Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Thursday.
Montreal Canadiens News
According to a recent poll via ESPN, captain Nick Suzuki is currently the front-runner for the Selke Trophy, awarded annually to the forward who excels the most in the defensive aspect of the game. There’s still a lot of hockey left to play, but it would be a well-deserved accolade for a player who has shown impressive growth every season. [Canadiens Captain Suzuki Front-Runner For Selke]
The Habs continue to search for forwards on the NHL’s Trade Market. The latest rumours, as vague as they are, suggest they there’s some interest in Vancouver Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood, while two particular trade targets in St. Louis would be closer to the type of player the Habs usually acquire via trades. [Canadiens Rumour Roundup]
There’s a chance the Canadiens will participate in an outdoor game next season. The Winnipeg Jets originally published an article describing the event, which was reportedly set to take place At Princess Auto Stadium, but the page was deleted shortly afterward. Odds are, there are still a few details to iron out before the NHL wants to the next Heritage Classic official.
The NHL announces that the Habs will play the Jets in an outdoor game at the Heritage Classic in Winnipeg next year on Oct. 25, 2026. pic.twitter.com/5RtjIyH5kE
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) December 4, 2025
Andrei Markov was surrounded by several of his former teammates, as well as a few other alumni, on Thursday night, following the ceremony to honour his time with the Canadiens. Also, GSP was there, and while he never played for the Habs, he definitely has his place among Montreal (St-Isidore) sports legends.
Andrei Markov watching the Habs last night at the Bell Centre with Guy Carbonneau, Patrice Brisebois, José Théodore, Georges St-Pierre and David Desharnais. pic.twitter.com/NLg540Txcm
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) December 4, 2025
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Waking up to see the New Jersey Devils in the first wild card spot was certainly is a tough pill to swallow. The Devils came into the 2025-26 season with raised expectations, and in the early goings of the season, they met, and perhaps exceeded said expectations. And then things changed. [New Jersey Devils]
Michael Misa is back. Not with the San Jose Sharks though, not yet. The 2025 No. 2 pick will make his AHL debut on Friday, as the San Jose Barracuda host the Tucson Roadrunners. Misa says he’s not sure of his plan beyond this weekend’s back-to-back set. [San Jose Sharks]
Charlie McAvoy was on the ice Thursday at Warrior Ice Arena for the morning skate with the Boston Bruins, wearing a full face shield and a non-contact jersey, joining the team for the first time since undergoing facial surgery two weeks ago. [Boston Bruins]
