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Alexander Nikishin wanted to come play in Montreal
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Alexander Nikishin is still a free agent at this time. The Hurricanes defenseman, who has asked the defending champions to trade him, has not yet found a new team. Several teams have been mentioned (the Jets, Predators, and Rangers, among others), but nothing has materialized. What we do know is that the Hurricanes have been […]

Alexander Nikishin wanted to come play in Montreal
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The CH spoils Kirill Marchenko and Gavin McKenna’s debuts in Toronto
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Finally! Tonight, the Canadiens played the very first game of their 2026–27 season. For the occasion, the team was in Toronto to face off against the Maple Leafs. With Oliver Kapanen out due to injury, Alex Newhook played center on the second line. Here’s what the lineup looked like: Tonight’s projected lineup Tonight’s projected lineup […]

The CH spoils Kirill Marchenko and Gavin McKenna’s debuts in Toronto
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Ryan O’Reilly: Here’s one factor that could make him available by the trade deadline
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As of today, the Canadiens have still not been able to resolve the situation at the second-center position. The team did not acquire a center over the summer, so Oliver Kapanen is still the second-center—somewhat by default. In reality, Alex Newhook is currently filling that role since Kapanen is injured. We’ll see if that changes […]

Ryan O’Reilly: Here’s one factor that could make him available by the trade deadline
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“The CH will be looking to make a major addition, especially next summer.”
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The Canadiens had a fairly quiet summer. The team wasn’t able to land the young star they were after… and that was confirmed yesterday when the Maple Leafs acquired Kirill Marchenko (whose name was all over town this summer). The Habs did manage to acquire Chris Kreider… but that’s it. And given that many people […]

“The CH will be looking to make a major addition, especially next summer.”
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Kirill Marchenko Receives a (Fairly) Ordinary Welcome in Toronto
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Over the past few minutes, the Maple Leafs introduced their 2026–27 roster to the crowd. It’s a classic preseason tradition that lets the crowd show their support for the organization’s players. And of course, we were wondering how certain players would be received. Kirill Marchenko, acquired with great fanfare just over 24 hours ago, was […]

Kirill Marchenko Receives a (Fairly) Ordinary Welcome in Toronto
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Top seed in the Atlantic Division: the CH is the (undisputed) favorite, according to Sportsnet reporters
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The NHL finally kicked off its 2026-27 season tonight. The Panthers and the Hurricanes got the festivities started a little earlier… and the Canadiens are set to face the Maple Leafs in a few minutes. Are you excited? It’s no secret that, according to many, the Habs are poised for a great season. The team’s […]

Top seed in the Atlantic Division: the CH is the (undisputed) favorite, according to Sportsnet reporters
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Florian Xhekaj: Martin St-Louis thinks he’s ready for the NHL, but…
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This morning at practice, it became clear that Florian Xhekaj probably won’t play tomorrow night in Toronto. Even with Oliver Kapanen out, Xhekaj is likely to be in the press box rather than on the ice. Adam Engström is also likely to be there with him. Of course, it’s interesting to see the team leaving […]

Florian Xhekaj: Martin St-Louis thinks he’s ready for the NHL, but…
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Guillaume Latendresse Makes a Comeback in the Media with Amazon
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This morning, our colleague Maxime Truman broke the exclusive news that Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre and Max Lalonde will be part of the broadcast team for NHL games on Amazon Prime Video. With Alain Crête and Michaël Roy set to share play-by-play duties, the picture was starting to come into focus. There were still some names to […]

Guillaume Latendresse Makes a Comeback in the Media with Amazon
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Everything indicates that Florian Xhekaj will not play tomorrow in Toronto
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The Canadiens’ 2026–27 season kicks off tomorrow. The team will be in Toronto to face the Maple Leafs to kick off their season. Yes, there’s a real sense of hockey in the air right now. But before flying to Toronto, the team practiced this morning. And in addition to noting the absence of Oliver Kapanen […]

Everything indicates that Florian Xhekaj will not play tomorrow in Toronto
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Oliver Kapanen: Jeff Gorton praises a trait for which he is often criticized
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Oliver Kapanen had a 2025-26 season that was quite… unusual. The Finnish player held his own at center on the second line for much of the season, but he completely ran out of steam toward the end of the campaign. His tally of 22 goals and 37 points in 82 games isn’t bad, but the […]

Oliver Kapanen: Jeff Gorton praises a trait for which he is often criticized