Marc Dumont
Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Friday.
Montreal Canadiens News
The Canadiens stood pat at the deadline, but not for a lack of trying. According to Kent Hughes, there was one particular trade that went to the wire, but eventually fell through. He also mentioned the deal is still a possibility, hinting at a potential “significant trade” in the summer. [Hughes Discusses Potential Significant Trade, Canadiens Deadline]
Speaking of trades, Hughes suggested the Habs were sometimes included on no-trade clause lists, but it was mostly due to the previous regime, and would not have impacted any deal.
Habs GM Kent Hughes today after the NHL Trade Deadline:
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) March 6, 2026
“There were a couple of calls today where we were on the No-Trade List. But it was interesting, the feedback was maybe we had been on from a prior time and they were willing to waive (for Montreal) if a deal came through.”… pic.twitter.com/tiMC0ICHJ2
Check out all 41(!) goals from impressive Habs prospect Bryce Pickford. The talented defenceman was voted No. 7 in our annual prospect rankings. [Canadiens Top 20 Prospects: No.7 – Extraordinary Pickford]
THAT'S 41 – COUNT 'EM!
— Western Hockey League (@TheWHL) March 6, 2026
Bryce Pickford's 41 goals in 49 games with the @tigershockey is ABSURD stuff.@tigershockey | @CanadiensMTL pic.twitter.com/OTFAMtIkAN
Unfortunately, the highlight reel posted above is already out of date, as Pickford scored his 42nd goal of the year, helping the Medicine Hat Tigers beat the Red Deer Rebels 7-3.
WHO ELSE BUT BRYCE PICKFORD? That's goal #42!@CanadiensMTL | #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/zzODlRGAeg
— Medicine Hat Tigers (@tigershockey) March 7, 2026
The star players made their mark, but it was not enough, as the Canadiens dropped a 6-5 decision to the Ducks in the shootout. There are plenty of highlights in this one! [Habs Highlights: Star Players Salvage Point In Anaheim]
Jacob Fowler returned to play and immediately made an impact for the Laval Rocket, stopping 35 of the 37 shots sent his way to secure a 4-2 win for Montreal’s farm team. Fowler was the game’s first star, while Joshua Roy (16), Owen Beck (9), David Reinbacher (5), and Florian Xhekaj (11) scored for Laval.
Jacob Fowler made 35 saves tonight in his first game back since February 16th, in a 4-2 Laval Rocket win. pic.twitter.com/3EJKWyX0Ww
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) March 7, 2026
Sportsnaut Network
The Carolina Hurricanes took a conservative route at the NHL Trade Deadline, choosing to forego a big trade and instead bolstering the toughness factor with the acquisition of the Philadelphia Flyers’ big bruiser, Nic Deslauriers. [Carolina Hurricanes]
Toronto’s on-ice struggles extend to the front office. The team traded forward Bobby McMann, and in exchange, they do not get the first-rounder they were hoping for. Instead, they received a second-rounder in 2027 and a fourth-rounder in 2026. [Toronto Maple Leafs]
The Detroit Red Wings beat the buzzer and traded for one of the top defenceman on the market. Detroit acquired St. Louis Blues defenceman Justin Faulk for Justin Holl, unsigned draft choice Dmitri Buchelnikov, a 2026 first-round pick, and a 2026 third round pick. [Detroit Red Wings]
