Canadiens Defenseman Weber Shouldn’t Be a Hero Ryan Szporer | December 13, 2017 There’s no reason for Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber to play through the pain. Returning to practice on Wednesday, Weber has been battling through a lower-body injury, having already missed…
Canadiens GM Bergevin’s Plan Is Backfiring Ryan Szporer | December 11, 2017 It’s not easy being Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin. Granted, that’s if you take away the huge salary and one of the most sought-after jobs in hockey, but that’s…
Habs Fantasy Hockey Roundup Jeff Tibbins | December 11, 2017 In this week’s edition of Habs Fantasy Hockey Roundup, we will be looking back at how the Canadiens’ top five fantasy players performed over a week that included three games on…
Learning to Live with Mediocrity in Montreal Johannes Wheeldon | December 11, 2017 The law of holes can be summarized as follows — if you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. It’s easy to say, and more difficult to embrace. Especially in…
Nugent-Hopkins Might be Habs’ Answer Jeff Tibbins | December 10, 2017 A 6-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night at the Bell Centre may have been rock-bottom for the Montreal Canadiens this season. It was further proof that when…
Habs Fans vs Leafs Fans Mike Moore | December 10, 2017 First of all, relax. This is neither a Leafs nor Habs bashing rant. Having lived in both Montreal and Toronto as a huge hockey fan for more than 20 years…
Canadiens Back to Square One This Season Ryan Szporer | December 9, 2017 It may not seem like a blessing, but the Montreal Canadiens have been granted a rare gift following two straight losses. They’ve been given a second chance at the season…
Daniel Carr Earning His Place in Habs Lineup Jeff Tibbins | December 9, 2017 Since being called up from the American Hockey League on Nov. 29, Daniel Carr seems to have finally found his place in the Montreal Canadiens lineup on a full-time basis,…
The Rejuvenation of Brendan Gallagher Jeff Tibbins | December 8, 2017 After sustaining hand injuries in two consecutive years, it was wondered if Brendan Gallagher could ever regain the level of play he once provided the Montreal Canadiens. Early in the…
Max Pacioretty: The NHL’s Most Underappreciated All-Star Jeff Tibbins | December 7, 2017 There may be no other player underappreciated more in the National Hockey League than Max Pacioretty, and it is hard to understand why that is. Since being named captain of…
There’s No Denying Phillip Danault Brianne Spiker | December 7, 2017 To date, the trade to acquire Phillip Danault is one of general manager Marc Bergevin’s best. A few days before the 2016 NHL trade deadline, Danault came to Montreal along…
Weber Leaving His Mark on Canadiens Ryan Szporer | December 6, 2017 Despite the long-term ramifications of the trade that brought him here, there is no denying Shea Weber remains one of the top defensemen in the game. That’s not just due…