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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!)

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,…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

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

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…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

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…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Carey Price Is a Hockey Hall of Famer

Shawn Wilken | July 22, 2023

During the 2005 NHL Draft, the Montreal Canadiens selected goaltender Carey Price fifth overall in a decision that was met with immediate scrutiny. Nearly a decade and a half later, he stands…

Categories Canadiens Goaltending

Canadiens Set Up to Be a Playoff Team in 2025-26

Shawn Wilken | July 13, 2023

The Montreal Canadiens have missed the playoffs in the past two seasons but could break that trend by 2025-26. General manager Kent Hughes arrived last January and systematically changed the…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Take New Approach to Second Chances

Shawn Wilken | July 4, 2023

The Montreal Canadiens have been in the dumps for two seasons, but many believe they can turn things around soon. After the Canadiens fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2021, they…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Wise To Avoid Free Agency Frenzy & Shed Salary

Shawn Wilken | July 2, 2023

The Montreal Canadiens found themselves in a peculiar spot when free agency opened on July 1. Right up against the cap ceiling and a handful of restricted free agents (RFAs) to sign,…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens
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