Check out the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Friday.
Not only is he behind Montreal’s early-season success, rookie Jakub Dobes is also currently one of the best goaltenders in the NHL. The numbers don’t lie. [Jakub Dobes Excellence By The Numbers]
Prospect Jared Davidson scored his eight goal of the year in the Laval Rocket’s 4-2 win over the Hartford Wolf Pack. There’s no doubt about it, Davidson has forced his way to the front of the call-up list. Jacob Fowler made 25 saves to secure the victory, and is now sporting an encouraging .914 save percentage. [Canadiens Prospect Report: Next AHL Call-Up Among Forwards]
Qui d’autre! Who else! https://t.co/Hkoj8pfDbS pic.twitter.com/p5FERlUs2H
— Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) November 8, 2025
Speaking of the Rocket, they decided to offer veteran Josiah Didier a regular contract, a wise decision given the lack of depth on their blue line.
Le Rocket s’entend sur les modalités d’un contrat d’une saison à un volet avec le défenseur Josiah Didier
— Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) November 7, 2025
Rocket agree to terms on a one-year, one-way AHL contract with defenseman Josiah Didier pic.twitter.com/YWKaJkTwGA
Michael Hage continues to drive the offence for the University of Michigan Wolverines. The highly-entertaining prospect scored twice as Michigan downed Wisconsin 7-4, pushing his season totals to an impressive eight goals and nine assists in just 11 games.
Hager ties up the score board pic.twitter.com/jrJ0LQbuco
— Michigan Hockey (@umichhockey) November 8, 2025
Former Hab Cayden Primeau has been assigned to the AHL following a rough stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The #leafs have placed Cayden Primeau on waivers.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) November 7, 2025
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Make no mistake, the prospect of blowing another large lead in consecutive games hit home with the Pittsburgh Penguins. They talked about it after the second period. It wasn’t fear, it was anger. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
Friday marked the month mark since the start of the regular season. The Avalanche have only had one home stand that lasted two games, along with four other standalone games at Ball Arena. They’ve played a total of 14. Their usual backup goalie, Scott Wedgewood, has started 12 times, while their starter, Mackenzie Blackwood, finally made his way back into the lineup late last month [Colorado Avalanche]
Would a rematch between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul garner much, if any interest at all? Tyson (50-7-2, 44 KOs) is set to take on former five-division champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. in an exhibition match, scheduled for spring 2026. Although the rules of the contest, along with the exact date, and location, still have yet to be determined. [Sportsnaut]
