Canadiens Goaltending
Niemi Signing Gives Canadiens Options in Net
May 22nd, 2018 The Montreal Canadiens absolutely don’t need Antti Niemi. Nevertheless, it’s hard to fault general manager Marc Bergevin for re-signing the goalie, as he just did to a 1-year, $950,000 deal. Think of Niemi as that extra insurance policy you have, because, “Hey, why...
5 Goalies Who Prove Price Is Far from Done
April 5th, 2018 Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price just enjoyed a brief reprieve from what has overall been a season to, hopefully, forget. He was commemorated in this week’s match-up against the Winnipeg Jets for having played the most games of any Habs netminder, passing Jacques...
Top 3 All-Time Canadiens Goalies
March 3rd, 2018 While the adage goes that defense wins championships, 16 goalies have won the Conn Smythe Trophy in NHL history compared to just 10 defensemen. Considering the Montreal Canadiens have won a league-high 24 Stanley Cups, that’s a lot of good goalies from which to choose...
Canadiens Backup Goalies Shine in Price's Absence
March 1st, 2018 It’s often said that a team is only as good as their backup. This season, splitting duties as the No.2 goaltender behind Carey Price, Antti Niemi and Charlie Lindgren have proven to be reliable auxiliaries in the Montreal Canadiens net. Injuries and inconsistency have...Antti Niemi's Trade Deadline Value Increasing
February 15th, 2018 After another stellar performance in a 2-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, Montreal Canadiens goaltender Antti Niemi’s trade value continues to increase nearing the Feb. 26 NHL trade deadline. Since being claimed off waivers on Nov 14, 2017, by general...
Who'll Be Canadiens Next Star Goalie?
January 26th, 2018 If there is one thing the Montreal Canadiens have done well in their history, it’s developing superstar goalies. From Jacques Plante, to Ken Dryden, to Patrick Roy and now Carey Price, some of hockey’s greatest goalies have worn a Habs sweater. Barring a massive trade...
Who Would You Start? Fleury or Price?
January 23rd, 2018 Forget all the dream matchups...men's hockey in South Korea will look and feel vastly different compared to years past. The NHL has, as we all know, elected to take a pass on the 2018 Olympics – the last time such an event occurred? 1994. Instead, the 2018 Winter...
Fatigue Is No Excuse for Canadiens Goalie Price
January 22nd, 2018 If anything, Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price has just explained away his horrible start to the season. That doesn’t absolve him from blame. Chronic Fatigue or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? In a story that made the rounds this past weekend, Price was reported as...Niemi Gets First Win With Canadiens' Convincing Effort
January 20th, 2018 On the heels of a disappointing loss to the Boston Bruins two nights prior, the Montreal Canadiens returned with a force on Friday, beating the Washington Capitals 3-2 in the team’s most convincing performance of the season thus far. The Metropolitan division-leading...
Tape2Tape: Is Carey Price a Part-Time Goalie?
November 28th, 2017 On November 25, Montreal Canadiens’ goaltender Carey Price made his return to the lineup following a 10-game stint on injured reserve (IR) with a lower-body injury. While rumours surfaced that it could might have had some relation to his previous knee injury - suffered...Carey Price Deserves Better: Defending Montreal's Superstar
November 27th, 2017 A poor start by a team can cause some hand-wringing in some NHL cities. In Montreal? It’s a cause for alarm with calls for firings and rebuilds. It’s no secret that Carey Price got off to a bad start this season and he did not look like his usual calm, technically sound...Price’s Injury Update Steals Habs Spotlight
November 14th, 2017 Despite the Montreal Canadiens acquiring goalie Antti Niemi on Tuesday, the focus is on Carey Price and his injury right now, as it should be. Carey Price Injury Update Price hasn’t appeared in action since November 2, when he gave up five goals on 26 shots in a...
Does Carey Price Need a Break?
October 26th, 2017 The Montreal Canadiens are off to one of the worst starts in the existence of their franchise history and for once, Carey Price is largely to blame. He has been fighting pucks, giving up rebounds, losing position and letting simple pucks get past him. Because of this, he...
