Who Will Be the Next Rene Bourque These Playoffs? Ryan Szporer | April 5, 2015 It was like forward Rene Bourque came out of nowhere last playoffs for the Montreal Canadiens. Despite notching just nine goals in 63 games during the regular season, he scored…
Remembering Elmer Lach Ross Bonander | April 4, 2015 Today we join the hockey world in mourning the death of legendary Canadiens centerman Elmer Lach. We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Lach in their time…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Habs Handle Listless Leafs Rick Cole | April 4, 2015 The Montreal Canadiens took a two games to none lead in their Stanley Cup semi-final series with the Toronto Maple Leafs last night in Montreal. The Habs skated to a…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Leafs vs Habs: War of Words Rick Cole | April 3, 2015 As the Stanley Cup playoffs resume tonight in Montreal and Detroit, one series has already degenerated into a war of words. Everybody has something to say In the Montreal-Toronto series,…
3 Reasons Montreal Canadiens Are First (Besides Carey Price) Ryan Szporer | April 3, 2015 It would have been the perfect end to an entertaining game, had only Montreal Canadiens forward Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau scored in the shootout like he was supposed to. Co-leading the league…
Post-Lockout Montreal Canadiens in Elite Company Ryan Szporer | April 1, 2015 Extrapolating point totals earned in 2013 over a full 82-game schedule, the Montreal Canadiens were on pace for 108 points that lockout-shortened season. That makes them officially one of just…
Andrei Markov: Montreal Canadiens’ Excellence of Execution The Hockey Writers | March 31, 2015 It was announced earlier in the week that Andrei Markov is the Montreal Canadiens’ nominee to earn the Bill Masterton Trophy given to the player who embodies perseverance, sportsmanship, and…
Will the Atlantic-Leading Montreal Canadiens Hold on? Ryan Szporer | March 30, 2015 While a victory Monday night against the rival Tampa Bay Lightning would go a long way toward securing an Atlantic Division championship, the Montreal Canadiens don’t necessarily need one. Montreal…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Habs Retreat, But Only For Rest Rick Cole | March 30, 2015 Montreal Canadiens coach Toe Blake held his season-ending, pre-playoff press conference and laid out his plans for the playoffs for the Montreal press corps. One of the tidbits Blake revealed…
Hart Trophy Tracker: Making the Case for Devan Dubnyk Marcy Di Michele | March 29, 2015 There is no doubt that Carey Price is the best goaltender in the league right now. He is currently leading all statistical categories and has been a huge reason why…
Does Max Pacioretty Deserve a Selke Nomination? Brianne Spiker | March 29, 2015 According to NHL.com, the Frank J. Selke trophy is awarded to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game. Recent winners of the award include Patrice…
Montreal Canadiens Need Power The Hockey Writers | March 29, 2015 With their place secured in the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Montreal Canadiens, who have 6 games still on the calendar, can already call this a successful season. However successful…