Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Friday.
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We covered several topics in the most recent edition of the Canadiens mailbag, including potential trade assets, Patrik Laine’s use going forward, prospect shelf life, mangoes, and more. [Canadiens Mailbag: Trade Talk, Prospect Shelf Life, Laine’s Value]
ICYMI: There’s still time to vote for the top-10 Canadiens prospects, based on their overall value in the organization. [Habs Fan Vote – Ranking Top 10 Montreal Canadiens Prospects]
Prospect Aatos Koivu scored in TPS Turku’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Lahti Pelicans. He’s now up to three goals and five assists in 33 games, putting him on pace for a 13-point season.
Habs prospect Aatos Koivu scored a goal today for TPS Turku
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) January 23, 2026
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An article published in French touched on David Reinbacher’s relatively slow progression this season. It’s a solid, first-hand account of what the 21-year-old defenceman is going through in the AHL at the moment. For those of you who do not speak or read French, the conclusion suggests it’s much too early to panic in Reinbacher’s case. [Tout Sur Le Hockey – FR]
Believe it or not, Martin St-Louis is the NHL player who has assisted on Steven Stamkos’ powerplay goals with the highest frequency throughout his career.
Stammer shouts out Marty St. Louis for having the most assists on his power play goals ❤️ pic.twitter.com/9lCxsGAkp9
— Sports on Prime Canada (@SportsOnPrimeCA) January 23, 2026
It remains to be seen if Arber Xhekaj will be in uniform versus the Boston Bruins, but considering the stakes, not to mention the physical play that is bound to take place, it’s probably a smart bet. Xhekaj leads all NHL defencemen with 122 hits at 5v5 this season.
Arber Xhekaj putting in the work 💪 pic.twitter.com/VjbVFHQrDR
— Maietta Sports Media (@MaiettaSports) January 23, 2026
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The Florida Panthers have not always given goalie Daniil Tarasov the goal support they would like to. And, sometimes it does not matter in the end. Tarasov gets the win, anyway. [Florida Panthers]
The rash of former Red Wings-on-former Red Wings crime is continuing in the Swedish Hockey League. Barely a couple of weeks after ex-Red Wings forward Jakub Vrana hacked Detroit prospect Eemil Viro to the ice with a slash, Luke Witkowski and Albin Grewe clashed at the opening faceoff of a game between Brynas and Djurgarden. [Detroit Red Wings]
Marco Sturm was correct when he said his team’s loss on Tuesday was a positive; one game was all the Bruins needed to get back in the win column. [Boston Bruins]
