Appreciating Andrei Markov Brianne Spiker | October 20, 2014 He has never won the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s top defenceman. He isn’t the most intimidating guy on the ice. And he certainly isn’t the most sought after interview…
All Sports Stock Market? EX NHLer, Bernie Nicholls Explains.. David P. Stein | October 19, 2014 The National Hockey League might have its reservations about localizing a franchise in Las Vegas, but Bernie Nicholls doesn’t have an issue with his new online sports application, even if it…
Montreal Canadiens First Team to 10 Points Ryan Szporer | October 19, 2014 It wasn’t a virtuoso performance by the Montreal Canadiens by any stretch of the imagination (even though highlight-reel goals by Alex Galchenyuk and P.K. Subban sure made it seem like…
Montreal Canadiens: Vanek the Gift that Keeps on Giving Ryan Szporer | October 18, 2014 Thomas Vanek hasn’t been a member of the Montreal Canadiens for months, and yet he continues to make the Montreal Canadiens—and general manager Marc Bergevin especially—look like geniuses. However great…
Meet Tomas Plekanec: Montreal’s New Mr. October Ryan Szporer | October 15, 2014 That leadership void Montreal Canadiens haters anticipated would drag the Habs down this season? Tomas Plekanec is currently filling that up nicely, along with the opposition’s net. Plekanec Proving…
Report Card: Sharks & Canadiens, Nothing but A’s Andrew Bensch | October 14, 2014 San Jose’s Offseason “Changes” After their 2013-14 season ended in disastrous fashion, San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson promised change. “Status quo is not an option” is how the man…
50 Years Ago Today – Habs Blank Rangers Rick Cole | October 14, 2014 The New York Rangers were gracious hosts in their home opener at Madison Square Garden last night. The Rangers offered very little resistance to the visiting Montreal Canadiens, who skated off…
Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Preview Ryan Szporer | October 13, 2014 Monday night will mark the first meeting between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning since the former swept the Bolts in the first round of last spring’s playoffs. It…
Montreal Canadiens off to Best Start This Decade Ryan Szporer | October 11, 2014 It’s only two games into the 2014-15 season, but the Montreal Canadiens are already off to their best start since 2009-10, when they also went 2-0 and ended up reaching…
Inside the Mind of Long-time Habs Writer, Dave Stubbs David P. Stein | October 10, 2014 Recently, I had an opportunity to interview Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette. For me, a 21-year-old university student, this was a particularly gratifying experience because Stubbs has been covering the…
Will Tomas Plekanec Reach New Heights This Season? Brianne Spiker | October 10, 2014 It is no secret the Montreal Canadiens are pretty blessed at the centre ice position with David Desharnais, Tomas Plekanec, Lars Eller and Manny Malhotra as the current centres. However,…
50 Years Ago Today – News and Notes From Around the NHL Rick Cole | October 9, 2014 Catching up on news and notes from around the training camps this week as opening night draws near: Last night Montreal defeated the Cleveland Barons of the American Hockey League by a…