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Stephen Michaud

Hello there, folks! My name is Stephen Michaud. Like so many in Canada, I grew up playing the game of hockey from a young age. My passion for playing spawned a yearning for following the NHL and other leagues around the world. Here at The Hockey Writers I have been tasked with covering the Montreal Canadiens, which I hope to do in a detailed and honest fashion.

3 Takeaways From Canadiens’ First Game in Seattle Since 1919 Cup Final

Stephen Michaud | October 27, 2021

The NHL’s oldest franchise added a new page to the history books on Tuesday night. The Montreal Canadiens played their first-ever game against the Seattle Kraken, the league’s shiny new…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Seattle Kraken

Canadiens Need to Rely on the Basics of Puck Support to Break Slump

Stephen Michaud | October 21, 2021

There is no hiding the fact that the Montreal Canadiens are struggling out of the gate this season, opening with an 0-4 record. Spending time in the social media realm…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ Kulak and Petry Form Ideal Defense Pairing

Stephen Michaud | October 13, 2021

The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2021-22 season with several key players on the injured reserve list. When the puck drops Wednesday night for their season opener against the Toronto Maple…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ 2021-22 Power-Play Units Should Look Like This

Stephen Michaud | September 24, 2021

The Montreal Canadiens’ training camp has officially begun, and with it, the predictions and projections that help build excitement heading into the regular season. I want to take a deep…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Previews and Predictions

Canadiens’ Wideman Adds Scoring Depth to Blue Line

Stephen Michaud | September 21, 2021

The Montreal Canadiens will enter the 2021-22 season with some unanswered questions about the roster. With the influx of new faces, the coaching staff will have their hands full assessing…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ Keys to Avoiding the Stanley Cup Hangover

Stephen Michaud | September 10, 2021

The Montreal Canadiens 2021-22 training camp is a couple of weeks away, with their first exhibition game slated for Sept. 25 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. As always, training camp helps ensure…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Must Further Increase Gallagher’s Role in 2021-22

Stephen Michaud | August 27, 2021

The 2021-22 season will prove to be an interesting one for the Montreal Canadiens. Since their run to the Stanley Cup Final in the summer, the team has undergone a…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Will Miss Danault’s 2-Way Reliability This Season

Stephen Michaud | July 31, 2021

On Wednesday, the Montreal Canadiens lost a stalwart center in Phillip Danault to free agency. For Danault, as many suspected he would, he tested the free-agent market and found himself…

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Canadiens Have the Cap Space to Try Some Offer Sheets

Stephen Michaud | July 24, 2021

With the NHL’s expansion draft now over, the Montreal Canadiens’ rumor mills have momentarily halted from spinning at full speed and some minor roster clarity is taking shape. Vast changes…

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Canadiens’ Penalty Kill Key to Building Team Momentum

Stephen Michaud | July 7, 2021

The Montreal Canadiens extended their season Monday night via Josh Anderson’s dramatic Game 4 overtime winner. As a result, the series now stands at 3-1 in favor of the Tampa…

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Canadiens’ 3 Keys to Success Against the Lightning

Stephen Michaud | June 28, 2021

The Stanley Cup Final is now just a few hours away, and the matchup is finalized. Credit should be given to anyone who predicted prior to the start of the…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Previews and Predictions

Canadiens Have a Clutch Playoff Performer in Paul Byron

Stephen Michaud | June 20, 2021

On Tuesday morning, following the Montreal Canadiens’ Game 1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, head coach Dominique Ducharme challenged his third line, stating “they had some good things last…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens
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