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Gregory Katz

I'm a Montreal Canadiens columnist and lifelong Habs fan. Follow me on Twitter (@gregkatz19) for all kinds of hockey talk, and to be up to date on my newest articles. I previously wrote for Too Many Men on the Site, a part of Fansided NHL.

Bang For Your Buck: Top-3 Habs Bargain Deals

Gregory Katz | January 31, 2017

The NHL is a numbers game. In addition to making game plans and structuring practices, teams also need to manage their finances properly. The clubs that allocate their resources the most…

Categories Canadiens Management, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ Standouts Through 50

Gregory Katz | January 28, 2017

Through thick and thin, the Montreal Canadiens are fifth overall in the NHL heading into the All-Star break. The Habs, like all teams, have dealt with major ups and downs…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Time for Canadiens to Go All-In

Gregory Katz | January 25, 2017

With the 2017 NHL trade deadline just over a month away, teams are starting to plan out their deadline day strategies. This deadline will be a compelling one for Marc…

Categories Canadiens Management, Montreal Canadiens

3 Andrei Markov Life Lessons

Gregory Katz | January 19, 2017

In 1998, the Montreal Canadiens struck gold as they drafted a rather unknown defenceman, Andrei Markov in the sixth round. Markov has since become one of the top defenceman in Habs…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Need Depth from Trade Deadline

Gregory Katz | January 13, 2017

‘Tis the season to make trades — everyone’s favourite time of the year. That’s right, folks, we’re 45 days away from the 2017 NHL trade deadline. January is the month…

Categories Canadiens Transactions, Montreal Canadiens

Nikita Scherbak’s Road to the NHL

Gregory Katz | January 11, 2017

There’s no better way to start your NHL career than scoring your first goal in your first game. This was the case for Montréal Canadiens prospect, Nikita Scherbak, who was able…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Montreal Canadiens

Alexander Radulov: Low-Risk, High-Reward

Gregory Katz | December 19, 2016

On July 1st, NHL teams scramble in an effort to improve as they try enticing and signing big-name free agents. Teams address dire needs in preparation for the seasons to come. This…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Need Depth Up-Front

Gregory Katz | November 17, 2016

The Canadiens have had a good start to the 2016-17 campaign, and while there are some that continue to criticize the team, they hold a very strong record that is…

Categories Canadiens Transactions, Montreal Canadiens

Paul Byron: The Underrated Utility

Gregory Katz | November 9, 2016

In a league of giants, Paul Byron stands at 5 feet 8 inches and weighs only 158 pounds. Despite this, the Ottawa native has found a way to excel in…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

3 Things Price Has Taught Us

Gregory Katz | October 31, 2016

Carey Price is used to dealing with pressure. The league’s best goalie plays in one of the hottest markets in the world, and he manages to always keep himself cool,…

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, Montreal Canadiens

5 Fearless Canadiens Predictions

Gregory Katz | October 12, 2016

Finally, the 2016-17 NHL season is upon us, and Montreal Canadiens fans are hoping for a much better showing from their club than what they saw last season. With a…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Projecting the Canadiens’ Defence

Gregory Katz | September 21, 2016

The outlook of the Canadiens’ defence has changed drastically over the summer with the departure of the beloved P.K. Subban. The team will look to readjust as a new season…

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