Posts About "Alexander Romanov"
Should Canadiens Keep Romanov Up in NHL in 2020-21?
September 23rd, 2020 There are cases to be made both for and against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexander Romanov staying up with the big club next season. It goes without saying, but, ultimately the Habs and general manager Marc Bergevin must act in the best long-term interests of the team. Romanov vs. Markov From the point at which he was drafted...
Canadiens Have Holes on Defense and the Assets to Fill Them
September 1st, 2020 When it was announced that the Montreal Canadiens would be part of the NHL’s Return to Play and meet the Pittsburgh Penguins in the play-in round, many expected the defense corps to be their downfall, especially given that Marco Scandella was moved at the trade deadline. Ultimately the defense held up well as the Habs upset the...
Canadiens News & Rumors: Predictions, Weise, Romanov & More
August 4th, 2020 In today’s Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors rundown, there's news on play-ins predictions. There are some rumors on Dale Weise’s future contract situation – will he remain with Montreal or even in the NHL? Alexander Romanov is in the bubble for Phase 4. Otto Leskinen is loaned to a Finnish Liiga team, and will there be...
Can Canadiens' Romanov Finally Fill the Hole Left by Markov?
July 29th, 2020 Since Andrei Markov's departure from the Montreal Canadiens in 2017, there has been a hole on the defensive left side that management has had a hard time filling. There is no one on the roster who can compare to Markov's two-way style, until maybe now. The Canadiens have a new Russian player who has the potential to become the next...
Canadiens News & Rumors: Romanov, Domi, Lehkonen & More
July 27th, 2020 In this week's Montreal Canadiens' news and rumors, Alexander Romanov is finally on his way to Toronto for Phase 4 of the return to play plan (RTP). Max Domi will be playing in the playoffs, and Artturi Lehkonen has a good plan to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins power play. Plus a couple of Canadiens open up about being diagnosed with...
Canadiens Need Productive Youth to Succeed in Playoffs
July 22nd, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens will soon be travelling to Toronto to enter the bubble and begin Phase 4 where they will play one exhibition game versus (vs) division rival, the Toronto Maple Leafs prior to their play-in series vs Sidney Crosby and his Pittsburgh Penguins. Related: Remembering the Canadiens' 2014 Playoff Run Currently, the...
NHL Rumors: Hall and Coyotes, Canadiens, COVID Tests, More
July 21st, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is talks that Taylor Hall and the Arizona Coyotes are open to talking an extension and have sat down together, even if formal offers haven't come. There is talk in Montreal about their recent signee Alexander Romanov making his way to North America, and there's good news on recent COVID-19 testing...
Canadiens News & Rumors: Romanov, Kotkaniemi, Domi & More
July 19th, 2020 In today’s Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors roundup, Alexander Romanov will join the team for Phases 3 and 4 of the NHL’s Return to Play Plan, Jesperi Kotkaniemi impresses during the first week of training camp and Max Domi remains undecided about his status for the remainder of the 2019-20 season. Plus, the team is dealing...
Prospects News & Rumors: Kaprizov, Romanov, Niederbach
July 14th, 2020 While the NHL's Phase 3 kicked off on Monday, a window also opened allowing certain prospects to be signed. Almost immediately, two of the biggest unsigned names were locked down, ending weeks of speculation about their future. Kaprizov Signs With Wild Arguably, the biggest question mark out of all the players available was...
Romanov Signs with Montreal Canadiens and What it Means
July 14th, 2020 On May 8, 2020, Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin signed defenceman Alexander Romanov to a three-year, entry-level contract (ELC) with a yet to be determined date. On July 13, Bergevin made the start date of Romanov’s ELC official, it begins immediately. Marc Bergevin, Montreal Canadiens (Lisa Gansky...
Canadiens News & Rumors: Romanov, Caufield, Hall, Domi & More
July 11th, 2020 In today’s Montreal Canadiens news and rumors rundown, there is news on Alexander Romanov’s contract situation. An ECHL expansion franchise decides to call the province of Quebec home. Related: Brothers in the NHL Will the Big 10 Conference have a full season? Will it affect Cole Caufield’s decision to stay in school? Will...
Canadiens News & Rumors: Julien, Ribeiro & Romanov
July 6th, 2020 In today's Montreal Canadiens news and rumors roundup, Claude Julien addresses the fans request to tank for the top pick, Mike Ribeiro gives his thoughts on the Shea Weber/PK Subban trade and his future, plus, the potential CBA modifications as the NHL/NHLPA continue to negotiate. Finally, will Alexander Romanov be able to...
Canadiens 2020-21 Defense: Who's In & Who's Out
July 4th, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens go into the next season with a large group of young defensemen trying to make the big club. Alexander Romanov is one of those young defenders that will undoubtedly make the Habs' roster next season, which will create a log jam on the backend - especially on the left side. Alexander Romanov #26 of Russia (Photo...
