10-3-2018 Weekly team report
Who's hot

No-one is especially hot at the moment.

Who's cold

Shea Weber has played 10 games without a goal. Carey Price hasn't got a chance to start in the last five games. Alex Galchenyuk has lost his sights and is now 7 games without a goal. Jeff Petry has played 28 games without a goal. Phillip Danault has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal. Jonathan Drouin has lost his sights and is now 17 games without a goal. Paul Byron has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal. Jordie Benn has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Scott Hartnell is sliding on a 21 game streak without registering a single point. Erik Haula is down on his game pulling a 11 game streak without registering a single point. Colin Miller has played 13 games without a goal. Andrei Kostitsyn has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Bogdan Kiselevich has played 59 games without a goal.

Trainer's room

Charles Hudon remains sidelined with knee injury.



10-3-2018 Rinat Valiev injured.
Rinat Valiev of Laval Rocket suffered injury during tonights minorleague game against the Texas Stars. He is expected to be sidelined for more than a month . I just kind of rolled over his back and I couldn't get my arm down to brace myself, so I landed awkwardly, he said to the press.

8-3-2018 Team captain meets with David Perron
Team captain Shea Weber called a short meeting with David Perron after practice today to discuss some issues that have affected his play. I guess they needed someone to take the blame..., said David Perron as he left the ice, ...but I'll take it like a man

7-3-2018 Media criticises the Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are spinning in a 7 game winless streak. Montreal Canadiens center Erik Haula commented about their recent play: Things are not looking good for us but I think if we stay positive, we can climb out of this hole.

7-3-2018 Jake Evans injured.
Jake Evans of Laval Rocket suffered injury during tonights minorleague game against the San Diego Gulls. He is expected to be sidelined for around two weeks . There's no operation necessary. It's a third-degree separation. We'll know better in a couple of days how bad it really is and go from there, he said as medics fastened him onto the stretcher.

6-3-2018 Ryan Poehling injured.
Ryan Poehling of Laval Rocket suffered injury during tonights minorleague game against the Ontario Reign. He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days . They just want to be careful after what happened to me last time. I'll dress for tomorrows practice, then it's up to the coaching staff, the injured player commented.

4-3-2018 Max Friberg frustrated
Montreal Canadiens right wing Max Friberg feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Sweden, Max Friberg was originally drafted to the NHL by the Anaheim Ducks in the 5th round of the 2011 entry draft. He has appeared in 23 NHL games during his career, notching 0 goals and adding 3 assists along with 14 penalty minutes. The 25 year old right wing has played 17 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, totalling 0+3=3 with 12 PIM. He has also played 37 games with the Laval Rocket this season, totalling 12+10=22 with 4 PIM.


3-3-2018 Team captain meets with Bogdan Kiselevich
Following the team's recent 3-3 tie against Philadelphia Flyers on 3-3-2018, Montreal Canadiens captain Shea Weber and Bogdan Kiselevich did not leave the bench after the game for a while. I wanted to go over some things that have been troubling his game lately, said Shea Weber

3-3-2018 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Max Pacioretty is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week. Alex Galchenyuk is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week. Jonathan Drouin is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week.

Who's cold

Ty Rattie is looking out of place on the ice despite notching 2 points last week. Jeff Petry has played 25 games without a goal. Jordie Benn has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Charlie Lindgren has been chilly and allowed 12 goals in 3 games. Scott Hartnell is sliding on a 18 game streak without registering a single point. David Perron has lost his sights and is now 8 games without a goal. Erik Haula has lost his sights and is now 10 games without a goal. Colin Miller has played 10 games without a goal. Viktor Stalberg is sliding on a 16 game streak without registering a single point. Andrei Kostitsyn has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Bogdan Kiselevich has played 56 games without a goal.

Trainer's room

Charles Hudon remains sidelined with knee injury.



2-3-2018 Alain Vigneault praises Michal Ivan
Montreal Canadiens head coach Alain Vigneault has praised young defenseman Michal Ivan in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Michal Ivan has played 39 games with HKM Zvolen this season, collecting 4+8=12 with 21 PIM.


28-2-2018 Team captain meets with Max Pacioretty
Team captain Shea Weber called a short meeting with Max Pacioretty after practice today to discuss some issues that have affected his play. I have to take the brunt of this, said Max Pacioretty as he left the ice. My play has not been up to snuff and if I'm not contributing more, I have to work harder.

28-2-2018 Charles Hudon frustrated
Montreal Canadiens left wing Charles Hudon feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Canada, Charles Hudon was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 5th round of the 2012 entry draft. He has appeared in 11 NHL games during his career, notching 0 goals and adding 5 assists along with 6 penalty minutes. The 23 year old left wing has played 5 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, totalling 0+1=1 with 4 PIM.


28-2-2018 Jake Evans injured.
Jake Evans of Laval Rocket suffered injury during tonights minorleague game against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days . If it was up to me I would have finished the game, but they want to be careful about this kind of injury, he commented to the press.

27-2-2018 Jonathan Huberdeau reaches career high !
Jonathan Huberdeau marked a new career high in goals with 21 tallies after scoring in tonights game against Philadelphia Flyers on a feed by Jeff Petry. Yes I'm happy, who wouldn't be, he commented and was all smiles.

A native of Canada, Jonathan Huberdeau was originally drafted to the NHL by the Florida Panthers in the 1st round of the 2011 entry draft. He has appeared in 366 NHL games during his career, notching 89 goals and adding 170 assists along with 187 penalty minutes. The 24 year old center has played 63 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, totalling 21+40=61 with 38 PIM.


26-2-2018 Max Friberg frustrated
Montreal Canadiens right wing Max Friberg feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Sweden, Max Friberg was originally drafted to the NHL by the Anaheim Ducks in the 5th round of the 2011 entry draft. He has appeared in 23 NHL games during his career, notching 0 goals and adding 3 assists along with 14 penalty minutes. The 25 year old right wing has played 17 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, totalling 0+3=3 with 12 PIM. He has also played 34 games with the Laval Rocket this season, totalling 7+10=17 with 2 PIM.


24-2-2018 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Brandon Saad is looking steady with 3 points in 4 games last week. Jonathan Huberdeau is looking steady with 3 points in 4 games last week. Alex Galchenyuk is looking steady with 3 points in 4 games last week. David Perron is looking steady with 3 points in 4 games last week. Colin Miller is looking steady with 3 points in 4 games last week.

Who's cold

Kevin Connauton has played 52 games without a goal. Ty Rattie has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal. Jeff Petry has played 22 games without a goal. Phillip Danault is down on his game pulling a 14 game streak without registering a single point. Jonathan Drouin has lost his sights and is now 11 games without a goal. Jordie Benn has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Charlie Lindgren hasn't got a chance to start in the last five games. Scott Hartnell is sliding on a 15 game streak without registering a single point. Erik Haula has lost his sights and is now 7 games without a goal. Andrei Kostitsyn has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Bogdan Kiselevich is sliding on a 30 game streak without registering a single point.

Trainer's room

Charles Hudon remains sidelined with knee injury.



24-2-2018 Jonathan Huberdeau reaches career high !
Jonathan Huberdeau marked a new career high in assists with 40 assists after assisting in tonights game against Toronto Maple Leafs on a goal by Brandon Saad. For me this is dream come true, he commented and was all smiles.

A native of Canada, Jonathan Huberdeau was originally drafted to the NHL by the Florida Panthers in the 1st round of the 2011 entry draft. He has appeared in 365 NHL games during his career, notching 88 goals and adding 170 assists along with 187 penalty minutes. The 24 year old center has played 62 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, totalling 20+40=60 with 38 PIM.


24-2-2018 Jonathan Huberdeau reaches career high !
Jonathan Huberdeau marked a new career high in points with 60 after assisting in tonights game against Toronto Maple Leafs on a goal by Brandon Saad. This one is for the fans who are paying my salary, he commented during a post game radio interview..

A native of Canada, Jonathan Huberdeau was originally drafted to the NHL by the Florida Panthers in the 1st round of the 2011 entry draft. He has appeared in 365 NHL games during his career, notching 88 goals and adding 170 assists along with 187 penalty minutes. The 24 year old center has played 62 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, totalling 20+40=60 with 38 PIM.


21-2-2018 Charlie Lindgren frustrated
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Charlie Lindgren feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of USA, Charlie Lindgren, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 4 NHL games during his career, booking 0 career shutouts and allowing 7 goals. The 24 year old goaltender has played 1 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, allowing 2 goals on 21 while booking 0 shutouts.


21-2-2018 Alex Galchenyuk reaches career high !
Alex Galchenyuk marked a new career high in assists with 28 assists after assisting in tonights game against Vancouver Canucks on a goal by Brandon Saad. Whatever I can do to help the team is okay by me. As long as we get the 2 points that's the main thing, was all he could say after the game.

A native of USA, Alex Galchenyuk was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1st round of the 2012 entry draft. He has appeared in 396 NHL games during his career, notching 112 goals and adding 143 assists along with 154 penalty minutes. The 24 year old left wing has played 60 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, totalling 23+28=51 with 25 PIM.


21-2-2018 Alex Galchenyuk injured.
Alex Galchenyuk (MON) suffered knee injury during the game in an incident with Troy Stecher (VAN). He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days. I'll just put some ice on it and it'll be as good as new. It will take more than this to slow me down, he commented in a radio interview after the game.

19-2-2018 Charlie Lindgren frustrated
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Charlie Lindgren feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of USA, Charlie Lindgren, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 4 NHL games during his career, booking 0 career shutouts and allowing 7 goals. The 24 year old goaltender has played 1 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, allowing 2 goals on 21 while booking 0 shutouts.


19-2-2018 Nick McBride agrees on a contract.
Nick McBride has signed a one year deal with the Laval Rocket. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.

18-2-2018 Kevin Connauton frustrated
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kevin Connauton feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Canada, Kevin Connauton was originally drafted to the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks in the 3rd round of the 2009 entry draft. He has appeared in 247 NHL games during his career, notching 16 goals and adding 37 assists along with 147 penalty minutes. The 27 year old defenseman has played 60 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, totalling 1+5=6 with 12 PIM.


18-2-2018 Montreal Canadiens trade
Montreal Canadiens traded Derek Stepan, Michael McNiven, Jérémy Grégoire and Ryan Pulock to Chicago Blackhawks for Brandon Saad, CHI's round 1 pick in 2018 and CHI's round 3 pick in 2018

17-2-2018 Colin Miller frustrated
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Colin Miller feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Canada, Colin Miller was originally drafted to the NHL by the Los Angeles Kings in the 5th round of the 2012 entry draft. He has appeared in 160 NHL games during his career, notching 17 goals and adding 46 assists along with 130 penalty minutes. The 25 year old defenseman has played 57 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, totalling 8+26=34 with 36 PIM.


17-2-2018 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Jonathan Huberdeau is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week. Shea Weber is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week. Alex Galchenyuk is looking good with 4 points in 3 games last week. Jeff Petry is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week. Jonathan Drouin is looking good with 4 points in 3 games last week. David Perron is looking good with 5 points in 3 games last week. Erik Haula is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week.

Who's cold

Kevin Connauton has played 48 games without a goal. Phillip Danault is down on his game pulling a 10 game streak without registering a single point. Paul Byron has lost his sights and is now 39 games without a goal. Jordie Benn has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Charlie Lindgren hasn't got a chance to start in the last five games. Scott Hartnell is down on his game pulling a 11 game streak without registering a single point. Andrei Kostitsyn has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Bogdan Kiselevich is sliding on a 26 game streak without registering a single point.

Trainer's room

Charles Hudon remains sidelined with knee injury.



11-2-2018 Daniel Carr released.
Montreal Canadiens released Daniel Carr to free agency.

11-2-2018 Mike Reilly released.
Montreal Canadiens released Mike Reilly to free agency.

11-2-2018 Byron Froese released.
Montreal Canadiens released Byron Froese to free agency.

11-2-2018 Montreal Canadiens trade
Montreal Canadiens traded Kerby Rychel to Detroit Red Wings for PIT's round 3 pick in 2018

11-2-2018 Scott Hartnell injured.
Scott Hartnell (MON) suffered arm injury during the game in an incident with Johnny Oduya (OTT). He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days. That was just good, clean, hard hitting hockey. If you think I look bad now you should see the other guy, he said as the trainers examined him.

10-2-2018 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Jonathan Huberdeau is looking good with 3 points in 2 games last week. David Perron is looking good with 3 points in 2 games last week.

Who's cold

Kevin Connauton has played 45 games without a goal. Jeff Petry has played 15 games without a goal. Phillip Danault has lost his sights and is now 14 games without a goal. Paul Byron has lost his sights and is now 36 games without a goal. Jordie Benn has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Charlie Lindgren hasn't got a chance to start in the last five games. Scott Hartnell has lost his sights and is now 11 games without a goal. Andrei Kostitsyn has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Bogdan Kiselevich is sliding on a 23 game streak without registering a single point.

Trainer's room

Charles Hudon remains sidelined with knee injury.



9-2-2018 Max Friberg frustrated
Montreal Canadiens right wing Max Friberg feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Sweden, Max Friberg was originally drafted to the NHL by the Anaheim Ducks in the 5th round of the 2011 entry draft. He has appeared in 23 NHL games during his career, notching 0 goals and adding 3 assists along with 14 penalty minutes. The 25 year old right wing has played 17 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, totalling 0+3=3 with 12 PIM. He has also played 28 games with the Laval Rocket this season, totalling 5+9=14 with 2 PIM.


5-2-2018 Ryan Pulock frustrated
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Ryan Pulock feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Canada, Ryan Pulock was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Islanders in the 1st round of the 2013 entry draft. He has appeared in 37 NHL games during his career, notching 4 goals and adding 9 assists along with 13 penalty minutes. The 23 year old defenseman has played 21 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, totalling 2+7=9 with 8 PIM. He has also played 29 games with the Laval Rocket this season, totalling 1+11=12 with 2 PIM.


4-2-2018 Colin Miller injured.
Colin Miller (MON) suffered thigh injury during the game in an incident with Stefan Noesen (NJD). He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days. This will just build character, sitting out a few days I mean, he commented to the media.

3-2-2018 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Max Pacioretty is looking red hot with a 16 game point streak. Alex Galchenyuk is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week.

Who's cold

Derek Stepan has lost his sights and is now 14 games without a goal. Kevin Connauton has played 43 games without a goal. Jeff Petry has played 13 games without a goal. Phillip Danault has lost his sights and is now 12 games without a goal. Paul Byron has lost his sights and is now 34 games without a goal. Jordie Benn has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Charlie Lindgren hasn't got a chance to start in the last five games. Scott Hartnell has lost his sights and is now 9 games without a goal. Kerby Rychel has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal. Erik Haula has lost his sights and is now 11 games without a goal. Andrei Kostitsyn has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Bogdan Kiselevich is sliding on a 21 game streak without registering a single point.

Trainer's room

Charles Hudon remains sidelined with knee injury.



1-2-2018 Kevin Connauton frustrated
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kevin Connauton feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Canada, Kevin Connauton was originally drafted to the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks in the 3rd round of the 2009 entry draft. He has appeared in 241 NHL games during his career, notching 16 goals and adding 36 assists along with 147 penalty minutes. The 27 year old defenseman has played 54 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, totalling 1+4=5 with 12 PIM.


1-2-2018 Team captain meets with Paul Byron
Team captain Shea Weber called a short meeting with Paul Byron after practice today to discuss some issues that have affected his play. I guess they needed someone to take the blame..., said Paul Byron as he left the ice, ...but I'll take it like a man

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