Sam Mendelsohn
Ever since I was young, I lived and breathed hockey. I am a proud graduate of the College of Sports Media and Centennial's Sports Journalism program. I spent two years covering the Oshawa Generals in the OHL before that I worked with CBC Sports and TSN.
Author's Posts
Max Domi's Fresh Start
October 18th, 2018 After struggling in the desert with the Arizona Coyotes, Max Domi was brought to Montreal as the singular return in the Alex Galchenyuk trade. It was a trade that saw two very talented forwards in need of a change. However, Domi was coming into a tougher situation in Montreal. The team was coming off one of its worst years in recent...
Tatar To The Canadiens Rescue
October 7th, 2018 General manager Marc Bergevin stated that rookie Nick Suzuki was the "key piece" in the trade that sent Max Pacioretty to the Vegas Golden Knights. However, what Tomas Tatar brings to the table should not be overlooked. The Montreal Canadiens lost a consistent 30-goal scorer in Pacioretty, and in return got a young prospect and a...
Montreal Canadiens 2018-19 Season Preview
September 22nd, 2018 For the second time in three years, the Montreal Canadiens have failed to make the playoffs. Not only that, they are coming off one of the franchise's worst performances in recent years. Things were bound to change. The Canadiens are not sure if they are rebuilding or if they are a team to contend for a playoff spot. General manager Marc...
Habs Need Mete & Juulsen to Step Up
September 4th, 2018 Before last season, Shea Weber was one of the most consistent players in the league, playing in 95.8% of his games. Now at 33 years old, he is coming off his most significant injury as a professional and still in the process of rehabbing. Last year, he suffered a torn tendon in his foot in the opening game of the season, and managed to...
Julien Takes Habs From Good to Mediocre
August 28th, 2018 On Feb. 7, 2017, the Boston Bruins were fourth in the Atlantic Division. They fired their head coach Claude Julien, and one week later, he was back behind the bench and sitting in first place in the division. This is because the Montreal Canadiens, shockingly, fired their head coach Michel Therrien while in first place. It was also the...
