Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Thursday.
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Nick Suzuki got off to a great start at the Olympics, scoring a goal in Team Canada’s dominant 5-0 win over Czechia. Canadian head coach Jon Cooper used Suzuki on the second line, alongside Nathan MacKinnon and Brandon Hagel. He would have had two points, as he set up a MacKinnon goal early in the first period, but he simultaneously took a tripping penalty on the play. [Highlights: Suzuki Scores In Team Canada Victory Versus Czechia]
Eric Engels suggested the Habs would have to retain salary should they be interested in trading sniper Patrik Laine, but management is not interested in a trade that involves significant loss for very little short-term gain.
Eric Engels: We would expect the Canadiens to need to retain up to half of Patrik Laine’s…salary to get the remainder…off their books. But coupling that sacrifice with an asset…doesn’t appear to be on the table, according to league sources – Sportsnet (2/5)
— NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) February 12, 2026
ICYMI: Can Lane Hutson maintain his impressive point-per-game pace? It won’t be easy, and there are a few factors working against him, but on the flip side of the coin, it’s always a bad idea to bet against an elite athlete such as Hutson. [Projecting If Hutson Can Maintain A Point-Per-Game Scoring Pace]
Carey Price is in the same boat as a lot of us when it comes to a hypothetical situation that involves starting, benching, or cutting Patrik Roy, Martin Brodeur, or himself.
😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/60o5ZX1yUO
— Malyssa (@23MAlyssa) February 12, 2026
Ivan Demidov continues to spend all his free time practising. The most shocking aspect of it all is that Hutson, another hockey addict, wasn’t glued to Demidov’s hip on Thursday.
Pour une 2e journée consécutive, Ivan Demidov est sur la glace ce matin à Brossard.@DLCoulisses #GoHabsGo #Demidov #NHL pic.twitter.com/lILAVFbsmD
— Patrick Guillet (@PatGuillet) February 12, 2026
Kirby Dach, on the other hand, was spotted skating with some of his teammates.
Kirby Dach est de retour de vacances lui aussi.
— Patrick Guillet (@PatGuillet) February 12, 2026
Ivan Demidov n’est plus seul.@DLCoulisses #GoHabsGo #Dach #NHL pic.twitter.com/P3fKZdelMD
Alex Newhook was expected to return to play in mid-March, and that timeline has not been updated, but he seems to be taking good strides in his recovery plan. He spent time on Thursday running drills with Adam Nicholas, the Director of Hockey Development.
Alex Newhook vient tout juste de sauter sur la glace, accompagné d’Adam Nicholas.
— Patrick Guillet (@PatGuillet) February 12, 2026
Visiblement, il reprend les bases à l’entraînement ce matin. @DLCoulisses #GoHabsGo #Newhook #NHL pic.twitter.com/pqJMdd6Q7y
Sportsnaut Network
The New Jersey Devils‘ season is all but over. However, their Olympic season’s have just begun. And although it’s a quick turnaround, there’s plenty of runway ahead in the international games. So, which of the seven Devils have the most to gain and the most to lose while in Milan. [New Jersey Devils]
Mullets, matching sweater numbers, and a deep friendship with one another, the group known as the ‘Traveling Jagrs’ was a sight to behold – and a sight sorely missed in stands across the league. Their last notable appearance was in February 2024, when their namesake Jaromir Jagr had his jersey retired by the Pittsburgh Penguins. However, there has been another notable group to spring up over the past year. [Carolina Hurricanes]
Sweden struggled early in its Olympics opener against Italy, but thanks in part to New York Rangers forward Mika Zibanejad, the Tre Kronor pulled out a 5-2 win over host Italy in Milan. [New York Rangers]
