Guy Lafleur Reignites Montreal Canadiens Language Debate Ryan Szporer | June 11, 2016 Whereas many chose to cling to Guy Lafleur’s potentially tongue-in-cheek comments about players’ playoff beards from a few days ago, in Montreal (where no one is wearing one) people took…
5 Montreal Canadiens Moves That Didn’t Suck Ryan Szporer | June 5, 2016 There’s no denying 2015-16 was a bad year for the Montreal Canadiens, but Kirk Muller being brought in as an associate coach is proof positive things are not all lost.…
Why Re-Hiring Kirk Muller Was an Excellent Move Brianne Spiker | June 3, 2016 When it was announced Thursday night that the Montreal Canadiens re-hired Kirk Muller, it was met with optimism and surprise. General manager Marc Bergevin remained loyal to his coaching staff…
The Canadiens’ Coaching Conundrum Gregory Katz | June 3, 2016 So how ’bout them Habs? This past season wasn’t the best for the Canadiens and their fans, but the hopes are that next season will make this one a distant memory.…
Now That Shipachyov Has Sailed for Canadiens… Ryan Szporer | June 3, 2016 Despite (reportedly) coming close to signing Vadim Shipachyov, the Montreal Canadiens are now forced to deal with news that the star center is staying in the Kontinental Hockey League next…
Montreal Canadiens Pursuing KHL Talent an Exercise in Futility Ryan Szporer | May 21, 2016 The Montreal Canadiens reportedly pursuing Vadim Shipachyov is like them running after a bus on foot after it’s already left the stop. They had their chance and let it get…
Canadiens Fans Shouldn’t Lament Recent Coach Hirings Ryan Szporer | May 12, 2016 Just like that, Bruce Boudreau and Guy Boucher—the proverbial killer ‘B’s of the coaching world, at least to many Habs fans—were snatched up. That has left the Montreal Canadiens with…
Where Do the Canadiens Go from Here? Nick Guido | May 2, 2016 Another disappointing night for Montreal Canadiens fans. After a painful season, Habs fans thought they should be treated with some luck. That wasn’t the case. The days after the draft lottery…
What Is the Biggest Concern for the Montreal Canadiens? Nick Guido | April 28, 2016 On April 11, 2016 Michel Therrien, Marc Bergevin and Geoff Molson sat in unity at the year end press conference for the Montreal Canadiens. They discussed the disappointment of the 2015-16…
The Problem with Keeping Alex Galchenyuk at Center Ryan Szporer | April 28, 2016 Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Galchenyuk belongs at center. That much is clear. There is still an argument to be made that the Canadiens would be better served playing him on…
Top Second-Line Right-Wing Options for Canadiens Entering 2016-17 Ryan Szporer | April 24, 2016 Add the Montreal Canadiens forever needing a right-winger to death and taxes as certainties in life. Much like the Habs were searching for the right option on the right side…
Francis Bouillon Not the Answer to Canadiens’ Coaching Woes Ryan Szporer | April 16, 2016 Despite having spent most of his career with the Montreal Canadiens, retired defenseman Francis Bouillon would be a bad fit right now. Reports Quashed Thankfully, reports that Bouillon had recently…