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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.

Canadiens Need to Show Desperation on Vital Road Swing

Stephen Michaud | March 8, 2021

Beginning Monday, the Montreal Canadiens will embark on a six-game western road trip with massive ramifications in the Scotia North Division standings. The vibe heading west is a positive one…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Need to Get Frolik in the Lineup

Stephen Michaud | March 2, 2021

The common saying that patience is a virtue — commendably displaying character through composure and enduring through a difficult situation — must be the guiding mantra of Montreal Canadiens veteran…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Habs’ Kotkaniemi Elevates Play Amid Team Struggles

Stephen Michaud | February 23, 2021

Montreal Canadiens’ third-line center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (frequently referred to as “KK”) has raised his play in recent games, perhaps even outperforming fellow centers Phillip Danault and Nick Suzuki. This has…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Need to Retool Their Breakout

Stephen Michaud | February 13, 2021

After a blistering offensive start to the season, scoring 44 goals in their first 10 games, the Montreal Canadiens have suddenly found themselves in a bit of a scoring slump.…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Should Not Underestimate the Senators

Stephen Michaud | February 4, 2021

On Thursday evening, the Montreal Canadiens will welcome the struggling Ottawa Senators to the Bell Centre for the first of 10 meetings in the 2020-21 season. The two teams currently…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators

3 Takeaways From Canadiens’ 5-2 Win Over Canucks

Stephen Michaud | January 24, 2021

The Montreal Canadiens played their third game in four nights against the Vancouver Canucks Saturday evening, this time winning by a score of 5-2. The contest concluded their season’s opening…

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Canadiens’ Price Still Has Room to Improve Early in 2020-21

Stephen Michaud | January 23, 2021

Montreal Canadiens’ goaltender Carey Price is expected to start his fourth game of the season this Saturday evening against the Vancouver Canucks. It will be Price’s second start against the…

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

Canadiens’ 3 Keys to Success Against the Leafs in 2020-21

Stephen Michaud | January 13, 2021

As of this writing, we are less than 24 hours from the 2020-21 season-opening puck drop between the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs. This match will be the first…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs

Canadiens Get Grit & Experience With Corey Perry Signing

Stephen Michaud | December 29, 2020

Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin made another depth splash Monday morning in acquiring veteran forward Corey Perry via free agency. The deal has been reported to be 1-year worth $750,000.…

Categories Canadiens Transactions

Canadiens’ 12 Days of Hockeymas: Newsy Lalonde’s 6-Goal Performance

Stephen Michaud | December 19, 2020

The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History

Canadiens’ 12 Days of Hockeymas: A Memorable Game 7

Stephen Michaud | December 18, 2020

The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we…

Categories Bruins History, Canadiens History, Hockey History

Habs Need to Show Killer Instinct in 2020-21

Stephen Michaud | December 12, 2020

The Montreal Canadiens will enter the 2020-21 season with heightened expectations after a surprise performance in the 2020 Playoffs. With strong roster additions in key positions added to the equation,…

Categories Montreal Canadiens
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