Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Friday.
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The Canadiens decided to return Jacob Fowler and Owen Beck to the AHL, to serve as important reinforcements for the Laval Rocket. Seeing as he ended up playing 10 games in the NHL, we decided to take a look at Fowler’s statistics compared to those produced by Samuel Montembeault and Jakub Dobes. [Canadiens Analysis – Fowler’s Results After 10 Games]
There was some good news at practice on Friday, as Kirby Dach, Patrik Laine, and Jake Evans were present, and mostly importantly, were wearing regular sweaters rather than no-contact jerseys. This means we should expect their return to play in the near future, which will come with its share of decisions when it comes to the construction of the forward lines. [Projecting The Canadiens Forward Lines When Healthy]
Veteran Brendan Gallagher understands the value of internal competition.
Brendan Gallagher today after Habs practice:
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) January 16, 2026
“We’re getting some healthy bodies back. It can only help our team, add some internal competition. You get guys healthy, it makes your team better.” pic.twitter.com/A2FsC7LgcW
Head coach Martin St-Louis did not take part in practice due to a family commitment.
Martin St-Louis not at @CanadiensMTL practice because of a family commitment.
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) January 16, 2026
Top prospect Michael Hage scored the game-winning goal in the University of Michigan’s 4-1 win over Minnesota.
Michael Hage making it look easy! pic.twitter.com/TigjFDB4K8
— Michigan Hockey (@umichhockey) January 17, 2026
Logan Sawyer also secured a GWG on Friday night, as Providence triumphed over Boston College in overtime.
Logan Sawyer just won it in OT for Providence over Boston College. Picked off the stretch pass and goes 5-hole. Has 8 goals and 17 pts in 21 games.#goHabsgo pic.twitter.com/LB3zAyRd4B
— Habs Draft Nut (@cvsportsguy) January 17, 2026
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If you’re not following along with the New Jersey Devils‘ American Hockey League affiliate, you may not know that Lenni Hämeenaho is breaking out at the minor level. In fact, he’s caught the attention of the NHL brass.[New Jersey Devils]
A unique help-wanted ad on the public sports jobs website Teamwork Online caught a few eyeballs. The Pittsburgh Penguins are advertising for an assistant coach. Part of the duties to be considered are the ability to coordinate with the General Manager and Head Coach on the progress and development of all players in the team system. Pre-scouting the next opponent and facilitating individual meetings with players are also required. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
Friday afternoon, the Carolina Hurricanes announced that right-handed defenseman Kyle Masters and a 2026 4th Round Pick had been acquired from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a 2027 5th Round Pick. [Carolina Hurricanes]
