Brandon Montour - NHL News & Rumors

Deemed game-time decision Montour (lower body) is expected to be a game-time decision for Tuesday's home clash against the Red Wings, per Alison Lukan of the Kraken Hockey Network.

Impact Montour missed Saturday's clash against his former team with the lower-body injury he suffered in Thursday's game against the Lightning. Prior to the injury, Montour posted an excellent start to the 2026-27 with five assists, 13 shots on net, seven hits and 13 blocked shots across eight appearances. If he's ultimately kept out of the lineup Tuesday, Cale Fleury would likely suit up in his spot once again.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Montour (lower body) won't play Saturday versus Florida and is considered day-to-day.

Impact Montour didn't finish Thursday's tilt against Tampa Bay due to the injury. He has five assists, 27 PIM, seven hits and 13 blocks in eight appearances in 2026-27. Cale Fleury might draw into the lineup as a result of Montour's absence.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hurt against Lightning Montour (lower body) won't finish Thursday's game versus the Lightning.

Impact Montour sustained the injury early in the contest, though he attempted to play through it before getting ruled out. The 32-year-old defenseman can be considered day-to-day until a more specific update is available. If he misses Saturday's game versus the Panthers, Cale Fleury will draw into the lineup.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adds two helpers in win Montour notched two assists, including one on the power play, and added three blocked shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Montour has a pair of two-assist efforts over five games this season. The defenseman has also been unafraid to mix things up, earning 27 PIM, six hits and 11 blocked shots. Montour's a lock for top-four minutes and power-play time, so he should continue to be a reliable source of all-around production, especially with the Kraken showing an ability to run up the score against bad teams.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Provides pair of assists Montour notched two assists, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Montour was quiet on offense over the first two games of the campaign before breaking out in this one. He's made up for it with non-scoring production, collecting five hits, six blocked shots, 10 PIM and a plus-2 rating. Montour should see steady top-four usage and power-play time throughout the campaign. He was held to 32 points in 64 outings last year but should push for the 40-point mark if he can stay healthy.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal in loss Montour scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Wild.

Impact Montour snapped a five-game point drought with the tally. The 31-year-old defenseman is up to 11 goals, 32 points, 159 shots on net, 73 blocked shots, 65 hits, 43 PIM and a minus-17 rating across 59 appearances. Montour continues to play in a top-four role, and his per-game production has been in line with previous campaigns despite some missed time this year.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Seven points in last seven games Montour potted two goals and four PIM in a 4-3 overtime win over the Lightning on Thursday.

Impact Montour opened the scoring and then delivered the win in overtime. The defender is on a modest three-game, four-point scoring streak that includes two goals. And he has seven points, including five assists, in his last seven games. It's the fourth season in Montour's career that he's hit the 10-goal plateau. He has 31 points and 135 shots in 53 games.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Deals two helpers Saturday Montour registered two assists and two shots on goal in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.

Impact Montour had been limited to one goal over his previous six outings. He helped out on tallies by Jared McCann and Jamie Oleksiak in this win while also leading the Kraken in ice time (23:10). Montour is up to 26 points, 118 shots on net, 61 blocked shots, 53 hits and a minus-3 rating over 47 appearances. He continues to provide decent all-around production in fantasy.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes on power play in loss Montour scored a power-play goal on three shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Senators.

Impact Montour provided the last goal of the game. He had been limited to one assist over his previous eight contests, and this was his first power-play point since Jan. 19 versus the Penguins. Montour is up to eight goals, 24 points, 111 shots on net, 51 hits, 56 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 44 appearances this season, playing primarily in a top-four role with power-play time.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

One of each in win Montour scored a goal on two shots, added an assist, doled out two hits, blocked two shots and went plus-4 in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Montour has a goal and five helpers over eight games since he returned from a hand injury. He's added some scoring pop as well as defensive stability to the Kraken's blue line. The defenseman is up to seven goals, 22 points, 89 shots on net, 42 hits, 44 blocked shots, 31 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 35 appearances this season. He's a strong fantasy option thanks to his decent all-around work.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Earns power-play helper in return Montour notched a power-play assist, four shots on goal, three hits and two PIM in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Bruins.

Impact Montour missed nearly a month due to a hand injury, but he was able to log 25:03 of ice time after his 14-game absence. The 31-year-old defenseman will resume a significant role for the Kraken now that he's healthy. He's up to 17 points (five on the power play), 72 shots on net, 37 hits, 35 blocked shots, 23 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 28 appearances.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Montour (hand) was taken off injured reserve, per Sound of Hockey, which indicates that he'll play Thursday in Boston.

Impact Montour hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 16 due to the injury. He has six goals, 16 points, 21 PIM, 34 hits and 35 blocks in 27 appearances in 2025-26. Now that Montour is healthy, he'll probably serve in a top-four capacity, while Cale Fleury might be a healthy scratch against the Bruins.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Thursday Montour (hand surgery) will be a game-time call in Boston on Thursday, Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network reports.

Impact Montour was injured Dec. 16 against the Avalanche and has missed the last 14 contests. Montour had six goals, 10 assists, 34 hits and 35 blocked shots over 27 games before he suffered the hand injury. He will need to be activated off injured reserve, once he returns to the lineup.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes hand surgery Montour will be sidelined for at least four weeks after having hand surgery, the Kraken announced Monday. Additionally, the blueliner was placed on injured reserve.

Impact Montour has already been on the shelf for the last two games and now figures to be out of action until mid-to-late January. Through 27 games this year, the 31-year-old defenseman has generated six goals and 10 helpers, including four power-play points.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Montour (undisclosed) will be out of action for Saturday's game versus the Sharks, per Emerald City Hockey.

Impact Montour will miss his second straight game with the injury. The 31-year-old's ongoing absence has kept Josh Mahura in the lineup. Montour's next chance to play is Monday versus the Ducks, which is the first half of a back-to-back, but there's been no update on his status since he was injured against the Avalanche on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss out Thursday Montour (undisclosed) is not expected to be available versus the Flames on Thursday, per Emerald City Hockey.

Impact Montour has struggled to put pucks on net of late, generating just three combined shots in his last three outings. Despite the recent slump, the 31-year-old Ontario native continues to see minutes with the man advantage, averaging 2:02 of power-play ice time in 27 games this year.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Tuesday's game Montour (undisclosed) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Avalanche.

Impact Montour sustained the injury during a scrum in the third period. The 31-year-old defenseman can be considered day-to-day until more information is available. If he misses time, Cale Fleury and Josh Mahura are available to enter the lineup for him.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in loss Montour scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Montour has three goals and three assists over his last seven outings. The 31-year-old defenseman is up to six goals, 15 points, 59 shots on net, 33 blocked shots, 26 hits and a plus-3 rating through 22 contests this season. He's a steady source of offense from the blue line who can offer decent all-around production as well.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Thursday Montour (undisclosed) is expected to play Thursday in Edmonton, per the NHL media site.

Impact Montour has five goals and 13 points in 20 appearances in 2025-26. He was considered questionable for Thursday's game because he missed practices, but the 31-year-old didn't end up spending any time out of the lineup due to the injury.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Managing issue, could play Thursday Montour (undisclosed) is day-to-day ahead of Thursday's game against Edmonton, according to Emerald City Hockey on Tuesday.

Impact Head coach Lane Lambert expects Montour to play against the Oilers, but the 31-year-old defenseman missed his second straight practice Tuesday. Montour also didn't participate in Monday's session after he aggravated something. The Kraken called it a "team decision" to keep him off the ice. He has registered five goals, 13 points, 52 shots on net, 32 blocked shots and 21 hits across 20 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Buries goal in loss Montour scored a goal on six shots and added three hits in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact Montour has two goals and two helpers over his last four games. The 31-year-old defenseman continues to make an impact on offense while seeing ample ice time in all situations. For the season, he has five goals, 13 points, 48 shots on net, 31 blocked shots, 20 hits and a plus-6 rating through 19 appearances. Montour is on track to top the 40-point mark for the second year in a row and the third time in his career.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets game-winner Saturday Montour scored the game-winning goal in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins.

Impact Montour was the unsung hero for the Kraken after scoring the game-winning goal with 50 seconds left in the third period. However, that was just his fourth goal of the campaign, and as a second-pairing blueliner, his fantasy upside isn't very high to be rostered in most formats, although he could have some upside in deeper leagues. Montour has 12 points (four goals, eight assists) on the season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers in comeback win Montour dished out two assists, placed three shots on net, and recorded a block in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Montour played a hand in the goals that began and completed Seattle's third-period comeback. His pair of apples ended a five-game point drought and doubled his point total in the month of November. Overall, the 31-year-old blueliner has eight assists, 11 points, 40 shots on goal and 25 blocks through 16 games this season. Montour's first full season in Seattle was the second-best offensive season of his career, and year two has him on a point pace to surpass the 41 points he put together last year. His inconsistencies finding the scoresheet as of late are noteworthy, but he displayed a very consistent start to the season with eight points in seven appearances, meaning Thursday's helpers could spark another point run for him. With solid category coverage, Montour has solid fantasy value in most formats.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stays warm with goal Montour scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Rangers.

Impact Montour has three goals and a helper over his last two games. The 31-year-old defenseman's tally in the second period was ultimately enough for the Kraken to force overtime for the second game in a row. Montour is up to three goals, eight points, 20 shots on net, 15 blocked shots, 10 hits and a plus-6 rating across seven appearances. He should continue to be a strong source of offense in a top-four role with power-play usage.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fuels comeback effort Montour scored twice on four shots, added an assist, logged two hits, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens.

Impact This was Montour's second game back after he took of leave of absence to be with his family due to the death of his brother. The defenseman put together a masterful third period Tuesday, helping the Kraken earn a standings point as he accumulated his three points in less than 10 minutes to force overtime. Montour is at two goals, five assists, 18 shots on net, 14 blocked shots, 10 hits and a plus-6 rating through six appearances this season. He plays in all situations and can offer all-around production for fantasy managers, though his offense is bound to cool off as the year progresses.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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