Paul Olioff
Born and raised in Montreal, I've been a Montreal Canadiens' fan since I was 7. By day I work advising students in a university and the rest of the time I enjoy family life and a number of activities. I'm actually a basketball dad- My son never developed a love for hockey but plays on one of the top five high school basketball teams in Quebec.
Author's Posts
Memories of the Montreal Forum
August 12th, 2018 On a Tuesday night in Montreal, people flock to a movie theatre on the corner of Ste Catherine and Atwater streets to see films at half the regular price. The deal attracts a lot of teens and young adults, many of whom are too young to remember when the building was the most famous in the city, aside from perhaps Notre-Dame...
Will the Canadiens Keep Pacioretty?
August 1st, 2018 The conflict between Max Pacioretty and the Montreal Canadiens has become a popular topic of conversation this summer. With one year remaining in his contract, general manager Marc Bergevin has made it clear he wants to trade the talented winger who must have fallen out of favour with management. The media has been left to speculate...
Montreal Canadiens: Life Without Weber
July 29th, 2018 When the Montreal Canadiens drafted centre Jesperi Kotkaniemi in June, the excitement of having a potential franchise player was quickly overshadowed by the announcement that Shea Weber, their best defenseman, had undergone knee surgery and would be unavailable until around mid-December. It was a painful blow as Weber was limited to...
Cammalleri and the Canadiens: A Cautionary Tale
July 27th, 2018 Concerns about the Montreal Canadiens' inability to land top talent through free agency is not new. General manager Marc Bergevin has been under fire for six years for focusing on bringing in players who fill minor roles instead of looking for established stars. Recent moves suggest he's focused on building a contender through draft...
Is Canadiens' Kotkaniemi NHL-Ready?
July 24th, 2018 In a recent statement to the media, Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson discussed the possibility that first-round draft pick Jesperi Kotkaniemi will play for the team this coming season. Although the prospect of seeing him in uniform would be exciting for fans, one has to wonder if the Habs' management is starting to push the panic...
Is Shaw the Canadiens' Forgotten Man?
July 22nd, 2018 When Andrew Shaw was acquired by the Habs for two second-round draft picks in 2016, it seemed like somewhat of a steal at the time. Many fans who watched playoff hockey were familiar with his exploits as a member of the Stanley Cup-winning Chicago Blackhawks teams of 2013 and 2015. He was the prototypical high energy player who was not...
