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Alex Newhook: Kent Hughes selected him for his core group
Mathis Therrien

The signing of forward Alex Newhook really came out of nowhere earlier this evening. We hadn’t even recovered from the discussions surrounding Arber Xhekaj’s signing when the Montreal Canadiens threw another curveball with Newhook’s contract extension. The Habs’ No. 15 is under contract for four more seasons at $4.5 million per year, starting after the […]

Alex Newhook: Kent Hughes selected him for his core group
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Arber Xhekaj: Clearly a last-chance contract
Mathis Therrien

On the eve of the Montreal Canadiens’ official training camp opening, the team decided to announce three major pieces of news in just one hour. Now that the dust is slowly settling, it’s time to break it all down in order, starting with Arber Xhekaj. What kicked off this intense hour for the Habs was […]

Arber Xhekaj: Clearly a last-chance contract
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CH Training Camp: Here is the list of the 57 players who will be attending
Mathis Therrien

The Montreal Canadiens are on fire this early evening. Following the signing of Arber Xhekaj to a one-year deal and the contract extension for Alex Newhook, the Habs have just announced another major development. The list of players who will attend the Habs’ training camp has been revealed. It is now officially confirmed that 57 […]

CH Training Camp: Here is the list of the 57 players who will be attending
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Kreider in Montreal: Owen Beck and Florian Xhekaj Will Have to Wait a Little Longer
Mathis Therrien

Everyone agrees that signing Kreider was a really smart move by the Montreal Canadiens’ front office. It’s a great acquisition, as Kreider will bring exactly what the second line was missing last season: physicality and scoring ability to support Ivan Demidov. Of course, by taking a spot in the top six of the lineup, some […]

Kreider in Montreal: Owen Beck and Florian Xhekaj Will Have to Wait a Little Longer
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Must-see: The fight featuring the 7-foot-1 giant, Alexander Karmanov
Mathis Therrien

Several National Hockey League teams were in action yesterday, with a number of rookie games taking place between various teams. The Montreal Canadiens’ rookies lost 3–1 to the Winnipeg Jets’ rookies. And in the other teams’ games, one specific event caught everyone’s attention. This event took place during the game between the San Jose Sharks’ […]

Must-see: The fight featuring the 7-foot-1 giant, Alexander Karmanov
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Carey Price doesn’t hold a grudge against Chris Kreider
Mathis Therrien

The Montreal Canadiens pulled off a real masterstroke yesterday by acquiring a tough, experienced, and talented top-six forward in exchange for nothing but cash. In fact, Kent Hughes and his team didn’t give up anything to sign Kreider, as no prospects or draft picks were traded to acquire the 35-year-old forward. On top of that, […]

Carey Price doesn’t hold a grudge against Chris Kreider
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Kreider’s Arrival: St. Louis Will Have to Choose Its 13th Forward
Mathis Therrien

Signing Chris Kreider is truly a masterstroke by Kent Hughes and his team, as the physical forward is exactly what the Montreal Canadiens’ top-six lineup was missing. And fans have clearly recognized that this is an ideal addition, with the majority of people welcoming the news warmly and putting the 2014 Kreider–Price incident behind them. […]

Kreider’s Arrival: St. Louis Will Have to Choose Its 13th Forward
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CH: Here are the first images of the deal that fell through at the deadline
Mathis Therrien

We all remember the infamous 2026 trade deadline, when the Montreal Canadiens didn’t make a single trade and thus failed to strengthen their roster ahead of the playoffs. This disappointed many fans, and rightly so, especially considering that the Habs had explained they had come very close to a major trade that ultimately fell through. […]

CH: Here are the first images of the deal that fell through at the deadline
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Here is the most unpleasant player Renaud Lavoie has faced in his career
Mathis Therrien

During the offseason, it was announced that renowned Quebec sports reporter Renaud Lavoie would be joining a new radio station as a commentator at the start of the hockey season. And yesterday, well, Lavoie made his debut on Radio X CHOI 980—the Quebec City station—while on the air with Jordan Boivin and Mélanie Trudel. It […]

Here is the most unpleasant player Renaud Lavoie has faced in his career
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Quitting Hockey: Mike Matheson Might Never Have Joined the Habs
Mathis Therrien

Since joining the Montreal Canadiens, Mike Matheson has been a reliable presence on the Habs’ defensive corps, both offensively and defensively. He’s had his ups and downs, but for the past two seasons, he’s masterfully stabilized the Habs’ top six, logging a lot of strong minutes per game. Among other things, this has allowed Lane […]

Quitting Hockey: Mike Matheson Might Never Have Joined the Habs