AI: A Montreal-based company is unable to collaborate with the Canadiens

Artificial intelligence is a hot topic in all areas of society. That's to be expected.

To me, it's a bit like advanced stats in hockey: not using them would mean missing out on something, but you shouldn't rely solely on them either.

The middle ground is often the logical solution. And not just with AI…

Sports teams must also, inevitably, learn to deal with this increasingly important reality. And once again, it's all about finding the right balance.

Asking AI to generate trades (as the Maple Leafs did) or decide which pitch to throw in MLB is a step too far for any self-respecting team.

MLB made sure it didn't go any further. https://t.co/BHWYWg5y9n https://t.co/zSwfHFFra2

— Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) July 18, 2026

But the fact remains that there are programs that use artificial intelligence to optimize player performance. And we have to take that into account.

Once again, this should be part of the process and not the sole factor on which a team bases its decisions.

On that note, Nicolas Cloutier (TVA Sports) wrote an article about a Montreal-based company, Wyatt AI, that specializes in this field. It partnered with the Avalanche (a powerhouse in the league) during the 2025–2026 season.

But that doesn't mean the Canadiens will turn to a company right in their own backyard.

The Habs, however, seem reluctant to the idea. Read more in this article by @NCloutierTVAhttps://t.co/tjOo3t4DRJ

— TVA Sports (@TVASports) July 20, 2026

In fact, Josh Wyatt (the founder) has tried to get in touch with the Habs because he'd like to collaborate with the club. That said, the stars don't really seem to be aligning for a partnership.

Is it because the Habs are against AI? Certainly not: it's probably more because they have the resources in-house.

“What we've seen is that the Canadiens are very tech-savvy. […] The club works with Sportlogiq and wants to keep everything in-house.” – Josh Wyatt

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If the Canadiens have the resources in-house (or through partnerships with trusted external companies) to achieve their goals, they don't necessarily need to turn to another company for help.

Still, this is a story to watch.