Check out the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Wednesday.
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The most recent Montreal Canadiens rumour has the team linked to Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri. The Habs are interested in upgrading their situation down the middle of the ice, and Kadri is certainly a talented centre, but is he a fit? The main sticking point, his age, would be hard to ignore. [Evaluating Canadiens Rumour Linking Kadri To Montreal]
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It’s well beyond time a little more respect is put on Cole Caufield’s name. A recent projection for Team USA’s 2026 Olympic roster omitted Caufield, despite the fact that he’s one of the most prolific goalscorers in the league, both in overtime and at 5v5. The numbers suggest that Team USA would be wise to consider him a core member of the team if they want to win a medal for the first time since 2010. [Canadiens Forward Caufield Deserves More Respect]
Noted Bruins fan Pete Blackburn had an interesting take on the Caufield situation.
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The good news is that the NHL included Nick Suzuki in their Team Canada projected roster. This may seem like a given for those who have been paying attention, but for some odd reason, certain analysts have been slow to update their views on Montreal’s captain, despite an overabundance of evidence pointing to his ascension as one of the best centres in the league.
Without trying to pile onto the young defenceman too much, Logan Mailloux’s early results in the NHL are far from surprising. He was not ready for NHL action prior to the trade, and nothing has changed since. The Blues are not doing him any favours keeping him in the NHL. He needs ice time, in the AHL.
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The Laval Rocket blanked the Lehigh Valley 3-0, thanks to goals from Adam Engstrom (2), Owen Beck (2), and Jared Davidson. Top prospect Jacob Fowler made 17 saves to secure the shutout.
ICYMI: It was yet another exciting game for the Canadiens, and though the Habs essentially decided to take the third period off versus the Kraken, they were saved by a game-winning goal from Caufield in overtime. It was his 11th career overtime goal, which means he now holds the franchise record. Oh, and Jakub Dobes remains undefeated. [Canadiens Highlights: Caufield Plays The Hero Again]
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The New Jersey Devils’ eight-game win streak was snapped in unspectacular fashion after they surrendered eight goals at Ball Arena. However, it’s just their second loss of the season, and there’s no reason to be alarmed yet. [New Jersey Devils]
The Detroit Red Wings are making the playoffs. Book it. History says it’s going to happen. Tuesday’s 5-2 road victory over the Blues in St. Louis improved Detroit’s season mark to 7-3. It’s the best start to a campaign by the Red Wings since going 7-2-1 to open the 2010-11 season.[Detroit Red Wings]
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It was a night of milestones for several members of the Chicago Blackhawks in the team’s 7-3 win over the Ottawa Senators at the United Center. The most significant milestone reached on Tuesday, however, was undoubtedly Connor Bedard recording his first NHL hat trick against Ottawa, with all three goals scored off marvellous wrist shots. [Chicago Blackhawks]
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