Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens Arber Xhekaj

Habs on Notice: 3 Players Who Need to Find Another Gear in 2025-26

The Montreal Canadiens surprised many last season, scratching and clawing their way into the playoffs. It was a year of growth, a sign that the rebuild is finally starting to bear fruit. The young guns showed up, the veterans provided leadership, and for the first time in a while, there was a real buzz around the Bell Centre. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. A first-round exit is a stark reminder that this team is not yet a contender. To take that next step, to become a team that can do some real damage in the postseason, the Habs

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Time to Hit the Panic Button? 6 Players Who Need a Big Bounce-Back Season in 2025-26

Well, another NHL season is in the books, and as the dust settles on the 2024-25 campaign, it’s time to start looking ahead. For some guys, the offseason will be a time for some well-deserved rest and relaxation. For others, it’ll be a summer of soul-searching and hard work, a chance to right the ship after a season they’d rather forget. Every year, there are players who, for one reason or another, just don’t live up to expectations. Whether it’s due to injury, a new system, or a good old-fashioned slump, some guys just can’t seem to find their game.

Montreal Canadiens Arber Xhekaj

Forged in Fire: Projecting the Montreal Canadiens’ Elite 2025-26 Blue Line

For the first time in what feels like a generation, the conversation surrounding the Montreal Canadiens’ defence isn’t about hope and potential; it’s about power and dominance. The patient, methodical rebuild has given way to palpable, electrifying excitement. With the blockbuster acquisition of a true number one defenceman and the continued maturation of an incredible young core, the Canadiens are poised to ice one of the most dynamic and well-rounded blue lines in the entire league for the 2025-26 season. This is no longer a group finding its way; this is a unit built to win, and it’s ready to