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Former Stanley Cup Champion Captain Lyle Odelein Passes Away At The Age Of 58

It was reported on social media today that NHL veteran and one-time Stanley Cup champion Lyle Odelein passed away.  The veteran succumbed to a heart attack at the age of 58,  Odelein began his career in the league with the Montreal Canadiens , drafted 141st overall in the seventh round of the 1986 NHL Draft. He won his first championship during the 1992-93 NHL season with the Canadiens, and would become a journeyman later in his career.  Helping to set up shop in Columbus, he wa...

Sick Puck Links: Canadiens Prospects; Barkov; NHL Trade Rumors

Get ready to start your day with the latest and hottest Montreal Canadiens news, plus NHL trade and free agent rumors from around the hockey world! Here are your Sick Podcast Puck links: Sick links When the Montreal Canadiens take on Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight, will they have center Oliver Kapanen? What […] The post Sick Puck Links: Canadiens Prospects; Barkov; NHL Trade Rumors appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Game Preview: Montreal Canadiens @ Pittsburgh Penguins 10/3/2026

Who: Montreal Canadiens (1-0-0) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (1-0-0)  When: 7:00 p.m. Eastern How to Watch: Local on SNE, TVAS and SportsNet Pittsburgh, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Penguins are headed into a busy first full week of the season after Saturday’s home opener, with a home game Monday against the Winnipeg Jets, a road game Friday […]

Canadiens @ Penguins: Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch

Game 2: Montreal Canadiens @ Pittsburgh Penguins Start time:  7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In Canada: Sportsnet East (English), TVA Sports (French) In the Penguins region: SportsNet Pittsburgh Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet+, TVA Sports+ After three consecutive years of not making the playoffs, the Pittsburgh Penguins needed something to change. One of the biggest moves they made last season was bringing in Dan Muse behind the bench, replacing Mike Sullivan after a nine-year coaching tenur...

Saturday Habs Headlines: Letting Juraj Slafkovský be an artist

Montreal Canadiens news and notes “You don’t want to make [talented players] do paint-by-numbers,” Martin St-Louis said while discussing Juraj Slafkovský’s freedom of development. [ TVA Sports ] Montreal’s bottom six’s identity may not be clearly defined, but their mix of skills is regarded as a positive, not a negative. [ La Presse ] Defining the culture the Canadiens are working to implement. [ The H Does Not Stand For Habs ] Kent Hughes points out that there aren’t man...

Status Of Oliver Kapanen Still Uncertain For Saturday vs Penguins

The Montreal Canadiens remain uncertain about the status of Oliver Kapanen for Saturday night’s matchup in Pittsburgh against the Penguins. When asked by the media on Friday about Kapanen’s availability for Saturday’s game, head coach Martin St. Louis gave an honest answer that left speculation as to whether or not the Finnish forward is ready […] The post Status Of Oliver Kapanen Still Uncertain For Saturday vs Penguins appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Dylan Larkin’s trade rumors grow as many NHL teams reportedly talked with Red Wings

Many teams are interested in Dylan Larkin as the Detroit Red Wings explore trade options. The trade market for Dylan Larkin could be getting bigger as the Detroit Red Wings continue to deal with the fallout from the veteran center’s trade request. NHL insider David Pagnotta reported that several teams have shown interest in acquiring Larkin, including the San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins. Pagnotta indicated that some teams hav...

Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Kirill Marchenko practices with team for 1st time, no major changes to lines

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Kirill Marchenko practiced with the team for the first time, since being acquired in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday. Marchenko promptly made his season debut on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 26-year-old has been one of Toronto’s best players through the opening two games, registering a…

Former Maple Leaf Max Pacioretty calls both Toronto and Montreal an ‘honour’ to play for

Tuesday night marked another chapter in the storied rivalry between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens, with the visiting Habs taking down the Maple Leafs 3-2. Not only do these two Original Six franchises have a constant distaste for one another, they are two of the biggest hockey markets in the National Hockey League…

Report: Predators Eyeing Three Canadiens Defensemen

The Montreal Canadiens ' crowded blue line has caught the attention of a team that, on paper, shouldn't need any more defensemen at all. Jeff Marek reported on the DFO Insider podcast that the Nashville Predators have shown interest in three Montreal defensemen: Arber Xhekaj, Jayden Struble, and Adam Engstrom. Nashville Is Looking Anyway The Predators currently have nine defensemen on their active roster, a number that would normally suggest a team with no real need.  Marek's reporting su...

Friday Habs Headlines: Phillip Danault “more energized than ever”

Montreal Canadiens news and notes Martin St. Louis aims to unlock Phillip Danault’s offensive upside. [ Montreal Gazette ] Josh Anderson and Alex Carrier reinforced their value — on and off the scoresheet — to the Canadiens on opening night. [ Sportsnet ] Is Carrier a perfect option for Lane Hutson’s partner? [ RDS | Journal de Montreal ] Chris Kreider has a lot of “details” to take in. [ La Presse | Radio-Canada ] Should the Canadiens be worried they can’t get a big...

Sick Puck Links: Bettman; Canadiens And NHL Trade Rumors

Get ready to start your day with the latest and hottest Montreal Canadiens news, plus NHL trade and free agent rumors from around the hockey world! Here are your Sick Podcast Puck links: Sick links They may not have acquired their top NHL Trade target this offseason, in now-Toronto Maple Leafs winger Kirill Marchenko, but […] The post Sick Puck Links: Bettman; Canadiens And NHL Trade Rumors appeared first on The Sick Podcast .