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Thursday Habs Headlines: Help wanted at centre

In today’s news, looking for help down the middle, Engström’s call up sparks curiosity, Roque’s highlight-reel goal, Team Canada contenders, and more.

Nov 13, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) plays the puck against Dallas Stars center Sam Steel (18) during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadians news and notes

  • On the hunt to address their depth down the middle, the Habs have their eye on Nashville Predators’ Ryan O’Reilly. [TSN]
  • Adam Engström’s call up has sparked curiosity throughout the NHL. [Journal de Montreal]
  • The Vancouver Canucks are open to talking with Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes about their impending UFAs. [NY Times]
  • After making his NHL debut on Saturday, Florian Xhekaj is already starting to feel more at ease with the club. [Journal de Montreal]
  • Alex Belzile comes back to the Laval Rocket after two years, with his NHL dream very much intact. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Montreal Victoire fans are fired up as the third season kicks off with some new faces. [CBC]
  • Victoire’s Abby Roque’s highlight-reel goal has everyone talking. [TSN]
  • In a single year, the Canadiens added $300 million to their price tag. [Journal de Montreal]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • USA Hockey’s new Milan 2026 jerseys honour the first U.S. squad to win gold. [Sportsnet]
  • Former Edmonton Oilers goalie Devan Dubnyk weighs in on how much time Stuart Skinner has left. [Edmonton Journal]
  • Canada hasn’t had this much Olympic-calibre talent in years, even though it’s Canadian NHL teams are floundering. [Toronto Sun]
  • Florida Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk has started skating on his own, but is still “a ways away” from returning to action. [NHL]
  • Defencemen and goaltenders who should head to the Olympics to represent Team Canada. [Sportsnet]
  • Canadian players who were snubbed for the 4 Nations but could be contenders for the Olympics. [Sportsnet]

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