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Melissa Boyd

Melissa has been covering the Montreal Canadiens for The Hockey Writers since March of 2020. She is also THW's Social Media & Marketing Manager as well as co-host of Chicks & Sticks, a weekly show produced by THW. In 2006, she spearheaded the social media initiatives for Tennis Canada and Rogers Cup and was the primary person responsible for their upkeep for over 10 years. She has written articles for multiple tennis websites and interviewed the likes of Roger Federer and Serena Williams. While her career in sports started in tennis, her first love has always been hockey. She has a journalism degree from Concordia University.

Brendan Gallagher Means Everything to the Canadiens

Melissa Boyd | November 1, 2020

Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin has made a lot of big moves this offseason to improve his team. While the additions of Jake Allen, Josh Anderson, Joel Edmundson, and…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens News and Rumors: Gallagher, Toffoli, Kotkaniemi & More

Melissa Boyd | October 18, 2020

In this week’s Montreal Canadiens news and rumors, Brendan Gallagher signs a long term contract extension to stay with the Habs, Tyler Toffoli speaks to the Montreal media for the…

Categories Column, Montreal Canadiens

Brendan Gallagher Signs Six-Year Extension with the Montreal Canadiens

Melissa Boyd | October 14, 2020

Marc Bergevin’s busy offseason continued on Wednesday as the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens announced the signing of Brendan Gallagher to a six-year contract extension with an average annual…

Categories Canadiens Transactions, Montreal Canadiens, NHL News

Anaheim Ducks Sign Kevin Shattenkirk to Three-Year Deal

Melissa Boyd | October 9, 2020

The Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk to a three-year deal worth $11.7 million. Shattenkirk is coming off a one-year, $1.75 million contract which he signed with the Tampa…

Categories Free Agents, NHL News

Canadiens Make Splash With Josh Anderson Acquisition Prior to NHL Draft

Melissa Boyd | October 7, 2020

Fans of the Montreal Canadiens woke up Tuesday morning knowing there was a possibility that Marc Bergevin would trade the team’s no. 16 overall selection in the 2020 NHL Entry…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Canadiens Transactions, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Entry Draft

Canadiens News and Rumors: Petry, Suzuki, Laine & More

Melissa Boyd | September 28, 2020

In this week’s Montreal Canadiens news and rumors, Jeff Petry signs a four-year contract extension with the Canadiens, Jake Evans and Joseph Blandisi also re-sign to stay in Montreal, plus…

Categories Column, Montreal Canadiens

Ilya Kovalchuk Isn’t Montreal Canadiens’ Best Offseason Option

Melissa Boyd | September 20, 2020

Montreal Canadiens General Manager Marc Bergevin has been busy already this offseason, acquiring a pair of Stanley Cup champions in goaltender Jake Allen and defenseman Joel Edmundson to shore up…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens News & Rumors: Domi, Allen, Hall & More

Melissa Boyd | September 7, 2020

In this week’s Montreal Canadiens news and rumors, Max Domi switches agents but hasn’t asked the Habs to be moved. Jake Allen speaks about the trade that brought him to…

Categories Column, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Have Holes on Defense and the Assets to Fill Them

Melissa Boyd | September 1, 2020

When it was announced that the Montreal Canadiens would be part of the NHL’s Return to Play and meet the Pittsburgh Penguins in the play-in round, many expected the defense…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens News & Rumors: Julien, Muller, Kotkaniemi & More

Melissa Boyd | August 17, 2020

In this week’s Montreal Canadiens news and rumors, we have a health update on Claude Julien after he was rushed to hospital with chest pains and how Kirk Muller is…

Categories Column, Montreal Canadiens

3 Takeaways From Canadiens’ Impressive Game 2 Win Over Flyers

Melissa Boyd | August 15, 2020

Claude Julien must have been smiling from ear to ear at home in Montreal and brimming with pride when the horn sounded to end a superb performance by his Canadiens…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens News & Rumors: Kotkaniemi, Suzuki, Julien, the Flyers & More

Melissa Boyd | August 10, 2020

In this week’s Montreal Canadiens News & Rumors, we’ll look at youngsters Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Nick Suzuki who played a pivotal role in the Habs’ series win over the Pittsburgh…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens
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