Canadiens Prospects Expected to be with the Hamilton Bulldogs Mike Burse | September 3, 2013 Every year it can be a tense time for Coaches and Managers of American Hockey League franchises during National Hockey League training camps. They wait and hope to get some…
Top Five Habs Run-Ins With the Law Ari Grief | August 27, 2013 Lately some Canadiens past and present have been making news but not quite for the right reasons. This got me thinking: what were the all-time Habs run-ins with the law?…
Marc Bergevin Drops The Ball As Canadiens Lose Alexei Emelin Fred Poulin | April 8, 2013 Despite a very important 2-1 win against their division rivals on Saturday at Bell Centre, the Canadiens lost a key element of their defensive brigade when bruising defensemen Alexei Emelin…
Habs Blueline: A Look at the Montreal Canadiens’ Defensive Line-Up K. Ross Read | June 28, 2012 Looking at the Montreal Canadiens’ defensive depth chart this off-season, it is difficult to decide whether the team boasts an embarrassment of riches…or just plain embarrassment. With so many question…
Bob Hartley to be named the Montreal Canadiens’ next head coach Fred Poulin | May 28, 2012 Now that the Mastercard Memorial Cup is over after the host team, the Shawinigan Cataractes, eliminated Dale Hunter’s London Knights 2-1 in overtime yesterday at Centre Bionest on Anton Zlobin’s…
An In-Depth 2012 Memorial Cup Preview David OConnor | May 15, 2012 The Memorial Cup is the most prized possession in Canadian major junior hockey. Presented each year to the champion of the Canadian Hockey League, the Memorial Cup tournament is round…
The Prospect Panel David OConnor | January 6, 2012 Welcome to the latest of many weekly columns on The Hockey Writers: The Prospect Panel. Each week, three of our prospect writers will be answering your questions, as well as…
Breaking Down Canada’s World Junior Roster David OConnor | December 16, 2011 Canada’s World Junior Roster, not as many easy choices as in years past.
Nail Yakupov: The Stinging Star David OConnor | October 3, 2011 Nail Yakupov is arguably the most highly skilled player available in the 2012 NHL Draft. In the 2010-2011 season, he put up outstanding numbers, recording 101 points in 65 games,…
NHL Draft Day One 2011 – Reactions: Trades Galore and Team Grades James Neveau | June 25, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent St. Paul, MN – The 2011 NHL Entry Draft got off to a pretty tame start in the Twin Cities. Other than the trade that sent…
2011 NHL Entry Draft Guide – The Next Ones Christopher Ralph | June 24, 2011 This marks the third year my annual monster draft preview has been hosted here at The Hockey Writers (THW). This year also features integral contributions from Brian Huddle, Jeff Blay…
From Mall of America to the NHL, These Draft Prospects Are On a Wild Ride James Neveau | June 23, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent St. Paul, Minnesota – Final preparations are underway for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, which will take place on Friday and Saturday at the Xcel Energy…