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Shawn Wilken

Covering the Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators. I work for a company called SPORTLOGiQ and have loved the game of Hockey for over three decades. I'm obsessed with advanced analytics and pair that with my love for the eye test - i.e. watching the games (I DO that too!)

3 Candidates for Canadiens’ 2023-24 Beauchamp-Molson Trophy

Shawn Wilken | September 24, 2023

Since the 1981-82 season, the Montreal Canadiens have awarded one of their own with the honour of joining the legends as a Jacques Beauchamp-Molson Trophy winner. The Jacques Beauchamp Molson Trophy is…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Prospect Report: 2023-24 Season Begins

Shawn Wilken | September 18, 2023

The 2023-24 hockey season begins in a matter of weeks in North America, but the action is already underway in Europe. The Montreal Canadiens have several notable names from both continents, and…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Can Help Address Avalanche’s Goaltending Need

Shawn Wilken | September 15, 2023

If general manager Kent Hughes is looking to offload one of his three goaltenders before the start of the season, now may be the time to pull the trigger. A Frank…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Carey Price Speaks About Possible Return & Trade

Shawn Wilken | September 14, 2023

Carey Price has worn the Montreal Canadiens crest with pride and humility for nearly two decades. Through the pressure of playing the most difficult position in hockey in one of the most unforgiving…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

ESPN’s 2023-24 Canadiens Projections: The Good & the Bad

Shawn Wilken | September 7, 2023

With hockey season quickly approaching, those participating in fantasy hockey got an early look into the ESPN 2023-24 point projection. In total, 318 players received projected point totals for this season,…

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Canadiens’ Brendan Gallagher Eyes Healthier 2023-24 Season

Shawn Wilken | September 4, 2023

To say Brendan Gallagher has endured a couple of disappointing seasons would be one of the greatest understatements in recent memory. The Montreal Canadiens’ biggest heart has dealt with bigger…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Paul Byron’s Finest Moments With The Montreal Canadiens

Shawn Wilken | August 20, 2023

In October 2015, the Montreal Canadiens picked up Paul Byron off of waivers from the Calgary Flames. A fan-made video showcasing his blazing speed was convincing enough for the Canadiens’ staff to…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History

Montreal Canadiens’ Best Trades with the Boston Bruins

Shawn Wilken | August 8, 2023

Welcome to the Montreal Canadiens‘ best trades series. In this series, we at The Hockey Writers look back at the Canadiens’ trading history with every NHL team and pick what we believe to be…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History

Canadiens’ Legare Gains Second Chance With Laval Rocket

Shawn Wilken | August 7, 2023

The Montreal Canadiens were involved in a blockbuster trade on Sunday afternoon, playing as the third party in a deal that sent Erik Karlsson to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Canadiens general manager Kent…

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Montreal Canadiens’ Best Trades With the Toronto Maple Leafs

Shawn Wilken | August 3, 2023

Welcome to the Montreal Canadiens‘ best trades series. In this series, we at The Hockey Writers look back at the Canadiens’ trading history with every NHL team and pick what we believe to…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

Predators Offseason Brought Much Needed Culture Change

Shawn Wilken | July 30, 2023

In 2014, the Nashville Predators missed the playoffs for a second consecutive year, sparking changes to shake up the team. Head coach Barry Trotz was let go in favor of…

Categories Nashville Predators, Season Previews

Canadiens May Be Best Served by Keeping Reinbacher in Europe

Shawn Wilken | July 28, 2023

According to a Swiss publication report, it will be either the NHL or a return to the Swiss National League for defenseman David Reinbacher. “If he makes it to the NHL…

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