Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We’re into the month of December and teams are really getting a solid look at what they’re lacking during the 2025-26 season.

Kapanen might not be ideally suited for that role, but he probably has more potential to eventually fill it than most people recognize. He has lots of professional hockey experience for a player his age. He has a two-way game that is admirable for someone with Calder Trophy eligibility. He understands the game at a high level.

The Montreal Canadiens reportedly have no plans to trade their star defenseman despite rising interest from other teams.

The Montreal Canadiens have been dealing with a rash of injuries, and could look to add to the roster amidst the ailments.

Zack Bolduc and Logan Mailloux were at the heart of a rare one-for-one trade of young, emerging players, but their emergence is taking time.

It's speculated that the Montreal Canadiens could once again draw on their blueline depth to acquire a forward, while the Ottawa Senators continue to explore the trade market for roster depth.

Markov spoke with NHL.com about his 16 seasons with the Canadiens, the emotions he’ll feel stepping back onto Bell Centre ice, his own quiet, commanding style of play, and Lane Hutson, the team’s young defense phenom who last season won the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie.

The Montreal Canadiens should look into bringing in some goaltending insurance, with a veteran netminder a potential option. The post Canadiens Should Kick Tires on this Veteran Goalie appeared first on Heavy Sports.