Desperate Times Calls on Canadiens to Trade for Phillip Danault (Again) – The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More

There was a time when Phillip Danault was the Montreal Canadiens’ top center. When it became clear to him that there was less of a future for him in the team’s top six, he signed with the Los Angeles Kings (which was undeniably his right). Now Danault is back. The Canadiens reacquired the soon-to-be 33-year-old […]

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Hurricanes, Stars, Canadiens, Devils, Penguins, Maple Leafs and more

Corey Lang: Anaheim Ducks forward Mikael Granlund suffered a lower-body injury in the first period yesterday. There was no post-game update. Joe McDonald: Boston Bruins defenseman Jordan Harris has missed the past two games, will be “out for a while” and may require surgery, according to coach Nico Sturm. Defender Hampus Lindholm was decided during […]

Patrik Laine’s injury tests Canadiens’ depth – The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest news, analysis and more

The Montreal Canadiens’ encouraging start to the 2025-26 season has hit its first major roadblock. After already dealing with a series of injuries to key players, the team announced that Patrik Laine will be missing three to four months with a core muscle injury. Laine may not have quite found his rhythm yet, but his […]

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Hurricanes, Stars, Canadiens, Devils, Penguins, Maple Leafs and more

Corey Long: Anaheim Ducks forward Mikael Granlund suffered a lower-body injury in the first period yesterday. There was no post-game update. Joe McDonald: Boston Bruins defenseman Jordan Harris has missed the past two games, will be “out for a while” and may require surgery, according to coach Nico Sturm. Defender Hampus Lindholm was decided during […]