| Pos | Role | Name |
| C | 1 | Tomas Plekanec  ActiveJim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal speculates that Tomas Plekanec could be an enticing trade chip for the Montreal Canadiens this offseason. The 30-year-old Plekanec had 17 goals and 52 points this season, as both of those totals have decreased over the last three seasons. Matheson reasons that with David Desharnais, another No. 2 center type, also in Montreal Plekanec could be expendable. He says the Phoenix Coyotes could be intrigued, and they have a number of blueliners to offer up. If Montreal does deal the center, Russian center Alex Galchenyuk could be its target in the third spot of the draft. What makes this difficult is Plekanec's contract situation: He's making $5 million over the next four seasons. May 22 |
| 2 | David Desharnais ActiveDavid Desharnais scored a goal in a 3-2 shootout victory Wednesday night. Erik Cole netted the Canadiens' other goal in regulation. Petteri Nokelainen, Aaron Palushaj, P.K. Subban, and Max Pacioretty each registered an assist. Mar 14 |
| 3 | Lars Eller ActiveLars Eller plans to meet with a sports psychologist in Sweden during the off-season to help him shore up the mental side of his game. He will probably be seeking more consistency in 2012-13 after he had an up-and-down year with the Canadiens this season. Eller has displayed spurts of potential, as a two-way player, but he has also struggled in all aspects of his game at times. "I learn something new every day," said Eller, with his second NHL season coming to a close. "One thing I figured out is that I play best when I compete. A lot of times, I haven't competed hard enough, I don't win my faceoffs, I don't win my battles. I have to compete every game. If you succeed at the little things, you get more confidence and everything goes better." He has registered 16 goals, 28 points and 66 penalty minutes over 76 matches. Apr 2 |
| 4 | Scott Gomez  SidelinedThe Montreal Canadiens would reportedly save $3.3 million cash by buying out Scott Gomez, but it would leave them on the hook for a large sum of money over the next four years. The Canadiens would face salary cap hits of $3.5 million, $4.5 million, $1.66 million and $1.66 million if a buy out happened, so that decision may be unwise especially with a new CBA on the horizon. The more probable solutions, if Gomez has worn out his welcome in Montreal, would be to work out a deal to have him play overseas or to demote him to the minors. May 3 |
| 5 | Blake Geoffrion ActiveBlake Geoffrion potted a goal in the Canadiens' 2-1 loss to the Hurricanes Thursday night. Geoffrion, acquired from Nashville on Feb. 17 has two goals and three assists on the season. Apr 5 |
| 6 | Petteri Nokelainen SidelinedPetteri Nokelainen left Saturday's game in Washington in the second period with an upper body injury. Nokelainen started the season as a member of the Phoenix Coyotes but was dealt to Montreal for Brock Trotter and a seventh round pick as Garrett Stafford was also sent to Montreal. He has no fantasy value. Apr 1 |
| LW | 1 | Max Pacioretty ActiveMax Pacioretty has been excellent at the World Hockey Championships for Team USA. He racked up two goals and nine assists in seven games during the preliminary round. "I've only played one other time for USA Hockey and that was world juniors, I had a rough tournament," said Pacioretty, who was held without a point in six games in that tournament. "I came here with motivation to prove to people that I can play at the international level." The 23-year-old forward enjoyed a career-year with Montreal in 2011-12 with 33 goals and 65 points in 79 contests. May 16 |
| 2 | Rene Bourque ActiveRene Bourque scored in a 4-1 victory Friday night. Tomas Plekanec and Chris Campoli assisted on the Canadiens' lone goal. Josh Gorges blocked a team-high four shots. Mar 30 |
| 3 | Mathieu Darche SidelinedMathieu Darche (inner-ear infection) practiced on Monday, but his status for Wednesday's game against Tampa Bay is uncertain. He has been sidelined since Feb. 21 due to an inner-ear infection and concussion-like symptoms. Darche is scheduled for unrestricted free agency this summer, so he could be playing for a new deal if he gets clearance to return. Apr 3 |
| 4 | Travis Moen  I.L.Travis Moen has been upgraded to day-to-day, but it's unclear if he will be able to return on Wednesday. "I want to get back there and if the doctors say I'm ready, I'll be there," Moen said after practicing on Monday. "I'm feeling good and I miss playing." He hasn't played since Feb. 9 because of an upper-body injury. Apr 3 |
| RW | 1 | Erik Cole ActiveErik Cole scored a goal in a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Erik Cole, who joined the Montreal Canadiens in the offseason, has amassed a new career best in goals scored with 35. The notion that Cole is not satisfied with his individual success in light of the Habs' overall struggles speaks volumes. With the heat that previous GM Pierre Gauthier took for the failed season, it is hard not to credit Gauthier for his best move. Apr 7 |
| 2 | Ryan White SidelinedRyan White is projected to miss a third straight game on Wednesday due to symptoms that may be concussion related. He has been dealing with headaches and possible cold-like symptoms, but he hasn't played since Mar. 27. Apr 4 |
| 3 | Brad Staubitz ActiveBrad Staubitz notched his first point of 2011-12, in Montreal's final game of the regular season, when he launched a puck from just outside his own crease into an empty net. The tough guy had gone 61 previous games, with the Minnesota Wild and Canadiens, without a point prior to Saturday's contest. Staubitz also generated 121 penalty minutes and 96 hits on the year. Apr 9 |
| 4 | Michael Blunden ActiveMichael Blunden registered an assist on Thursday. Blunden has four points in 38 games this season. He's more of a defensive forward who could get around 200 hits if he played secured a regular job on one of a team's bottom two lines. Apr 6 |
| 5 | Aaron Palushaj ActiveAaron Palushaj scored his first NHL goal in a 3-2 shootout loss Saturday. It was Palushaj's 32nd career contest. Louis Leblanc scored the Canadiens' other goal in regulation time. P.K. Subban and Petteri Nokelainen each registered an assist. Mar 17 |
| 6 | Brian Gionta SidelinedBrian Gionta had been hoping to return before the end of the season after undergoing surgery on his torn biceps in Janaury but The Montreal Gazette reports today that he says his return this season is doubtful. The Gazette said Gionta is with the Canadiens on their road trip and is skating on his own. Feb 26 |
| D | 1 | Andrei Markov ActiveAndrei Markov was on the ice for just 15:47 minutes on Wednesday. Markov got an assist in his return from a knee injury, but he had no points in the four games that followed. It's reasonable to assume that he has to shake off some rust after being sidelined for 483 days. All the same, we wouldn't be surprised if he makes some tangible improvements in the final weeks of the season. Mar 23 |
| 2 | P.K. Subban SidelinedP.K. Subban's knee injury will prevent him from participating in the World Championship with Team Canada. He was injured when he checked Switzerland's Luca Sbisa in the first period of an exhibition match and will reportedly be sidelined for two weeks. Subban is scheduled to return to Montreal to be examined by the Canadiens' medical staff. May 2 |
| 3 | Tomas Kaberle ActiveTomas Kaberle (upper body) returned to action on Thursday April 5. Kaberle was on the ice for 19:20 minutes. He had no points and five shots on goal. Apr 6 |
| 4 | Josh Gorges ActiveHockey Night in Canada star Don Cherry thinks defenseman Josh Gorges should replace forward Brian Gionta as the Montreal Canadiens' captain. "Josh Gorges should be captain of the Canadiens, there’s no doubt in my mind," Cherry said. "He’s a captain’s captain. This isn’t in any way to say that Brian Gionta is bad, it’s only to say that Gorges is so good. He’s exceptional. And I think Brian would be happy to have a little pressure taken off him so he could just play the game. Look up the word ‘leader’ in the dictionary, and you’ll find Gorges’ picture." Cherry also ripped the Canadiens, saying: "I’ve been in hockey a long time and I’ve never seen a team in such turmoil." He added: ""It’s a crying shame, two Original Six teams like this (the Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs), the most famous teams (failed to make the playoffs). It’s really sad. Hockey sad. And I’m sad for Hockey Night in Canada. Can you imagine our ratings if we had Toronto and Montreal in the playoffs? Good gravy." Apr 7 |
| 5 | Chris Campoli ActiveChris Campoli was a healthy scratch for the Canadiens on Sunday and there are trade rumors circulating him going into Monday's trade deadline. The defenseman has registered six points and a minus-4 rating in 24 games this campaign, while averaging 15:19 of ice time. Feb 27 |
| 6 | Raphael Diaz I.L.Raphael Diaz (lower body) is expected to miss the Montreal Canadiens' next two games. The good news is that Diaz was on the ice Thursday. He has three goals and 16 points in 59 games this season. Mar 23 |
| 7 | Alexei Emelin ActiveAlexei Emelin suffered an injury to his right shoulder in World Championship play with Team Russia on Tuesday. However, he was able to play in Thursday's 3-1 win over Denmark after missing Wednesday's practice. Emelin recorded seven points, 236 hits, 30 penalty minutes and a minus-18 rating in his first season with Montreal in 2011-12. May 10 |
| 8 | Yannick Weber ActiveYannick Weber (leg) registered an assist in his return to the Canadiens' lineup on Friday. Weber was sidelined for four games because of the injury. He has 16 points in 44 contests. Feb 18 |
| G | 1 | Carey Price ActiveRick Dudley has been hired by Canadiens to serve as an assistant GM. Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin will also retain the services of assistant GM Larry Carriere. Dudley was the director of player personnel with the Toronto Maple Leafs last season. "The success he enjoyed at all levels throughout his career speaks volume of his expertise," Bergevin said. "We are thrilled to have both Rick and Larry Carriere as assistant general managers for several seasons to come." May 25 |
| 2 | Peter Budaj ActivePeter Budaj allowed only 1 goal on 31 shots in a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. The victory was Budaj's fifth of the season in the backup role behind star goalie Carey Price. A recent concussion sidelined the Canadiens' most valuable player for the remainder of the season, thrusting Budaj into the starting goal. He has played admirably, despite the fact most Habs' fans are hoping for losses and a higher draft pick. Apr 7 |
