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Before the season began, it was clear that the Canadiens were on the rise.
The Canadiens and Senators were quietly wrapping up their rebuilds, the Oilers were coming off back-to-back Stanley Cup finals, the Jets were a force to be reckoned with, and the Leafs were the Leafs.
Now, in 2026, only two Canadian teams (the Canadiens and the Oilers) are in a playoff position. The loss of Mitch Marner to Toronto has hurt, Winnipeg is in last place overall, and the Canucks have begun their rebuild by tra

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.Fans of the Netflix series Stranger Things got a big treat when they settled into their seats on New Year’s Eve at The Park Theatre to watch the two-hour series finale. Joining the crowd to say goodbye to the wildly successful sci-fi series was Vancouver’s own Finn Wolfhard, who plays Mike Wheeler in the Duffer Br

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.Fans of the Netflix series Stranger Things got a big treat when they settled into their seats on New Year’s Eve at The Park Theatre to watch the two-hour series finale. Joining the crowd to say goodbye to the wildly successful sci-fi series was Vancouver’s own Finn Wolfhard, who plays Mike Wheeler in the Duffer Br

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.Fans of the Netflix series Stranger Things got a big treat when they settled into their seats on New Year’s Eve at The Park Theatre to watch the two-hour series finale. Joining the crowd to say goodbye to the wildly successful sci-fi series was Vancouver’s own Finn Wolfhard, who plays Mike Wheeler in the Duffer Br

If the CMJ ended today, several players would be in the conversation for the tournament MVP.
My pick: Zayne Parekh.
He’s clearly the best defenseman on Team Canadiens and, tied with Gavin McKenna, Michael Hage, and Tomas Chrenko, finished first in scoring with eight points in four games in the qualifying phase.
His challenge in the NHL will be his play in his own territory, but it’s clear that his offensive game is not a problematic aspect of his game.
Today, the right-hander admitte

Here we are in 2026. And despite everything, there are still several high-profile free agents on the market.
One of those players is Bo Bichette. The former Blue Jays player, who says he’s open to playing second base down the road (at the right price, of course), must be in demand.
We don’t know how much clubs want him, given that the guy hasn’t signed yet. The offers must not match his expectations, right?
We know that the Blue Jays and the Red Sox are teams that come up a lot

Earlier this morning, Alex Zharovsky was named KHL Rookie of the Month.
A few hours later, Ivan Demidov received the same honor, but in the NHL.
Needless to say, the future is bright (and Russian) in Montreal.The KHL Rookie of the Month is Alexander Zharovsky.
The NHL Rookie of the Month is Ivan Demidov.
The Habs’ future is bright, folksLet Nick Bobrov cookpic.twitter.com/hL2qD430so
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) January 1, 2026
Clearly, the Habs aren’t afraid to pick players from R

Matvei Michkov is having a difficult second season, even though things are going well for Philadelphia.The Russian isn’t scoring at the same rate as in his rookie campaign. He’s currently playing on the Flyers’ third line, and as a result, his average ice time has dropped compared to last year.However, Mishkov’s production and utilization have been the subject of much media attention in Philadelphia, to the point where it has become problematic for the team.Colby Cohen an

Ivan Demidov has been on fire lately.
And his exploits have not gone unnoticed.
The Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov was named NHL Rookie of the Month for December. And you know what? It’s well deserved.Ivan Demidov of the @CanadiensMTL, who topped all rookies with 4-10-14 in 15 games, has been named the NHL’s “Rookie of the Month” for December.#NHLStats: https://t.co/6Wmm2YHGmM pic.twitter.com/R02D2aJKXb
– NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) January 1, 2026
Demidov collecte

Japan’s Tatsuya Imai had just over 24 hours left to reach an agreement with a Major League Baseball club, his 45-day window ending on January 2, 2026, at 5 p.m. (Quebec time).
And now it’s done, with the Nippon signing a three-year pact with the Houston Astros for a total of up to $63 million. Although it’s a shorter contract than expected, it’s the highest annual value granted to a Japanese pitcher, with the exception of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, of course. The agreement also

In the Canadiens’ last game, Mike Matheson took a dangerous hit from Brad Marchand in overtime.
The Canadiens defenseman looked stunned as he left the ice, and ultimately, we wondered what would happen to him afterwards.
But the news is good for #8, because he’ll be in uniform tonight against the Hurricanes in Carolina. Good for him… and for the Canadiens.Mike Matheson playing tonight
– Eric Engels (@EricEngels) January 1, 2026
We know, after all, that the Habs need Math

Canada won last night’s match against Finland.
And what do you know?
Once again, Michael Hage stood out. He was one of the forwards most used by his coach because he creates things every time he steps on the ice. The Canadiens’ prospect picked up two assists in his team’s victory and once again showed his talent. His tournament will not go unnoticed.MICHAEL HAGE DOES IT AGAIN
This kid is so legit #GoHabsGo
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– Cam (@Cweitz99) January 1, 2026
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Here we are in 2026. It’s going fast, too.
What this means is that the Olympic Games are just around the corner. In a little over a month, they’ll be starting in Italy, and the eyes of the NHL will be on international hockey.
Yesterday, the Canadiens unveiled their roster, which includes Nick Suzuki.Of course, Suzuki won’t be the only Canadiens player going to the Olympics. But clearly, because he’s a Canadiens and because he’s the Habs’ #1 center, he’s

Ricky Tiedemann hasn’t pitched in a game since 2024 because during that season he suffered an elbow injury that led to Tommy John surgery.
The Toronto Blue Jays gunner didn’t pitch in 2025 while recovering from that surgery, but the Canadiens expect him to be ready for practice camp. Even if the Blue Jays aren’t going to take any chances with him, there’s good reason to believe he could be an option for them next season.
But is this Toronto’s last chance season for

Before I begin, I’d personally like to wish you a happy and healthy 2026!
That said, did you listen to the Bye Bye last night? I particularly liked it. The sketches were comical and I thought it was really original.
But there was one sequence in particular that really made me laugh… and that was when we made fun of the sports media in Quebec.
Basically, several of the province’s sports personalities were put through the wringer. José Théodore (for his English acc

A new year brings a new cycle of concert calendars to Vancouver’s dedicated music fans. While it’s true that there is a bit of a lull in shows at the beginning of 2026, it’s still busy. The slight slowdown means that local venues get a chance to do things like maintenance on sound systems, bathroom and bar repairs, and restocking and other essentials that make the concert-going experience more enjoyable for everyone. It also means the hard-working staff and operators get some m

Before I get started with last night’s game summary, I’d like to take a moment to wish all our readers a Happy New Year!
Last night, on New Year’s Eve, 10 NHL games were on the schedule.
Here are the results and highlights:That’s a wrap on 2025. Happy New Year’s Day! #NHLStats: https://t.co/HfOrqejU5o pic.twitter.com/Q0msqteEvF
– NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) January 1, 2026
1. Tom Wilson Classic
Tom Wilson’s nomination whipped him.
Yesterday, he played

Canada and Finland were playing for top spot in Group B this evening.
The winner will face Slovakia.
Thanks to a 6-4 victory, the Canadiens will take on the Slovaks. Finland finished third and will face the Americans.
Early in the game, Zayne Parekh, a defenseman, scored his fourth goal of the tournament.JUST OVER A MINUTE IN ZAYNE PAREKH GIVES CANADA THE LEAD!#WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/a02klEi9Mm
– TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 1, 2026
However, the Finns tied the game moments later.
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As 2025 draws to a close and 2026 gets underway, I’d like to take a look back at where the Habs have been and where they are in their rebuilding journey.
Things were already pretty clear in 2023…Two and a half years ago, in July 2023, following the drafting of Reinbacher and Fowler, I wrote that it was in the 2025-2026 season that Hughes and Gorton’s plan would begin to show its true face and that the Habs would be back among the NHL’s good clubs.
And that’s exactl

Today, Team Canada’s roster for the upcoming Olympics was unveiled.
Nick Suzuki is the only Habs player who will represent Canada. Yet François Gagnon had Mike Matheson in his line-up. And some would have liked to see Noah Dobson in the line-up.
Personally, I would have chosen him over Drew Doughty, but it’s true that the Kings’ right-hander has a lot more Olympic and international experience. The guys from Tellement hockey gave their opinion on the line-up.Marc Antoine

At the beginning of December, the Habs were in doubt.The team had just endured a difficult 5-5-3 November. It had numerous injuries, difficulties in front of the net and a particularly busy schedule, with 13 games in 22 days before the Christmas break.Despite all this, the Habs’ young players were able to face up to the adversity and go on to score 19 points out of a possible 30, with a return of .633.
For the Habs, it was imperative to bounce back in December to keep their playoff chances

Paul Skenes, as we know, is a special talent. The Pirates pitcher, who has 55 career starts, has a 1.96 ERA.
That’s pretty spectacular, we agree.
That said, despite his exceptional numbers, Skenes’ record is just 21-13. Playing for an extremely ordinary team in Pittsburgh means he doesn’t have a ton of offensive support… and that costs him wins.
And on that very subject, The Athletic carried out an interesting exercise: we looked at what Skenes’ career record would

Matvei Michkov is having a difficult second season, even though things are going well for Philadelphia.The Russian isn’t scoring at the same rate as in his rookie campaign. He’s currently playing on the Flyers’ third line, and as a result, his average ice time has dropped compared to last year.However, Mishkov’s production and utilization have been the subject of much media attention in Philadelphia, to the point where it has become problematic for the team.Colby Cohen an