Tag Archives: Habs

Montreal Canadiens: True Cup Contenders?

20 Apr 2013

It seems like a long time ago. Actually it was a long time ago. Back in the the second half of the 1970’s where kids bounced around in station wagons seatbelt-less sucking in second hand smoke from both of their parents. Yes, whenever spring had finally sprung in Montreal it was inevitably time for the Canadiens to celebrate their latest Stanley Cup victory with a parade down the usual route, which ran from City Hall in Old Montreal all the way along Ste. Catherine Street and past the old Montreal Forum.

Ahh, good times. Good memories. Old memories.

Montreal Canadiens’ Alex Galchenyuk Looking For More Playing Time

17 Apr 2013

After a month-long slump, the Montreal Canadiens’ most highly-touted rookie is finally showing signs of life for the struggling Habs. The 18-year-old American, who was drafted 3rd overall at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, scored his 7th goal of the season on Monday against the Philadelphia Flyers. In his last 7 games, the versatile forward ...

PK Subban A Serious Norris Trophy Candidate

1 Apr 2013

After missing the first six games of the 2013 season because of a contract dispute, PK Subban finally signed a two-year pact worth $5.75 million with the Montreal Canadiens. The bridge contract has proven to be a genius move by rookie general manager Marc Bergevin when we look at Subban’s production on the ice. Thanks ...

Brian & Stephen Gionta Go Head to Head

21 Mar 2013

An 11-year NHL veteran, Brian Gionta is the New Jersey Devils franchise leader for goals (48) in a single season (2005-06), is a Stanley Cup champion (2003) and the 34-year-old (standing at 5’7”) is currently the captain of the one of the NHL’s most-storied franchises: the Montreal Canadiens. His brother, 29-year-old Stephen Gionta is currently ...

Montreal Canadiens: North American Prospects Worth Watching

12 Mar 2013

Now that Alex Galchenyuk has graduated with the Montreal Canadiens, Habs fans have definitely turned their attention to the NHL. However, let’s not forget all the quality prospects that Trevor Timmins and his excellent scouting staff drafted in recent years. Let’s have a look at all the North American prospects that are worth watching in the CHL ...

How Much Money Is PK Subban Worth?

9 Jan 2013

As soon as the new CBA is ratified by both the NHL owners and the players, teams will finally be allowed to start making roster moves such as signing free agents and calling up players from their farm teams. In the case of a few teams, that also means signing their restricted free agents as ...

Montreal Canadiens: Should Alex Galchenyuk play in the NHL this season?

7 Jan 2013

Now that the NHL and the NHLPA finally managed to conclude a deal and agree to a new collective bargaining agreement yesterday morning, NHL training camps are slated to open between Wednesday and Saturday all around the league after the Board of Governors meets on Tuesday to officially ratify the new agreement. The exact specifics ...

CHL Prospects Update For The Montreal Canadiens

3 Dec 2012

More than two months after the start of the CHL season, the NHL has yet to begin the 2012-13 season and now the whole season is on the brink of being completely wiped out. As a result, disappointed fans from all-around the world are desperately looking for quality hockey and had to turn their attention ...

Is Discrimination Hurting the Habs?

28 Nov 2012

When the call went out last spring that the Montreal Canadiens were in the market for a new GM and head coach there was a clear disclaimer, those who could not speak French need not apply. In fact, if French wasn’t your mother tongue, you would probably be wasting your time as well. Not that ...

2007 NHL Draft: The 16 Defensemen Selected Before PK Subban

9 Nov 2012

As a hockey fan, have you ever wondered what would have happened if your team had drafted a certain player instead of another? Like in 2000, when the New York Islanders drafted goaltender Rick Dipietro 1st overall instead of taking Dany Heatley (drafted 2nd overall) or Marian Gaborik (drafted 3rd overall)? We all know what ...