The 2025-26 Calder Trophy case began with Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov as one of the favourites. While he has been stellar to start the season, other candidates like Matthew Schaefer, Zeev Buium, and Jimmy Snuggerud have also emerged. However, the Canadiens have two other rookies, who, along with Demidov, have made some noise in the Calder Trophy conversation. … [Read more...] about Calder Trophy: Montreal Canadiens Rookies Making their Case
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NHL Rumours and Checking in on Underperforming Nashville Predator Sniper
Today’s edition of NHL Rumours with us here at Last Word On Hockey travels to Tennessee, and the home of the Nashville Predators. Things haven’t been right in Nashville, and it goes back to last year, too. So, let’s find out what that means from an organizational standpoint. NHL Rumours and a Potential Shakeup in Nashville Rumour: Jeff Marek stopped by with the boys at Sekeres … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours and Checking in on Underperforming Nashville Predator Sniper
NHL Predictions Saturday Night Ottawa Senators at Montreal Canadiens
Welcome to an all-Canadian, Atlantic Division clash of NHL Predictions with us here at Last Word On Hockey. Check out our statistical breakdown, analysis, storylines, and predictions for not just this one, but games all season long. Today we look at the first meeting of the year between the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens. Will the bad blood boil over, or the two sides’ … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions Saturday Night Ottawa Senators at Montreal Canadiens
NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Looking to Add Veteran Forward
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. October is almost over, and teams have a good sense of where they stand this season. One of those teams is the Montreal Canadiens. The young up-and-coming team has been off to a hot start, but there are still areas to improve. One of those areas is at the centre ice position. In this edition of … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Looking to Add Veteran Forward
Jakub Dobes Making Case for Montreal Canadiens Starter’s Crease
Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Montreal Canadiens Sam Montembeault was the team’s clear starter. He has been one of the most underrated goaltenders in the NHL since being picked up off waivers by the Habs. Montembeault has been a steady presence throughout the regular season, as well as in the Stanley Cup playoffs last spring. Jakub Dobes Winning Goalie Battle in … [Read more...] about Jakub Dobes Making Case for Montreal Canadiens Starter’s Crease