Offseason – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens

It’s been a long time since the Montreal Canadiens were considered a destination for free agents. It’s not hard to understand why. They have spent the last years stuck in a rebuild or retooling phase, and external factors like Quebec’s high-income taxes, especially compared to no-tax or low-tax states like Florida and Texas, have consistently … Read more

Good Night Montreal! Capitals Down Canadiens 4-1 in Game 5, Will Face Carolina In Second Round

Good Night Montreal! Capitals Down Canadiens 4-1 in Game 5, Will Face Carolina In Second Round

Photo:@Capitals/X The Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens, 4-1, Wednesday night at Capital One Arena. With the victory, the Capitals secured their victory in their best-of-seven series, four games to one. They will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Capitals took an early lead with goals … Read more

Washington Capitals’ Dylan McIlrath, Montreal Canadiens’ Arber Xhekaj, Teams Fined For Unsportsmanlike Conduct During Pregame Skate Before Game 4

The NHL announced on Monday that Washington Capitals defenseman Dylan McIlrath ($2018.23), Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj ($3385.42), and the two teams ($25,000 each) were all fined for unsportsmanlike conduct that went down in the pregame skate prior to Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round series on Sunday at Bell Centre. The #NHL … Read more