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Josh Rubin

Research Analyst with over 16 years of experience in data collection, analysis, report writing and evaluation. An experienced hockey-coach and also a former JR scout. Now covering the Montreal Canadiens for The Hockey Writers. Twitter: @JPRTerp

Canadiens Roster Projection If They Don’t Sell At Deadline

Josh Rubin | February 10, 2020

The Montreal Canadiens currently sit outside of the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Going 7-3-0 in their last 10 games has seen the Canadiens climb the standings a bit, where they…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Trade Deadline

Canadiens Need to Fully Embrace Rebuild

Josh Rubin | January 14, 2020

It’s time for the Montreal Canadiens to start thinking ahead to the 2020-21 season and beyond. Is it possible the Canadiens can still make the playoffs? Maybe. However, they need…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Need to Address Missing Pieces

Josh Rubin | November 28, 2019

The Montreal Canadiens are coming off a significant loss and a potential watershed moment of the season. On the heels of losing to the New York Rangers on Saturday night,…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Have the Assets to Upgrade Their Roster

Josh Rubin | November 15, 2019

It’s no secret that the Montreal Canadiens are in a great position. They have a team that could make the playoffs this season. They also have one of the deepest…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

The Rise of Another Elite Canadiens Goalie

Josh Rubin | October 31, 2019

As Cayden Primeau sat in his seat during the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, a sense of doubt must have been setting in. At one point in the season, he was…

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, NHL Goaltending, NHL Prospects

Canadiens’ Expectations of Nick Suzuki

Josh Rubin | October 24, 2019

Montreal Canadiens forward Nick Suzuki has had a bit of a rollercoaster ride in his first three weeks as an NHL player. After a dominant preseason, he had a steep…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Editor's Choice

Canadiens Need Size and Strength at Forward

Josh Rubin | October 21, 2019

The Montreal Canadiens wrapped up their mini-road trip on Sunday afternoon with a 4-3 regulation loss to the Minnesota Wild. The day before, the Habs defeated the reigning Stanley Cup…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

The ACHA: Trailblazing a Path in College Hockey

Josh Rubin | October 20, 2019

Throughout North America, there has been a rapid growth in the number of junior hockey programs and leagues in the past decade. This growth has seen a boom of increased…

Categories NCAA

The Next Great Scorer for Les Glorieux

Josh Rubin | October 17, 2019

In the summer of 2017, I sat in the stands of Young Arena in Waterloo, Iowa, watching my son participate in the Waterloo Blackhawks USHL Futures Invite Camp. The on-ice…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Have Depth but Lack Elite Talent

Josh Rubin | October 11, 2019

The Montreal Canadiens have started the season with a 1-1-2 record, after dropping a 4-2 decision in their own home opener to the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night. The…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

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