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The physical blueliner adds a new element to the team’s prospect pool.</description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:20:47 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_169/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/160/01kmrfkrwtabww2neexn.jpg" caption="Dec 12, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; View of a Montreal Canadiens logo on a jersey worn by a member of the team during warm-up before the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Bell Centre. 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The latest reporting on Sergei Bobrovsky proves the Canadiens would be best steering clear of pursuing the multi-time Stanley Cup champion.</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:56:20 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5069,h_2851,x_1846,y_364/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/160/01km5zeepvwv1276qn0e.jpg" caption="Nov 1, 2022; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St.-Louis looks on in the first period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. 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After the game, he had some funny responses for making franchise history.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:47:30 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3303,h_1857,x_453,y_325/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/160/01km0jf2wm06kw1mh1pe.jpg" caption="Mar 15, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (13) celebrates with his teammates at the bench his goal against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period at Bell Centre. 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Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images | David Kirouac-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Brandon Croce"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kirby Dach leaves Sunday game against Ducks with apparent injury</title><link>https://awinninghabit.com/kirby-dach-leaves-sunday-game-against-ducks-with-apparent-injury-01kksz66m6b9?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Harrison Clements</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kksz66m6b9</guid><description>Dach left the ice after being hit awkwardly by Ducks forward Jeffrey Viel at the 3:30 mark of the first period.</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:45:38 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_105/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/160/01kkt06vweekp2hdc8z7.jpg" caption="Nov 13, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Kirby Dach (77) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Dallas Stars at Bell Centre. 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But with his latest Laval Rockets performance, the conversation is shifting from development to opportunity. </description><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:33:50 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4800,h_2700,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/160/01kkj33kxt45g4er5hfn.jpg" caption="2023 Draft | Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Megan Y"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Canadiens minor league trade hints Jacob Fowler is staying in the NHL</title><link>https://awinninghabit.com/canadiens-minor-league-trade-hints-jacob-fowler-is-staying-in-nhl-01kkm6mp5pgq?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Massimo Baruffa</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kkm6mp5pgq</guid><description>The Montreal Canadiens made a minor league trade that signals rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler will be staying in the NHL for the rest of the season.</description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:48:19 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7539,h_4240,x_0,y_583/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/160/01kkme92kcvmwpxmtjvb.jpg" caption="Mar 11, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler (32) looks up the ice prior to the start of game against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. 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