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Thanks! Always appreciated : ).

I see these next five games as an opportunity to make up for points they needlessly lost over the last few weeks. They should be incredibly motivated, especially with four of the five games at the Bell Centre. Hard to imagine them not taking at least three of them.

14.03.2026 17:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Canadiens’ 2026 Revenge Tour Is Officially Underway - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More The Montreal Canadiens' next five games reveal a quirk in their schedule, as they face teams they've recently lost to... embarrassingly.

The Canadiens have a rare opportunity to redeem themselves following five recent losses they'd like to have back. Here's their chance #GoHabsGo #THW

14.03.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you : ). Hopefully Fowler's the answer in net.

12.03.2026 15:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Top 5 Ways the Canadiens Can Improve Over Last Season - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More With their third win in a row, the Montreal Canadiens are in position to improve on how they finished last season, in any number of ways.

With three straight wins, the Canadiens are in a great position improve on last season's finish... in five different ways #GoHabsGo #THW

12.03.2026 13:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Slafkovsky Makes Canadiens History in Win Over Kings - The Hockey Writers Canadiens History Latest News, Analysis & More Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky became the only Hab in history to score 50 points in three seasons before Age 22.

Juraj Slafkovsky is the owner of a new Montreal Canadiens record following his three-point outing against the Los Angeles Kings #GoHabsGo #THW

08.03.2026 03:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Canadiens Unsurprisingly Stay Quiet at 2026 Trade Deadline - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More For the second straight year, Canadiens GM Kent Hughes failed to make a move at the trade deadline. "Failed" may be the wrong word, though.

Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes may have failed to make a big move at the trade deadline (for the second year in a row), but "failed" is the wrong word to use #GoHabsGo #THW

07.03.2026 15:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you to @talkinghabs.bsky.social for having me on. Had a great time as usual, Talking Habs.

04.03.2026 21:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

It for sure depends on the total ask. And if Buffalo is the alternative destination. Just saying that I believe Hage alone isn't an untouchable is this instance, assuming the overall ask is reasonable.

04.03.2026 17:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If we're talking in the seasons since establishing himself as a top point producer on the Blues, four goals and 14 points in 19 games.

04.03.2026 16:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Canadiens Can’t Afford to Lose Thomas to Sabres at Trade Deadline - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More If a player of Robert Thomas' calibre is available, logic dictates the Montreal Canadiens must make just about any hypothetical trade.

The Canadiens may not be able to afford NOT trading for Robert Thomas if recent reports are anything to go by #GoHabsGo #THW

04.03.2026 14:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Canadiens’ Caufield Breaks Lafleur Record for Most Go-Ahead Goals - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More Scoring two go-ahead goals against the Capitals, Canadiens forward Cole Caufield tied and then broke Lafleur’s record of 20 in one season.

Mr. Saturday Night strikes again. Canadiens forward Cole Caufield broke a longstanding Guy Lafleur record with two goals in the team's 6-2 win over the Capitals #GoHabsGo #THW

01.03.2026 03:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you πŸ™.

28.02.2026 15:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Canadiens Must Break These 5 Bad Habits Before 2026 Playoffs - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More The Canadiens continue to make the same mistakes, which were on full display against the New York Islanders on Thursday.

The Canadiens keep making the same mistakes in recent losses. Here are the top five: #GoHabsGo #THW

28.02.2026 13:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Canadiens Should Avoid Binnington if They Upgrade Their Goaltending - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More There are about two or three St. Louis Blues the Montreal Canadiens should try to acquire before even considering goalie Jordan Binnington.

Suggestions the Canadiens should "upgrade" their goaltending by acquiring Jordan Binnington make zero sense #GoHabsGo #THW

26.02.2026 13:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks! Yeah, I see Beck as Evans' successor eventually, but definitely not now, ahead of a potential playoff run. He's still too green.

25.02.2026 14:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks! I definitely agree that Evans is the most likely of the five to be traded in principle, but in practice I don't see the Canadiens moving a veteran centre ahead of a playoff run.

25.02.2026 14:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

As for Evans, I agree he shouldn't be untouchable, but the Canadiens just don't have the veterans down the middle to move him and then expect to go on a run this spring.

25.02.2026 14:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I just don't think the Canadiens look at it the same way, in that they have faith in Fowler and moving him for Wallstedt could be seen as a lateral move in their eyes (Wallstedt has also dropped back to Earth after an incredible start).

25.02.2026 14:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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5 Must-Win Canadiens Games Following 2026 Olympic Break - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More Despite a relatively easy schedule, little should come easy for the Canadiens down the stretch, least of all these five must-win games:

The Canadiens face the New York Islanders three times down the stretch, the most of any team. Only one of those is a must-win, though #GoHabsGo #THW

25.02.2026 13:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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5 Canadiens Untouchables Outside of Team Core Ahead of Trade Deadline - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More As the Montreal Canadiens decide how active they want to be at the trade deadline to go on a run, the team's core is safe. So are these five:

Ahead of the 2026 trade deadline, the Canadiens have more untouchables than just the eight members of their core #GoHabsGo #THW

21.02.2026 14:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

That's the way I see it, personally... opposite Bolduc, Veleno the odd man out.

19.02.2026 19:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Where Canadiens’ Newhook Should Line up Upon Return From Injury - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More As Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook inches closer to a return, the Habs face having to make a hard decision: where to play him.

Alex Newhook's old spot in the lineup no longer appears available. Where will the Canadiens play him when he returns from injury? Here are the likeliest options: #GoHabsGo #THW

19.02.2026 13:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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3 Ways Canadiens Secure Home-Ice Advantage in 2026 Playoffs - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More The Montreal Canadiens are (currently) in line to earn home-ice advantage in Round 1. How do they ensure things stay that way?

Home ice is within the Canadiens' grasp. Here are three ways they seize it for Round 1 #GoHabsGo #THW

15.02.2026 14:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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5 Things Canadiens Fans Can Look Forward to After Olympic Break - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More Over the regular season’s final 25 games, the Montreal Canadiens are set to take their fans on an incredible ride. It may even last longer.

The rest of 2025-26 holds significant promise for the Canadiens... and that's even excluding the potential for a playoff run #GoHabsGo #THW thehockeywriters.com/5-things-can...

13.02.2026 13:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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10 Stats that Define the Canadiens’ 2025-26 Season at Olympic Break - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More The following 10 stats paint a clearer picture of just how successful the Montreal Canadiens have been in 2025-26 up until the Olympic break.

As the Canadiens take a break from their NHL duties, it's worth a look at how statistically significant their 2025-26 has been. And it's far from over, too. #GoHabsGo #THW

12.02.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I think in an ideal world they have a right-handed defenseman like Guhle. However, I would put that need behind that of consistent goaltending and a legitimate second-line centre.

07.02.2026 15:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Canadiens Fan’s Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympic Hockey Tournament - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More Four Montreal Canadiens are representing their respective countries at the Olympic Games in Italy, Here's your guide to watching them.

When/where can you watch the Montreal Canadiens representing their respective countries at the Olympic Games? Here's your comprehensive #GoHabsGo fan's guide #THW

07.02.2026 14:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks! I think the idea is they'd prefer to have the cap space to acquire someone else... but I find it hard to believe they could acquire someone else who could fill a hole with that cap space, when their biggest hole is in net and they seem determined to keep their current goaltending intact.

06.02.2026 19:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Canadiens’ Laine Represents a Low-Risk Trade Deadline Addition - The Hockey Writers Trade Deadline Latest News, Analysis & More If the Montreal Canadiens can keep an open mind with regard to Sam Montembeault, they should be able to with regard to Patrik Laine.

Many in the media have already traded Canadiens forward Patrik Laine. To his credit, he projects as a low-risk trade-deadline addition for the right team. However, that team could also be the #GoHabsGo #THW

06.02.2026 13:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Canadiens Stack Up Against Toews’ Blackhawks Dynasty - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More It’s fitting the upstart Canadiens faceΒ Jonathan Toews, currently of the Winnipeg Jets, in their last game before a three-week Olympic break.

Can the Canadiens develop into the next modern-day dynasty? Jonathan Toews' Chicago Blackhawks are the yardstick #GoHabsGo #THW

04.02.2026 13:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0