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William Bourget

Writing about the Montreal Canadiens. Wrote and managed a podcast for about 2 years. Huge Penguins fan

How the Canadiens’ Roster Changes Reshaped Their Special Teams

William Bourget | January 7, 2026

Special teams often tell a deeper story than five-on-five play, especially for a young team still learning how to win consistently in the NHL. This season, the Montreal Canadiens have…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

The Importance of Canadiens’ Montembeault Finding His Game Again

William Bourget | January 5, 2026

After a difficult stretch and a long absence from the NHL crease, Samuel Montembeault is quietly putting together something the Montreal Canadiens badly needed: stability. In his last two starts,…

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, Montreal Canadiens

Positives of 3 Canadiens Being Snubbed From the Olympics

William Bourget | January 4, 2026

When the Olympic rosters started to come out, it didn’t take long for Montreal Canadiens fans to notice some familiar names missing. As always, Olympic selections spark debate, frustration, and…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, Olympics

Laval’s Success Highlights Canadiens’ Organizational Depth

William Bourget | December 31, 2025

While much of the attention naturally goes to what is happening with the Montreal Canadiens, the Habs’ farm team in Laval quietly continues to do exactly what an American Hockey League…

Categories Laval Rocket, Montreal Canadiens

5 Canadiens Forcing Their Way Into Olympic Consideration

William Bourget | December 30, 2025

With the Olympic hockey tournament slowly coming back into focus, discussions around national team rosters are gaining heat. While several Montreal Canadiens players may ultimately fall short of making their…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Olympics

When Do the Canadiens Start Montembeault Again?

William Bourget | December 29, 2025

For a goaltender, there is no substitute for playing time. Practice helps, video sessions matter, and working with goalie coaches is essential, but confidence is built in games. Right now,…

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Already Have Jake Evans Replacement in Phillip Danault

William Bourget | December 28, 2025

Injuries have been a recurring theme for the Montreal Canadiens this season, and unfortunately, the list keeps growing. This time, it’s Jake Evans who will be sidelined, depriving the Canadiens…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Dear Santa: Montreal Canadiens’ 2025 Christmas Wish List

William Bourget | December 24, 2025

As the calendar flips toward the holidays, the Montreal Canadiens find themselves in a familiar spot. The progress is real, the young core is exciting, but the season has also…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Look Better Away From Montreal

William Bourget | December 23, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens’ season has been defined by progress, growth, and flashes of promise from a young core. Yet one trend continues to stand out, and not in a positive…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Going to a 3-Goalie System Isn’t the Answer

William Bourget | December 22, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens have been here before. Goaltending depth, once considered a luxury, can quickly become a complication. With Jacob Fowler’s strong early performances and Samuel Montembault trying to rediscover…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

3 Canadiens Who Need to Step Up for a Return to the Playoffs

William Bourget | December 20, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens have taken meaningful steps forward this season. The record is better, several young players are progressing, and the overall direction of the rebuild is encouraging. Still, progress…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Which Canadiens Sit When Dach & Guhle Return?

William Bourget | December 19, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens could be getting some much-needed reinforcements sooner rather than later. With Kirby Dach and Kaiden Guhle both skating and inching closer to game action, the roster crunch…

Categories Montreal Canadiens
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