Marc Dumont
Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Thursday.
Montreal Canadiens News
It’s become apparent that the Canadiens will not win unless Jakub Dobes steals the show, or Nick Suzuki‘s line single-handedly drives the offence. Now that Dobes has cooled off, and the first line is slowing down, serious roster issues are no longer being masked. If the Habs are to maintain their hold on a playoff spot, they’ll need some semblance of offence from players who are yet to make their mark. [The Canadiens Have A Very Big Problem Among Forwards]
Martin St-Louis turned to rookie Jakub Dobes on Thursday, marking just the second time the young netminder has started a game in November. [Dobes To Face Surging Stars]
Dobes struggled, though he was far from the only player who had a difficult outing versus the Dallas Stars. The Habs were walloped, to the tune of 7-0, and every member of the team, including St-Louis, will have to use the one-sided loss as a learning opportunity. [Stars Provide Montreal Canadiens With Important Reality Check]
The Canadiens did not provide an update on forward Alex Newhook, who had to leave Thursday’s game after violently slamming into the boards. Brendan Gallagher did mention his teammate’s injury following the game, but we’ll have to wait for an official update before drawing any concrete conclusions.
#Habs Brendan Gallagher says it was tough to see Alex Newhook get injured: "we're going to be without Newy for a little bit here; a player that worked hard in the offseason…was having an unbelievable year and you just feel for him at this point."
— Priyanta Emrith (@HabsInHighHeels) November 14, 2025
The AHL and ECHL have been playing without a CBA for a decent stretch, and it seems like things are finally starting to come to a head. ECHL players want to improve their quality of life, which includes avoiding playing three games in three nights, a very reasonable request.
An open letter from ECHL players to ECHL fans pic.twitter.com/zOcXxTruun
— PHPA (@thephpa) November 13, 2025
ICYMI: Some former members of the Canadiens are doing well with their new teams, such as Joel Armia in Los Angeles, and Emil Heineman in Long Island. However, not all the players who featured on Montreal’s lineup last year are thriving with a new work address. [Former Canadiens Players Thriving And Struggling]
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The New Jersey Devils are one of the NHLs hottest teams to start the 2025-26 season. They sit at the top of the Metropolitan Division with a three-point cushion, and are second overall in the NHL. That being said, a trade could be brewing. [New Jersey Devils]
The Avalanche are keeping Scott Wedgewood around for another year. The team announced a one-year extension for the goaltender on Thursday following his strong start to the season. [Colorado Avalanche]
Who is the best team in the NFL? The offseason and preseason have drawn to a close and rosters are finalized, with all focus now shifting towards Week 1. Ahead of the 2025 season kicking off, we’re evaluating all 32 teams in our latest NFL power rankings heading into the season. [Sportsnaut]
