Top 5 Canadiens Draft Picks in the Bergevin Era
When ranking the top 5 Montreal Canadiens picks in the Marc Bergevin era, Alex Galchenyuk’s draft should be the first. Foreshadowing, maybe?
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Founded in 1909 by J. Ambrose O’Brien, the Montreal Canadiens are the longest continuously operating professional ice hockey team worldwide and the only existing NHL club to predate the founding of the NHL. Their first NHL game was played on Dec. 19, 1917, versus the Ottawa Senators, which they won 7-4. They are the most successful NHL franchise with 25 championships, 11 more than the second-place Toronto Maple Leafs. They also happen to be the most recent Canadian franchise to win the Stanley Cup, having done so in 1993. Additionally, 65 players who donned a Canadiens sweater during their careers have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Today in Hockey History: April 26
One of the biggest treats for National Hockey League fans is the thrill of watching a Game 7 during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This date has provided quite a few of those, including one that completed an epic comeback. Let’s strap into the THW time machine and enjoy all the best moments April 26 has given us through the decades. Game 7 Magic There are few things greater in sports than a seventh and deciding game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The intensity of an overtime playoff game is taken to new heights as everyone knows that the next goal…
Prime Video to Carry National Monday Night Games in Canada
The game of hockey makes a move into the streaming age. The National Hockey League announced alongside Amazon and Rogers Communications a two-year agreement that nationally televised Monday night NHL games will move to Prime Video in Canada beginning with the upcoming 2024-25 season. The package had been named “Prime Monday Night Hockey.” These games’ broadcasts will be produced by Prime Video and will be exclusive to Canadian Amazon Prime Members, according to NHL Public Relations. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Amazon and Rogers on this project. Amazon has a strong track record of presenting sports on Prime Video…
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Canadiens Need Gallagher to Play Diminished but Critical Role
Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallaghe turned back the clock to end 2023-24. Unfortunately you can only fight time for so long.
Montreal Canadiens 2023-24 Season Grades: Defense and Goaltending
Following the conclusion of the 2023-24 NHL regular season, rebuilding and other non-playoff teams have begun to look towards the future — the draft, free agency, or simply following the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The end of a long season serves as an appropriate time to reflect and reassess — evaluating…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Maple Leafs, Blues, Canadiens
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Anaheim Ducks have an offseason plan and their GM isn’t afraid to share that plan. Meanwhile, William Nylander is practicing again for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Will he play in Game 3? And, are the rumors of disciplinary action against Nylander true? The St….
Guy Lafleur Gave Me a Lifetime of Memories
*This was originally published in April 2022 Guy Lafleur is one of the most renowned Montreal Canadiens players. His name belongs with other Habs legends, such as Jean Beliveau and Maurice Richard, as being named a true legend. They will go down in history as the holy trinity of Canadiens…
Today in Hockey History: April 22
Breaking a record set by the Great One is quite the accomplishment, and a very unlikely player did just that on this date. One of the National Hockey League’s charter teams has had plenty of reasons to celebrate, while two legendary goaltenders had memorable games, and the hockey world lost…
Most Impressive Canadiens Games of 2023-24
The Montreal Canadiens are progressing in their rebuild, their most impressive games of 2023-24 all being wins instead of moral victories.
Montreal Canadiens 2023-24 Season Grades: Forwards
As the 2023-24 NHL season has ended and the Stanley Cup Playoffs have begun, non-playoff teams can start to look towards the future, such as the draft, free agency, and the following season. Now is an appropriate time to reflect on the entirety of this past season as Game 82…
Today in Hockey History: April 21
April 21 has been a hectic day in National Hockey League history. We have seen defensemen shine on the offensive stage, some big hat tricks, and plenty of other memorable Stanley Cup playoff moments on this date. Plus, one of many legends in Toronto began on this date. The Legend…
5 Teams Canadiens Fans Should Cheer for in 2024 Playoffs
If you’re looking to cheer for another team with the Montreal Canadiens having failed to make the 2024 playoffs, consider these five options:
Today in Hockey History: April 20
April 20 has been a busy day in National Hockey League history. Among all the big moments, we saw some new records and Stanley Cup Playoff firsts. The THW time machine is fired up and ready to take back through the decades to relive all the memories this date has…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Wild, Flyers, Canucks
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens have extended the contract of head coach Martin St. Louis. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild have signed Marc-Andre Fleury to a one-year contract extension. The Philadelphia Flyers missed the playoffs and sealed the fate of three other teams when they pulled their goaltender…
Top 5 Canadiens Disappointments of 2023-24
It’s hard to call 2023-24 a success as a losing Montreal Canadiens season. The first of their top disappointments explores that fact further:
Montreal Canadiens’ Plans for a Perfect 2024 Offseason
With no playoffs in sight, the Montreal Canadiens’ season is almost over. But since October, they have taken steps in the right direction on both a team level and with the individual development of top players. They already surpassed last season’s total of 68 points, plus star players Nick Suzuki,…
Projected Lineups for the Red Wings vs Canadiens – 4/16/24
The Detroit Red Wings face the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. RED WINGS (40-32-9) at CANADIENS (30-36-15) 7 p.m. ET; RDS, TSN2, BSDET Red Wings projected lineup Alex DeBrincat — Dylan Larkin — Lucas Raymond David Perron…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Canadiens, Oilers, Penguins
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Buffalo Sabres are making a coaching change. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens have announced that they’ve reached an agreement with Luke Tuch. Finally, Connor McDavid became the fourth player in NHL history to reach 100 points in the regular season. Will he sit the remaining…
Canadiens Prospect Logan Mailloux to Make NHL Debut
In the summer of 2021, former Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Marc Bergevin used what would be his final first-round selection with the team to draft defenceman Logan Mailloux 31st overall. After a tumultuous three seasons since, the beginning of which Mailloux played a limited amount of games due to…
Canadiens FAQ
What year were the Montreal Canadiens founded?
The Montreal Canadiens were founded in 1909 by J. Ambrose O’Brien.
When did the Montreal Canadiens play their first game?
The Canadiens’ first NHL game was played on Dec. 19, 1917, versus the Ottawa Senators, which they won 7-4.
Who is the current head coach of the Montreal Canadiens?
Martin St. Louis is the current head coach for the Montreal Canadiens.
