Canadiens’ Trade Deadline: What’s Next? Brianne Spiker | February 27, 2018 With the passing of the NHL trade deadline, where does that leave the Montreal Canadiens going into the rest of the season? The team’s moves included shipping out long time…
5 Habs That Need to Be Traded Brianne Spiker | February 24, 2018 Overall, the Montreal Canadiens aren’t in terrible shape when it comes to the salary cap. Most of their important players are signed beyond next season, but there are few deals…
Nikita Scherbak’s Time to Shine Brianne Spiker | February 22, 2018 Nikita Scherbak’s slick goal against the Vegas Golden Knights was representative of what the young Russian forward is capable of. In a Montreal Canadiens’ prospect pool that lacks natural scorers,…
The Canadiens’ Core of Tomorrow Brianne Spiker | February 18, 2018 With the way this season has played out for the Montreal Canadiens, it feels like the franchise is at a bit of a crossroads. Stalwarts like Tomas Plekanec and Max…
Canadiens Development System Needs a Reset Brianne Spiker | February 11, 2018 An issue the Montreal Canadiens have had for the last decade is prospect development. Whether it’s sitting young players in the press box in favour of veterans or putting them…
Missed Opportunities: The Habs on Draft Day Brianne Spiker | January 29, 2018 Every NHL team has had more than their fair shares of busts and missed opportunities at the draft. Selecting a player that doesn’t work out stings, especially if a future…
Who’ll Be Canadiens Next Star Goalie? Brianne Spiker | January 26, 2018 If there is one thing the Montreal Canadiens have done well in their history, it’s developing superstar goalies. From Jacques Plante, to Ken Dryden, to Patrick Roy and now Carey…
Bergevin’s First Round Picks – Where Are They Now? Brianne Spiker | January 22, 2018 One of the criticisms in the Marc Bergevin era has been the lack of star prospects coming up. Reasons for that include having to trade for impact players and development…
Finnish with No Finish: Lehkonen’s Sophomore Slump Brianne Spiker | January 19, 2018 So far the 2017-18 season has not been one to remember for Montreal Canadiens’ second-year forward Artturi Lehkonen. The dreaded sophomore slump has hit him badly as he has struggled…
3 Canadiens Struggling the Most This Season Brianne Spiker | January 12, 2018 The Montreal Canadiens, as a whole, have struggled mightily this season. For whatever reason, consistency has eluded them as they can lose to a team like Arizona one night but…
4 Things the Canadiens Need Most in 2018 Brianne Spiker | January 9, 2018 Last year was a memorable one for the Montreal Canadiens. The trade to acquire Jonathan Drouin was one of the most talked about deals of the summer and they had…
Andrew Shaw Is Living up to His Contract. Sort Of. Brianne Spiker | December 28, 2017 When Andrew Shaw was acquired on draft day in 2016, it was met with mixed reactions. Acquiring a third-liner for two relatively high second-rounders (39th and 45th picks) seemed like…
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