Is Andrei Markov a Habs Legend? Paul Olioff | June 10, 2018 After winning the Gagarin Cup with his KHL team, Ak Bars Kazan, Andrei Markov’s career with the Montreal Canadiens is officially over. Only a few months shy of his 40th…
Canadiens Fans Should Cheer on Eller and Smith-Pelly Ryan Szporer | June 9, 2018 Montreal Canadiens fans have two choices in the wake of the Washington Capitals’ Stanley Cup win. They can lament the fact that two former Habs, Lars Eller and Devante Smith-Pelly,…
3 Underperformers Bergevin Should Move Paul Olioff | June 7, 2018 It takes a lot of courage to be a general manager in a hockey-obsessed city like Montreal. Every move is scrutinized by the media or criticized regularly on thousands of…
Likeliest Canadiens Draft Picks at No. 3 Ryan Szporer | June 7, 2018 The pressure is on Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin and his scouting staff. That’s because, with the No. 3 pick at the upcoming NHL Entry Draft (in Dallas on…
Canadiens Will Define 2018 NHL Draft Mark Scheig | June 5, 2018 The video game “Fortnite” took center stage at the NHL Combine. But upon further inspection, one interesting comment from a top prospect gave light to an extremely interesting story that…
A Czech History of the Habs Paul Olioff | June 5, 2018 Last Friday, the local Montreal press had a chance to interview the Habs’ potential first pick in the upcoming draft, forward Filip Zadina. The Czech teenager answered a few questions…
Re-Signing Pacioretty Could Backfire Ryan Szporer | June 3, 2018 As far as bad ideas go, re-signing Max Pacioretty wouldn’t even rank on Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin’s list. That’s not even because Bergevin’s had some pretty, let’s say,…
1969-70: Canadiens Post-Expansion Nightmare Season Paul Olioff | June 2, 2018 Watching the Stanley Cup Final, you realize this season has not been without controversy. The Vegas Golden Knights are the coolest thing to hit the desert since casinos, but many…
Canadiens’ Bergevin the GM Who Cried Wolf Ryan Szporer | June 1, 2018 Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin just can’t win. Now, that’s of course true literally speaking, with the Habs having just suffered through a season, during which they finished in…
Second Round Offers Habs Depth Paul Olioff | May 30, 2018 With the 2018 NHL Draft less than a month away, Montreal Canadiens’ fans are buzzing with the enthusiasm of a team with a top five pick. Choosing third practically guarantees…
Bergevin’s Record With Overseas Talent Ryan Szporer | May 29, 2018 Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin got a head start at free agency by inking two Czech defensemen this week. Both David Sklenicka, 21, and Michal Moravcik, 23, signed deals…
Player Development Is Habs’ Best Hope Brianne Spiker | May 27, 2018 If the Montreal Canadiens keep all their picks in the upcoming draft, they will be adding 10 new prospects to the organization. With a top-three pick, four second-rounders and picking…