In Defense of Frustrated Habs Fans Johannes Wheeldon | October 2, 2017 In a piece likely to amplify the very things he despises, Jack Todd in the Montreal Gazette takes on the rise of Habs “hate fans.” Todd calls the quality of debate…
When’s the Right Time for Canadiens to Panic? Ryan Szporer | September 30, 2017 Well, the pressure’s temporarily off the Montreal Canadiens this preseason. After beating the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Friday, earning their first win of the fall, the Habs’ record now stands…
What to Expect from Julien’s Defensive System Johannes Wheeldon | September 28, 2017 Habs fans have been telling everyone they know that the preseason doesn’t matter much. While wins may indeed be irrelevant, trends are not. One observation is that the Montreal Canadiens, as…
Who Should Back Up Carey Price? Johannes Wheeldon | September 28, 2017 For a team with a number of question marks on defense and uncertainty at center, the Canadiens have a lot of depth in goal. In addition to Carey Price and…
5 Bold Canadiens Predictions for 2017-18 Ryan Szporer | September 27, 2017 It’s that time of the year… prediction season for the upcoming 2017-18 Montreal Canadiens campaign. While the Canadiens have improved in some areas this past summer, their defense is a…
Canadiens History: The Very Beginning Kevin Hunter | September 27, 2017 In 1909, the reigning pro hockey league was the Eastern Canada Hockey Association, supposedly amateur but with players who were getting paid. Their annual meeting was held in the Windsor…
Fantasy Worthy Montreal Canadiens in 2017-18 The Hockey Writers | September 26, 2017 The puck is about to drop on the 2017-18 NHL season and that means it’s time for fantasy hockey owners to put their summer’s worth of scouting to good use.…
Victor Mete Could Be Answer to Canadiens’ Prayers Ryan Szporer | September 24, 2017 Whoever said preseason action means nothing probably hasn’t met Montreal Canadiens prospect Victor Mete. Meet Victor Mete While that hypothetical reaction, that the games don’t mean anything, is probably a…
5 Worst Canadiens Trades of the Last Decade Kavan Young | September 22, 2017 Every team has had their fair share of bad trades. The Montreal Canadiens have been around for over 100 years, so bad trades are inevitable. Of course, different eras of the…
Tape2Tape: Breaking Hockey’s Code Andrew Forbes | September 19, 2017 Originally published May 2015. Some of us might remember the hard-fought postseason series between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning back in 2014-15. It was filled with penalty minutes…
Canadiens Will Undeniably Contend in Atlantic Ryan Szporer | September 19, 2017 Three division titles in the last five seasons don’t just fade away, as far the Montreal Canadiens and their fans should be concerned. Entering 2017-18 as the reigning Atlantic Division…
Grading Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin’s Summer Ryan Szporer | September 17, 2017 At this time last year, Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin was coming off a polarizing summer. Following an offseason during which he traded P.K. Subban for Shea Weber and…